Sep 7, 2023

The family of Sara Kay Banks Biggs of Brooktondale, New York is saddened to announce her passing on September 7 2023, one day short of her 88 th birthday. She is predeceased by her parents Evelyn May Scott Banks and Francis Willard Banks, as well as her husband of 55 years Donald Anthony Biggs. She will be lovingly remembered...

Sep 1, 2023

David Edward Cynoske of Ithaca NY passed away at the Hospicare residence on W. King Rd on Friday September 1st, 2023 at the age of 87.

David was born on February 20, 1936, the son of the late David and Betty Cynoske. He spent a career as an Ithaca Fire Fighter at 6's station after driving for...

Sep 1, 2023

Bernard Hogben – July 28, 1929 – September 1, 2023

Bernard (Bernie) was born in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England on July 28, 1929, to Henry (Harry) and Louisa (Lucy) Hogben. While a young toddler, the family immigrated to the United States eventually making their home in Danby, New York. Bernard graduated from Ithaca High School and began...

Aug 31, 2023

John P. Beach

September 29, 1947 – August 31, 2023

Father, son, brother, partner, Grandpa, Papa, BopBop, Johnny Boy

John Beach died on the evening of August 31, 2023, after a courageous five-year fight against the ravages of his Parkinson’s Disease.  John was predeceased by his parents, Robert B. Beach, Sr., and Patricia...

Aug 30, 2023

Margaret Perry, an expert in The Harlem Renaissance and an award-winning Librarian and Author, died in Ithaca, NY, on Wednesday August 30, 2023. The daughter of Elizabeth Munford Anthony Perry and Dr. Rufus Perry, both deceased, she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 15, 1933.

Margaret spent her childhood in Prairie View, TX, and in Washington,...

Aug 30, 2023

Charles G Robinson was born on October 2, 1942 to Jerome and Stella Robinson in Yonkers, New York. He moved to Danby, New York in 1976 with his youngest son Jerry. He worked at NCR as a printing engineer in Ithaca for 35 years before retiring and then going to work at Mettler Toledo for 15 years before retiring...

Aug 28, 2023

John Churey, 98, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center Monday evening, August 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Ithaca, NY on May 16, 1925.  In 1948 he married his wife Josephine Benedict. They were in their 75th year of marriage at the time of her passing last year. Together they had five children,...

Aug 25, 2023

Beverly C. Kamin, 89 of Groton passed away Friday, August 25 at Crown Park.  She was born in Trumansburg on June 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Carleton and Katherine Slaght Corey, Sr. Beverly graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953.  She was married to Lawernce Kamin for 52 years, until his death in 2012.  A lifelong member...

Aug 25, 2023

With heavy hearts and a strong Christian faith, we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Rose Horton of Newfield, NY on August 25, 2023. Judy was born on August 6, 1941.  She is a 4th generation Newfielder.  She graduated from Newfield schools in 1959.

Judy was a lady of great character whose compassion was matched by her...

Aug 20, 2023

John Robert Gross was born in Lansdale, PA, on November 18, 1948 to Earl Cook Gross, a Baptist minister, and Catherine Shaw Gross, a librarian, joining his older brother Earl George Gross.  The family moved to Washington, PA in 1951, then to Bluffton, IN in 1961, following his father’s work. They moved once more to Trumansburg, NY where John...

Aug 20, 2023

Two days shy of his 90th birthday, J.B. "Holly" Hollingsworth was called home to Heaven.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 22, 1933, to John and Madeline Hollingsworth.  Holly is survived by his wife Pat, his sons Larry and Tim and their families, stepsons Doug and Jeff Peckins and their families, as well as extended family members...

Aug 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Yvonne Longo Swain (1948 - 2023)

On August 19, 2023, Yvonne Longo Swain departed this world unexpectedly but peacefully, slipping away while taking a nap. She was 75 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. As we come to terms with her passing, we are drawn together to...

Aug 19, 2023

Maxie Calloway Baughan, Jr., a dominant college, and NFL player and coach, passed away on August 19th, at the age of 85.   He was born in tiny Forkland, AL, and grew up in Bessmer, AL.  After graduating from Bessemer High, he was recruited by several Universities and chose Georgia Tech. National College Football Foundation Chairman, Archie Manning, said of...

Aug 15, 2023

Elicia "Lee" Spencer, 66, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. Born on December 31, 1956 to the late Marian Lane and Richard Armstrong in Cortland, NY.  Lee graduated from Ithaca High School in 1975.  Shortly after, she began working at Tompkins County Department of Social Services where she worked for nearly 40 years before retiring.  ...

Aug 14, 2023

Ronald E. Terwilliger, age 74, of Newfield, passed away at home on Monday, August 14, 2023 doing what he loved, watching old westerns with his ever present companion Bodha on his lap. Born on December 8, 1948, he was the oldest son of Francis and Mary (Baker) Terwilliger.

Ronald was a master carpenter and craftsman, an avid...

Aug 13, 2023

Robert Brian McSwain, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 13, 2023. Robert was born on October 23,1973 in Lewisburg, PA and was a 1992 graduate of Warrior Run High School in Turbotville, PA. He went on to obtain an associate degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College. He resided in Newfield, NY for the past 24 years....

Aug 12, 2023

Clifford D. Arthur, Jr., 84, of Ithaca, NY passed away August 12, 2023.  He was born on August 7, 1939 in Elmira, NY to the late Clifford Sr. and Rose (Tabias) Arthur.  Besides his parents, Clifford was predeceased by his siblings, Chester (Carol) Arthur, Wayne Arthur, Sandra Ayers, Sharon Lampila and Joyce Arthur. Grandchildren, Bruce Hall Jr, Keith Arthur,...

Aug 10, 2023

It was a quiet summer morning Thursday, August 10, 2023, when at 5:50 am, Rebecca Ann Sundquist-Lux (better known as Beckie, or The Rose Lady), peacefully left this earth, and joined her savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven, and reunited with her loved ones who left this earth before her. Rebecca is survived by her husband Roy Lux, daughters, Lisa...

Aug 9, 2023

Robert Niblock, of Ithaca, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Born in 1930, Robert was the son of Marie and John Niblock.

A 1948 Ithaca High School graduate, he was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran from 1948-50. Following military service, he then became a lineman for N.Y. Telephone. He...

Aug 2, 2023

Valleri Lynn Longcoy of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd 2023. Valleri was a vibrant person who brought laughter and smiles to any room she entered. She had a deep connection to music and often shared songs to connect to people. A local small business owner she served as a pillar of her community. She is predeceased...