All Obituaries

Rita Frances King (nee Geier) passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday January 6th, with her family by her side. Born on Halloween Day in 1921, Rita was 102-years-old. On a recent trip to the hospital, she joked with the physicians that a secret to her longevity was “staying out of hospitals”. Rita was active and of sound mind up to the moment of her death, and enjoyed playing cards with her friends at Juniper Manor, watching the Buffalo Bills and savoring the occasional...

V. Gary Davenport of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Gary was born in Elkland, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1938 a son of the late Burnell and Freda (Lattimer) Davenport. He worked as a research assistant in the Baker Lab at Cornell University for 43 years. A renaissance man, Gary was a proficient painter, talented musician playing the violin, cello, and piano, built his own home, and could always be found tinkering and fixing just...

Maria Giuseppina Scaiola Swenson, affectionately known as “Pina,” passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Pina was born in Rome, Italy on May 29, 1937, the first daughter and second child of Silvio Scaiola and Teresa Renzi. When Pina was quite young, she left Italy with her parents and older brother to spend many years in Shanghai, China. Among her earliest memories included her family’s incarceration in a Japanese internment...

Marcia W. Keith of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Marcia was born in the Town of Ulysses on March 5, 1932, a daughter of the late Victor and Norma (Harvey) Wright. She was married to her best friend and love her life, Carl Keith on October 29, 1949. Together they lovingly raised their family and always called Trumansburg their home. Most always seen together, whether it was walking in the village, golfing, or having coffee at...

Jeffrey Austin Bradley, 64, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Albany, New York, on March 26, 1959, the third child of Stanley E. and Mary Lou (Marcy) Bradley. Jeffrey was raised in Dryden and then moved to Nashville with his parents in 2009, who predeceased him in 2020 and 2021.  His loving siblings continued the oversight of his care due to his special needs from birth. Jeff is survived by his sister, Cynthia LaBuff (Lee) of Trumansburg, New...

Roy Clair “Joe” Ike, lifelong resident of Lodi, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 82. Joe was born in the Town of Lodi on October 26, 1941 to the late Raymond Paul and Effa Woodford Ike. He was married to Connie Higgins Ike, who survives him. In keeping with Joe’s wishes, a graveside service will be held privately.

Leona M. Vann of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the age of 93. Leona was born in Ithaca on February 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Walter and Helena (Baker) Drake. Growing up on the family farm, she developed a love for all animals at a young age. She worked at NCR for several years before taking a job at Willard Straight Dining Hall at Cornell. Leona worked there until retirement and made many cherished friendships while working there. She enjoyed...

Roger Jerrold Smith Sr. of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 83. Roger was born in Ithaca on May 25, 1940, a son of the late Howard and Marjorie (Slaght) Smith. After graduating high school, he began working as a meat cutter at P&C in Trumansburg and would continue his career there, retiring after 46 years working at various P&C locations in the area. His meat cutting skills were also used to process deer for many of his...

Chrystal A. Yaw Crandall of Apalachin and Trumansburg died on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 33.    Chrystal was born in Ithaca on March 5, 1990, the adopted daughter of the late Clifford Dawson and Jean (Uhrovcik) Yaw. She graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in Trumansburg in 2008. Chrystal worked as a CNA and cared deeply about others. She was a very attentive and protective mother and her children were her greatest joy. Chrystal is survived by her children,...

Gloria Barrett of Interlaken passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 83. Gloria was born in Jamaica, New York on December 23, 1940, the only daughter of Morris and Ann (Grossman) Goodman. For more than 50 years, Gloria owned and operated Turn of the Century Antiques, first in New Jersey, then in Interlaken, and most recently as a private dealer in Ithaca. Gloria is survived by her son, Curtis (Kirsten) Barrett; grandchildren Anjelica (Sean) Edwards, Cassandra, Lennart,...