OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2007

A university photographer in the former Visual Services department from 1970 until his retirement in 1981, Russell C. Hamilton saw Cornell through the turbulent years of student unrest and the era of rebuilding to a major research university. He died Sunday, December 16, at his home in Trumansburg, of congestive heart failure.

Before joining the Cornell staff,...

Dec 10, 2007

Rodney Herman Besemer, 75, died on December 10, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at his son Robert's home.

Born October 13, 1932 in Ithaca, NY, Rodney was a son of the late Herman D. and Carrie (Marion) Besemer. A lifetime resident of the Ithaca area, Rodney owned his own trucking...

Dec 9, 2007

Judith M. Hockenberry, 54, of 7079 Halseyville Rd., Trumansburg, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Born in Ithaca, NY on April 6, 1953, Judy was a daughter of Shirley Westbrook Mix West of Interlaken, NY and the late Leslie H. Mix.

Judy was predeceased by her husband Richard S....

Dec 5, 2007

James Brinton Furman, 67, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at his home in Trumansburg, NY. He was born on January 11, 1940, son of the late Alice McDowell Furman.

Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne Hoover Furman, Trumansburg; son, Walter, Hayward, CA; daughter, Anne Christine and her husband Thomas Emrich, Bellingham, WA;...

Dec 2, 2007

Christine K. Springer of 2 Falls Street, Trumansburg, passed away at the Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the age of 71.

Born in Ithaca on May 17, 1936, Chris was the daughter of Carl and Iva Holden Keim. She was a talented musician who played the cornet and trained as a mezzo-soprano. Following...

Dec 1, 2007

John J. Clink, age 74, of 3688 Clinton Street, went home to be with the Lord he loved so much on Saturday, December 1, 2007 following an extended stay at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.

Born August 28, 1933 in Guilford, NY a son of the late William V. and Mae F. (Chambers) Clink. John's love of...

Nov 25, 2007

Stephen Keith Kelsey, 98, formerly of Alpine, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at The Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls.

Born July 16, 1909 in the Town of Hector, Keith, as he was always called, was a son of the late Thomas and Lydia (Wixom) Kelsey.

After graduation from Trumansburg High School,...

Nov 25, 2007

April May Hodge, 33 of 1950 Elmira Rd., Newfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 25, 2007. Born in Elmira on May 14, 1974, April was a daughter of Barton E. Landon Sr., and Juanita Mix Staples. Family was first and foremost for April. She will be missed dearly by her husband and children, who were her life.

Nov 16, 2007

Juanita R. "Tina" White Tanner, of 5138 Williamee Rd, Trumansburg, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the age of 62.

Born on August 7, 1945 in Waterloo, NY, was the daughter of the late Robert and Bessie Jones White. Tina was a home care provider to handicapped persons for 25 years, showing her compassion and...

Nov 15, 2007

Mary Alice Shaw Shriner, 93, of 1229 Trumansburg Road, died at Lakeside Nursing Home on November 15, 2007 after a long illness. Born December 5, 1913, Mary was a lifelong resident of the Searsburg, Perry City, and Trumansburg area. Mary was the daughter of the late Seneca and Nellie Roberts Shaw of Perry City.

Mary was preceded...

Nov 10, 2007

Patricia Jean Plataniotis, a lifelong Trumansburg resident known fondly as "Aunt Pat", passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the age of 68.

Born, November 9, 1939 at Aunt Bert Selover's house on Kingtown Rd., Trumansburg, Pat was a daughter of the late Clifford MacCheyne and Marion Goodrich (Aunt Mermie).

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Nov 9, 2007

Helen Beardsley Wilkins of 712 Pats Place, Ithaca, passed away at her residence on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the age of 79.

Born on September 6, 1928 in Ithaca, Helen was the daughter of Harold and Josephine Simmons Beardsley. She received her Associates degree, with high honors, from TC3 and worked in the Cornell libraries for...

Nov 6, 2007

David R. Powell, age 75, of 8486 Powell Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 7:00 to 9:00on Friday, November 9, at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 10,...

Oct 30, 2007

Russell Scott Oaks, of Lansing, passed away at home on October 30, 2007 at the age of 91.

Born February 5, 1916 in Angelica, NY, Russell was a son of the late Charles and Mabel (Bailer) Oaks. A graduate of Angelica High School, Russell went on to Cornell University, where he was on the varsity wrestling team,...

Oct 29, 2007

Charles A. Meeker, 69, of Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, passed away, Monday, October 29, at home. Born in Ithaca, New York, he resided in Pearl River, NY, before moving to Little Egg Harbor Twp. in 2003. He was a former Truck Driver for Arkansas Best Freight, Elmsford, NY, and was employed by Atlantis Country Club.

Charles...

Oct 19, 2007

Sarah Marie Housel of 5004 Cold Springs Rd., Trumansburg passed away at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the age of 86.

One of eight children of Walter and Clara Hotelling Parker, Sarah was born on July 6, 1921 in Danby, New York. She was married to George Lorenzo Housel in 1940...

Oct 16, 2007

Raymond S. Reynolds, of 1229 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the age of 73.

Born February 3, 1934 in Dryden, NY, Ray was a son of the late Spencer and Eloise (Estlack) Reynolds. On June 23, 1953, Ray entered the United States Army and he was honorably discharged on June 22,...

Oct 9, 2007

Gertrude "Peggy" P. Stickle, of Candor, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2007 at the age of 85.

Born June 1, 1922 in Hartsville, NY she was a daughter of the late Howard and Isabel (Beattie) Post. A graduate of Houghton College, Peggy spent many years teaching French at Newark Valley Central...

Oct 8, 2007

Curtis E. Loomis, of Ovid, passed away at home October 8, 2007 at the age of 61.

Born October 15, 1945 in Elmira, he was the son of the late DeWitt and Martha (Burlingame) Loomis. Curt was employed at Emerson Power Transmission for 27 years, and was a member of the Chemung Valley Old Timer's Engine club....

Oct 7, 2007

Eleanor R. Soule, formerly of Mecklenburg, passed away October 7, 2007 at Lakeside Nursing Home at the age of 87.

Born September 5, 1920 in Mecklenburg, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Henrietta (Warren) Leonard. Eleanor was a 1938 graduate of Trumansburg High School and was a lifelong resident of the Mecklenburg area. She...