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Eleanor T. Hirschberger
Feb 11, 2017
Ithaca, NY
Eleanor Theresa Hirschberger (nee Hackett) 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, in Ithaca, NY, on February 11, 2017.
One of six children born to Irish immigrants, Eleanor was born in Manhattan, NY on June 8, 1925. She attended school in Manhattan, and was the president of her class at Blessed Sacrament High School. In 1947...
Marion E. Drivas
Jan 31, 2017
Lansing, NY
Marion “Mike†E. Drivas, passed away peacefully at home in Lansing on January 31, 2017, at the age of 89.Â
Born December 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL, Mike was the son of the late John and Ann Irving Drivas.Â
Mike proudly served his country with the US Marines for 22 years, fighting in World War II,...
John C. Shepardson, Sr.
Jan 25, 2017
Ithaca, NY
John C. Shepardson, Sr., 81, passed away at home with his family by his side on January 25, 2017.
Born at home on March 18, 1935, John was the son of the late John and Florence R. Baker Shepardson. He farmed from the age of 5 alongside his beloved uncle, Truman Baker, and continued to farm until he...
James Robert Varga
Jan 11, 2017
Lansing, NY
James (Jim) Robert Varga, age 70 of Lansing, NY died at home January 11, 2017 after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer and Heart Disease. Jim was born December 28, 1946 to the late Stephen and Susie (Solomon) Varga in Ithaca, NY. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Varga. Jim is survived by his loving...
Earla Sue McNaull
Dec 10, 2016
Trumansburg, NY
Earla Sue McNaull, 78, of Trumansburg, NY passed late Saturday evening, December 10, 2016 at home in the hands of her loving daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth, and husband, Colin. Earla Sue was a Trumansburg resident for the last 5 ½ years. She had moved from Hinesburg, Vermont where she lived for 34 years. The young children were brought...
Katrina S. Neff
Nov 30, 2016
Lansing, NY
Katrina S. “Kitty†Neff, age 57, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on November 30, 2016.Â
Born Katrina Sue Cooper on December 15, 1958, in Rockford, IL, she was the daughter of Sue Taylor and Fred Cooper, who survive her. At a young age, Kitty moved with her family to Phoenix,...
Beverly Ann Huggins
Nov 29, 2016
Beverly Ann Huggins, 68, formerly of 16th Street, Parkersburg, WV, died November 29, 2016, at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility in Ithaca, NY, following an extended illness.
Bev was born in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late James Lofty and Peggy Kemple Lofty. She was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School. Before her retirement, Bev was employed by...
Dolly S. Sewell
Nov 29, 2016
Ithaca, NY
Dolly S. Sewell, of Ithaca, passed away at Oak Hill Manor on November 29, 2016, at the age of 87 after battling Parkinson’s Disease for several years.
She was born March 21, 1929, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Dolly was the only child of the late Garner H. and Wilma A. Dahl Schurger.   She graduated from the University...
Roberta Hagin Malley
Nov 20, 2016
Lansing, NY
Roberta I. Hagin Malley, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016, at the age of 77.
Born January 18, 1939, in Lansing, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Carrie Swartout Hagin.Â
Prior to retiring, Roberta had been employed for many years with Emerson Power Transmissions in Ithaca. She was a member of...
Edwin B. Oyer
Nov 15, 2016
Ithaca, NY
Edwin Burnell Oyer passed away on November 15, 2016. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on June 18, 1927 to Eli J. and Minnie L. Oyer. His only sibling, a sister, Naomi Oyer Pollitt predeceased him. Surviving are: his loving and beloved wife of 64 years, the former Mary Ann Jones; two daughters, Ann Oyer (Tom) Keith...
Kevin Thomas Dunn
Nov 11, 2016
March 16, 1982 – November 11, 2016
Moravia, NY
Kevin Thomas Dunn, 34, died at home Friday, November 11, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Amara R. (Camp) Dunn, and the beloved son of John and Wanda Dunn of Seville, OH.
For the past 17 years, Kevin worked and served in various positions at Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center,...
John P. Spain
Nov 6, 2016
Lansing, NY
John P. Spain of Woodsedge Dr. in Lansing, passed away November 6, 2016, at the age of 87.
Born July 3, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, John was the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Bailey Spain. He proudly served his country with the US Air Force during the Korean War, after which he returned to the Philadelphia...
Tyler L. Boyce
Nov 6, 2016
King Ferry, NY
Tyler L. Boyce was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the age of 17.
Tyler was an amazing, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Tyler loved fishing, biking, family and playing with his brother, Mathew and sister, Megan.
Tyler was a bright star on...
Josephine A. Broadwell
Nov 5, 2016
Lansing, NY
Josephine Ann Broadwell passed away and into glory on November 5, 2016.  She was 79. JoAnn was born in Troy, Ohio on April 21, 1937, the only child of Frank and Lois Winters. She graduated from Troy High School and in 1959 earned her B.A. from Bowling Green State University.  Married to John Hays for 27 years, she had 3...
Dorothy V. Small
Oct 31, 2016
Lansing, NY
Dorothy V. Small of North Lansing, passed away at home on October 31, 2016, at the age of 90.Â
A lifelong resident of the Lansing area, Dorothy was born August 30, 1926, at home in Portland Point to the late Paul and Louise Zifchock Lucas.Â
Dorothy graduated from high school in Ludlowville, and in 1949,...
Harry A. Uhl, Sr.
Oct 18, 2016
Lansing, NY
Harry A. Uhl, Sr., of Lansing, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 18, 2016, at the age of 70.
Born in Ithaca on September 29, 1946, Harry was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Sherman Uhl. A lifelong area resident, Harry was married on December 23, 1967 to Deloris Leopolski Uhl, who preceded...
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