OBITUARIES

Jul 30, 2024

Diane M. Woodard of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 80.

Diane was born in Ithaca on August 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Meredith and Caroline (Hakes) Boyce. She graduated from South Seneca High School and worked as a bookkeeper and was a residential house...

Jul 29, 2024

Ted A. Murray, 63, of Trumansburg, died suddenly from an unexpected cardiac event on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Born in Ithaca on January 31, 1961, a son of the late Kenneth W. and Ruth (nee Copp) Murray.  He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of...

Jul 28, 2024

Darlene Washburn, age 83, of West Seneca Road, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Darlene was born in Owego on June 2, 1941, the youngest of 8 children to the late Lonard and Adella (nee Chrysler) Cornett Sr.  She was working at Ithaca Gun where she met her future husband, Kenneth L....

Jul 19, 2024

On an otherwise ordinary, blue-skied summer morning, July 19, 2024, Sherwood “Woody” Snyder passed away at age 74, with his wife by his side. His passing was unexpected to him and to his family, but swift and free of pain.

Woody was born to a family with deep Ohio roots and raised in Ohio, where he met...

Jul 6, 2024

Doris Reynolds Eaton, beloved matriarch of the Grove family, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side on July 6, 2024 at the age of 104, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength that will forever inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Doris was born on...

Jun 22, 2024

Irene D. Hubbell of Enfield passed away at Cayuga Medical Center with her daughters and granddaughters by her side on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 94.

Irene was born September 14, 1929, in Queens, NYC, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Bakó) Dean. When she was a teenager, the family moved from...

Jun 17, 2024

Guy Robert White, 74, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2024 with his devoted, cherished wife of 21 years at his side.

He was born in Ithaca on August 2, 1949 to the late Guy A. and Elsie Jane (Perham) White. After graduating from Ithaca High School and attending Corning Community College, he worked for...

Jun 15, 2024

ITHACA-James “Jim” R. Geletka, 85, an Ithacan since 2015, died peacefully in Ithaca on June 15, 2024. Jim and his wife Carol Cohen moved to Ithaca from the Washington, D.C., area to be close to family and enjoy the beautiful Finger Lakes region.

Jim was a talented potter who quickly immersed himself in the local pottery community...

Jun 14, 2024

Jean H. Powell, age 92, longtime resident of Powell Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Seneca View Nursing in Montour Falls.

Jean was born in Rochester on December 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Norman and Helena (nee Hayes) Huhn. She was married to David Powell on Feb. 23, 1952, and together...

Jun 11, 2024

Ruth Stiles Gannett Kahn, author of the children’s book classic My Father’s Dragon, died peacefully at the age of 100 on June 11th in Danvers, Massachusetts. Her eldest daughter was with her when she died after a long and wonderful life.

Born in 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, to journalists Mary Ross Gannett and Lewis Stiles Gannett, Ruth...

Jun 11, 2024

Michael S. Williamson, age 58, of Enfield passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 surrounded by family at Rochester General Hospital.

Mike was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1965, a son of the late William and Irene (Champion) Williamson. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and loved driving his dump trucks.

Mike is...

May 31, 2024

Carole M. Stickler, age 91, died at her Ithaca, New York home on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Carole was born on December 13, 1932 in Enfield, New York, a daughter of the late Leon and Bernice (Conover) Tucker. She was a homemaker all of her life, providing tender and nurturing care to her husband and three daughters,...

May 25, 2024

David A. Benedict of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final days.

He was born in Romulus, New York at the Sampson US Naval Training Station to the late Harold and E. Alberta (nee Saxton) Benedict. David graduated from...

May 24, 2024

Mary Ann Hauff, formerly of Floral Park, passed away at Seneca View Nursing and Rehab on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 69.

Mary Ann was born in New York, New York on June 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Burton J. and Helen (Porzelt) Cavallo Sr. She attended and graduated from Catholic grammar...

May 9, 2024

Marjorie Stewart Van Ness of Trumansburg passed away on May 9, 2024 at the age of 97.

Marjorie was born in Montour Falls on July 12, 1926, a daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (Pendorf) Stewart. She worked for over 25 years at Cornell University in the Summer Session Department. Traveling was one of her favorite...

May 5, 2024

Fay L. Bunnell, age 72, longtime resident of the Ithaca area, passed away in the comfort of her Dryden home on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Born in Johnson City on October 19, 1951, a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary (nee Mullins) Bunnell. She was a master’s level Registered Nurse. She worked privately as an Elder...

Apr 27, 2024

Frederick M. Denmark, Jr., 67, lifelong resident of Trumansburg, NY passed away April 27, 2024 at home after a long illness. He left this world peacefully while in the loving arms of Joan, his wife of 44 years, and many caring family members in attendance. Fred (‘Bite’ to those who knew him the best) was born March 25, 1957,...

Apr 26, 2024

Paul F. Tunison II of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the age of 71.

Paul was born on April 17, 1953, the oldest child of Paul and Annabelle (Underwood) Tunison Sr. Paul grew up in Trumansburg, spending a good deal of his formative years at the farm with his...

Apr 26, 2024

Mason James Owens of Trumansburg passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the age of 16.

Mason was born in Ithaca on April 24, 2008 in Ithaca to Hayley (Peters) and Jamie Owens. From the moment he was born his inner joy shined and he was loved by everyone immediately. Currently a sophomore at Charles O...

Apr 10, 2024

V. Gary Davenport of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 85.

Gary was born in Elkland, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1938 a son of the late Burnell and Freda (Lattimer) Davenport. He worked as a research assistant in the Baker Lab at Cornell University for 43 years. A...