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Ida M. Christianson
ITHACA - Ida M. Christianson of Ithaca, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the age of 91. Born in New York City on October 6, 1917, Ida was the daughter of late Frank and Ida (Glutasaris) Krammer, both from Hungary. She married Kristian A. Christianson, who was born in Norway, in 1953. Kris served in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned to New York City as a professional power engineer. He was the Chief Engineer for the New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx. After graduation from secretarial school, Ida was an executive secretary for several companies in New York City including the National Shoe Retailers Association and the Crestwick Card Company. She worked as the Registrar for the New York Institute for Special Education for more than 20 years and retired from there in 1980. Ida lived in New York City, Stowe, Vermont, and Wappingers Falls before moving to Longview in Ithaca in 2000. Ida was preceded in death by her husband in 1995 and her sister, Mary Ida Strassburg in 2008. She is survived by four nieces, Carol Jean (James) Doolittle of Trumansburg and their son, Lawrence, Lynn (Peter) Dragasakis, Carol Ann (Robert) Janickey and Torri Lee (David) Hill; and two nephews, Kenneth (Terry) Christianson and Donald (Kathy) Christianson. A private graveside service will be held at the Wappingers Falls Cemetery in the Spring. The family asks those who wish to make a contribution in Ida's memory to kindly consider the Lakeside Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 or the American Legion Arthur E. Boulton Post 770, PO Box 456, Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886. The family have entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg. 1-888-534-5446.
Peter W. Gaffney
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE - Peter W. Gaffney, 64, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Gaffney was a surgical technician for Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie up until retirement. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of St. Peter's Church in Poughkeepsie. Born June 20, 1944, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late William and Alice McKenna Gaffney. On Aug. 7, 1965 in Poughkeepsie, he married Mary Ann McKenna. Mrs. Gaffney predeceased him on Aug. 11, 2000. Survivors include his two daughters, Alisyn Gaffney of Poughkeepsie; Eileen McDowell of Pleasant Valley; his son, Peter Gaffney of Providence Town, MA; two grandsons, Jonathan and Sean; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 218 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. Wheelchair entrance is located in the rear of the funeral home on Vassar St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Our Lady of the Rosary of St. Peter's Parish, Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.
Frank W. Hamer Jr.
PLEASANT VALLEY - Frank W. Hamer, Jr., 47, of Pleasant Valley and formerly of LaGrange and Cortlandt Manor, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at his home. Born in Yonkers on February 12, 1961, he was the son of Frank W. Hamer, Sr. and Helen S. Girard Hamer. He was employed by Verizon in Poughkeepsie for many years. He enjoyed hot rods, drag racing and snowmobile racing and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Frank is survived by his mother, Helen Hamer, of Peekskill; his sisters, Leslie Smyth and her husband, John of Vernon, CT and Dianne See of NY; and three nephews, two nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements are private under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 102, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Yvonne C. Roykouff
TRUMANSBURG - Yvonne C. Roykouff of 21 Pease St, Trumansburg passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA on Sunday, July 7, 2002 at the age of 65.
Born on November 26, 1936 in Ithaca, Yvonne was the daughter of Myron Arthur Cronk, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Terrell Cronk.
Yvonne attended the Trumansburg grade school and graduated from the Ithaca High School in 1954. Yvonne was a life-long learner who continually renewed her mind by reading and taking courses such as photography and local history. She was proud to receive her business degree from TC3 in May of 1998.
In early years, Yvonne was employed by Cornell University and the Law Office of Murray Lewis in Ithaca. For the past 25 years Yvonne worked at the Trumansburg Central Schools including her most recent position as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools.
Yvonne also enjoyed assisting her sister Jeanne and her mother Mary in the operation of "Mary's Holiday House" in Trumansburg. The specialty shop offered hand-made crafts with Yvonne contributing many beautiful and intricate stained-glass pieces.
Yvonne's best friend throughout life was her devoted husband Warren. Just one example of their "team-work" was Warren's gardening abilities coupled with Yvonne's canning expertise. Their family enjoyed fresh vegetables throughout the year. Her positive attitude and determined spirit were an inspiration to her children and the many friends who knew and loved Yvonne. Her memory will live in their hearts forever.
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses and was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Ithaca.
In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her sister Jeanne Moracco on November 7, 2000. She is survived by her husband, of 43 years, Warren of Trumansburg; one daughter, Terrell Roykouff of Garland, TX; two sons, Tim of Upper Darby, PA and Tom of Trumansburg; one brother, Myron A. Cronk, Jr. (Laurie) of Trumansburg and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg on Friday, July 12, 2002 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Jeffrey S. Kellam officiating. Prayers of Committal will follow at Grove Cemetery.
The family will be present to receive their friends, at the funeral home, on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Contributions in Yvonne's memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760.
Gladys Soule Shannon
Gladys Soule Shannon of 4794 Stage Road, Reynoldsville passed away at the Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls on Monday, August 12, 2002 at the age of 90.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Eleanor Haber officiating.
Born on November 17, 1911 in Reynoldsville, New York, Gladys was the daughter of Oscar and Margaret Strong Soule.
Teaching was a labor of love for Gladys. From her beginnings as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in the Hector/Lodi area until her retirement many years later from the Watkins Glen Central School District, Gladys taught with passion. The mutual respect that developed between Gladys and her students often paved the way for life-long friendships.
Gladys also became friends with many people through her active membership in the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church. She wore many hats as part of the church family and was always first in line to help with a project or activity.
A strong devotion to her family was the primary source of joy and happiness in Gladys's life. She was involved in all aspects of family member's lives and was an unending source of strength, love and compassion. For those who knew and loved Gladys, a special place will be forever reserved in their hearts for her warm smile and gentleness.
Gladys was preceded in death by her first husband Earl Shannon. She is survived by her husband Robert Cartmell of Northern Cambria, PA; one daughter M. Virginia Turley of Rochester, one son Charles Shannon of Jeffersonville, IN; one brother Robert Soule of Alpine; three grandchildren, Mary, Roger and Lauriel; six great-grandchildren, Nathan, Elizabeth, Mecholah, Trey, Solomon and Yaki and many nieces and nephews.
Gladys loved flowers and could often be found tending the gardens around her home. However; her wishes were to have contributions made to the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be directed to the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church, Route 227, Burdett, NY 14818.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg.
Bernice R. Smith
Bernice R. Smith of 24 Elm Street, Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the age of 97.
Born in Enfield, New York on June 26, 1905, Bernice was the daughter of Charley A. and Alice B. Abel Rightmire.
Following her graduation from the Trumansburg High School, Bernice attended the Williams Business School in Ithaca. She was employed by the Williamson Ford Garage in Trumansburg before she and her husband founded the "Howard L. Smith Bottled Gas and Appliance Store" on Main Street in Trumansburg. Bernice also worked in the Graduate School of Business & Public Administration in Malott Hall at Cornell, retiring in 1965.
Bernice was proud to have joined the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses in 1916 and had devoted countless hours to church activities over the years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Smith on March 8, 1989. Bernice is survived by one son, Ronald L. Smith (Elaine) of Pittsford; two grandchildren, Barbara Accorso (Michael) of Rochester and Daniel S. Smith (Michelle) of Warrenton, VA and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Jeffrey S. Kellam officiating. Interment in the Grove Cemetery will be private.
The family will be present to receive their friends, at the funeral home, on Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bernice's memory may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, P.O. Box 597, Trumansburg, NY 14886 or to the Trumansburg Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 418, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
Doris W. Lovelace
Doris W. Lovelace, 96, of 2504 Mecklenburg Road, died Sunday, September 15th at her home. She was a long time resident of the Town of Enfield, an active member of the Enfield United Methodist Church, and a life member of the Senior Citizens of Enfield.
She was born December 4, 1905 in Elmira, the daughter of Charles R. Wellman and Clara B. Wellman. During many of her school years she lived with her aunt and uncle, Mary A. and Henry H. Goodnow of South New Berlin.
In June 1922 she graduated from South New Berlin High School, and then attended Teacher's Training School in Norwich. She received her Teacher's Certificate in January of 1924. She taught in a two-room school in Mecklenburg and the one-room Rolison Corners School in the Town of Enfield.
Although she spent most of her married life as a homemaker, she worked in a munitions factory in Elmira during World War II. She later taught herself to type and take shorthand dictation and passed a civil service exam to work as a secretary at the Veterans' Affairs Office in the County Office Building in Ithaca.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph A. Lovelace, Sr., who passed away in 1987, after 62 years of marriage; also, 2 brothers, Earl B. Wellman and John C. Wellman, and 2 sons-in-law, Robert M. Wasson and Lawrence F. Lehmann.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Catherine L. Wasson of Poughkeepsie, Mary L. Lehmann and Ruth E. Lovelace, both of Ithaca, and by 2 sons, Ralph A. Lovelace, Jr. (Carol H.) and Eugene A. Lovelace (Mary Jo R.), both of the Town of Enfield. Also surviving her are 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, 3 sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family feels blessed that they were able to keep their mother in her own home during the final years of her life. Her son, Eugene, was her primary caregiver for the final year; her daughter Ruth was with her for the preceding 8 years giving increasing assistance as her health failed.
We cannot adequately express our appreciation for the help and support given over the final year of Doris' life from the Home Care Services of Family & Childrens Service of Ithaca, and during the final months the services of Hospicare. Staff from both agencies gave many hours of loving care and attention and provided much support for the caregivers.
Doris devoted her life to her children and her extended family. Her thoughtfulness and loving care touched the lives of many. She devoted many hours to her favorite hobbies: sewing, quilt-making, crocheting, and oil paintings of still life and outdoor scenes. Her relatives and friends were recipients of most of these creative endeavors. Her flower gardens were also a source of pleasure. When she was no longer able to tend those gardens, her church family provided her with lovely floral arrangements, plants and cards.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 1 o'clock at the Enfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert N. Lovelace of Amazing Grace Fellowship Church of Jacksonville, the Rev. Earl Andrews, former pastor and Scott Moseley, pastor of the Enfield United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Enfield United Methodist Church, c/o Irene Hubbell, 18 Rothermich Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850.
The Ness-Sibley Funeral Home of Trumansburg is assisting with arrangements. For questions, please call the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446.
