Margaret Rundle
Feb 8, 2015
Cortland, NY
Margaret Rundle, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015 at Cortland Regional Nursing Facility.
Born August 28, 1921 in Sherwood, NY, she was a daughter of the late Morgan Myers and Luella Fortner Myers Smith. Margaret had spent most of her life in the King Ferry, Moravia and Cortland area.
She was retired from the...
Ruth E. Finniss
Feb 7, 2015
LaFayette, NY
Ruth E. Finniss, of LaFayette, NY, formerly of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse at the age of 83.
Born July 1, 1931 in Salem, MA, Ruth was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Ruhmpohl) Annable. She was retired from Cornell University’s Gannett Health Center, where she had...
Lawrence VanOstrand, Jr.
Feb 4, 2015
Cape Coral FL/Lansing NY
Lawrence “Larry†VanOstrand, Jr., 72, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on February 4, 2015. The son of Lawrence Sr. and Mary Van Ostrand (Yaple), he was born and raised in Ithaca/Lansing, NY, where he spent most of his life. In 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Sally (York) VanOstrand, and together they raised a...
Anna M. Ayers
Jan 23, 2015
Ithaca/Punta Gorda, FL
Anna M. Ayers, age 97, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away in Punta Gorda on January 23, 2015.
Born December 10, 1917 in Ithaca, Anna was a daughter of the late Bela Horvath and Julie Vari Horvath.
In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph DiGiacomo, Roswell...
Wilma J. Gilmore
Jan 17, 2015
Ludlowville, NY
Wilma J. Gilmore of Ludlowville passed away January 17, 2015 at Cayuga Medical Center at the age of 81.
Wilma, known to many as Willie, was a unique person of remarkable skills, interests, achievements and contributions. She loved life. Willie was tireless and able in any undertaking. Her constant energy was unmatched. Most of all she was...
Sherman H. Tobey
Dec 31, 2014
Lansing, NY
Sherman H. “Tobe†Tobey, 81, of Lansing, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence with his loving family by his side. Born April 30, 1933 in Lodi, he was the son of the late Sherman G. and Rose M. Tobey and husband of Barbara Tobey.
He married Barbara Davis on May 16, 1953, and nine...
Mary Phyllis Bowman Howell
Dec 11, 2014
Lansing, NY
Our mother, Mary Phyllis Bowman Howell, left this world December 11, 2014 to be with her late husband, James Ward Delaney Howell, who passed away in 2010.
She is survived by their sons, William (Marcy) Howell of Atlanta, GA, Donald (Judy) Howell of Ludlowville, David (Sherri) Howell of Monroe, NC, and James (Bonnie) Howell of Montour Falls,...
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....
