OBITUARIES

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....

May 23, 2019

Jon H. Hubbell of Enfield passed away in his field doing what he loved on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the age of 79.

Jon was born in Ithaca on July 25, 1939, a son of the late Raymond and Hilda (Jones) Hubbell. A lifelong farmer, he worked his farm all while working for the Enfield Highway...

May 17, 2019

After and long and noble battle with a body that couldn’t keep pace with an amazing spirit, Jerry Ricardo, age 76, made his holy transition to his Lord, from his home at 106 Dickman Circle on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Jerry was born in Ithaca on April 27, 1943, a son of the late Peter J. and...

May 16, 2019

Dale W. Baker, age 75, longtime resident of Hector Street, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Dale was born in Ithaca on October 25, 1943, a son of the late Walter and Madora (Otto) Baker. He graduated from Ithaca High School and earned his bachelor❜s degree in music from Ithaca College. Dale taught...

May 14, 2019

Timothy A. Baird, age 60, of State Route 79 and South Street, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.

Tim was born in Ithaca on January 24, 1959, a son of the late Harley and Ruth (Rogers) Baird. He attended Trumansburg schools. Tim had been a house painter, worked at the...

May 13, 2019

Beverly Diane Godley, age 78, formerly of Sheffield Road, went home to her Lord on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Diane, as she was referred to by family and friends, was born in Waterloo, NY on July 13, 1940, the only daughter of the late Erford P. and Beverly M. (Henderson) Covert. She was...

May 10, 2019

Karla A. Ferguson of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 64.

Karla was born on December 18, 1954, a daughter of the Ken Harvey and Shirley Groom. She worked for Doctor❜s without Boarders for several years and as an Operation Room Technician at Cayuga Medical Center for...

May 9, 2019

Mary E. George of Enfield passed away at Upstate Medical Center on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 82.

Mary was born in Ithaca on January 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Wayne and Ella (Smith) Miller. She worked as an LPN for several years and as cook❜s assistant at the Newfield Schools.

May 3, 2019

Alberta G. Foote, lifetime resident of Mecklenburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in the early morning hours of Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 93.

Alberta was born on December 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Hoffman) Glauer. She graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1944...

Apr 30, 2019

David A. Smith ‶Smitty″ lifelong resident of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 73. He takes with him his gentle, generous nature and dry wit and sense of humor.

Dave was born in Trumansburg on April 15, 1946 a son of the late Charles and Mildred...