OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2016

Eleanor Robertson Hamill passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016, with her two loving daughters by her side.

Eleanor was born on August 28, 1917 in Red Creek, NY, the daughter of John B. Robertson and Ruth Abigail Ashley. Eleanor grew up in nearby Wolcott, NY, and graduated from Leavenworth Central School in 1935. Following her high...

Jun 21, 2016

Lester Burns, son of the late Mary A. Burns and George T. Burns, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016, with beloved staff members of Bridges Cornell Heights by his side.

Dr. Burns was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Updike Burns; parents, George Thomas Burns and Mary Ann Priest Burns; a sister,...

Jun 18, 2016

Barbara Wayman, born Barbara Helen Shirey, (August 31, 1933) of Ithaca, NY, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Oak Hill Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Henry J. Shirey and Helen Fulkerson Shirey of Cayuga Heights. Barbara graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951 and from Cortland State Teacher...

Jun 16, 2016

Linda L. Smith of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the age of 75. Linda was born on August 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Fred and Betty (Tyler) Brown. She babysat many kids in the Trumansburg area before working as an x-ray technician at Cayuga Medical Center and Convenient Care....

Jun 14, 2016

Lani M. Baker of Trumansburg passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the age of 64. Lani was born in Hawaii on August 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Francis and Roseline (Paishon) Burke. She worked as a teacher’s aide at the Trumansburg Central Schools and as a clerk at Shur Save in...

Jun 13, 2016

Joanna F. Weatherby of Interlaken passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the age of 89.

Joanna was born at home in Searsburg on April 21, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Adams) Fletcher. She attended Trumansburg Schools, graduating in 1945. A caregiver at heart, Joanna...

Jun 4, 2016

Michael J. Oechslin, born August 5, 1957 to the late William M. Oechslin (Martha) and Amelia Majus Oechslin; brother to William M. Oechslin Jr. and the late Elizabeth Oechslin Richter, passed away peacefully at the hospice residence on East King Road in Ithaca, NY on June 4, 2016. Michael lost his brief battle with an illness, but was surrounded...

Jun 1, 2016

Kermit G. Leonard former lifelong resident of Mecklenburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the age of 99. Kermit was born on July 25, 1916 in Mecklenburg, a son of the late Fred and Henrietta (Warren) Leonard. He owned and operated his own farm and was an extremely active member of the Mecklenburg...

May 28, 2016

Susan J. Gray of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the age of 58. Susan was born on June 21, 1957 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Curtis “Court” and Jewel (Klicka) Gray. She enjoyed spending time in the Trumansburg community visiting local parks, eating at the local pizzerias, and shopping....

May 22, 2016

Pirkko Annikki Heptig October 26, 1932 – May 22, 2016 Preceded in death by: Husband Richard Joseph Heptig Brother Timo Honkala Lovingly remembered by: Brother and Sister-in-Law Matti and Tuula Honkala Children Philip Heptig Taina Heptig Kristiina Heptig (Michael Wellen) Grandchildren Emma Gibson...

May 21, 2016

Carol A. Kastenhuber of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 75. Carol was born in Trumansburg on January 8, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Perry) Weeks. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at Lakeside Nursing Home. Carol was very crafty, making a...

May 17, 2016

William E. "Bill" Ryan Jr., age 81, of Trumansburg, NY passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Bill was born February 13, 1935 in Oneida, a son of the late William E. and Mildred A. Ryan. As a child he loved spending his summers on the family farm and often talked...

May 12, 2016

Robert L. Todi of Trumansburg passed away at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 67. Bob was born in Ithaca on May 17, 1948, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Murinchack) Todi. After graduating from Ithaca High School, Bob joined the United States Army. He served his country during the Vietnam War as...

May 1, 2016

Ronald L. Myers of Trumansburg passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 82. Ron was born in Hannibal, Missouri on October 28, 1933, a son of the late Charles and Anne (Elgin) Myers. After graduating high school, Ron attended college at the University of Missouri where he was...

Apr 30, 2016

Linda D. “Lin” Hoyt of Trumansburg passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Cayuga Medical Center at the age of 63. Lin was born in Walton, a daughter to Bruce and Barbara (Caffery) Hoyt. She attended Walton High School graduating in 1970. In 1974, she graduated from Russell Sage College with her Bachelors Degree and earned her Masters in...

Apr 30, 2016

Dorothy O. Niver of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on April 30, 2016 at the age of 95. Dorothy was born in Ithaca on December 17, 1920, a daughter of the late Herbert and Ermagrade (Johnson) Oltz. She was a member of the Moose Club in Ithaca and enjoyed crocheting and walking. Dorothy was an excellent...

Apr 30, 2016

Lt. Col. Robert R. Elliott Jr. USMC (Ret.), 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, at his home in Interlaken with Therese Driscoll Elliott, his loving wife and companion of 69 years, and his family at his side. Bob was born on January 3, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, son of Robert R. and Mildred Carr Elliott. In 1942 he...

Apr 28, 2016

Wescena A. Smith of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 87. Wescena was born in Ithaca on September 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Clara (Letts) Westbrook. She worked at GIAC for many years and was a member of the Trumansburg American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Wescena...

Apr 27, 2016

Ann J. Hubbell of Enfield passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the age of 84. Ann was born in Ithaca on December 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Martin and Nona (Bennett) Jensen. For many years, Ann and her husband, Roger were avid RVers and in their earlier years enjoyed snowmobiling throughout...

Apr 20, 2016

George Van Patten Head passed away peacefully at home April 20, 2016 at age 74. Born October 15, 1941 to Ralph W. and Eleanor Young Head, George grew up in Enfield and graduated from Ithaca High school in 1960. He is predeceased by his parents as well as Joan (Van De Mark) Head, his wife of 42 years. George...