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Leslie P. Gifford, III
Age - 61 |
Hazel D. Traver Age - 91 |
Malcomb B. Sykes Age - 76 |
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Catherine W. Rivenburgh
Age - 86 |
Clarence C. Benson Age - 93 |
Laura S. Hanson Age - 83 |
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Date of Listing: Monday April 26, 2010 Date of Birth: Saturday July 3, 1926 Date of Passing: Sunday April 25, 2010 Groton Nursing Facility Age at Passing: 83 years, 9 months, 22 day Residence: Groton Nursing Faciliity Sykes Street Groton, NY Formerly of: N. Plain Street Ithaca, NY Local Connections: Resident of: Groton Nursing Facility |
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209 W. Green Street Ithaca, NY Further information will be added as it becomes available: | |
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Date of Listing: Monday April 26, 2010 Date of Birth: Thursday January 4, 1917 Location: At Home, Groton, NY Date of Passing: Saturday April 24, 2010 Groton Nursing Facility Age at Passing: 93 years, 3 months, 20 days Local Connections: Graduate of Groton High School Class of 1935 Life Long Resident of: Groton / Lansing Area |
Deceased Parents: C. Fay and Marjorie (Buck) Benson Spouse of 66 Years: Mary Munson Benson, at home Children: C. Charles (Andra) Benson of Lansing, NY Marjorie (David) Randles of Argyle, NY Johanna Benson of Argyle, NY Lainie (Timothy) Hawley of Sodus, NY Fay (Linda) Benson of Groton, NY Siblings: Russell (Rose) Benson of Lansing, NY Norman (Earlene) Benson of Groton, NY Other Family Members: 16 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren A large extended family General Information / Organizations / Interests Into dairy farming since completing high school, Clarence was considered an innovative farmer for over 50 years at Bensvue Farm on Lansingville Rd. In his retirement years he enjoyed tending his apple orchard and selling what he grew. Clarence was a member of the Tompkins County Farm Bureau, Lansing United Methodist Church and a past member of the Lansing School Board, past member and director of the Owasco Valley Milk Co-Op and chairman of the Building Committee for the Lansing United Methodist Church. |
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32 Auburn Road Lansing, NY Calling hours are: At the funeral home on: Thursday April 29, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm Funeral services will be held at: Friday April 30, 2010 11:00am To be officiated by Pastor William Gottschalk-Fielding Internment: West Groton Cemetery Private at the convenience of family Contributions: Lansing United Methodist Church "Haiti Fund" 32 Brickyard Road Lansing, NY 14882 OR Gadabout 737 Willow Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 |
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Date of Listing: Thursday April 22, 2010 Date of Birth: Tuesday January 1, 1924 Willseyville, NY Date of Passing: Wednesday April 21, 2010 Groton Community Health Care Center Age at Passing: 86 years, 3 months, 20 days Residence: Formerly of Candor, NY Groton Community Health Care Center Sykes Street Groton, NY Local Connections: Resident of: Groton Community Health Care Center |
Deceased Parents: William and Mildred Dykeman Ferris Deceased Spouse: Arthur Rivenburg Children: Marjorie (Alan) Kimball of Henderson, NC Ray (Jean) Westfall of Durham, NC Carol Rivenburgh of Henderson, NC Mary (Lee) Montgomery of Yorktown, VA Joyce (Robert) Ross of Groton, NY Siblings: Carl (Doris) Ferris Ernest (Shirley) Ferris Sister-in-law, Pearl Ferris Albert Ferris (deceased) William Ferris (Deceased) Earl Ferris (Deceased) Ella Ferris (Deceased) Other Family Members: 8 Surviving Grandchildren 1 Deceased Grandson (Billy Westfall) Several Great-grandchildren General Information / Organizations / Interests Her garden and flowers, when she lived at home, were her enjoyments. She would grow Rhubarb to give away. Kate also enjoyed spending time with her family and attending the Ithaca Church of Christ. |
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137 Main Street Candor, NY Calling hours are: At the funeral home on: Saturday April 24, 2010 10:00am - Noon Funeral services will be held at: Saturday April 24, 2010 at Noon |
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Date of Listing: Wednesday April 14, 2010 Date of Birth: Tuesday June 20, 1933 Dunkinfield Cheshire County, England Date of Passing: Monday April 1, 2010 At home in Stauton, Va. Age at Passing: 76 years, 9 months, 12 days Residence: 2126 Spring Hill Road Stauton, Va. Local Connections: Employed by Smith Corona 1955 - 1963 Former owner of Riverdale Motel, Cortland, NY |
Deceased Parents: Herbert & Clara (nee: Briggs) Sykes Spouse of 54 Years: Elaine L. (nee: Mules) Sykes Children: Jeffrey W. (Barbara) Sykes ofMount Sidney, Va Greg S. Syles of Staunton, Va. Theresa C. (Richard) Harvey of Staunton, Va Angela D. (John) Smithkin of Verona, NY Siblings: Gordon H. (Joan) Sykes of Murphy, NC Mary J. (James) Steger of Charlotte, NC Crystal J. (John) Dudley of Rochester, NY Other Family Members: 9 Grandchildren 11 Great-grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews General Information / Organizations / Interests Malcomb, after leaving Smith-Corona, became a product design engineer for Gillette Safety Razor where he was instrumental in designing the Trac-II razor. Later he desgned the "M: Razor, also known as the "Double-II" for the American Safety Razor Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during Korea. |
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230 Frontier Drive Staunton, VA 24401 Funeral Services will be held at: A memorial service will be held at a later date. Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: American Diabetes Association Post Office Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 |
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Date of Listing: Monday April 12, 2010 Date of Birth: Friday July 19, 1918 Danby, NY Date of Passing: Saturday April 10, 2010 At the Howd Nursing Home Moravia, NY Age at Passing: 91 years, 8 months, 22 days Residence: Howd Nursing Home Moravia, NY Local Connections: Life Long Tompkins-Cayuga Counties Resident Former Smith-Corona Employee (see more area connections under General Information) |
Deceased Parents: Fred and Effie (Ferris) Traver Siblings: Clarence (Cathy) Traver of King Ferry, NY Marvin (Edith) Traver of Genoa, NY Florence (Robert) Hildreth of Locke, NY Jane Traver (Sister-in-law) of Auburn, NY Deceased Siblings: Alvah Traver Herbert Traver Robert Traver Floyd Traver Ralph Traver Theron Traver Grace Swayze Ethel Wooldredge Other Family Members: Several cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family members General Information / Organizations / Interests Hazel was formerly employed by Smith-Corona. She was a member of Senior Citizens Groups in Locke, Groton, Lansing and King Ferry and was a member of the United Church of Genoa. Hazel loved garage sales and playing Bingo. She also was fond of crocheting, knitting and country music. |
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10117 Route 90 Genoa, NY Calling hours will be held at: Shurtleff Funeral Home Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:00pm to 8:00pm Funeral Services will be held at: The United Church of Genoa Wednesday, April 14,2010 at 2:00pm with Rev. Dan Benedict officiating Interment: will follow at Genoa Rural Cemetery Genoa, NY Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: The Genoa Rural Cemetery Association c/o Barbara Hoag, Treasurer 2356 Rt.34 Venice Center, NY 13147 |
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Date of Listing: Wednesday April 7, 2010 Date of Birth: Sunday July 18, 1948 Date of Passing: Monday April 5, 2010 Age at Passing: 61 years, 8 months, 18 days Location of Passing: Unavailable Residence: Champlin Road Groton, NY (McLean Area) Local Connections: Resident McLean Area Sexton - McLean Rural Cemetery |
Deceased Parents: Unavailable Spouse: Kristina Lee Rice Gifford Children: Unavailable Siblings: Unavailable Other Family Members: Unavailable General Information / Organizations / Interests A party in Les' honor will be held at the McLean Fire Station on Friday, April 9, 2010, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm |