OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2018

Katherine “Kaye” Clark Wollney, 92, born to Kenneth Clark and Flora Lane Clark in Guilford, CT on July 24, 1925, died on April 15, 2018.

Kaye grew up a dairyman’s daughter in Connecticut, received a Bachelors Degree from Douglass College at Rutger’s University, and went to earn a Masters Degree at New School for Social Research in...

Apr 13, 2018

Beloved husband, father, and brother, Melvin Roy Theetge Jr, 60 of Newfield, NY passed away April 13, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center after a long fight with cancer.

Melvin was born in Silvercreek, NY to Melvin R. Theetge Sr. and Carly J. Chilson. Melvin was a retiree from Emerson Power Transmission and then a Master Journeyman Maintance...

Apr 7, 2018

Steven E. Welch of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the age of 64. Steven was born on September 24, 1953, a son of the late Edward and Tosca (Gori) Welch. He graduated from Trumansburg High School and immediately began working in construction and contracting. In his early 30’s, Steven began running his...

Mar 22, 2018

Mark Holden Hall of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the age of 60.

Born in Ithaca on November 14, 1957, Mark was the son of the late Robert H. and Ellen (Frazer)

Hall. Following his graduation from Charles O. Dickerson school in Trumansburg, Mark joined the...

Mar 21, 2018

On March 21, the first day of spring, at age 33, after a brief but powerful struggle with mental illness, Emma Newman sought relief from the person she had become.

The oldest of four siblings, Emma always led the way (whether they wanted her to or not). She graduated from Trumansburg high school in 2002 and earned...

Mar 15, 2018

David A. Becker, lifelong resident of Sempronius, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the age of 72 after a four month battle with cancer.

Dave was born on March 3, 1946 in Cortland, a son of the late Howard and Martha (Matijas) Becker. He remained on the Becker Farm...

Mar 13, 2018

Stephen P. Weaver, of Ithaca, passed away on March 13, 2018 at the age of 86.

Born in Trumansburg on September 12, 1931, Steve was a son of the late Ralph and Clara (Parks) Weaver. For many years Steve was a firefighter for the City of Ithaca, and operated the West Shore Gas & Groceries.

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Mar 3, 2018

Big Johnson’s won’t be the same without its most loyal patron-Barbara Duffee. Barb made the place glow and filled it with love and life- dancing with her friends and enjoying their fellowship and company. Friends and family were “Bobbi’s” passion and delight. She loved to host and entertain. She was a member of Cornell's Bridge, Gourmet, and Wine clubs...

Mar 3, 2018

La Verne E. "Tootsie" Wilcox Gatch, 76, of Jacksonville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 3rd, 2018 in New Port Richey, FL after a short illness. Born March 25, 1941 in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late La Verne and Rose (Smollen) Wilcox. Tootsie was a member of the Ithaca High School Class of 1959 and...

Feb 27, 2018

Peter B. Albertsman, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his surviving children and his loving partner on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pete was born in Endicott on December 20, 1940, a son of the late Bernard and Augusta (Bilka) Albertsman Sr. He was a 1958 graduate of...

Feb 24, 2018

Doris Swartwood, age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Groton Community Health Facility.

Doris was born on February 12, 1936 in Ithaca, one of thirteen children born to Elmer and Florence (Murphy) Bennett. Doris had worked at Cornell Cleaners and Versatile Foods of Ithaca for many years, and in her retirement enjoyed flower...

Feb 20, 2018

Grace Terry of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 94. Grace was born on March 26, 1923 in Fabius, the daughter of the late Raymond and Effa (Woodford) Ike. Raised on a farm, she learned from her parents the value of hard work and grew into a natural...

Feb 12, 2018

Ernest A. Kostrub of Trumansburg passed away at home on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 70. Ernie was born in Trumansburg on January 25, 1948, a son of the late Frank and Margaret (Greeson) Kostrub. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1965 and attended Cornell University earning his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Ernie was...

Feb 6, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell A. (Pete) Timblin announces his passing on February 6, 2018 at the age of 84 years.

He was born June 5, 1933 in Luthersburg, PA, child number 8 of 10 to his parents Russell V. and Ruth Nupp Timblin. Pete will be lovingly remembered by his wife...

Feb 2, 2018

Mary Gleason of Trumansburg passed away at home on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 97. Mary was born in Ithaca on August 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Suska) Lotito. She was a homemaker raising her four children while working alongside her husband, Omar on their farm, and cleaned houses throughout the...

Feb 2, 2018

Richard R. “Dick” Albertsman of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 75. Dick was born in Rochester on December 4, 1942, a son of the late Bernard and Augusta (Bilka) Albertsman Sr. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1960 and worked in the printing industry...

Feb 1, 2018

Virginia L. Ainslie, 93, of 5102 Savage Farm Drive, died on February 1, 2018 in Ithaca, NY. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, daughter of James W. and Mary Nixon Linn, she graduated from Kansas State University in 1946, majoring in child development. Later she taught there in the laboratory nursery school while doing graduate work. She came to Ithaca with...

Jan 31, 2018

Hardy W. “Artie” Schlossberg of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 90.

Artie was born in Brooklyn on May 9, 1927, a son of the late Meyer and Rachel (Applebaum) Schlossberg. He honorably served his country during World War II before working in the...

Jan 31, 2018

Ruth Ingram Bynum passed away peacefully at Oak Hill Manor on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 100. Ruth was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on May 4, 1917, the youngest of six children of the late Thomas and Emmie Ingram. She saw her father’s business changing from horses to cars. Proud to be a small business...

Jan 29, 2018

Barbara Lockwood passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29th surrounded by many loving family and friends. Barbara was born June 8, 1941 in Ithaca, NY. Barb grew up in Ithaca, on “The Rhine” on Taber St. with her family until moving up onto Bundy Rd. in the 1950’s. Barbara was a graduate of Ithaca High School (the original High...