All Obituaries

Joyce A. M. Wootton, Sept 10, 1929 – January 12, 2022 Born in the Philadelphia area, she was the daughter of Helen (Pflieger) and Earl MacMullen and was a woman ahead of her time. After graduating from Upper Darby High School, she earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, where she edited the yearbook, and was active in the Christian Association and promoting equal opportunity. After working as a chemist for Sharp and Dohme and Merck, and bicycling around Europe...

Linda Blanco Freeman, 81, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Linda was born in Manhattan, the daughter of the late John and Olga (Rogulenko) Blanco. Her father worked for many years for the New York Transit Authority, retiring as Assistant Supervisor. Linda attended Brooklyn College and left to be a secretary to various senior executives. Linda met her husband Peter while she was an executive secretary to the Managing Partner of Pricewaterhouse...

Carlton M. Swick, 90, of Trumansburg, NY died on December 28, 2021 at Schuyler Hospital after a brief illness.  He was the youngest child of Arthur E. Swick and Ilah Evans Swick, born June 23, 1931 near Reynoldsville, NY. He married Jolene L. West on October 3, 1959 in Burdett, NY. He was self-employed as a dairy farmer for most of his adult life. He also served as president of the Jones Cemetery Association, operating the cemetery on Bower/Boyd Hill Road in Trumansburg, for nearly...

Francis E. Elliott, age 70, passed away at home on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Francis was born in Corning, NY on September 30, 1951 a son to the late Charles F. and Alberta (Rumsey) Elliott. Francis worked for a number of years and retired from U.S. Salt in Watkins Glen, NY. An avid hunter and fisherman who served as president of the Millport Hunting and Fishing Club for several years, where he proudly started the children’s Hunter Safety Course. Francis had a personality...

Niles John English Sr., age 94, of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Niles was born in the Town of Caroline in 1927, a son of the late Arthur Elmer and Carrie H. Johnson. He was a Korean War Veteran, honorably serving in the Army.  Niles is survived by his wife, Irene Herrick English; children, Patricia Madigan, Steven (Janet) Herrick, William (Mary) Herrick, Susan M. Herrick (William) Besemer, and James (Sandy) Herrick; 9 grandchildren; and 7...

Kenneth E. Conway, age 55, of Interlaken passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at home and is now reunited with his beloved mother and father.   Kenny was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on October 29, 1966, a son of the late Douglas and Evelyn (Smith) Conway. He graduated from TST BOCES in 1988. Kenny was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed his weekly rides to church with Don and Anita Miller. He had a special bond with his niece, Naomi and loved her...

Sylvie Anna Ginenthal of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 37.  Sylvie was born in Ithaca on May 10, 1984, a daughter to Leon Ginenthal and Renate Schmitt. She attended the Ithaca City School District and graduated from the Cascadilla School. Sylvie obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from SUNY Albany in 2007, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She went on to graduate studies in Cultural Geography, attending both SUNY...

Carol Ann Sweet, age 73, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born on October 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Clarence and Winona (Wallace) Haskin. Carol had many animals over the years most recently caring for her beloved Peanut and Molly. She enjoyed striking up a conversation and talking with everyone and enjoyed getting to know neighbors where ever she lived. Carol is survived by two brothers, Charles (Terri) Haskin and Robert...

June H. Raitto, age 93, formerly of Wheelwright and Paxton, Massachusetts passed away on December 14, 2021.   June was born in Walpole, MA on October 5, 1928, a daughter to the late Henry and Marian (Marden) Egner. She graduated from Foxborough High School and was accepted and attended the University of Connecticut. Working side by side with her husband for many years, she was the office manager for Raitto Engineering in Wheelwright. June was a devoted and active member of Greenville...

Solena M. “Sally” Bowers, age 87, of Ithaca passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021, the 19th anniversary of her beloved husband’s death. Sally was born in Cullman County, Alabama on October 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Milton Freeman Owens and Bessie Mae Russell. She was a strong woman who always made the time and could do it all. A multitasker who ran the roost. (Because she said so!) Sally was full of wise words and wisdom. She will be missed by all who knew...