OBITUARIES

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,...

Mar 10, 2012

Howard L. Dixson, age 81, passed away to his eternal home on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA after a long courageous battle with several health problems.

He was born in Miller, South Dakota on January 7, 1931 to Robert and Emma Dixson. He lived his growing years in South Dakota where...

Mar 7, 2012

Theresa M. Egan, formerly of Interlaken, NY, passed away at The Baird Nursing Home in Rochester on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the age of 94.

Born on August 2, 1917 in Erin, NY, Theresa was the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Haselbauer) Tobey. For many years she owned and operated a beauty salon in...

Mar 5, 2012

Terrill A. Cool of 1695 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, passed away at Hospicare on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 75.

Born on August 18, 1936 in Boulder, Colorado, Terry was the son of the late Dwight and Virginia (Huddleston) Cool. After completing his graduate work in plasma physics, Terry began working at Cornell University in...

Feb 18, 2012

George Earl VanValen, of 45 Cayuga St, Trumansburg, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 82.

Born in Closter, New Jersey on May 25, 1929, George was the son of the late Ethel and George H. VanValen. A lifelong resident of Trumansburg, George graduated from Trumansburg High School...

Feb 14, 2012

Marjorie N. Stevenson, of 51 Cayuga Street, Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 77.

Born in Ithaca on September 21, 1934, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Brady and Florence (Cornell) Newhart. She was a lifelong resident of Trumansburg, graduating in 1952 from Trumansburg High...

Feb 12, 2012

Susan L. Smith of Trumansburg, passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the age of 63.

Born in Ithaca on April 20, 1948, Sue was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Dirillo) Burns. Early memories spent with her grandparents in Trumansburg were always cherished by Sue. She worked at Ithaca...

Feb 8, 2012

Lt. Col. William H. “Bill” Savey, Sr., formerly of 28 Whig Street, Trumansburg, NY, passed away in Topsfield, MA on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the age of 87.

Born in Ithaca on July 2, 1924, Bill was the son of the late William J. and Lydia K. Savey. Fulfilling his desire to become a pilot, in...

Feb 4, 2012

Carol S. Lukic of 1535 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca went home to be with her loving, heavenly Father on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the age of 80.

Born on April 16, 1931 in Endicott, Carol was the daughter of Alexander and Esther Thalhofer Slater. Raised in Ithaca, Carol had many fond memories of the Lincoln Street neighborhood...

Jan 29, 2012

Sarah entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday morning just in time for Church, Jan 29, 2012.

Born in Indiana June 13, 1913, she was 98 years young. She moved to Ithaca in 1946 with her husband Dale. They were married 55 years when he went to be with the Lord in 1997....

Jan 29, 2012

David Kenneth Baker, of 101 Bundy Road, Ithaca, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 88.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 2, 1923, Ken was the son of the late David Thomas and Edith (Horner) Baker. His father was an iron worker that fled Scotland in 1929 during the...

Jan 22, 2012

Jeanette Gladstone, almost 91, died at her home in Ithaca, New York on January 22, 2012. Jeanette is survived by her daughter Andi Gladstone (Yvonne Fisher), her son-in-law Art Ellison, her grandson Jeremy Ellison-Gladstone (Samantha Gross), her granddaughter Anna Bates (Brian Bates), and her great grandson Camden Arthur Bates. Jeanette is pre-deceased by her beloved daughter, Susan Gladstone (1944-1992),...

Jan 14, 2012

Ruth W. Casebeer of 340 Bella Vista Dr., formerly of Interlaken, went into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the age of 92.

Born in Townsendville, New York on November 20, 1919, Ruth was the daughter of William W. and Jennie Merrill Wilcox. A lifelong resident of the Interlaken/Ithaca area, Ruth enjoyed...

Jan 12, 2012

Richard E. “Dick” Murphy, 84, of 121 E. Main St, Trumansburg passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on August 23, 1927 in Hector, New York, Dick was the son of Charles and Grace Updike Murphy. A veteran of WWII, Dick enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow servicemen/women through his...