All Obituaries

Marvin A. Mitterer, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Kingtown Road in Trumansburg, NY on August 2, 2020.  Marvin was born May 3, 1937 at his family’s beloved Fox Hill Farm in Ulysses, PA, the son of Frank and Dorothy May Mitterer.  Marrying his high school sweetheart, Ellen K. Irwin, in August of 1957 they studied at Mansfield State Teachers College together.  Upon graduation he accepted a teaching position at Trumansburg Central School in 1960 where he taught...

Peter Michael Zabawsky of Trumansburg passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2020 at the age of 67, not due to the COVID-19 virus. Pete was born in a Model T on the way to the hospital on December 21, 1952, a son of the late Wassil “Pat” and Lois (Bixby) Zabawsky. He graduated from Moravia High School and attended Cornell University earning his Bachelor’s Degree. For over 30’s year Pete worked at Ithaca College, retiring as a database...

The world lost a wonderful human being when Alice R. McCune departed peacefully on July 18, 2020 at the Longview senior living community in Ithaca, New York.  The daughter of Alice and Orlando Romig, Alice was born on Nov. 28, 1929 in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Wooster College, majoring in early childhood education. She met her husband, Robert McCune, at Epworth Woods, a church camp for disadvantaged children. Married in 1951, Bob and Alice...

Judith E. Hausner of Ithaca passed away peacefully at Hospicare surrounded by family on July 4, 2020 at the age of 72. Judy was born in Newport, Rhode Island on June 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Silvia) Booth. Following her high school graduation Judy worked at the Naval Base in Newport under high security clearance. It also was in Newport where she met her lifelong love, Randall Hausner at a local creamery. The two were married at the Jesus Savior Roman Catholic Church...

Thomas Kenneth Randall of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 66. Thomas was born in Southampton, NY on April 5, 1954, a son of the late Roderic and Elinor (Darrow) Randall. Tom shared fond childhood memories of his time and friends made in the Boy Scouts. He went on to graduate from SUNY Potsdam with his Bachelor❜s degree in History. He was the co-founder and President of Mass West Insurance Company in Western Massachusetts. He had recently retired...

Frances Eva Rumsey, age 93, longtime resident of Enfield, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 following a brief hospital visit not due to COVID-19. Eva was born in Breesport, NY on March 25, 1927. She is survived by her children; C. John (Irene) Switzer of Maricopa, AZ, Ronald (Sue Gunther) Switzer of Citrus Heights, CA, Dianna Smith of Watkins Glen and Dawn (Jerry) White of Burdett, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles J....

James A. ‶Jim″ Thompson of Freeville passed away at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 63. Jim was born on July 2, 1956, a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Holford) Thompson Sr. He worked for Babcock Farms for many years. Jim was a lifelong Elvis fan. Jim also adored his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra Thompson; two sons, James (Matt) Thompson Jr. and Michael (Julie) Thompson; four grandchildren, Shaylynn, Ryann,...

Kevin J. Weatherby, age 47, of Perry City Road, died on Thursday, June 18, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Kevin was born in Wellsville, New York on November 14, 1972. He attended Trumansburg Schools, and has worked as an electrician for the IBEW Local #241 Electrical Union for over 20 years. Kevin enjoyed classic country music, riding his bicycle and playing his guitar. His keen ability to pick up details served him well, not only at his profession, but in his...

Calvin Everett Bailey Jr. of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2020 at the age of 87. Calvin was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 24, 1932, a son of the late Calvin and Edna (Hubbell) Bailey Sr. He honorably served his country in both the United States Army and United States Marine Corps. Calvin worked at Ithaca Gun as a Unit Guard, chain assembler at Morse Chain, and as a custodian at Ithaca City School District. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Justin Edward Sinclair Williams of Interlaken, NY passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2020 at the age of 37. Justin was born in Southampton, NY on December 25, 1982, a son to Laurie M. Sinclair and Raymond E. Williams. A commercial fisherman and carpenter by trade, Justin was also a consummate musician. He loved to create music and often shared it widely with family and friends. He was a social person. Compassionate, empathetic, and a natural teacher. Justin always took the time to trade...