OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2015

Harold W. McGill of Trumansburg passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 surrounded by family.

Born in Jamestown on September 13, 1928, Harold was the son of the Elliott and Hilda (Andersson) McGill, and stepmother Dorothy McGill.

After graduating from Celoron High School in 1946, Harold's adventurous spirit took him...

Dec 8, 2015

Janet Ann Smith, 67, passed away after a brief illness December 8, 2015 at Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

Born in Los Angeles, she grew up in North Ridgeville, Ohio. In 1970, she graduated from Ohio University, where she majored in Philosophy. She moved to Brooklyn in the early 1970’s. She worked briefly at Fort Hamilton,...

Dec 7, 2015

The universe lost one of its’ brightest, caring, and loving souls when Arden M. Snyder of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 66.

Arden was born in Ithaca on November 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Cronk) McCracken Jr. A lifelong resident...

Dec 4, 2015

Phyllis McCoy of Interlaken passed away December 4, 2015 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility at the age of 93.

Phyllis was born on July 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Frederic and Julia McElroy Sr. of Williamson. She attended Ovid Central School and Ontario Business Institute in Geneva. Phyllis retired from the Seneca County Health Department...

Nov 24, 2015

William F. Vonderchek Jr. of Cortland passed away unexpectedly at home on November 24, 2015 at the age of 68.

William is survived by two brothers, Joseph Vonderchek of Horseheads and Larry (June) Vonderchek of Interlaken. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Verna (McCann) Vonderchek Sr.; and a brother, Walter E. Vonderchek.

Nov 23, 2015

Yvonne “Bonnie” Williams of Trumansburg was called to heaven to be an angel on November 23, 2015 at the age of 78.

Yvonne was born in the Bronx, New York on September 28, 1937 to her mother Virginia M.F. Tunnicliffe, who preceded her in death on April 7, 1978. She was also preceded in death by a...

Nov 5, 2015

Lois Elsie Humphrey of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 91.

Lois was born on December 16, 1923 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Bogart) Georgia. After graduating from Ithaca High School in 1941, Lois attended Cornell University, graduating in 1945 with...

Nov 5, 2015

Jean A. Yaw of Trumansburg left her family and friends to join her soul mate Cliff on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 67. She passed peacefully with her family at her side at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.

Jean was born on September 9, 1948, a daughter of the late Stephen and Edythe (Curtis)...

Nov 5, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Bennett of Trumansburg passed away at the Old Hundred on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 88.

Bob was born in Ithaca on December 14, 1927, a son of the late Levi and Anna (O’Brien) Bennett. He was a graduate of the Trumansburg High School Class of 1945 and attended Morrisville College,...

Nov 1, 2015

Ronald Brandon "Bran" Moxley of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at the age of 30.

Bran was born in Galax, Virginia on November 28, 1984. He enjoyed working on computer programming and growing his business, RS Computer Solutions. True to his Southern roots, Bran was nice to everyone he met. Above all, Bran was...

Oct 30, 2015

Frances T. Chicone, formally Francesca Terasa Foti, of Trumansburg died of natural causes on October 30, 2015, four days before her 94th birthday at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her three children and daughter-in-law.

Frances was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Antonio and Caterina Foti. The family immigrated and naturalized in the US. She was a...

Oct 14, 2015

Elizabeth U. Simmons of Trumansburg passed away on October 14, 2015 at the Bixby Home at the age of 89.

Bessie was born in Reynoldsville, a daughter of the late Earl and Ada (Murphy) Updike. She was very active in the Trumansburg community, volunteering at the Gemm Shop, was a member of Trumansburg Senior Citizens, Podunk Ladies...

Oct 12, 2015

Terri Lee Harris, age 64, of Ithaca died at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, October 12, 2015.

She was born in Ithaca on November 1, 1950, the only child to Frank and Mildred “Mickey” Martin. She grew up living at the Cornell Law School, where her parents were the live in custodians. Later she married Jeffrey Harris...

Oct 1, 2015

Maryann M. Knispel of Trumansburg, passed away at Hospicare with family by her side on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the age of 52.

Maryann was born in Suffolk County on June 4, 1963, a daughter of the late John and Camille (Mangilo) Knispel. While residing in Trumansburg, Maryann worked for Challenge Industries and was a member...

Sep 24, 2015

Paul E. Schooley of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the age of 75.

Paul was born in Candor on November 20, 1939, a son of the late Charles and Flora (Beardsley) Schooley. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for two years. Paul worked for...

Sep 20, 2015

Christopher Michael Carlisle of Enfield passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the age of 47.

Chris was born in Ithaca on February 15, 1968, a son to Michael and Janet (Everhart) Carlisle. He attended school in Newfield and was active in sports participating in football, baseball, and wrestling. After graduating from Newfield...

Aug 29, 2015

Rhoda E. Bower of Trumansburg passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her daughter by her side on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the age of 87.

Rhoda was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on March 5, 1928, a daughter to the late Edwin and S. Marie (Fay) Brown. She was a devoted wife and mother and...

Aug 18, 2015

Eric J. Ott, 57, of 4724 E. Bates Road, Trumansburg, died peacefully at his home Tuesday, August 18th shortly after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. During his illness, Eric never complained and continued to selflessly think of the well-being of others, just as he had done throughout his entire life.

Eric was born June 22, 1958 in...

Jul 29, 2015

Scott Lyon Carl, 55, of Trumansburg, New York, previously of Harpursville, died peacefully July 29, 2015 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca after an extended illness.

Scott was born to Jean Rainey Carl and Myron Lyon Carl on January 8, 1960 in Cobleskill, New York. After attending high school, Scott worked for thirty years, first at...

Jul 25, 2015

Martha C. Dickson, age 98, passed away peacefully at the Baird Nursing Home in Rochester on Saturday, July 26. 2015.

Martha was born in Hector, NY on April 24, 1917, the daughter of the late Elmer and Myrtie (Mathews) Covert. Upon graduation from Trumansburg High School, she attended the Practical Business School in Ithaca. She was married...