Dale L. Conroy

Dale L. Conroy of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the age of 82.

A Celebration of Dale's Life will be held from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his residence, 5643 Stilwell Road, Trumansburg. Military Honors will be held at 2:00pm. 

Dale was born in Ithaca on July 27, 1942, a son of the late William and Lena (Miller) Conroy. He joined the United States Navy in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1966. Working in a variety of trades, Dale worked as a carpenter and woodworker, truck driver, railroad worker, farmer, and linen aide at Lakeside Nursing Home. He was a member of American Legion Post 770 and loved animals, taking in many strays over the years, most recently his beloved kitty, Catster.

Dale is survived by his wife, Clara Covert; children, Katherine Conroy, Kelly (Mike) Whitaker, Kimberly (Anthony) Taibi, Jonathon Conroy, Amber Conroy, and Nicholas (Sarah) Predmore; grandchildren, Heather Whitaker, M. Whitaker, and Alora Tompkins; sisters, Sharon VanNiel and Patsy Cooper; sister in law, Jane Conroy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Stanley Conroy; and a brother in law, Gary Cooper.

The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Dale’s memory to kindly consider Stay Wild Rescue, 5920 County Road 1, Trumansburg, NY 14886.