OBITUARIES

Jun 15, 2012

Fay Finch of 4509 East Seneca Rd., Trumansburg passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the age of 85.

One of nine children, Fay was born on April 22, 1927, to Floyd and Ella Finch. A salt of the earth, country fella at heart, Fay was quick to tell you his point of view and quicker...

Jun 13, 2012

Janet M. Stickane of 200 Conifer Dr., Ithaca, formerly of Interlaken, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the age of 91.

Born on April 16, 1921 in Interlaken, Janet was the daughter of Guernsey and Kathreen (Martin) Wiggins. During WW II she served in the U.S. Navy WAVES from February 10,...

Jun 6, 2012

Charles Richard Lounsbery, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at the age of 96 on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He was born April 24, 1916, to Charles Richard Lounsbery and Annie Laurie Thomas Lounsbery in Brooktondale, NY. He was the youngest of seven children.

Charlie graduated from Ithaca High School in 1933....

Jun 3, 2012

Julia Frances “Franny” Furcha of Mecklenburg passed away in Carrollton, Georgia on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the age of 92.

Born in Montour Falls, New York on July 20, 1919, Franny was the daughter of John Edwin and JoAnna (McCarthy) Miller. She was a 1936 graduate of the Trumansburg High School, and later worked at the...

Jun 1, 2012

Paul J. Bartishevich, a bull of a man at the summit of his powers with a loving family in his charge, perished some time Friday morning at home, apparently of a heart attack. He was 53.

Bartishevich, of 7615 Willow Creek Road, Trumansburg, leaves a legion of grief-stricken friends, colleagues and admirers, all of them in a...

May 28, 2012

Richard E. Hubbell of 18 Rothermich Rd., Enfield, after several years of declining health, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, May 28, 2012 at the age of 85.

Born in his parents’ Enfield farmhouse on March 18, 1927, Richard was the son of Raymond and Hilda (Jones) Hubbell. Applying the lessons of hard work...

May 23, 2012

Gordon E. Powell of 4003 Deerlick Springs Road, Interlaken, passed away in the comfort and warmth of his home and family on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the age of 77.

Born in Trumansburg on February 2, 1935, Gordon was the son of Edward R. and Helene (Dill) Powell. He married his sweetheart, Peggy Westervelt, on June...

May 19, 2012

"Just before dying I had a dream: I was the subject of a painting that entered Heaven after thousands and thousands of years." O. Pamuk

Paul Chambers, artist, son, brother, friend, educator, died peacefully in his beloved Trumansburg home on Saturday, May 19th after a valiant five month battle with cancer. He gave all of his family...

May 15, 2012

David W. Hooton of 75 Rothermich Rd, Ithaca, passed away at Hospicare on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the age of 59.

Born in Ithaca on November 1, 1952, David was the son of the late William and Eva (Saunders) Hooton. With skillful hands, David was truly a “jack of all trades” who was able to create,...

May 2, 2012

James "Jim" Richard Stevenson of Trumansburg, age 84, died May 2, 2012, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, after a brief illness. He was born September 13, 1927, in Ithaca and spent his early years on the family farm on Harvey Hill Road in Enfield with his family, parents Clinton R. L. and Jennie L. (Smith) Stevenson, and his...

Apr 25, 2012

Robert K. Matthews of 1110 Parkside Dr, Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the age of 81.

Born in New Rochelle, New York on May 23, 1930, Bob was the son of Alfred Robert and Phyllis (Ruffell) Marriott. He entered the US Army Air Force in 1947, faithfully serving until 1952. Bob...

Apr 25, 2012

Betty Jane Phillips, of Interlaken, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the age of 83.

Born on January 3, 1929 in Philadelphia, Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and June (Coleman) Phillips. She was the co-owner of Luxor Beauty Salon in Ithaca prior to opening her own beauty shop...

Apr 20, 2012

Inez Carmen Pugh, of Trumansburg, NY passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the age of 91.

Born in New Rochelle, New York on April 7, 1921, Inez was the daughter of the late Professor Salvatore and Marguerite (Ingicco) Grenci. While growing up, she attended Mount Vernon Schools and studied violin...

Apr 8, 2012

George H. Reed, Jr., age 68, of Whitney Point, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012, following an extended illness.

George was predeceased by his parents, George and Virginia Reed, and a sister, Conne Allen. George is survived by his children, Barbara Reed of Ithaca, Michelle Reed of Canandaigua, and Brian Reed of Bakersfield, CA; sisters,...

Apr 7, 2012

Robert Lincoln Bishop passed away peacefully in the comfort of his son’s home April 7, 2012, at the age of 87. He is now joined with his wife and forever love, Laura in the arms of God.

He is survived by his son, William D. Bishop (Brigitte Alger), two granddaughters; Rachel, Rebecca, as well as their mother...

Apr 4, 2012

Ida Mae Stilwell White, of Ithaca, passed away at Hospicare surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the age of 86.

Born in Waverly, NY on July 18, 1925, Ida was the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Pearl (Graham) Ames. She could truly be considered a local girl, having spent all...

Apr 1, 2012

Eleanor Anna Capista of 637 Sheffield Road, Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the age of 92.

Born on February 21, 1920 in Newark, NJ, Eleanor was the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Chiaravallo) Graziano. She was a 1937 graduate of Barringer HS in Newark and was very...

Mar 23, 2012

Marion Ann Oaks of Lansing, passed away surrounded by her family at Beechtree Care Center on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the age of 94.

Born in Auburn on February 12, 1918, Marion was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Blaisdell) Groesbeck. She attended school in Auburn. In 1939, Marion married Russell Scott Oaks. Raising...

Mar 20, 2012

Chelsea Nicole Olsen, age 24, of Buffalo, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Ithaca on September 17, 1987, Chelsea was the daughter of Janet (Wright) Olsen and Harold Olsen. Chelsea graduated from Trumansburg High school in 2005 where she participated in the Medical Technology...

Mar 16, 2012

William Augustus Luce, Jr., age 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012, in the presence of his family at Cayuga Ridge Residential Community.

Born on June 3, 1918, in Ithaca, New York, Bill was the son of William Augustus Luce, Sr. and Beulah Marguerite Smith Luce. A South Hill resident,...