Sharon Campbell
Jun 10, 2024
Sharon Argetsinger Campbell, 82, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on June 10, 2024 at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY. Born November 23, 1941, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Viola (Niemi) Argetsinger. Following graduation from Lansing High School in 1959, Sharon attended the Robert Packer School of Nursing and earned her...
Jacqueline M. Popson
May 19, 2024
Jacqueline Margaret Popson, 66, of Dunmore, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, while surrounded by family at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. Jackie, as she was better known, was born on August 25, 1957, in Queens, NY, to the late James and Margaret (Nolte) Boyd.
Jackie earned her degree in accounting from the C.W. Post Campus...
Patricia Brandow Swanson
May 11, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Brandow Swanson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home in Ithaca, New York. Pat was the loving wife of Roger Swanson and devoted mother to Glenn Swanson and Elin Swanson Katz. Born to Elwood and Alice Brandow, Pat was raised on a dairy farm in Windham, New York, along with...
Daniel D. Konowalow
May 10, 2024
Dan Konowalow was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Mary and Dimitri Konowalow. The notorious stock market crash of 1929 forced his family into poor circumstances. Dan used to joke (half-heartedly) that he only ate meat twice a year—at Christmas and Easter.
He lived in a two-family house on east 126th Street in Cleveland with his grandparents and later his beloved Aunt...
Judith W. Rumsey
May 6, 2024
Judith “Judy” W. Rumsey, 76, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024.
Judy was born on October 5, 1947, to the late Gordon and Melba Wilkinson in Ithaca, NY and grew up in the Fall Creek area of Ithaca. She loved the years in Fall Creek and the many friends she made; most of whom became lifelong friends. She graduated from...
Dilmeran Akgöze (Dunham)
May 4, 2024
A loving woman who paid a great price to become independent. A survivor living with missing her daughter, Pitircik.
The words above were written by Dilmeran Akgöze (formerly Dilmeran Akgöze Dunham); a loving woman whose energy, enthusiasm, creativity, humor, and boundless positivity will be greatly missed. Loved by her students, friends, and family, she enjoyed spending time with people, sharing her...
Robert C. Roe
Apr 28, 2024
Robert C. Roe, 77, of Danby, NY, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, while surrounded by family. Bob, as most knew him, was born in Ithaca on November 16, 1946 to the late Earl and Erma (Davenport) Roe.
Bob earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cornell University, and also spent time training in England....
Judith Ann Besemer
Apr 12, 2024
Judith Ann Besemer, 70, of Slaterville Springs, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on April 12, 2024, at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY. Born in Ithaca, NY, on August 1, 1953, she was one of five children born to the late Cary and Barbara (Vredenburg) Besemer.
Judith, known to most as Judy or Jude, was one of the...
Douglas R. Dake
Apr 11, 2024
Douglas “Grampy” Dake, 62, died peacefully at home in Lansing, on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Doug was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on Jan. 19, 1962, to Robert and Andrea Dake, and had two sisters, Kristie and Carla.
Doug’s family lived in Lansing through middle school before moving to Westlake, Ohio.
Doug was the first Ohio state wrestling champion at Westlake High School,...
Nicholas M. Kiefer
Mar 12, 2024
Nicholas M. “Nick” Kiefer, age 73, died in his sleep in his home in Ithaca, NY, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. His death was caused by complications related to cancer.
Born in Tucson, AZ, on February 28, 1951, to Margaret Murphy Kiefer and Christopher Kiefer, Nicholas soon moved with his family to Tarpon Springs, FL. Nicholas was the eldest of three...
Richard L. Sill
Mar 5, 2024
Richard L. “Silly” Sill, 76, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on March 5, 2024. Born on May 12, 1947, in Sherwood, NY, Rick was the son of the late Glenn and Norma (Chaffee) Sill. After attending Lansing Central Schools, Rick went on to graduate from Groton High School prior to being drafted by...
Glenda B. Long
Feb 29, 2024
Glenda B. Long, 89, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ithaca on July 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Lura (Muzzy) Boda.
Glenda formed many lifelong friendships throughout her working career. She was employed as an office manager at Triangle Steel and...
Frederick L. Hines, Sr.
Feb 25, 2024
Frederick L. Hines, Sr. of Brooktondale passed away on February 25, 2024, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, at the age of 70. Born on November 23, 1953, in Ithaca, he was the son of the late William G. and Alice (Curtis) Hines.
After graduating high school, Fred embarked on a long career driving tractor trailer for New England Motor Freight...
Doris Baird Norris
Feb 14, 2024
Doris Baird Norris, daughter of Blanche Hallett and G. Stanley Baird, was born on May 21, 1929, and spent her early years in Suffern, NY. Known to all as Dorry, she died on February 14, 2024, at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY. Dorry graduated from the College of Home Economics at Cornell University in 1951 and married James A. Norris in...
Richard S. Clink
Feb 12, 2024
Richard S. “Rick” Clink, 64, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on February 12, 2024. Born in Waterloo, NY, he was the son of the late John Jr. and Shirley (Ploss) Clink. After attending high school, Rick enlisted in the US Army and served in law enforcement for over 17 years until receiving an honorable discharge in...
Debra L. Volbrecht
Feb 3, 2024
Debra Lynn (Roblyer) Volbrecht, 70, passed away at home while surrounded by family on February 3, 2024. Born January 12, 1954 in Montour Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Shirley (Bradley) Roblyer. Deb was retired from Lansing Central School District, where she worked as a teaching assistant in Kindergarten. She loved kids at this age...
Craig D. Trowbridge
Jan 29, 2024
Craig Denny Trowbridge, 64, of Lansing, New York, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on January 29, 2024.
Craig was born on February 22, 1959 to Robert and Justine Trowbridge in Watertown, NY. Craig grew up in the small village of Adams Center, which meant many hours playing outside and riding his bike around the community with his brother, Bruce.
Craig attended...
Dorian M. Shreve
Jan 18, 2024
Dorian M. Shreve passed peacefully on January 18, 2024 in Lansdale, PA. Born in 1929, she was the daughter of George and Anna Lloyd of Buffalo, NY. Dorian graduated from Lafayette High School in Buffalo in 1946 and attended Syracuse University where she met the love of her life, James R Shreve. Married for 68 years, they spent 17 years...
Richard Dana Farnham
Jan 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Richard Dana Farnham, beloved brother, partner, husband, father, son, and friend. Richard died peacefully in his home of natural causes on January 16th, 2024.
Born September 18th, 1951 in Canandaigua, NY, to David and Mary Farnham (maiden name Ferran), Richard's early years were...
Matthew L. Held
Jan 3, 2024
Matthew L. Held, age 68, of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2024. Born in Seattle, WA on October 31, 1955, he was the son of the late John Russell Held and Jane Ellen (Freer) Connors. For thirteen years, Matt proudly served in the US Army and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant prior to his honorable discharge...
