Charles Baker, Jr.
Dec 5, 2012
Newfield, NY
Charles “Chuck†R. Baker, Jr., age 84, of Newfield, passed away December 5, 2012, at Cayuga Medical Center.
Born July 9, 1928, in Ithaca, Chuck was the son of the late Charles R. and Helen (Hurd) Baker Sr.
A lifelong area resident, Chuck and his family lived in Lansing for many years, and upon his retirement he and...
Paul R. Brown
Nov 13, 2012
Lansing, NY
Paul R Brown died on November 13, 2012 at his son’s home after a long struggle with cancer. Paul was born on January 26, 1942 to Robert and Gladys Brown. He retired from Xerox after 25 years of service, culminating in a Xerox President’s Award. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Cynthia G Jonsen-Brown. He is survived...
Viola M. Crandall
Oct 25, 2012
Lansing, NY
Viola M. Crandall, of 460 Ridge Rd., Lansing, passed away October 25, 2012, at the Groton Nursing Home after a short illness.
She was the sixth of nine children, born on December 2, 1928, in Brookfield, NY, to the late Amos and Flora (Fretts) Ray.
On July 24, 1954, she married Lyle C. Crandall who predeceased her in...
Helen Vera Prokop
Oct 12, 2012
Ithaca, NY
Helen V. Prokop, age 88, of Eastwood Commons, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca.
Born December 4, 1923, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Francis (Ruk) Batha.
Helen, a talented graphic designer, served as a devoted housewife and dedicated mother during her lifetime, and...
Ruth Lamont Juracka
Oct 8, 2012
Lansing, NY
Ruth Lamont Juracka passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012, at the age of 92. She lived independently in her own home until the end of her life. Ruth volunteered for the past 18 years at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, attended weekly exercise classes, was an active member of Lansing United Methodist Church and traveled to Alaska...
Peter Lindh Bodycombe
Sep 22, 2012
Willseyville, NY
Peter Lindh Bodycombe, of Coddington Rd., Willseyville, passed away on September 22, 2012, at the age of 56.
Born April 17, 1956, in Ann Arbor, MI, Peter was the 2nd of 3 sons of Richard and Karin Lindh Bodycombe, who survive him. A graduate of Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Peter loved nature and art, earning...
Joseph John Bruno
Sep 14, 2012
Lansing, NY
Joseph John Bruno, age 61, of Lansing, New York died on Friday, September 14th as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Joe was a husband and a father and a musician. He is survived by his wife Janet, his son Ben, daughter-in-law Libby, daughter Katie, brother Tony and a large extended family. Joe’s passion was his family...
Wanda Brink
Aug 31, 2012
Ludlowville, NY
Wanda Brink, a lifelong resident of Ludlowville, NY, was called home on Friday, August 31, 2012 after living a long and rich life. She graduated from Ludlowville High School in 1940.
Wanda worked as the Lansing Deputy Town Clerk and bookkeeper between 1956-1986. She was also a member of the following organizations: Charter Member of South...
Lorraine J. Hays Dickhaut
Aug 31, 2012
Locke, NY
Lorraine J. Hays Dickhaut, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2012, at the age of 70.
Born September 26, 1941, in Gouverneur, NY, she was one of seven children of the late James and Evelyn (Burns) Hays. A 1959 graduate of Gouverneur High School, Lorraine was married on June 17, 1961, to John R. “Jack†Dickhaut,...
Paul E. "Pete" Barron
Aug 26, 2012
Lansing, NY
Paul E. (Pete) Barron, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
A life long Lansing resident Pete was born on August 7, 1942, to the late Harry G. & Hilda Marie (Beckwith) Barron. After graduating from Lansing High School in 1960, where he met his wife Judy Howell, they...
Joan D. Hardie
Jul 2, 2012
Lansing, NY
Joan Dickey Hardie, 84, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012.
A New Yorker all her life, she was the second child of Ernest & Viola Dickey. Joan was raised on Long Island and was a graduate of The Cathedral School of Saint Mary’s. She studied nursing at Cornell University, where she became a member of Delta Delta Delta...
Shirley J. Dodge
Jun 14, 2012
Trumansburg, NY
Shirley J. Dodge, age 75, passed away June 14, 2012, at Cayuga Ridge in Ithaca.
Born March 25, 1937 in Montour Falls, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C. and Josephine A. (O’Connor) Auble. For nearly 25 years, Shirley was an Avon Representative, and she helped numerous families in the Trumansburg area as a...
Angelo Franco, Jr.
May 26, 2012
Lansing, NY
Angelo Franco Jr. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 after a long trial with Parkinson’s. He was the oldest son of Angelo and Emily Franco and husband to Carol (Lenaeus) Franco. Angelo graduated from Syracuse University with a five year degree in Architecture and was drafted into the Army, where he served at Fort Belvoir. In 1965 Angelo...
Dorothy May Emmick
Apr 9, 2012
Lansing, NY
Dorothy May Emmick of 314 Buck Rd., Lansing, NY, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Cayuga Medical Center at the age of 86.
Born October 30, 1926, in Sherwood, NY, she was a daughter of the late Spencer W. and Daisy (Keim) Bright. After graduation from Ludlowville High School, she was married to Louis Emmick, who...
Evelyn E. Countryman
Apr 8, 2012
Lansing, NY
Evelyn E. Countryman, 86, of Milliken Station Rd., Ext., passed away at home on Sunday, April 8, 2012.
Born at home in Lansing on August 22, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Dana and Ruth (Townley) Ludlow. A lifelong area resident, Evelyn was a devoted employee for over 38 years with the Lansing Central School District...
Charles A. "Bud" Emerick
Apr 6, 2012
Lansing
Charles A. “Bud†Emerick, of Asbury Rd., Lansing, NY, passed away April 6, 2012, at the age of 78. Born April 29, 1933 in Loganton, PA, he was the son of the late Sherman and Lena (Douty) Emerick. Bud proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated fireman with the City of Ithaca...
Kirk J. Hoag
Mar 31, 2012
Lansing
Kirk J. Hoag, “Johnâ€, age 89, passed away on March 31, 2012 in the comfort of his Lansing home. Born February 10, 1923 in Norwich, NY, John was the youngest son of the late Kirk M. and Lula (Shorter) Hoag. John spent his early days working on the family farm until he married his wife Clarice Baker Hoag in...
William A. Biata, Sr.
Mar 29, 2012
Lansing, NY
William A. Biata, Sr., age 70, died Thursday evening March 29, 2012, with his wife and his sons by his side, at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born September 14, 1941, in Auburn, NY, he was a son of the late Anthony and Lena (Adamo) Biata. Bill attended high school in Auburn, where he was an...
Mary E. LaFavor
Feb 10, 2012
Lansing/Groton, NY
Mary E. LaFavor, 101, passed away on February 10, 2012 at the Groton Nursing Facility. Prior to her move to Groton, she had been a Lansing resident for most of her life.
Born January 2, 1911, in Hudson, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Susan (Vaszily) Toth. Mary was a dedicated employee of NCR...
Wayne B. Leonard
Feb 10, 2012
LANSING, NY
Wayne B. Leonard, 33, of 866 Lansingville Rd., passed away at home on February 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born in Ithaca, NY, on June 13, 1978, he was the son of Edward and Emma (Jarrell) Leonard, who survive him. Wayne was a 1997 graduate of Lansing High School, and he proudly...
