OBITUARIES

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...

Sep 27, 2021

The Reverend Dr. Robert J. McCune departed peacefully on September 27, 2021 at the Longview senior living community in Ithaca, New York.

The son of the late James and Isabel (James) McCune Jr., Robert was born on July 5, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Allegheny College, PA class of 1950, Boston University School of Theology class...

Sep 24, 2021

Catherine Lovelace Wasson     (August 22, 1927 – September 24, 2021)

Catherine (Kitty to family and friends) was the first child born to Doris and Ralph Lovelace; born in the Roloson Homestead in the Town of Enfield, Tompkins County, August 22, 1927.  She attended one- and two-room schoolhouses in Enfield and Mecklenburg, before high school at Ithaca High,...

Sep 20, 2021

Matthew James Slade “Matty J”, age 28, passed through heaven’s gates after a work related accident on Monday, September 20, 2021.

“Matty J.” was born in Ithaca on August 16, 1993, the son of Douglas Slade and Sheri Lea Godley-Whitley.  He was a 2011 graduate of Newfield High School and continued work with Alan Whitley’s General Home...

Sep 18, 2021

Tracy Johnston Royce of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 54.

She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 5, 1967, a daughter to the late Charles and Lily (Potkins) Adams. An outdoor lover, Tracy enjoyed gardening, plants, and spending time at the...

Sep 13, 2021

Harry D. Wellin Jr. of Trumansburg passed away after a long illness at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 82.

Harry was born on September 18, 1938, in Trumansburg to Harry D. Wellin Sr. and Leona (Armstrong) Wellin.  After graduating high school, he served in the Army from 1961-1964. Proud of...

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)...

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...

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...