OBITUARIES

Dan Rappleye

Feb 18, 2023

Dan Rappleye passed away on February 18, 2023 at a Hospice Home in Florida, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 8, 1945 to Oliver and Edna (Wallenbeck) Rappleye in Ithaca New York. He grew up in Newfield and attended Newfield Central School, graduating from there in 1963. Dan honorably served his country in the United...

Brian M. Henehan

Feb 16, 2023

Brian M. Henehan, age 76, passed away on February 16, 2023 at home in Trumansburg, NY, surrounded by his wife and children.

Brian is survived by his wife of 33 years, Paddy Redihan; children, Seamus Henehan and Brigid Redihan-Henehan; sisters, Mary Pat Henehan (Jack Renard), Rita Henehan (Allen Wesley) and Susan Henehan (Gregory Shields); and nieces and...

Justin R. Root

Feb 16, 2023

Justin Richard Root of Trumansburg passed away in Rochester on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 25.

Justin was born on February 23, 1997 in Elmira, a son to Ronald and Jo-Ann (nee Tomao) Root. He graduated from Charles O. Dickenson High School in Trumansburg and while in school played football, basketball, and golf. He...

June (Glezen) Wooden

Feb 14, 2023

June Glezen Wooden, age 83, formerly of Candor and Trumansburg, died at the Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca on February 14, 2023.

Born in Richford on April 30, 1939, a daughter of the late George W. and Violet (nee Cranmer) Glezen.  She raised her family while married to Gordon Gathany Sr, later married Richard Herbert in 1979...

Gabriel Joseph Carubia

Feb 13, 2023

Gabriel Joseph Carubia, known to family and friends as Gabe, and as G.G. to his grandsons, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. Gabe was born August 7, 1956 to Joseph and Anna Carubia of Montgomery, NY. He graduated from Valley Central High School in Montgomery and SUNY Delhi.  He retired from medical practice administration to country life in...

Joseph David Alan White

Feb 12, 2023

Joseph David Alan White of Trumansburg, son of John and Polly White, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 32.

Services were held privately for family.

Jane E. Penrose

Feb 10, 2023

Jane E. Penrose of Trumansburg passed away on at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 82.

Jane was born in Staunton, Virginia on April 19, 1940. Her love of travel began at a young age when she traveled to Italy and around Europe. She worked in the...

Gregory Steven Mayo

Feb 8, 2023

Gregory Steven Mayo of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 68.

Greg was born in Waterloo on April 17, 1954, a son of the late Richard and Lois (Baker) Mayo. He was employed as a union painter in Ithaca for many years. Greg loved staying busy...

June A. (Nee Waiter) Smith

Feb 4, 2023

June A. Smith, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2023 at home in Interlaken, NY. Born on June 24, 1947 to the late Frank and Jeanette (nee Kimberley) Waiter in Lockport, NY.

June is survived by her children, Nina (Craig) Carpenter, Bonnie Smith, Kimberly (Doug) Bullivant and Charles Smith Jr; grandchildren, Richard Carpenter, Nicole Quirk, Anthony...

G. Douglas Trenchard

Feb 3, 2023

G. Douglas Trenchard, 96, of Ithaca, NY passed away February 3, 2023. An area resident for most of his life he was born July 2, 1926 in Penn Yan, NY to Stanley and Alvene (nee Rapalee) Trenchard.

Having had a somewhat tumultuous youth, Doug learned at an early age to be self-reliant. He and his older brother...

Richard Cronk Cook

Feb 2, 2023

Richard Cronk “Dick” Cook of Trumansburg passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 88.

Dick was born at home on the family farm in the Town of Hector on March 15, 1934, a son of the late Jay and Alice (nee Cronk) Cook. He graduated from Trumansburg High School and honorably served in...

Gerald Barrett

Jan 26, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Barrett passed away on January 26th at Cayuga Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 15, 1939 in New York.  He was a member of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 and in 1977 moved to the Finger Lakes to pursue his dream of becoming a farmer.  He also successfully ran Barrett Plumbing & Heating.  He is...

William Bayard "Bill" Wright

Jan 18, 2023

William Bayard “Bill” Wright of Jacksonville passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the age of 71.

Bill was a well-loved member of the community.  He will be especially remembered for his devotion to the Scouts.

Bill was born in Washington, DC on August 2, 1951,...

Raymond W. Joki

Jan 14, 2023

Raymond W. Joki of Trumansburg passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 79.

Raymond was born on December 23, 1943, a son of the late Jorma and Irene (nee Savan) Joki. He devoted much of his life to his job in construction where he helped construct many of the buildings throughout Ithaca. Raymond...

Greg Mccartney

Jan 12, 2023

Greg McCartney, 66, of Cortland, NY passed away on January 12, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born on December 20, 1956 and was predeceased by his mother, Elva McCartney.

Greg’s professional background includes having spent 25 years as a skilled fitter and turner in Australia. Following this he was co-owner of two...

Georgianna Mae (Herrmann) Stevenson

Jan 11, 2023

Georgianna Mae Stevenson of Trumansburg, N.Y., a beloved and admired family member and friend, passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2023, at the age of 91 years.

Georgianna was born March 23, 1931, in Montour, N.Y., to Kenneth Herrmann and Alice (Frycek) Herrmann during the Great Depression. She grew up as part of a large extended family and...

John Van Buren Rice Jr.

Jan 8, 2023

John Van Buren Rice, Jr. of Trumansburg, New York, passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 77.  John (JV) was born in Ithaca on December 31, 1945, a son of the late John and Christine (nee Smith) Rice.

John grew up on the Rice Farm in Trumansburg and attended Trumansburg Central...

Dawn Edinger Kimberly

Jan 4, 2023

Dawn Edinger Kimberly of Ithaca, NY, passed away comfortably and at peace at Cayuga Medical Center on January 4, 2023. Born in Oneonta, NY on April 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ward and Doris Edinger, and was also predeceased by a son, Brad, brother, Lyn, and sister-in-law, Marge. Dawn is survived by her husband, Michael...

Theodore (Ted) J. Smith

Jan 3, 2023

Theodore (Ted) John Smith, age 65, passed away on January 3, 2023 at home in Trumansburg, NY. Born on February 21, 1957 to John and Helen Smith in Seneca Falls,NY.

Predeceased by his parents, a brother, David, of Enfield, NY and a sister, Susan Farrell of Half Moon Bay, CA, Ted is survived by two sisters, Katie...

Betty F. Ketcham

Dec 25, 2022

Betty F. Ketcham, age 90, of Ithaca NY (previously of Tully NY) passed away December 25, 2022 in the presence of her family after an extended illness.  Born October 14, 1932 in Gravesville NY, Betty was a graduate of Poland Central School and of the Central City Business Institute.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of...