OBITUARIES

Aug 23, 2019

Virginia A. Nichols, age 79, of 3745 Cayuga Street, died peacefully with family by her side at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Virginia was born at home in Waverly, NY on December 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Sherman) Washburn. She left high school early, but proudly obtained her GED...

Aug 22, 2019

Martha Jean Essex Kotun passed away at her residence in Kendal of Ithaca on August 22, 2019, after a long, valiant struggle with Parkinson❜s disease. Her family was by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and educator.

Martha followed in her mother❜s footsteps as an early childhood educator. She was one of the...

Aug 18, 2019

On August 18th, 2019, Benjamin ‶Ben″ Edison Trumble, world traveler and most-likely-to-sneak-a-snake-on-a-plane, passed surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Ben was born on June 1, 1956 to Francis and Nancy Trumble in Elmira, New York, and grew up in Millport. An avid herpetologist, Ben worked at the Bronx Zoo before serving with the Peace Corps where he...

Aug 12, 2019

Jeffrey Allen Harris of Ithaca, NY, Town of Enfield, passed on to his heavenly home at Hospicare on August 12, 2019 at 1:45 PM. He was born on May 1st, 1961 in Waverly, NY to Bill and Ann Harris.

He graduated from Dryden High School in 1980. Right after graduation he joined the Army, serving 4 years...

Aug 9, 2019

John Peter Marmora III, age 76, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 9, 2019, following an extended illness.

John was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 1, 1943, the only son of John Peter and Mariann (Natelli) Marmora. He studied as a Fulbright Scholar in Rome, Italy and received a PhD in Philosophy. He...

Aug 7, 2019

When Alan Kennedy Jamison was born on June 27, 1926, in Ithaca, NY, the world became a better place. When he left this world on August 7, 2019, at age 93, a light was dimmed for those who loved him dearly. However, that light will still be strong enough to help light our way for many years to come....

Jul 29, 2019

Richard D. ‶Dick″ Arden, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Cayuga Medical Center from complications of a recent surgery.

Richard was born in Ithaca on October 7, 1941, a son of the late Raymond Dawson and Doreen Margaret (Heathwaite) Arden. He attended Trumansburg schools and graduated with the class of 1959. Richard had...

Jul 19, 2019

Peggy Marie Billings, age 90, passed away on July 19th, 2019 at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, New York, after suffering a severe stroke in June 2018.

Peggy was born into a McComb, Mississippi, railroad family on September 10, 1928. The youngest daughter of Dave and Inez Billings, she outlived her sister and seven brothers.

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Jul 10, 2019

Trumansburg-Frank E. Brockman, age 79, of Philadelphia, PA and formerly of Dobbs Ferry, NY, died peacefully at his Congress Street home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 29, 1939, a son of the late Frank G. and Margaret (Elliott) Brockman. Frank served his country in the United States Navy from...

Jul 6, 2019

Franklin VanVolkinburg passed away on July 6, 2019 at the age of 91.

Frank was born on February 9, 1928 in Laceyville PA, a son to Dana and Ada (Sullivan) VanVolkinburg. Frank was a 1945 graduate from Union-Endicott. He later graduated from Syracuse University in 1953 with a degree in Civil Engineering. After college he held many...

Jul 3, 2019

Patrick A. Richar, age 50, passed away at his home from a long battle with kidney disease on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Patrick was born in Ithaca on February 1, 1969, the son of Alfred and Mary Ann (Thompson) Richar. He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School and later earned his bachelor❜s degree from Sienna College....

Jul 3, 2019

Debbie Hendrix, age 66, died unexpectedly on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.

Debbie was born in Ithaca on September 13, 1952, a daughter of the late Don and Dee Hendrix. She worked as a counselor at the Alpha House in Ithaca, NY, and earned her Associate’s degree in Human Services from Tompkins...

Jul 2, 2019

Henry H. George passed away at home in Enfield on July 2, 2019, at the age of 79.

Born in Millport, NY on March 10, 1940, Henry was a son of the late Arthur and Lillian Packard George. He had been a lifelong resident of the Newfield and Enfield area, and was a self-employed building contractor for...

Jul 1, 2019

Gordon Herbert Huckle of Trumansburg passed away July 1, 2019 at the age of 89. Gordon was born in Elmira on March 7, 1930 the son of Herbert and Jesse (Gillette) Huckle. Most of his youth was spent in Saratoga Springs & Gloversville, NY.

Gordon was a graduate of Cornell University - Bachelors of Science from the...

Jun 26, 2019

Richard L. ‶Booper″ Dickens of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2019 at the age of 45.

Booper was born on September 14, 1973 in Ithaca, a son to Richard Dickens and Nancy Breed. Booper spent most of his life pipelining and was currently working with Vacri Construction in Binghamton. He lived his life to the...

Jun 10, 2019

James H. ‶Jim″ Wooden of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the age of 80.

Jim was born in Trumansburg on October 25, 1938. He worked at Cornell University up to his retirement. Jim enjoyed camping, woodworking, and was an animal lover, taking in local strays. He was a natural caregiver and devoted family...

Jun 5, 2019

The world❜s healthiest man, as he liked to refer to himself, John C. Huttar Jr. died on June 5, 2019.

John C. Huttar, Jr., also known as J.C. or Jacey, grew up in Trumansburg, NY. He graduated from Cornell University in 1951. He then joined the Army and was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War.

Jun 5, 2019

Danny G. Bower of Trumansburg passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 72.

Danny was born in Ithaca on June 7, 1946, a son of the late Lansing and Mildred (Johanson) Bower. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1964 until his retirement in 2000. In addition...

Jun 5, 2019

William H. Poyer, Jr., age 90, of 3420 Mekeel Road died on June 5, 2019. Bill❜s attitude was always optimistic. Whenever he was asked, ‶How are you?,″ his reply was always ‶Gr-eat!″

The Celebration of Bill❜s life will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the West Hill Community Church, 3049 VanDorn Corners Road,...

May 29, 2019

Charles C. Grace, Jr., 84, of Trumansburg, N.Y., professor emeritus at Ithaca College, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The cause was lung cancer, recently diagnosed. He was born in St. Augustine, Florida, the son of Dr. Charles C. and May (Clarke) Grace. As a boy, he was creative, musical, and loved working with his hands....