John S. Hubbell

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 own shop, Hi-Tech Auto for many years. He also worked for Erhart Propane as a delivery driver and dispatcher. In his retirement, John spent much of his time in his garage working on small engines and Cub Cadet and John Deere lawnmowers.

John is survived by his father, John “Jack” Hubbell; son, Michael (Abby) Hubbell; grandchildren, Erin and Gabriel; daughters, Lilly and Emily Murphy; stepson, Steven Shaff and his children, Donald and Dakota; siblings, Lisa Hubbell MaGee, Sandra (Gary) Reynolds, and Thomas Madison; dear friend, Debbie Rumsey and her grandchildren, Shane, Indigo, and Aiden; mother of his son, Jean Hubbell; and many nieces, nephews, and their families who will carry his memory in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores in 2015.

The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg.