Dec 28, 2023

Dorothea C. Waite, 84 of Newfield, NY passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home.

Born January 11, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Jane Chiszar. Dorothea retired from Bell Telephone in Syracuse, NY and had also been employed with HSBC Bank and Cornell Orchards. She was a very avid reader, reading several...

Dec 27, 2023

Lewis R. “Slim” Seymour, 93 of Woodsedge Apts., Lansing, NY passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Rochester, NY after a brief illness.

Born September 14, 1930 in Virgil, NY he was the son of the late Lewis C. and Dorothy Conklin Seymour. Slim was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He...

Dec 26, 2023

Daniel L Hitchcock 45 of  Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023. He is the son of Becky Shevalier Eggleston and the late Richard Eggleston of Slaterville and the late George Hitchcock of Freeville. In addition to his Mother, he is also survived by his wife Krista Vaughn; his children, Kaleb, Jared, Danni (Logan) Smith Hitchcock, Kelly Thomas,...

Dec 25, 2023

Winifred A. Freelove, 59 of Ithaca NY passed away on Monday, December 25,2023 at home.

She was born July 7,1964 in Aledo, Illinois a daughter of the late Patricia Palmer and Gideon Woodcook. She worked at a convenience store in Winter park FL and then went to work at Arnold Palmer in Orlando FL.

Wendy...

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia Ann Stamp, 83 of Dryden, NY passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born January 26, 1940 in Willseyville, NY she was the daughter of the late George R. and Allie R. Cortright Moshier. On November 27, 1958 she married Milton “Tom” Stamp.

Pat cared for children for...

Dec 19, 2023

George Norman Hillenbrand was born December 14, 1951 to Donnie Zizoff Hillenbrand and George Hillenbrand in Manhattan, NY. Both of his parents were first generation here. He had great respect for those who came before him. He was a man of faith, math, science, design, words, big ideas and full of stories. He loved his family and friends and...

Dec 17, 2023

Allen Baker Schenck, almost 92 years old, died peacefully Sunday night December 17, 2023 of old age.

Allen was born in Auburn, N.Y. on January 25, 1932, the only child of Lee and Mildred Schenck. Allen graduated from Union Springs Central school in 1950. He joined the Navy in 1950 and served proudly on the USS Missouri....

Dec 14, 2023

Sandra Lee Trutt, 78 of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly at home.

Born August 31, 1945 in Milton, PA she was the daughter of the late Learon and Margaret Mae Specht Reeder of Milton.

Sandra volunteered for several organizations including 4H and Grange.

She is survived by her husband, George; children and grandchildren...

Dec 12, 2023

Carl Harold Snyder, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. His devoted wife of 50 years, Christine (“Chris”) Snyder, was by his side.  Memories of Carl will be forever cherished by Christine, as well as his surviving family: his sister Judy Weddington; his three daughters, Erika Sanders and her husband Aaron, Miranda Snyder, Jessica...

Dec 10, 2023

Delmont Charles Robbins, 94, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Ithaca, NY. Delmont, known by his friends as Del, was born May 29, 1929, to Charles and Virginia Robbins in Limestone, Pa. He was employed for many years at Morse Chain as a tool and die repairman. He is survived by his son Daniel (Janet), granddaughters Jaime Phelps...

Dec 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) D. Tanzola, 64, of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2023. Chuck was born on January 3, 1959 in West Islip, NY and graduated from Lindenhurst High School. He went on to graduate from Cornell University in 1981. He began working with Bob Dean Incorporated in 1981 as a salesman, which then...

Dec 3, 2023

A remarkable lifetime educator and volunteer community leader died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Chester L. “Roy” Dexheimer Jr., 89, was born on January 18, 1934, the son of Chester L. and Dorothy (Cornell) Dexheimer. Roy is survived by his beloved wife, Frances of Ithaca, his three children: Eric (Robin)...

Nov 28, 2023

Sally Ann Toomey, 71, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at York Hospital following a brief illness. Sally was born August 8, 1952, in Pierre, SD, a daughter of Wilfred and Eileen Dempsey Pape. She was a graduate of Ben Eielson High School, Fairbanks, Alaska. Sally went on to receive her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from...

Nov 28, 2023

David J. Hulslander, 82, of Harford, NY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. He was born June 1, 1941 in Cortland, a son of the late Roy and Bernice (Hutchings) Hulslander.

A lifelong area resident, David was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Union since 1965 and...

Nov 25, 2023

Ariel Lynn Fleming (Siegert) passed away on November 25, 2023, following a brief illness. Born on June 27, 1985, she was the beloved daughter of Deb and Steve Siegert and sister to Lauren Siegert. Ariel is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous close friends.

Throughout her life, Ariel had a love of animals and a...

Nov 10, 2023

Dennis Allen Aleba 58 of Truxton, NY sadly left us on November 10, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his children Kennedy Cook Jones, Mason and Emma Aleba and a granddaughter, Violet. He loved fishing, golfing, snowboarding, the outdoors and Virgil, NY. He will be deeply missed by all.

Nov 7, 2023

William (Bill) George Bailey was born in Cortland, NY on Sunday November 15th as church bells rang around the city.  He passed away on November 7th, 2023 at age 91. He passed on beautifully and in good health at his home in the arms of his son, John. Bill was a believer in Jesus Christ and now lives eternally...

Nov 6, 2023

Kenneth A. Reynolds passed away of natural causes on November 6, 2023 at the age of 59.

Ken is survived by his father John F. Reynolds and his sisters Candice L. Hobin, and Karen M. Bivona.

Ken graduated from Dryden High School and received scholarships from NYSE&G and Etna Fire Department. Ken pursued his interest...

Nov 3, 2023

Thomas Joseph O’Neil, 60 of Lansing NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 3, 2023. Tom was born on February 25, 1963 in Syracuse NY and graduated from Bishop Grimes High School and Syracuse University. Tom had a passion for cooking and was always trying new recipes to feed family and friends. He enjoyed coaching and attending...

Nov 3, 2023

Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Corneilus, 83 of Groton, NY passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY.

Born March 17, 1940 in West Groton, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Lynn Signor Miller and wife of the late Leland Cornelius. Dottie was retired from Smith Corona and was a...