OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2021

Sylvie Anna Ginenthal of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 37.

Sylvie was born in Ithaca on May 10, 1984, a daughter to Leon Ginenthal and Renate Schmitt. She attended the Ithaca City School District and graduated from the Cascadilla School. Sylvie obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology...

Dec 16, 2021

Carol Ann Sweet, age 73, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

She was born on October 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Clarence and Winona (Wallace) Haskin. Carol had many animals over the years most recently caring for her beloved Peanut and Molly. She enjoyed striking up a conversation...

Dec 14, 2021

June H. Raitto, age 93, formerly of Wheelwright and Paxton, Massachusetts passed away on December 14, 2021.

June was born in Walpole, MA on October 5, 1928, a daughter to the late Henry and Marian (Marden) Egner. She graduated from Foxborough High School and was accepted and attended the University of Connecticut. Working side by side with...

Dec 14, 2021

Solena M. “Sally” Bowers, age 87, of Ithaca passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021, the 19th anniversary of her beloved husband’s death.

Sally was born in Cullman County, Alabama on October 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Milton Freeman Owens and Bessie Mae Russell. She was a strong woman who always made the time and...

Dec 9, 2021

Kenneth Leroy Washburn Sr., age 87, of Interlaken passed away December 9th, 2021.

Kenny was born in Waverly, NY on February 23, 1934 the son of the late Elmer Ray and Elizabeth (Sherman) Washburn.  He was involved in Waverly little league baseball, and small fry football teams. He worked for Palamkey Poultry Farm where he met Darlene....

Dec 8, 2021

David Wesley Mulks, age 73, of Mecklenburg, NY passed away surrounded by family on December 8, 2021.

He was born on October 25, 1948 in Ithaca, NY the son of the late Charles F. and Carley (Chilson) Mulks.

David was a graduate from Ithaca High School Class of 1966. He then served in the U.S....

Dec 5, 2021

Roger William Hubbell of Enfield passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 94.

Roger was born in Ithaca on March 18, 1927, a son of the late Raymond and Hilda (Jones) Hubbell. He graduated from Ithaca High School and joined the United States Army where he honorably served his country. Roger worked at...

Dec 3, 2021

Richard “Rick” James Ostrander of Newfield passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 65.

Rick was born in Montour Falls on March 29, 1956, a son of the late Robert Taylor and Austa Anne (Vankirk) Ostrander. He was the class clown and remained a jokester throughout his entire...

Nov 23, 2021

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to heartfelt loss and sorrow with the death of baby girl Layla Michelle Chilson on November 23, 2021.

She leaves behind her family who will always love and cherish her: parents, Ayla Neiss and Thomas Chilson and Zach Harris; grandparents, Charles Neiss, Melissa Delong, and Dawn and Roderick Chilson; step...

Nov 20, 2021

Alan Clifford O’Donnell, age 59, passed away at Guthrie Cortland surrounded by family on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Alan was born in Cortland on April 29, 1962, a son of the late Clifford and Beverly Pearl (Anderson) O’Donnell. He enjoyed woodworking and will be missed by family who lovingly nicknamed him “Punky.”

Alan is survived...

Nov 14, 2021

Lois P. Ditmars, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on West Seneca Road on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

Lois was born in Perry City on March 6, 1932, the only daughter of Stewart and Ruth (Beckley) Parker. She was a graduate of Trumansburg Central School Class of 1949, and lived in Ithaca from the 1950’s...

Nov 5, 2021

Ann Christine Mathews died on Friday November 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born in Cooperstown New York on January 3, 1944, to the late Elmer and Janet (Busacker) Mathews.  The oldest of three daughters she is survived by Cathy Ezra, Udim Israel and Susan Bluestein, Vancouver Washington and her beloved cat...

Nov 1, 2021

Doris R. Marion, age 93, of Trumansburg passed away at home on November 1, 2021.

She was born in Searsburg on January 25, 1928 a daughter of the late Jay and Alice (Cronk) Cook. Doris worked at Willard Psychiatric Center before opening her home to care for developmentally disabled girls. She had a lifelong love of antiquing...

Oct 23, 2021

Robert F. Carlisle Jr., 59, of Newfield, New York passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Saturday, October 23rd at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY.

He is the son of Robert Carlisle Sr. and the late Virginia Olney of Ithaca, New York. Robert is survived by his father; sisters Debbie, Dawn, Robin, Treska, and brother...

Oct 18, 2021

Bill McAneny, 89, passed away from a short battle with leukemia at home with his family on October 18, 2021.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 27, 1932, to Wilbour Kyle McAneny and Francis (Allison) McAneny, Bill and his wife Shirley have been an integral part of the Trumansburg community since retiring to the area from Long...

Oct 14, 2021

Thomas John Bennett, age 30, of Ithaca passed away after a long battle with addiction on October 14, 2021.

He was born on March 3, 1991 in Ithaca, NY a son to JR Beauford and Evelyn (Sturgeon) Bennett. He graduated from Trumansburg High School and attended auto diesel mechanic school in Nashville.

Tom is survived...

Oct 14, 2021

Harry J. “Fergie” Ferguson of Trumansburg passed away at home on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 67.

Harry was born on July 28, 1954 in Ithaca a son of the late Harry Byron and Violet (Cahill) Ferguson. He worked as a groundskeeper and landscaper at Ithaca College for 36 years prior to retiring in...

Oct 9, 2021

Jack R. Rumsey, age 80, of Enfield passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

He was born on January 16, 1941 in Ithaca, a son of the late Jared and Margaret (Holley) Rumsey.

Jack worked many years at the Tompkins County Highway department before retiring. Jack was a conversationalist and storyteller, always able to draw...

Oct 1, 2021

Robert Merle Ditzell of Trumansburg went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 96.

He was born in Trumansburg on February 1, 1925 a son of the late Karl and Mildred (Edwards) Ditzell. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943 to...

Sep 30, 2021

Kenneth R. Mahoney of Ithaca and formerly of Syracuse passed away at home on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 66.

He was born in Syracuse on February 4, 1955, a son of the late Lester Robert and Georgianna (Chartier) Mahoney. Ken was a modern day Renaissance Man who could fix any vehicle and was...