OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2021

Emma Yaw Lovejoy of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her three children on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer.

Emmie was born in Trumansburg on May 9, 1949, a cherished daughter to John and Rosalie (Wright) Yaw. Family and friends were her passion...

Jan 31, 2021

Suzanne M. Mack, age 56, of Hector passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2021.

She was born on March 3, 1964, in Ithaca, NY the daughter of the late Scott and Helen (Chapman) Lanning. Sue was an Ithaca High School graduate and continued her education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Jan 14, 2021

Sad news to announce the passing of Richard Stuart Saperstein, age 73, friend and eclectic musician, died peacefully at home after a short illness on January 14, 2021, with close friends Joe Ottati and Jess Youngquest attending to his needs. Nora Starr and Terry Avakian helped out when time allowed.

Richard, son of Abe and...

Jan 5, 2021

Robert James Scott of Ithaca passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 57.

Bob was born in Ithaca on September 17, 1963. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Bob worked as a custodian at Walmart in Ithaca for a number of years.

Bob is survived...

Jan 5, 2021

Dixie Lee Wager of Trumansburg passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 70.

Dixie was born in Ithaca on September 12, 1950, a daughter to the late Eldred and Madelyn (Smallen) Covert. She was a graduate of Trumansburg High School in 1968, and on September 21, 1968 married Gene...

Jan 4, 2021

Richard William Robertson Sr., age 78, of Trumansburg, NY passed away peacefully, with his beloved wife Judith at his side, on January 4, 2021.

He was born on August 2, 1942 in Deposit, NY the son of the late William W. and Eva Baskerville Robertson. He married Judith Gifford on September 23, 1960.

Richard was...

2021

Niles John English Sr., age 94, of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Niles was born in the Town of Caroline in 1927, a son of the late Arthur Elmer and Carrie H. Johnson. He was a Korean War Veteran, honorably serving in the Army.

Niles is survived by...

Jan 1, 2021

Beverly L. Morley of Alpine passed away peacefully at Hospicare on January 1, 2021 at the age of 80.

Beverly was born in Black Walnut, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Chester and Sophie (Wawrzynski) Novak.  She worked for 33 years as the Town of Hector assessor and served for 4 years on...

Dec 20, 2020

With sadness, the children of Irene Brown (Anna Irene Brown) announce her passing on December 20,2020. She was 96.

Irene was born to immigrant parents on July 28, 1924 in Spring Valley, NY. She was very proud to share that birthdate with Millie Shuler, a Mecklenburg neighbor, and Jackie Kennedy. She lived through the depression, finished high...

Dec 19, 2020

Antoinette “Boots” Springer, 83, of Trumansburg died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Boots was born on Sept. 8, 1937 in Wilseyville, NY. She married Gerald H. Springer on June 29, 1955. She is survived by three sons, Tari (Fiancé Dawn), Rick, both of Trumansburg, and Brian of Missouri; two grandsons, Adam (Kristi)...

Dec 17, 2020

Mildred “Mickey” Martin of Ithaca went to heaven to join her family on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 94.

Mickey was born on March 29, 1926, a daughter of the late John Floyd and Florence (Reese) Cole. Mickey and her husband Frank were the resident custodians of Myron Taylor Hall at Cornell for 31...

Dec 10, 2020

Patricia A. Austic of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on December 10, 2020 at the age of 79.

Patricia was born in Seneca Falls on September 23, 1941, a daughter to the late Harry and Lucille (Cooper) Thompson. She grew up in Trumansburg NY and graduated from Trumansburg Central Schools.   Pat always put her...

Dec 6, 2020

James E. Voorheis of Trumansburg passed away at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 77.

Jim was born in Montour Falls on June 5, 1943, a son of the late Edwin and Betty Voorheis. His construction work was flawless and he worked for a number of years at Bell Construction in Rochester. Jim...

Nov 26, 2020

Dodsley (Towner) Slusarczyk Arrived home and into the loving arms of Jesus on November 26, 2020. Dodsley, age 82, died early Thanksgiving morning at Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, New York from COVID-19. She fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith. At long last, she is free from Alzheimer’s and reunited with her beloved parents,...

Nov 23, 2020

Marcia Jean Vann, 67, of Trumansburg, New York passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 23, 2020.

Marcia was born in Buffalo, NY on December 9, 1952, daughter of the late John and Dorothy Blatner. She married the love of her life, Jeff Vann, on June 27, 1981 and together they raised 3 children....

Nov 11, 2020

Waldemar (Whity) Bauman Mittermeyer of Kendal at Ithaca, N.Y., formerly of Rochester, N.Y. passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Kendal at the age of 93.

Whity was born in Rochester on September 28, 1927, the only child of the late Waldemar and Erna (Bauman) Mittermeyer.   Whity enlisted in the Navy in September of 1945, served...

Nov 2, 2020

Bernardino Orduño Hernandez of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the age of 44.

Bernie was born on May 19, 1976, a son to Jacinto and Maria Margarita Orduño del Carmen. Raised in Teziutlán, Mexico before settling in Ithaca, New York, Bernie loved his family most of all, working hard to help them...

Oct 20, 2020

David E. Miller, 71, of Trumansburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 20th 2020.

David was born in Ithaca, NY on August 5, 1949 to the late Robert and Pearl (Cook) Miller. David worked for many years at Bowers Fuel Company before becoming the Highway Superintendent in Enfield. He spent many wonderful years with...

Oct 7, 2020

Kazuko Smith died peacefully on October 7, 2020 in Taughannock House at Kendal at Ithaca. She was 94. Born in Osaka, Japan, on April 1, 1926, Kazu lived most of her life in Ithaca after marrying Robert J. Smith in 1955. She joined a remarkable group of Japanese language teachers at Cornell University where she taught for decades until...

Oct 7, 2020

Hazel Jennie Dew of Trumansburg left us October 7, 2020.

Hazel will be remembered by all as a strong willed woman and the glue that kept all her family together. Blessed are we to have had her 95 years.

Hazel is survived by two daughters, Trudy (James) VanOstrand and Kathi (Steven) Service; grandchildren, Tricia (Hank)...