OBITUARIES

Terry A. Dense

Sep 13, 2021

Terry A. Dense of Odessa passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 68.

Terry is survived by the love of his life and wife of 45 years, Pat Dense (formerly Kelly) and his 3 adoring children Kelly Wendt-Dense (David Barrett) of Newfield, Melissa Jenkins-Dense (Sean) of Newfield, and Brett Dense (Andrea)...

Elizabeth A. (Long) Jenner

Sep 11, 2021

Elizabeth A. Jenner, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, after a life well lived at the age of 104 with her daughter by her side. Born on Groundhog’s Day in Pompey, NY, to the late Richard and Mary Long, Liz had a zest for life.

Known by many as Liz, Grandma Jenner, and...

Jolene L. (West) Swick

Sep 10, 2021

Jolene L. Swick, 79, of Trumansburg, NY died on September 10, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center after a long illness.  She was the youngest child of Martin G. West, Sr. and Alma (Clark) West, born February 13, 1942 in Valois, NY. She married Carlton Swick on October 3, 1959 in Burdett, NY, nearly sixty-two years ago.

She...

Millicent (Robinson) Tubbs

Sep 7, 2021

Millicent Robinson Tubbs of Trumansburg passed away peacefully Sept 7, 2021, at home with family.

She was born April 2, 1928, in Guilderland, NY and was a cheerleader and valedictorian of her 20-member class at Altamont HS. She graduated from the first class of SUNY at Albany, and married Howard in 1953. Ten years later they moved...

Mary K. Lesh

Aug 30, 2021

Mary K. Lesh of Trumansburg passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 77.

She was born on May 27, 1944 in Waverly and graduated from Spencer High School. Mary worked for over 25 years at the Owego Pennysaver as the Art Director in addition to doing free-lance...

Robert Allen Wilsea

Aug 29, 2021

Following a long period of declining health, Robert Wilsea died in Ithaca at age 71.  Bob was born in Canandaigua, NY to John C. and Wilma C. Wilsea and raised in Shortsville and Canandaigua.  Following graduation from Canandaigua Academy, he enlisted in the US Air Force.  Upon his military retirement, he and his family moved to Tompkins County.  He...

Mary Ann (Thompson) Richar

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Ann Richar of Mecklenburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 77.

She was born on January 7, 1944 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Harry and Lucille (Cooper) Thompson. Mary Ann graduated from Trumansburg High School and was a homemaker most of her life, raising her...

Sandra J. (Tillinghast) Ike

Aug 21, 2021

Sandra J. Ike of Interlaken passed away at Arnot Ogden Hospital on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 73.

Sandy was born in Union County, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1947, a daughter of the late Donald and Blanche (Nogle) Tillinghast. She worked as a cook at Willard Psychiatric Center and then at the NYS Fire...

Archie J. Mielty

Aug 18, 2021

If you knew Archie Mielty, you knew he was late for everything.  He'd often joke about being late to his own funeral.  If you only met him once, you would not easily forget him.  He was truly one-of-a kind.  He lived true to his word, after suffering cardiac arrest twice on June 18, 2021, he eked out two more...

Merton C. Drake

Aug 17, 2021

Merton C. Drake, 99, passed from this earth Tuesday August 17, 2021, at home in Millport, NY.   Born to Carey Lewis and Barbara Mae Allen Drake on November 26, 1921, he leaves behind his companion of 16 years, Elva Antel; his sister Clara Camilli; his children, Sandra (Richard) Houseworth, Cindy Drake, Jerry (Jennie) Drake, David (Tammy) Drake and Patricia...

Lianna Shalek White

Aug 8, 2021

Lianna Shalek White passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021. She spent her last week surrounded by a family that adored her, in a beautiful and meaningful place, doing things that gave her joy. Lianna has defied expectations and categorization since the day she was born, October 29, 1991. She is survived by her father, step-mother, brother, sister, step-brother,...

Francis Adrian Sabo

Jul 22, 2021

Francis Adrian Sabo passed away suddenly in the Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida on July 22, 2021.

Francis is the son of Frank Sabo and Edee Stewart-Benedict, born on March 30, 1954.  Francis leaves his long time best friend, Kirsten Vanderlinde; siblings, Tracy, Gregory Szabo, Evan Eisenberg and Christopher Vulpi; several nieces and nephews; step-father...

Nonie H.D. White

Jul 7, 2021

Nonie Hartnett Dillman White of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at her home on Taughannock Boulevard on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Born in Rochester, NY in 1939, she attended the Harley School in Rochester, Pittsford Central School, Oak Grove School in Vassalboro, Maine, DePauw University and graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where she did her graduate...

Beverly (Tall) Besemer

Jul 6, 2021

Beverly Tall Besemer, longtime resident of the Trumansburg area, passed away peacefully at Schuyler Hospital on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Beverly was born in Ithaca on May 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry W. and Helen (English) Tall. Bev retired as an account clerk for the Village of Cayuga Heights and had been a member...

Gail S. (Moses) Naylor

Jul 6, 2021

Gail S. Moses Naylor of Ovid passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

In keeping with Gail’s wishes, there will be no services. Her final wish was for family and friends to reflect and remember all the good times shared together.

Lena L. (Lupo) Everhart

Jun 30, 2021

Lena L. Everhart of Enfield passed away at home surrounded by family on June 30, 2021 at the age of 68.

Lena was born in Ithaca on August 10, 1952, a daughter of the late Frank and Arlene (Quick) Lupo. With a servant’s heart, Lena always wanted to help in any way she could, especially with children....

Teresa P. (Galica) Kenney

Jun 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Teresa P. (Terry) Kenney, of Mecklenburg, share the news of her passing and joining her beloved husband, Bill, on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Terry was born on October 17, 1934 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Francis and Anne (Ondis) Galica.

Terry had...

Ann Elizabeth Gell

Jun 13, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Gell, age 69, of Trumansburg, NY passed away peacefully with her daughters beside her on June 13, 2021.

Ann was born on December 4, 1951 in Syracuse, NY a daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Seeley) Gell. After graduating from Charles O. Dickerson High School, Ann followed many paths. In her lifetime she was a homemaker,...

Edward John Riley

Jun 13, 2021

Edward John Riley, age 75, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, on June 13, 2021. You may know him as Ed, Unk or EJ.

He was born on December 26, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late Edward W. and Mary M. (Megley) Riley. Ed honorably served his country in...

Eric Michael Wright

Jun 13, 2021

Eric Michael Wright of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the age of 40 due to a severe asthma attack.

Eric was born on April 29, 1981 in Ithaca. He was very mechanically inclined and could fix and build anything. Every Friday night Eric could be found at Starlight Speedway racing his #4E...