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Wallace C. Avery
Dec 3, 2014
Lansing, NY
Wallace C. Avery, age 93, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2014.
Born March 30, 1921, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of the late Fred and Lydia (Bates) Avery. After graduating from high school in Sayre in 1941, Wallace proudly served his country with the US Army from 1942 until...
Mildred D. Bernard
Nov 27, 2014
Lansing, NY
Mildred D. Bernard, age 85, of Peruville Rd., Lansing, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on November 27, 2014.
Born April 4, 1929, in New York City, Millie was the daughter of the late Simon and Dolores (Matheu) Cerezo. At the age of seventeen Millie met her future husband, Victor Jose Bernard, Sr.,...
Eleanor Anne Rick
Nov 12, 2014
Ithaca
Eleanor Anne Rick, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 12, 2014, at the age of 86.
Born September 28, 1928, in Chicago, IL, Eleanor was the only child of the late Thomas and Erna Schilling Maddock.
Eleanor and her husband enjoyed many travel adventures across the US and even lived aboard a boat...
Paul W. Welch
Oct 16, 2014
Lansing, NY
Paul W. Welch, of Ridge Rd., Lansing, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2014, at the age of 86.
Born March 1, 1928 in South Starksboro, VT, Paul was a son of the late Elliott and Lydia Varney Welch. Paul’s family moved to the Watkins Glen area when he was a young boy, and after graduating from...
Anna Marie Stansfield
Oct 6, 2014
Ithaca
Anna Marie Stansfield, 88, passed away October 6, 2014, at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Anna was the daughter of the late Angelo and Katherine DeSimone Moroneso. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Beechtree Care Center.
Anna is survived by her children, Sharon Stansfield, Karen Stansfield and Sylvester Stansfield, all of Ithaca....
Matthew Doyle Tavelli
Oct 5, 2014
Lansing
Matthew Doyle Tavelli, born September 8, 1970 in Ithaca, New York, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Lansing, New York on October 5, 2014. The son of Paul and Connie Tavelli, he is survived by his sister, Tara Tavelli (Stefan Brownell); beloved niece Tayla and beloved nephew, Jake. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...
Lynn Martin Eastman III
Sep 27, 2014
Lansing
Lynn Martin Eastman III passed away as the result of an accident on September 27, 2014, at the age of 19.
Born January 28, 1995 in Ithaca, Lynn was the son of Lynn M. and Rebecca Barber Eastman, Jr. He enjoyed his job, was eager to learn, and was beginning to excel as a welder with Innovative...
Ruth Bachelor Davis Hughes
Aug 22, 2014
Lansing
Ruth Bachelor Davis Hughes, formerly of Lansingville, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, August 22, 2014, at the Groton Nursing Facility, at the age of 101.
Born October 18, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Susie (Inman) Bachelor. Ruth was a resourceful and generous woman. She could stretch a dollar far, made beautiful...
Anne Barbara Adams
Aug 16, 2014
Ithaca, NY
Anne Barbara Adams died on August 16, 2014. She was 58-years old.
Annie was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on July 31, 1956 to El and Barbara Block Adams. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, NY, fourth in her class. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in English and Latin, and a J. D....
William Neal Bement
Aug 15, 2014
Lansing, NY
William Neal Bement, 84, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2014, at his home in Myers.
Born August 5, 1930 in Syracuse, NY, Bill was a son of the late Edward Andrew and Margaret Childs Neal Bement. Bill grew up in the Elmira area and graduated high school from Elmira Southside. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy...
Sally A. Snyder
Aug 14, 2014
Freeville, NY
Sally A. Snyder, of North Wood Rd., Freeville, passed away August 14, 2014, at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca at the age of 65.
Born April 7, 1949, Sally was a daughter of the late John “Jack†and Anne Burin Burns. She spent 30 years employed by NCR in Ithaca, after which she was employed by Cayuga Medical...
Shirley J. Hatfield
Jul 12, 2014
Lansing, NY
Shirley J. Hatfield, 76, passed away in the presence of family at the Hospicare Residence on July 12, 2014.
Born at home in North Lansing on April 16, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence C. and Audrey V. (Teeter) Howser. Shirley was employed at Cornell University’s Vet School, where she had over 28...
Steven J. Schroeder
Jun 20, 2014
Enfield
Steven J. Schroeder, age 49, of Enfield passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Stanley Schroeder of FL, and numerous cousins. Steven was the son of the late Mervyn and Opal (Barnes) Schroeder.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Jane Sautter, will be held at 11am, Wednesday, July 2nd, at Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg....
Elizabeth D. Whipple
Jun 17, 2014
Lansing/Ithaca
Elizabeth D. Whipple, formerly of Lansing, passed away June 17, 2014 at Beechtree Care Facility, Ithaca, at the age of 86.
Born May 23, 1928 in Lansing, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Julia (Ronto) Kordas.
Elizabeth was a 1946 graduate of Ithaca High School, and was married to Robert R. Whipple in 1951....
Nina Castelin Isaac
Jun 10, 2014
Lansing, NY
Nina Castelin Isaac passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2014.
In 1930, Nina was born to Dwight and Louise Castelin in Myers, New York, a melting pot community of immigrants, which would later be a determining factor in her life. She was a member of the last graduating class of...
Bernard P. Ryan
Jun 2, 2014
ITHACA, NY
Bernard P. Ryan, 95, passed away on June 2, 2014 having been called home by God after completing his work on earth. He died at his home in Lansing overlooking Cayuga’s waters.
He was born on October 12, 1918 in Queens, NY to Thomas and Mary (Kenny) Ryan. He lost his mother when he was young, but...
John David Horn
May 29, 2014
Lansing, NY
John David Horn, age 71, of Lansing passed away May 29, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Born October 24, 1942 in Ithaca, John was the son of the late William Horn and Marjorie Sears.
He is survived by his children, Terry Horn of FL and Kimberly Lucero of CA; a brother, William Horn (Linda) of OH; aunts,...
Jane P. Sheldon
May 27, 2014
Lansing, NY
Jane Ann Phoenix Sheldon passed away comforted by her loving husband, children, and dog, Mac, in her home on May 27, 2014. She was born on December 20, 1929. Jane is survived by her husband and soul mate of 62 years, Donald Sheldon, Lansing, NY, their five children: Diane Sheldon-Wilson, Oklahoma City, OK, Donald Jr. (Kathleen), Arlington, TX,...
Francis N. Chubarov
May 8, 2014
Trumansburg, NY
Francis N. “Frank†Chubarov died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 8, 2014 at the age of 74.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he graduated from Langley High School, and later received a business degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse. For years, he worked for General Electric in the defense department. His work took him to...
Blanche E. Farrell
May 7, 2014
Ithaca
Blanche E. Farrell passed away May 7, 2014, at the Beechtree Care Center, Ithaca, at the age of 92.
Born January 6, 1922 in Evans Mills, NY, Blanche was a daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Wiswell) Neuroth. On July 27, 1940 she married Harold T. Farrell in Chaumont, NY. In 1945, the Farrell family moved from the...
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