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Sophia (Sophie) Theresa Szescila Kuklo
Sophia (Sophie) Theresa Szescila Kuklo, 80, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
She was born February 1, 1923, in Dickson City, PA, one of eight children of Frank Szescila and Veronica Safinowski. She graduated from Dickson City High School in 1941. Upon her marriage to John F. Kuklo in 1943, she moved to Newark, New Jersey. She later moved to Bloomfield, NJ where she raised her family until moving to Upstate New York in 1968. She had worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation in NJ and at Willard Psychiatric Center until her retirement in 1985.
Sophie was a member of St. James the Apostle Church. She lived and loved her Catholic faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother, was very involved in raising her three grandchildren, and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed her home, sewing, quilting, reading, shopping, cooking and collecting cookbooks.
Sophie was predeceased by her husband in 1963. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her brothers, Chester (Bob) Szescila, Joseph, Frank, Walter (Sam), Anthony (Tony) and Stanley (Lefty). She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Kuklo of Trumansburg, NY; her grandchildren, Maria Peterson (Roger) Vargas of Hyde Park, NY; Tara Peterson and Adam Drake, both of Trumansburg; and by a great-granddaughter, Yessenia Vargas. She is also survived by her sister, Lottie Judd of Trumansburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 from 7-9 pm at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Eugene O'Hara, OFM Cap. at St. James the Apostle Church, 17 Whig Street, at 10 am on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Interment will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospicare, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Additional information my be obtained by calling the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446.
Ralph Burns
Ralph Burns of 6421 Waterburg Rd., Trumansburg passed away at the Reconstruction Home on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the age of 83.
Born on February 26, 1920 in the village of Trumansburg, N.Y., Ralph was a son of the late George Burns and Mary Ann Burns.
As a young man Ralph worked on the farm with his father and during the depression years he worked for the government in building the overlook at Taughannock State Falls Park. Most of his life's work was with Trumansburg Central School District. He drove bus and worked as a custodian, then was quickly promoted to Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. He retired from the Trumansburg Central School District in the late 70's. After his retirement he worked at the Trumansburg golf course as a grounds-keeper for several years.
He had a great love for the outdoors (farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, etc.). Ralph was also a sports enthusiast having played baseball for the Ithaca and Trumansburg teams until he was 45 years old. Watching the TV was another way for Ralph to keep up with the various sports events that he enjoyed.
A genuine people person, Ralph was always ready for a good laugh with family, friends and co-workers. His warm presence will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved Ralph.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by 3 brothers, John, George, and James Burns and a daughter Mary Myra.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife Ruth (Jones) Burns of 56 years, their children and spouses, William R. Burns of Tampa, Florida, Jeffrey A. (Sondra) Burns of Interlaken, Thomas E. (Doreen) Burns of Lodi, John F. Burns of Springfield, NJ, Barbara A. (Tom) Wright of Trumansburg; 6 grandchildren, Christina (Casey) Lincoln, David (Melissa) Burns, JoAnne Goodman, Stephen Wright, Thomas Burns Jr.and Kari Wright; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Lester (Virginia) Burns; sister, Catherine E. Stover; sister-in-law Jane Beardsley and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at the Trumansburg United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 2:00 pm. Prayers of Committal at the Grove Cemetery will follow the church service.
The family invites those in attendance to join them for a reception in the church hall immediately following the Prayers of Committal.
Because Ralph was a member of the Trumansburg United Methodist Church for many years the family has requested that contributions in his memory be directed to the church at P.O. Box 628, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg.
Additional information may be obtained from the funeral home by calling 1-888-534-5446.
Jennie Luella Stevenson
Jennie Luella Stevenson of 5226 Pine Ridge Road, Trumansburg, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the age of 98.
Born in Trumansburg on January 30, 1905, Jennie was the daughter of Fred Newton Smith and Minnie Almira Durling Smith. She graduated from the Ithaca High School in 1923.
Considered one of the true pioneer farmers Jennie and her husband Clinton R. Stevenson assumed the operation of Pine Ridge Farms from her parents in the spring of 1936. Jennie had a myriad of duties but her energies were always focused on nurturing and "mothering" the calves. This devotion to their well-being, (and often their survival), not only earned her the title of "calf-lady" but also won the respect of many esteemed Cornell Professors who brought their animal husbandry students to Jennie for a first-hand look at the "right" way to care for an unhealthy calf.
Jennie could often be found tending her prolific gardens and at harvest time she worked non-stop to can so that her growing family could enjoy fresh vegetables all year long. It was not only family members who were fed well, but anyone who stopped at Pine Ridge Farms found themselves eating, hungry or not. Jennie's famous sugar cookies were savored by everyone with that recipe clinching a first-prize ribbon at the Grange.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses and was active in their circle meetings. Jennie was known for providing breathe-taking flower arrangements for the church which were cut fresh from her garden. She was also a member of the Cooperative Extension's Home Demonstration Group, the Trumansburg Senior Citizens and was a life-member of the Trumansburg Star Chapter #479 Order of the Eastern Star.
Jennie was preceded in death by her devoted husband Clinton R. Stevenson on March 21, 1987 and by her precious grandson Bryon Smith in January of 1974. She is survived by 3 sons, James (Georgianna), Edward (Patricia) and Keith (Geri) all of Trumansburg; 2 daughters, Joyce (Stillman) Clark of Fairport and Marilyn Smith of Ovid; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; a sister-in-law, Lillie Smith of Interlaken and many neices, nephews and cousins. Jennie treasured the times when her children and grandchildren came to the farm for a visit. Her joy and warm presence will live on in their hearts forever.
The family will be present to receive their friends at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg on Wednesday, May 14 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 am with the Rev. Jeffrey S. Kellam officiating.
Contributions in Jennie's memory may be directed to the Ulysses Historical Society, P.O. Box 455, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
Additional information may be obtained by calling the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446.
COLEY, THOMAS
Died at the age of 56 from cancer, leaving behind his parents Warner and Mae Coley formerly from Monsey; two sisters, Susan Peoples and Teri Coley residing in Nanuet; his loving wife Tomi-Sue; three children, Tami Ann, Danny and Bridget residing in Florida; and a grandson, Carter. A private Memorial Service will be held by the family. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 53rd & Park Ave., Pinnelas Park, FL 33781
CORTESI, KELLY ROSE
Kelly Rose Cortesi, an athlete, musician, dancer and honor roll student, died Wednesday following a fall from a cliff in Bear Mountain State Park. She was 16. At Putnam Valley High School, where she was to be a junior in September, Kelly was known for her hearty laugh and her ability to forge strong friendships. She played oboe in the high school band and studied piano for several years. She played on the Putnam Valley High School field hockey team and was a runner and hurdler on the Putnam Valley High School track team. She participated in the YMCA Camp Combe leadership club where she was a counselor this summer as well as a junior counselor last summer. She had also obtained her life guard certification for use at the camp. She was an avid Irish step dancer, having studied and performed since she was six, most recently with the Kelly-Oster School of Irish Dance in Brewster. She also had a keen interest in outdoor activities such as hiking, back-packing, snow and water skiing, and bicycling. She is survived by her parents, Mary and Allan Cortesi, both of Putnam Valley; her brother, Kyle; her grandparents Yvonne and Charles Cortesi of Red Hook, NY, and Ginny and Herb Herbig of Yellow Bay, MT, as well as a plethora of aunts, uncles and cousins. A wake will be held Friday July 25 from 2 to 9 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, 35 Morrissey Dr, Putnam Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family plans to set up a scholarship fund in memory of Kelly.
D'ONOFRIO, PAUL
Paul D'Onofrio, 47, of Scarsdale, passed away on July 23, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Alma (nee Bianco) D'Onofrio, who was his lifelong love and constant companion. Mr. D'Onofrio was born in the Bronx, NY on August 13, 1960 to Lucille (nee Marrone) and Vincent D'Onofrio. He was the adored brother of Robert, Vincent and Ann Marie Vulpone. Mr. D'Onofrio was a member of the Teamsters Local 456 and was a licensed NY Realtor. He will always be remembered for his kindness, courage, and exceptional ability to live life with gentleness and optimism. Visiting hours at the Westchester Funeral Home, Inc, 190 Main St., Eastchester, NY Saturday evening from 6-8PM and Sunday from 2-4, 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, July 28 at 11AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Route 22 and Grand Blvd., Scarsdale, NY followed by interment at Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to: Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, c/o Dr. David D'Adamo, 1275 York Ave., NY., NY 10021.
GIUSTINO, GIUSTINA
Giustina Giustino of Thornwood, NY formerly of Yonkers, NY died peacefully on July 23, 2008 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Umberto. Devoted mother of Dan (Wendy) Giustino of Florida and Angela Giustino of Thornwood, NY. Dear sister of Michele Cuonzo. Fond Grandmother of Danielle and Francesca. Predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Sinatra Memorial Home, 601 Yonkers Ave. on Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla on Monday at 10 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
