OBITUARIES
John August Daube
Mar 3, 2026
John August Daube, age 77, Proud United States Navy Vietnam Veteran passed away at home March 3, 2026 due to the complications of Agent Orange. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Alice, his brother Michael Daube, and his daughter Kim Stanton.
John is survived by his loving daughter Kristina Staudt and her husband Robert. Grandchildren, Alexandra, Kyra,...
Betsy "Betty" Jane Robinson
Mar 1, 2026
Betsy (Betty) Jane Gras of Trumansburg passed away on March 1st, 2026, at age 95.
Betsy was born June 24, 1930 in Seward, NY, the daughter of the late George and Thelma (Eckerson) Gras. She graduated from Hartwick, New York. Although she was 95 at the time of her passing, according to her calculations, she was 39 until she was 75;...
Linda M. Thresher
Feb 28, 2026
Linda M. Thresher of Genoa passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 79.
Linda is survived by three daughters, Teresa Thresher, Darlene (Mike) Shaw, and Nancy (Rick) Tillotson; 4 grandchildren, Taylor, Collin, Ericka, and Nicholas; and three great grandchildren, Theo, Tucker, and Adalyn. She is at peace and reunited with her husband, Bernard Thresher, who preceded her...
Jeffrey George Lovell
Feb 26, 2026
Jeffrey George Lovell, 72 (born June 30, 1953), passed away February 26, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer, faced with his trademark grit, humor, and an impressive number of stories.
Jeff is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Nancy McCune Lovell; daughters Jessi (Tony) Nasto and Gretchen (Ian Hilburger) Lovell; and five adored granddaughters — Nova, Atlas,...
Mark Richard Welch
Feb 19, 2026
Mark Richard Welch of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the age of 75. Mark's life was a rich tapestry woven from his deep love for family, his enduring friendships, and a kid-like spirit that embraced adventure. Respected as a devoted father and grandfather, Mark cherished time spent with loved ones, teaching...
Fred Millspaugh
Feb 8, 2026
Fred Millspaugh, a lifelong resident of Trumansburg, passed away peacefully on February 8th. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 44 years, Elisa Millspaugh, a proud father to his daughter Jessica Kanfer and her husband David, and an adoring grandfather to their two children, Jackson and Charlotte.
Born and raised in Trumansburg, Fred lived his entire life in the...
James A. Housworth
Feb 7, 2026
James Arthur Housworth of Ithaca passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 77.
Jim was born in May 24, 1948 in Ithaca, a son of the late William and Gene (Watrous) Housworth. He graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in 1966 and worked for many years as a tool and die engineer...
Ricardo L. Springer
Feb 6, 2026
Ricardo L. "Rick" Springer of Alpine passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 67.
Rick was born in Ithaca on August 26, 1958, a son of the late Gerald and Antoinette (Bacon) Springer. He graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in 1976 and worked at Hillendale Golf Course for over 40 years...
Harold Stewart
Jan 29, 2026
Harold Stewart of Interlaken passed away on January 29, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center at the age of 77.
Born on February 14, 1948, in Ithaca, New York he was the youngest of ten children born to Bert and Mary (Huff) Stewart. Harold embarked on his professional journey after graduating from Interlaken High School in 1966 and subsequently from Alfred State...
Donald Henry Schmidt
Jan 26, 2026
Donald Henry Schmidt, of Trumansburg, N.Y., passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 88.
Don was born in Ithaca on May 14, 1937, the son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Dill) Schmidt. He attended Trumansburg schools, and with an interest in farming joined the Future Farmers of America leading to the management...
Sharon Rose Austic
Jan 19, 2026
Sharon Rose Austic of Watkins Glen passed away on January 19, 2026, at Guthrie Corning Hospital at the age of 84.
Born on July 16, 1941, in Ithaca, New York, Sharon was a daughter of the late Ivan and Annabelle (Drummond) Hess. Sharon was employed as a kitchen worker at Lakeside Nursing Home and then worked for many years at Babcock...
Lawrence Ward Carlisle
Jan 18, 2026
Lawrence Ward Carlisle of Newfield passed away unexpectedly at Robert Packer Hospital on January 18, 2026 at the age of 86.
Larry was born in Ithaca on August 15, 1939, a son of the late Floyd and Isabella (Eaton) Carlisle. He worked for over 30 years at Lansing Research prior to his retirement. Larry also served as an Enfield Volunteer Firefighter...
John M. Gant
Jan 12, 2026
Master coffee roaster John M. Gant passed away peacefully at home in Trumansburg, New York on January 12, 2026, following a brief illness. John was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1942 and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice, his sister Barbara Gant in Phoenix, Arizona, and his daughter Anne, son-in-law Pinaki, and grandson Paul, in...
Elizabeth Ann Covert
Jan 12, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Covert of Trumansburg passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility at the age of 90.
For over 60 years, Betty worked as a waitress at the Shady Inn and Falls Tavern in Trumansburg, where she cultivated a reputation for being exceptionally personable. Her customers became like family, reflecting the warmth and compassion...
James William Glidden
Jan 3, 2026
James William Glidden, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 82.
Jim was born on October 24, 1943 in Ithaca, a son of the late William and Kathryn (White) Glidden. He was a naval veteran with a career as a wildlife biologist with the New...
Lawrence Frederick Worden
Jan 3, 2026
Lawrence Frederick Worden of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 82.
Larry was born on January 9, 1943, a son of the late Leslie and Mary (Weeks) Worden. He was a lifelong resident of Trumansburg working in the area as a truck driver his entire life.
Larry is survived by his three...
Jonathon Michael Riley
Jan 2, 2026
Jonathon “Jon” Riley of Enfield, New York, passed away at home unexpectedly on January 2, 2026, at the age of 36 from a pulmonary embolism.
Jon was born on October 25, 1989, in Cambridge, Maryland. From a young age, it was clear he had a rare mix of intelligence, creativity, and heart. Music was where he truly came alive—whether he was...
Richard L. Stafford
Dec 21, 2025
Richard Lawrence Stafford of Trumansburg passed away at home on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 86.
Rich was born in Marathon, New York, the only child to the late Lawrence and Anna Marie (Martin) Stafford. He attended Paul Smith’s College and while there played harmonica in a band.
Rich had a broad skill set working in forestry as a...
Elizabeth Jane Sicuro
Dec 17, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Sicuro of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the age of 70.
Liz was born on July 7, 1955, in Middletown, New York, a daughter of the late James and Theresa (Wisneski) Steele. She dedicated many years of her life to the Monticello Central School District, where she...
Richard J. Westervelt
Dec 10, 2025
Richard J. Westervelt of Ithaca passed away suddenly due to unexpected health complications on December 10, 2025, at Guthrie Cortland Hospital at the age of 71.
He was born on July 24, 1954, in Ithaca, New York, the oldest son to Richard K. and Beverly (Bennett) Westervelt. After graduating from Charles O. Dickerson High School in Trumansburg, Richard embarked on a...
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