OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 23, 2009

Pauline Pearl Neiss of 40 Salo Dr., Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, March 23, 2009 at the age of 81.

Born on June 3, 1927 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Pauline was the daughter of Okey Morgan Dean and Elsie Maude (Bonnell) Dean. At an early age it was evident that Pauline enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2009

Erma F. Marquart, of Elcor Nursing Home, Horseheads, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the age of 96.

Born on August 25, 1912 in Mecklenburg, New York, Erma was the daughter of Grant and Helen (Ward) Fletcher.

For many years Erma graced the...

Mar 19, 2009

Betty T. Brown, of Ithaca, passed away at Lakeside Nursing Home on Thursday, March 19, 2009. The family extends their gratitude to Cayuga Medical Center, Hospicare of Tompkins County, and a special acknowledgement to the staff of Lakeside Nursing Home for making Betty comfortable.

Born in Reynoldsville on March 8, 1920, Betty was the daughter of Percy...

Mar 11, 2009

Robert W. Lodder of 12 Prospect St., Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2009 while undergoing treatment for cancer. Prior to his diagnosis, Bob enjoyed each day, embracing life with fullness. The struggle and fight of this battle drew Bob to a state of exhaustion.

Born on October 19, 1936 in Baldwinsville, NY, Bob spent the...

Mar 11, 2009

Marion Ellen Dixon of 13 Cayuga St., Trumansburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the age of 95.

In August of 1913 in Plainville, New York the roads were as yet unpaved, horses still plowed the fields, and many of the farmers in the area were related to each other. The simple...

Mar 1, 2009

Alan H. "Abie" Grant, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the age of 79.

Born in North Tonawanda, New York on June 18, 1929, Alan was the son of the late William and Pearl (Bilson) Grant. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to their family...

Feb 26, 2009

Doris E. McDorman of 3817 Willet Rd., Odessa, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the age of 96.

Born in Rochester, New York on March 23, 1912, Doris was the daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Morse) Cuvelier. Doris operated the Cotillion Beauty Salon in Trumansburg for many years. Her surroundings at work and at home...

Feb 16, 2009

James R. Moore, Sr. of 22 Schaber Drive, Ithaca, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the age of 74.

Born in Trumansburg, New York on October 23, 1934, James was the son of the late Clarence and Alice (Newberry) Moore.

James loved to spend time outdoors fishing and working...

Feb 13, 2009

Judith Ann Raymond Herrala of Ovid, New York and Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully in Arizona on February 13, 2009 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Syracuse, New York on May 27, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late Lyle Archie and Eileen Frances Raymond. She graduated from Ithaca High School...

Feb 12, 2009

Barbara E. McCracken, of 24 Congress Street, Trumansburg, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving son and daughter at Lakeside Nursing Home on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the age of 87.

Born in Ithaca on August 29, 1921, Barb was the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Arden) Cronk. From the time that she graduated...

Feb 11, 2009

Harold Leland Menzies of 48 Cayuga Street, Trumansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the age of 76.

Born in Brooktondale, NY on February 25, 1932, Harold was the son of the late Ezra and Margaret (Gorton) Menzies. He attended grade school at Morris' Chapel on Coddington Road in Brooktondale...

Jan 29, 2009

Ida M. Christianson of Ithaca, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the age of 91.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1917, Ida was the daughter of late Frank and Ida (Glutasaris) Krammer, both from Hungary. She married Kristian A. Christianson, who was born in Norway, in 1953. Kris served in the U.S. Army...