All Obituaries

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 Road before starting 8th grade in the new school building in Interlaken. Following graduation from high school, Ginny was a true “Rosie the...

On May 19, 2023, our beloved Ray passed from this earthly world to be able to walk tall among those who have gone before him.  He faced so many challenges head on during his remarkable life.  All of them were met with optimism, enthusiasm and humor.  Memories of our times together will help us accept the loss of his wonderful spirit.  Ray was a graduate of Trumansburg Central School, after attending Newfield Central School for many years.  In 1981 his life changed...

Geoffrey A. Stilwell, of Trumansburg, age 44 passed away on September 1, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Mecklenburg Union Cemetery on June 10, 2023 at 12:00pm. Immediately following the graveside service, a reception will be held at Mecklenburg Fire Department, 4495 Co Rte 6, Mecklenburg, NY 14863.

Dan Rappleye passed away on February 18, 2023 at a Hospice Home in Florida, surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1945 to Oliver and Edna (Wallenbeck) Rappleye in Ithaca New York. He grew up in Newfield and attended Newfield Central School, graduating from there in 1963. Dan honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. On December 8, 1967, he married Bonnie Whitaker and the two recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Dan was employed at...

Richard Cronk “Dick” Cook of Trumansburg passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 88. Dick was born at home on the family farm in the Town of Hector on March 15, 1934, a son of the late Jay and Alice (nee Cronk) Cook. He graduated from Trumansburg High School and honorably served in the United States Army. Remaining on the Cook Home Farm his entire life, Dick was a farmer and there was nothing more he enjoyed in life. Dick loved being outdoors and was an avid...

Thomas G. Reed of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 73, having been closely held during his final days there by his loving family. He was born on May 24, 1949 a son of the late Alfred “Hick” and Helen (Pedersen) Reed. Tom graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1968 and played all four sports, especially excelling at basketball and was team co-captain. During his high school years, Tom also worked part-time for the...

Marjorie Mae Hart Fulton of Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare surrounded by family on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born on November 7, 1926 in West Dryden, a daughter of the late Jesse and Edna (nee Drew) Hart. She was the tenth child in the line of eleven; all of which have preceded her in death. Marge graduated from Dryden High School in 1943, moving to Ithaca shortly after graduation. She was employed by Cornell University and later GLF where she met her best...

Brian M. Henehan, age 76, passed away on February 16, 2023 at home in Trumansburg, NY, surrounded by his wife and children. Brian is survived by his wife of 33 years, Paddy Redihan; children, Seamus Henehan and Brigid Redihan-Henehan; sisters, Mary Pat Henehan (Jack Renard), Rita Henehan (Allen Wesley) and Susan Henehan (Gregory Shields); and nieces and nephews; Sarah Shields-Stier (Richard Stier), Erin Shields-Dietrich (Steven Dietrich), and Joseph Thomas Wesley (Fiance Rachel...

Paul R. Hurne of Enfield passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 74. He was born on June 4, 1948, a son of the late Milton and Angeline (Greenfield) Hurne. Paul was a proud Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in the United States Army from 1968-1970. He had a passion for woodworking and enjoyed making his own pieces as well as watching programs about woodworking. Paul is survived by his wife, Gloria Hurne; two step daughters,...

William H. Housworth Jr. of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 82. Bill was born in Ithaca on December 27, 1940, the son of the late William H. and Imogene (nee Watrous) Housworth Sr. At the age of 18, Bill enlisted in the Marines as a topographical surveyor and received an honorable discharge in 1961. Bill then worked at the NY Telephone Company (Verizon) as a lineman/splicer, retiring in 1995. For over 50 years, Bill was a proud...