Sep 27, 2024

Spring Smith, 48 of Ithaca, NY passed away September 27, 2024. Spring was a loving mother, daughter, sister and beloved community member.

Sep 23, 2024

Garry F. Billington PHD of East Aurora and Ithaca, NY passed away in his sleep on September 23, 2024. Husband of Darryl (née Manley) and father of Julie Kuhlmann and B. Tate Billington (Amy Williams); grandfather of Brad and Chloie Kuhlmann; survived by many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Garry was a career...

Sep 21, 2024

Jessica Bree Adams, 42 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Born January 20, 1982 in San Diego, CA she is the daughter of Royce and Sandy Hilley and sister of Sarah Rolin.

Jessica was employed with TST Boces and The Corner Pub in Lansing.

A Celebration of Life will be held...

Sep 5, 2024

DRYDEN – CLARA E. “TYKY” CASE

On Thursday, September 5, 2024 Dryden lost a life long resident. Clara E. “Tyky” Case, age 92 of 3 George Street, Dryden, NY passed away just 20 days shy of her 93rd birthday.

“Ma Case” as she was known to many, was born on North Road in Dryden, NY...

Sep 2, 2024

Larry Joseph  (Joe) Wampler

Joe Wampler died peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY. Cause of death was cancer of the gallbladder and biliary duct.

Born April 21,1951, in Mattoon, IL, to Bill and Joan Wampler, Joe grew up on the family farm outside Toledo, IL.

He graduated from...

Aug 31, 2024

Elnora “Pat” Mae (Dutcher) Hatch, 87, of McLean, NY passed away on August 31, 2024 from heart failure.  Elnora was born on March 21, 1937 in Mountaindale, New York.  She was the daughter of Mary (Bartley) and Robert H. Dutcher.

Elnora is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond, whom she married on January 31, 1955....

Aug 29, 2024

Linda M. Orton, age 78 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born August 23, 1946 at home in the Town of Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Albro Orton. She was retired from Borg Warner.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Sheila...

Aug 26, 2024

June D. Hulbert, age 84 of Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home in Freeville, NY.

Born June 26, 1940 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Donahue Eaton and wife of the late Edward D. Hulbert who passed away in 2021. June loved working in...

Aug 24, 2024

Kay Ross (Carol Kay Purinton), 85, of Ithaca, New York, beloved wife of Dr. George E. Ross Jr., DVM, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Born January 4, 1939 in Oklahoma, Kay spent her formative years in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, where she attended the same church and high school as George, her husband of 67 years....

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Meadors of Homer, NY passed away August 21, 2024, just 6 days short of her 100th birthday.

Born August 27, 1924 in Homer, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. Smith and Marion (Cook) Smith. On May 26, 1951, she was married to Adolphus Meadors in Ithaca, NY, who predeceased her. She was...

Aug 20, 2024

Barbara B Stoner of Harford,  NY was called "home" just shy of her 85th birthday. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, David D Stoner,  children, Howard P Quick (Paula Draghi), David D Stoner-Bell, Dale J Quick (Danell Aldrich), Robyn E Davis (Mike Davis). Robert I Stoner predeceased (2004).

Barbara loved being a grandma (aka "Gigi") to...

Aug 20, 2024

James (Jim) Cole Showacre, age 97 of 9 Perry Lane, Ithaca, NY passed away on August 20, 2024, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab Center, after a short illness.

James was born in Ithaca on November 22, 1926, son of Dr. Edward Conrad and Margaret Burlingame Showacre.

He had many stories of his younger years, especially...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dennis R. "Denny" Seaman of Freeville, NY on August 19th, 2024, at the age of 67.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles William and Caroline Virginia Karolyn (Van Order) Seaman.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pixie Seaman, Sisters Debbie...

Aug 18, 2024

Lydia Tesfa, PhD, 58, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 18th, 2024.

Born September 28, 1965, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she is the daughter of Melikit Daba and the late Tesfa Bushen.

In 2019, Lydia brought her extensive expertise in flow cytometry and infectious diseases to Cornell,...

Aug 15, 2024

Charles J. (Chuck) Polcaro age 60 of Webster, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on August 15, 2024.

Born June 7, 1964 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Doris Polcaro He was employed by NYSEG (later Avangrid) as a Senior Network Operations Center Architect for more than 30 years until his...

Aug 12, 2024

Frederic E. Heliseva 85, 9/30/1938-8/12/2024, succumbed to a long illness while in the Cortland Guthrie hospital on Monday August 12th. He was born in the Tompkins County hospital located on East Hill. Fred retired from his career in auto parts as a salesman in1997. He was a traveling auto parts salesman in the Ithaca and surrounding areas for 41...

Aug 10, 2024

Frederick J. Rolfe, 86 of Freeville passed away August 10, 2024.  He was born on March 26, 1938 the son of Arthur and Nellie Arnold Rolfe. He was the owner operator of the Piano Man in Ithaca for many years.  Fred was predeceased by his parents, his son Michael. Survived by his son James Rolfe.   A graveside service will...

Aug 7, 2024

Raina Victoria Hansen, 18, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024. Raina was born in Syracuse and resided in Dryden, NY. Raina was a 2024 graduate of Dryden High School where she enjoyed her participation in the BOCES Construction Program. She was planning on pursuing a career as an electrician, starting this fall. During her high school years, she...

Aug 1, 2024

Evan F. Canfield, loving son, brother, fiance and daddy was called to heaven on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  Born January 14, 1994 to Duane and Stephanie (Flathers) Canfield, Evan enjoyed a full life in his 30 years on this Earth.

From a very young age Evan had a passion for music and racecars.  He was often seen...

Jul 31, 2024

George H. Clark Sr., age 91 of Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born October 30, 1932 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Clark. He was graduated from Dryden High School in 1950 and on July 5, 1952 was married to Edith Marie...