OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2023

John Van Buren Rice, Jr. of Trumansburg, New York, passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 77.  John (JV) was born in Ithaca on December 31, 1945, a son of the late John and Christine (nee Smith) Rice.

John grew up on the Rice Farm in Trumansburg and attended Trumansburg Central...

Jan 4, 2023

Dawn Edinger Kimberly of Ithaca, NY, passed away comfortably and at peace at Cayuga Medical Center on January 4, 2023. Born in Oneonta, NY on April 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ward and Doris Edinger, and was also predeceased by a son, Brad, brother, Lyn, and sister-in-law, Marge. Dawn is survived by her husband, Michael...

Jan 3, 2023

Theodore (Ted) John Smith, age 65, passed away on January 3, 2023 at home in Trumansburg, NY. Born on February 21, 1957 to John and Helen Smith in Seneca Falls,NY.

Predeceased by his parents, a brother, David, of Enfield, NY and a sister, Susan Farrell of Half Moon Bay, CA, Ted is survived by two sisters, Katie...

Dec 25, 2022

Betty F. Ketcham, age 90, of Ithaca NY (previously of Tully NY) passed away December 25, 2022 in the presence of her family after an extended illness.  Born October 14, 1932 in Gravesville NY, Betty was a graduate of Poland Central School and of the Central City Business Institute.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of...

Dec 15, 2022

Anthony Michael Daghita of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the age of 36.

Anthony was born in Ithaca on August 19, 1986, a son to Melanie Miller Daghita and Michael Daghita. When Anthony had a love of something, he gave his whole heart to it. He...

Dec 13, 2022

Thomas E. Gell, 91, formerly of Trumansburg/Interlaken, passed away in Kendal at Ithaca, on December 13, 2022. Tom was born September 1,1931 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Thomas E. and Dorothy H. (Paddock) Gell. A graduate from North High School in 1949, he married Ethel M. Seeley and together they raised 6 children.

Throughout his...

Dec 12, 2022

Ellen E. Ricketson, age 78, of Ithaca, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, December 12, 2022.

She was born on November 27, 1944, in Long Island, NY the daughter of the late William and Isabel (nee Thomson) Waring.

Ellen worked for several years at the Cornell Daily Sun in Ithaca assisting with...

Dec 12, 2022

Phillip Dean Ingrahm, age 73, of Ithaca/Dryden, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, December 12, 2022.

A lifetime area resident, he was born on July 24, 1949 in Cortland, NY the son of the late Clark and Marjorie (nee Johnson) Ingrahm.

Phil grew up in Richford and graduated from Dryden High School...

Dec 5, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Boyes of Interlaken passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 98.

Ginny was born in Gillett, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Gerry and Catherine (Updike) Fowler. The family moved to Interlaken when Ginny was a young child.  She walked to the one room schoolhouse on Munson...

Nov 23, 2022

Rosalie Mae Wright Yaw Mayo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the age of 95. Rosalie was born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (nee Jackson, Williams) Wright.

She dedicated her life to putting others before herself,...

Nov 22, 2022

Robert I. Sayman, age 98, of Interlaken/Hector, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

He was born on August 10, 1924 in Overton, PA the son of the late of Willis and Irene (nee Wyghtman) Sayman.

Bob proudly served his country from 1945-1947 in the US Army, where he received a commendation...

Nov 16, 2022

Sandra L. Gladstone of Trumansburg passed away at Seneca View Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the age of 80.

Sandy was born in North Tonawanda, New York on February 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Demetri and Rita (Butler) Chorny. She was employed for many years as the office manager at Ehrhart...

Nov 13, 2022

Linda J. Kline of Newfield passed away unexpectedly at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the age of 56.

Linda was born in Norwich, NY on July 5, 1966, a daughter to Burton and Veva (nee Humphrey) Kline. Linda attended Hartwick College, Oneonta, and University of New England, earning her Master’s in social work....

Nov 11, 2022

William Robert Schaffner, age 86, of Ovid, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, November 11, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Marianne, known to everyone as Mimi; their children, Donald (Kristin) Schaffner and David (Brigitt) Schaffner; grandchildren, Nathanial (Danielle) Schaffner, Zachary (Ashley) Schaffner and Emily Schaffner. Bill was preceded...

Nov 8, 2022

Carl L.”Butch” Mann Jr., age 81, of Trumansburg, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Carl was born on August 6, 1941 in Berkshire, NY the son of the late Carl L. Sr. and Lillian (nee Eggleston) Mann.

Carl worked for BorgWarner for many years and retired as an Industrial Engineer in...

Nov 6, 2022

Margaret W. “Peg” Slocum, formerly of Trumansburg, moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Canandaigua three years ago.  She passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 95.

She was born in Ithaca on February 8, 1927; the only daughter of the late James E. And Elvira (nee Donatelli) Weaver.  She and her brother...

Nov 2, 2022

Charlotte J. Farris, 88, passed away peacefully at her home.   She was born April 20, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois.

She was active for many years in the Cortland Community including Zonta, YWCA, Red Cross and voter registration. Charlotte received her PhD from Penn State, was a director of Project Move, an assistant professor at Cornell University, participated...

Oct 31, 2022

Heather Lee Taylor of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the age of 41.

She was born in Ithaca on November 10, 1980, a daughter to James R. and Helen (Tuttle) Taylor.  Heather was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Heather is survived by...

Oct 30, 2022

Ana M. Zavala, age 66, of Trumansburg/Hector, NY passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on October 30, 2022.

Ana was born on May 3, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY the first born of Graciano and Ramonita (nee Ramos) Zavala.

Ana was the family genealogist and the glue of all her family gathers, holidays,...

Oct 29, 2022

Sally M. Anderson of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on October 29, 2022 at the age of 76.

She was born in Ithaca on April 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Claude and Joan (nee Powers) Mann. Sally grew up on the family farm in Genoa, N.Y., and graduated from King...