OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2009

Pauline M. LaPoint Higgins, of 24 Elm Street, Trumansburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children at Beechtree Care Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the age of 86.

Pauline was born in Ithaca, New York on January 7, 1923 to the late Arthur Donald and Mabel Marie (Morrow) LaPoint. She married Ralph LeRoy Higgins...

Aug 7, 2009

Gertrude (Pat) Congdon Hane, of Trumansburg, passed away at home on August 7, 2009 at the age of 97.

Gertrude Hazel Congdon Hane was born January 21, 1912, in Boonville, New York. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Gertie (Dorn) Congdon and spent most of her youth in North Columbia, New York. Gert ("Pat")...

Jul 22, 2009

Marian Mava Mount, 89, of Trumansburg, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Lakeside Nursing Home. Born on April 2, 1920 in Mecklenburg, Marian was the daughter of the late James C. and Mary Hinrichs Jensen. Marian enjoyed being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Jacksonville United Methodist Church.

Marian...

Jul 19, 2009

Frank Phillips Peabody of Ithaca, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the age of 81.

Born on May 8, 1928 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Thorson) Peabody, Sr. He grew up in Syracuse and attended Onondaga Valley Academy where he excelled in playing...

Jul 14, 2009

Webb S. Fiser of 2292 State Route 96, Trumansburg, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at the age of 89.

Born in Greene, Ohio on February 2, 1920 to Hazel Webb Fiser and Orville Fiser, Webb was raised in Detroit, Michigan during the Great Depression along with his sisters...

Jul 14, 2009

Pearl C. Miller, of 3031 Podunk Road, Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at the age of 85.

Born on December 21, 1923 in Ithaca, Pearl was the daughter of the late Wirt and Catherine (Cochran) Cook.

Pearl is survived by three sons, James (Lucille) Miller of Newfield, David (Kathy)...

Jul 5, 2009

Patricia Mary Nally, of Trumansburg, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away suddenly, on July 5, 2009 at her home.

Patricia was a Deacon, church Treasurer, and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Trumansburg. She was a dedicated employee of Ithaca College, and a friend to all on its faculty, staff, and student-body.

She...

Jul 3, 2009

Philip William Garrow, age 75, of 9785 Congress St. Ext., Trumansburg, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009, in Auburn. Phil's niece, Denise Garrow and her family cared for him in the comfort of their Auburn home over the past six weeks. This mutual blessing allowed Phil the love and nurture only family could provide and Denise and her...

Jul 2, 2009

Elizabeth "Betty" Egan, a resident of the Evergreen House in Jacksonville (formerly of Interlaken) passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the age of 96.

Born in Interlaken on January 14, 1913, Elizabeth was the daughter of Bert and Mary (Asay) Egan. She was employed by, and over the years became a part of, the VanArsdale...

Jun 28, 2009

Letha A. Dean, of 6055 Stilwell Road, Trumansburg, passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the age of 73.

Born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1936, Letha was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Jackson) Wright. She was a 1954 graduate of Trumansburg High School and managed the Women's Horseshoe...

Jun 14, 2009

Oleta H. Bower died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was born in Reynoldsville, NY, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Jessie Spencer Harford. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice S. Bower; a brother, Spencer E. Harford; a sister Gladys H. Voorheis; and nephews Harold Robert Voorheis, Edward Voorheis, and Randy Harford.

Jun 2, 2009

On June 2nd, 2009, having exceeded her 'expiration date' by several years, Astrid Louise Adie decided to embark on the ultimate journey of her amazing and wonderful life, and take her rightful place in the flock of God's angels.

Magnus and Mathilde Dahlin were living in Brooklyn, NY, on a work visa for a short duration in...

May 20, 2009

Esther Hoffmire Fontanella passed away peacefully at home in Sterling House of Ithaca on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the age of 89. Born February 9, 1920 in Perry City, NY, Esther was the daughter of the late Owen H. and Catharine (Reynolds) Hoffmire. She grew up on the Hoffmire dairy farm, a place she loved and returned to...

May 15, 2009

Richard G. Holley of 2220 Mecklenburg Road, Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 15, 2009 at the age of 76.

Born in Enfield, New York on April 30, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Howard and Minnie (Whitaker) Holley. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951. Following graduation, Richard went to...

May 6, 2009

Marilyn L. Green, McCarty, Lee, age 88 of Cayutaville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NY City. She was born in Ithaca, NY on February 12, 1921 and is daughter of the late Pauline and Dwight Sherwood. She was a life time resident of Cayutaville, a graduate of Odessa High School,...

Apr 30, 2009

Betty E. Miller a resident of Titus Towers in Ithaca, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the age of 87. Born in Addison, New York on March 24, 1922, Betty was the daughter of Guy and Esther Young Hamilton. She enjoyed sewing for family and friends and crocheted many...

Apr 30, 2009

Clinton O. "Bud" Boyes of 3745 County Rd. 150, Interlaken, passed away in the home where he was born nearly 70 years ago on Thursday morning, April 30, 2009 in the comforting presence of his devoted wife and sons.

Born on May 4, 1939, Bud was the son of Clifford O. and Alice M. Crawford Boyes. Raised...

Apr 12, 2009

George W. Boyer of 25 North Main Street, Portville, New York, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Olean General Hospital.

Born August 3, 1920 in Syracuse, New York, George was the son of the late Florenze and Gertrude Woodridge Boyer. On September 10, 1945 in Ithaca, he married the former Ruth A....

Apr 12, 2009

Richard "Rick" A. Carman, of 223 Pennsylvania Ave., Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the age of 56.

Born in Ithaca, New York on May 12, 1952, Rick was the son of George and Elsie (McMillen) Carman. In 1970, he graduated from Ithaca High School and went on to work...

Apr 12, 2009

Thomas Patrick Muraca, precious baby of two days, born to Matthew and Bethany Muraca of Trumansburg passed away on Easter Sunday at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Thomas' parents and grandparents, Joseph and Carol Muraca and Dennis and Cathy Lynch extend heartfelt thanks to their family, friends and the staff of angels in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at...