OBITUARIES

Dec 11, 2023

David G. Cretser of Trumansburg passed away on December 11, 2023 at the age of 77.

David was born in Ithaca on August 29, 1946, son of the late C. Donald and Hilda (Robertson) Cretser.  He was raised and spent the majority of his life residing in Hector, NY.  David pursued his love of the outdoors by...

Dec 6, 2023

Peter J. Green of Ithaca passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 71.

Peter was born in Hillcrest, NY on September 10, 1952. He was a longtime resident of the Racker Centers homes in Groton, Trumansburg, and Ithaca. He will be missed by his Racker Center Family. He was a member of the...

Nov 28, 2023

Janyce M. Fergus of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 84.

Jan was born in Trumansburg, NY on May 30, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Leona (nee Murphy) Marquart. A local girl for her whole life, Jan spent many years...

Nov 26, 2023

Allen G. Wilson of Brooktondale passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 86.

Allen was born on December 30, 1936 in Brooktondale, NY to the late Fred and Margaret (nee VanDemark) Wilson. Allen enjoyed many years working at Morse Chain in Ithaca and in his free time did small engine repair at home...

Nov 26, 2023

Dorothy F. “Dottie” Sears passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 93.

Dorothy was born on May 24, 1930, to Mary Wilkin Sears and Glenn Sears, who resided on Wilkins Road in the Town of Ulysses. Dorothy was one of eight children which included two older brothers, four older sisters, and one younger...

Nov 25, 2023

Helen Lena Hausner Bassett of Interlaken, NY, passed away at the age of 96 on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab, with her daughter and granddaughters surrounding her.

Helen was born the second child of Charles and Anna Emmons Hausner on March 18, 1927. She grew up on the farm on County Road 142...

Nov 21, 2023

Seth Alan LaBar, 42, of Groton, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

He is survived by his father, Keith LaBar; his brother Scott Huttleston; and his sisters, Shelley LaBar Craine and Shalina LaBar. He was predeceased by his mother, Jacqueline LeFever LaBar.

A Memorial Service for Seth will be held...

Nov 21, 2023

Dianne L. Rizzo of Burdett passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 77.

Dianne was born in the Bronx on February 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Albert Wroblewski and Carole (nee Bode) Knight.

Dianne is survived by her husband; Michael Joseph Rizzo; her children, Frank (Heidi) Szczepaniak, Tiffany (Tony)...

Nov 17, 2023

Edward Norman Dean, lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 81.

Norman was born in Ithaca on November 2, 1942, a son of the late Earl and Ruth (Elliot) Dean. He attended the two room school house in Jacksonville and has resided in his Jacksonville home since July of...

Nov 11, 2023

Ellen D. Haith of Trumansburg passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 79.

Ellie was born in White Plains, New York on October 16, 1944 a daughter of the late Arthur and Jannet (Anderberg) Douglass. One of her great passions was singing, beginning in high school, and continuing with college choruses and madrigal...

Nov 8, 2023

James A. “Jim” Meeker of Trumansburg passed away surrounded by family at home on his beloved farm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the age of 69.

Jim was born on January 1, 1954 in Ithaca, a son of the late L. Grant and Bernita (Schmid) Meeker. James married Valerie Dawn Simmons, who he described as “his...

Nov 2, 2023

Dorothy Diane (McGill) Zaharis, 62, passed away on November 2, 2023 due to an extended illness.

Dorothy was born in Ithaca on June 19, 1961 a daughter of the late Harold McGill and Lucille (Malm) McGill. She grew up in Trumansburg graduating from Charles O’Dickerson High School in 1979. Dorothy spent many years loving and riding horses....

Oct 31, 2023

Much to our chagrin, this sassy lady told us she was ready to follow when her husband of 66+ years, Bernie, passed away nine years ago. She got the last word and made good on her promise October 31, 2023, passing away in the house she and Bernie built; the home where he too passed in 2014. Born Jean...

Oct 30, 2023

Julia E. Morehouse, “Mama Julia”, age 95, of Trumansburg completed her journey here on Earth and was reunited with her beloved husband, Grover, on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Julia was born in Newark Valley on October 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Josephine. Julia moved to Trumansburg as a young woman and new bride...

Oct 27, 2023

Myrtle A. Batsford of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 97.

Myrtle was born in Birdsall, NY on April 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Emmett and Marguerite (Warren) Keough. Myrtle was an active 4-H Club Leader volunteer for many years along with serving...

Oct 23, 2023

Lewis Stanley VanNederynen of Mecklenburg passed away at Seneca View on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 92.

Stanley was born on June 7, 1931 in Ithaca, a son of the late Frederick and E. Marie (Rockwell) VanNederynen.  He was a farmer and spent many years as a cattle artificial inseminator serving farms across Schuyler,...

Oct 20, 2023

Patrick C. Robinson of Ithaca died tragically on Friday, October 20, 2023 after being struck by a motor vehicle, dying alongside a Good Samaritan who was trying to provide him assistance on his motorcycle.

Patrick was born in Ithaca on May 18, 1981. Patrick worked in construction locally and took great pride in the work he completed....

Oct 14, 2023

William J. Murawski of Trumansburg, New York entered into heaven on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Bill was born in Bristol, Connecticut on July 13, 1938 the oldest son of the late Alexander and Flora (Machetti) Murawski. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Ryan and together they moved to Trumansburg in 2021 from Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they...

Oct 14, 2023

Chad Michael Kelly of Trumansburg passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 41.

Chad was born in Ithaca on January 26, 1982, a son to Victor Kelly and Cheryl DeFrahn. He graduated from Lansing High School in 2001 and enjoyed cooking and sewing in his youth. Chad...

Oct 5, 2023

Susan J. Gorton of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 66.

Sue was born in Ithaca on January 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Ramona (nee Robinson) Emery. All who knew Sue knew her large, loving heart and what a wonderful and caring person...