OBITUARIES
Mildred D. Goodell
Jun 5, 2025
Mildred D. “Millie” Goodell of Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the age of 57.
Mille was born on November 28, 1967, a daughter to the late Leslie and Betty (Avery) Boyce. She worked a variety of places, most recently working retail at Kohl’s in Ithaca. She enjoyed crocheting, continuing to make items up until the...
John S. Hubbell
May 22, 2025
John S. Hubbell of Trumansburg passed at Cayuga Medical Center on May 22, 2025 at the age of 65.
John was born in Ithaca on June 13, 1959, a son John and Delores (Burlew) Hubbell Sr. He graduated from Trumansburg High School and obtained a variety of certificates making him a master mechanic for both Volvo and Subaru. John operated his...
William H. Decker
May 21, 2025
William H. “Bill” Decker of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 58.
Bill was born in Ithaca on July 7, 1966, the only child to Frederick and Elizabeth (Wilen) Decker. Bill was the yard manager at Lansing Harbor Marina and was a jack of all trades. He launched boats, repaired docks, welded, and crafted...
Patricia V. Johnson
May 15, 2025
Patricia V. Johnson, age 87, of Willow Point Road, Ithaca, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Hospicare.
The daughter of the late Paul and Elsie C. Vann, Mrs. Johnson was also predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Carl (Juke) Johnson; and a sister Judith Hauss. She is survived by her sisters, Paula Batkin of Buffalo and Joyce Basilius of...
Samuel M. Ward
Apr 28, 2025
Samuel M. Ward of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the age of 80.
Sam was born in Ithaca on August 17, 1944. He worked as a carpenter in the Trumansburg area for Willy Elder, Don Harner, Jim Stevens, and Herb Austic. He often helped out at the Interlaken Sportsmen’s Club where he was a lifetime member, South...
Jane S. Peck
Apr 21, 2025
Jane S. Peck slipped peacefully away from us on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Jane was born July 4, 1927 to Charles Briggs Shaver and Martha Bolles Shaver in Nyack, NY. She attended schools in Minoa, Sodus, and Wolcott, NY where she graduated in 1944. She was a member of the University of Rochester Class of ’49 enrolled as a geography major...
Margaret M. Menzies
Apr 17, 2025
Margaret M. Menzies of Trumansburg passed away at home on April 17, 2025 at the age of 91.
Born on July 1, 1933, in Ithaca, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Gorton) Lotito. Margaret worked for several years at Emerson Power Transmission.
A gentle soul with a servants' heart, Margaret was always eager to lend a...
Alice Mary Holtkamp
Mar 31, 2025
Alice Mary Holtkamp passed away March 31st at her home enveloped in the love of her four children. She wanted to reach the age of 101 but was just short.
Born May 17, 1924 at the Stork’s Nest Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, she graduated from the University of Southern California Nursing School in 1947. There, she met and married the...
Allan E. Gorton
Mar 30, 2025
Allan E. Gorton of Trumansburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89.
He was born on March 10, 1936, in Ithaca, a son of the late Walter and Ruby (Morgan) Gorton. Al graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1953 and furthered...
Sonja K. Root Durling
Mar 26, 2025
Sonja K. Root Durling, 83, formerly of Trumansburg, NY and Sun City Center, FL, passed away on March 26, 2025.
Sonja was born in Woodhull, NY to Helen and Kenneth Root on March, 30, 1941. She worked many years as a business owner of Hair Craft Salon and as an office assistant at Dr. Dennis Dore DDS.
Sonja enjoyed visiting her many...
Robert Patrick Bushnell
Mar 25, 2025
Robert Patrick “Bob” Bushnell of Homer passed away at Upstate Medical Center surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 82.
A lifelong Cortland area resident, Bob was born in Cortland on December 31, 1942, a son of the late Lyman and Bernice (Henry) Bushnell. In 1992 he established Bushy’s Pro Shine and operated the shop for...
Carol A. Tuttle
Mar 21, 2025
Carol A. Tuttle, a beloved sister and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at the Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca. Born on October 16, 1958, in Geneva, New York, Carol was known for her sweet and childlike personality, paired with a fierce stubborn streak that made her a force to be reckoned with. Throughout her life, she...
Frank Winkleblack
Mar 20, 2025
Francis J. “Frank” Winkleblack Jr., age 68, a longtime resident and graduate of Trumansburg, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born in Ithaca, NY on September 16, 1956, a son of the late Francis J. Sr. and Peggy. He worked as an experienced machinist for 25 years...
Carol Ann Carpenter
Mar 19, 2025
Carol Ann Carpenter (77) of Enfield NY passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 60 years by her side on March 19, 2025. After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, it was her love for life, her husband and all her children and grandchildren that shined until the very end.
Carol Ann was predeceased by her son Thomas...
Marjorie Jane Babcock
Mar 18, 2025
Marjorie Jane Babcock, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
She is survived by three children, Roger (Sharon) Babcock, Robert (Sue) Babcock, and JoAnn Bunce; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Grace Fergus; husband, Russell Babcock; sister, Gladys Virginia Haddaway; and a brother, James Fergus.
A Graveside Service will...
Marilyn Jean Seeley
Mar 16, 2025
Marilyn Jean Seeley of Trumansburg passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 93.
Marilyn was born in Trumansburg on September 2, 1931 a daughter to the late Arthur and Mabel (Morrow) LaPoint. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1949.
Marilyn is survived by a son, Jim (Brenda Collins) Seeley; step son, Richard Seeley; step daughter, Gaylee Matthews; and...
John R. White
Mar 12, 2025
John R. White of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the age of 70.
John honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979. He worked to provide for his family and volunteered his time to various organizations over the years because he loved giving back to his community.
John is...
Patricia Ann Moore
Mar 6, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Moore (also known as Gram), born on May 11, 1933, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity.
Pat’s hands were always busy, crafting gifts from the heart—crocheting dishcloths, baby blankets, holiday pins, and snowflakes to adorn Christmas trees. She found joy in creating and sharing her work, ensuring that those around her always had...
David Armistead Tyler
Mar 5, 2025
David Armistead Tyler of Trumansburg, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. David grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he first developed his life-long enthusiasm for aviation, boats of all kinds, along with a penchant for puttering around and fixing things with his dad. He built more than 100 airplane models and later worked a few summers...
Sharon Lee Thompson
Feb 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Thompson of Batavia and formerly of Ovid and Odessa, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in Batavia, New York, at the age of 84.
Born on February 25, 1941, in Rochester, she touched the lives of many through her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to helping others.
Sharon embarked on a fulfilling career as a nurses aide at various...
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