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Allen E. Sims Age - 92 |
Rev. Ronald S. Place Age - 83 |
Florence M. Hendrix Age - 80 |
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Alice H. Russell Age - 95 |
Donald F. Whatman Age - 90 |
Bertha LaMotte Age - 80 |
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Phyllis J. Timmerman Age - 73 |
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Date of Listing: Maarch 2, 2010 Date of Birth: August 19, 1936 Date of Passing: February 24, 2010 Age at Passing: 73 years, 6 months, 5 days Location of Passing: Ashton Nursing Home in Athens, PA Residence: Ashton Nursing Home Athens, PA Local Connections: Long Time Former Groton Resident |
Deceased Parents: Marshall and Erma (Ayers) Timmerman. Children: Pamela (Brad) Davis of Durham, NC Amy Chaffee of Ithaca, NY Charles Doyle of Richmond, VA Siblings: William Bethea of Florida Richard Timmerman of Cortland, NY JoAnn Lamey-VanWicklen of Virgil Other Family Members: 5 Grandchildren General Information / Organizations / Interests Phyllis J. Timmerman, of Groton, NY,lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Virgil, NY, and graduated from Virgil High School. Phyllis continued on in her education and earned an Associates degree from Tompkins-Cortland Community College and a Bachelors degree from Empire State College. As a long time resident of Groton, NY, she was active in many community organizations, including the Groton Community Church. She was an avid gardener and loved to cook. |
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Date of Listing: March 1, 2010 Date of Birth: August 24, 1929 Date of Passing: Friday, February 26, 2010 Age at Passing: 80 years, 6 months, 2 days Location of Passing: Residence: Fall Creek Road Freeville, NY Local Connections: McLean Resident See Relationships For More Info: |
Children: Kim LaMotte of Freeville, NY Karin LaMotte of Freeville Siblings: Carl (Marjorie) Lacey of McLean Wanda Hendrix of Cortland, NY Sister-in-law, Jane LaMotte of Woodstock, NY |
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55 W. Main Street Dryden, NY Funeral Services will be held at: Private services will be held in the spring. Interment: Spring interment will be in the McLean Rural Cemetery Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: McLean Community Church P.O. Box 246 McLean, NY 13102 OR McLean Fire Department Rescue Squad McLean, NY 13102 |
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Date of Listing: March 1, 2010 Date of Birth: November 30, 1919 Date of Passing: February 27, 2010 Age at Passing: 90 years, 2 months, 28 days Location of Passing: Groton Nursing Facility Residence: Chipmans Corners Road Groton, NY Local Connections: Groton Resident Location Other Area Connections Multi-term Locke Town Board Member See Relationships For More Info: |
Deceased Parents: Frank and Lily Breeds Whatman Deceased Spouse of 66 Years: Lucille Whatman Children: Richard (Ruth) Whatman of Groton Paul Whatman of Groton Son-in-law, Dennis King of Delevan, NY Deceased Children: Winifred King Siblings: Sisters-in-law: Freda Hall of Homer, NY Esther Decker of Groton, NY Elbert (Virginia) Hall of Summerhill, NY Virginia Hall of Moravia Deceased Siblings: Gladys Smith Fred Whatman Other Family Members: 8 Grandchildren 12 Great-grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews General Information / Organizations / Interests He was born in Ithaca, New York, graduated from high school there in 1937 but was a lifelong resident of the Summerhill-Locke area. Don and his late wife, Lucille, bought a farm on Chipmans Corners Road which they operated as "Donnylu Farm" for many years. Son, Richard continued the operation after their retirement. Don was an avid gardener and took great pride in his wood working as well. His "special" enjoyment was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. |
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115 Williams Street Groton, NY Calling hours will be held at: At the Zirbel Funeral Home Tuesday, March 2, 2010 5:00pm to 8:00pm Funeral Services will be held at: The Zirbel Funeral Home Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:00am Reverend Ronald Miller - Officiant Interment: Spring interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery. Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: Groton Nursing Facility Activities Fund OR Hospicare 172 E. King Road Ithaca, NY 14850. |
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Date of Listing: February 28, 2010 Date of Birth: April 19, 1914 Date of Passing: February 26, 2010 Age at Passing: 95 years, 10 months, 7 days Location of Passing: Groton Nursing Facility Residence: Groton Nursing Facility 120 Sykes Street Groton, NY Local Connections: Former Groton Resident Old Peruville Road Other Connections Former bookkeeper for Dr. Short and Dr. Blatchly in Groton See Relationships For More Info: |
Walter T. and Myrtie Conn Russell Deceased Siblings: Ruth Smith Phillip Russel A. Laurence Russell Other Family Members: Quentin R. Smith of Arizona Good Friends, Dale and Faith Ingraham of Addison, NY General Information / Organizations / Interests Born in Antrim, NH, Ms. Russell has resided in the Groton area since 1924. She graduated from Groton Central School. She also worked at the Harris 5 & 10 in Groton for a number of years. She was a longtime faithful member of the Peruville Testament Church. She also belonged to the Lansing and Groton Senior Citizens. |
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115 Williams Street Groton, NY Calling hours will be held at: There are no calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at: Zirbel Funeral Home Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 1:00pm Interment: Spring interment will be in the Peruville Cemetery Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: Peruville New Testament Church PO Box 1 Groton, NY 13073 OR The American Cancer Society |
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Date of Listing: February 23, 2010 Date of Birth: Unavailable Date of Passing: February 19, 2010 Age at Passing: 80 years Location of Passing: Cortland Regional Medical Center Residence: (Formerly of Homer, NY) Groton Nursing Facility 120 Sykes Street Groton, NY Local Connections: Groton Resident Groton Nursing Facility |
Family Information: Unavailable General Information / Organizations / Interests Unavailable |
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9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, NY Calling hours will be held at the: Wright-Beard Funeral Home Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:00pm - 4:00pm Funeral Services will be held at the: Wright-Beard Funeral Home Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:00pm Interment: Spring interment will be in the Willow Glen Cemetery Dryden, NY |
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Date of Listing: February 13, 2010 Date of Birth: November 29, 1926 Date of Passing: February 11, 2010 Age at Passing: 83 years, 2 months, 13 days Location of Passing: Groton Nursing Facility Residence: 120 Sykes Street Groton, NY Local Connections: Groton Resident Former Groton Pastor See Relationships For More Info: |
Deceased Spouse of 54 Years: Margaret Houdashelt Place (2005) Children: Rebecca (Michael) Scaglione of Groton, NY Gregory (Penny) Place of Ithaca, NY Daughter-in-law, Mary Place of Valley Village, CA Son-in-law, Canham of Penfield, NY Deceased Children: Margaret Louise Canham (2001) Stephen Richard Place (2003) Siblings: Rod Ryan (Carolyn) Place of Cumberland, R.I. First (Spouse, etc) Last of City, State Other Family Members: 7 Grandchildren General Information / Organizations / Interests Graduated Franklin College (Indiana) Masters from Colgate-Rochester Divinity School Pastored for:
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103 Lincoln Ave Groton, NY Calling Hours: None Listed Memorial Services will be held at: Caroline Valley Community Church Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:00am Rev. Dan Phillips, Officiant Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: Caroline Valley Community Church 546 Valley Road Brooktondale, NY 14817 | |
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Date of Listing: February 9, 2010 Date of Birth: January 8, 1918 Date of Passing: February 7, 2010 Age at Passing: 92 years, 30 days Location of Passing: Cortland Regional Medical Center Residence: Spring Street Ext. Groton, NY Local Connections: Nearly Life-long Groton Resident Other Connections 45 Years at Smith Corona See Relationships For More Info: |
Deceased Parents: Leslie and Hazel (Todd) Sims Deceased Spouse: Barbara J. (Mckey) Sims (1993) Children: Kris (Phyllis) Sims of Groton, NY Duane (Tudy) Sims of Groton, NY Wendy Pierce of Richaford, NY Marie (Timothy) Seymour of McGraw, NY Lori (Brian) Carroll of Elkin, NC Deceased Children: Terrie Alsdorf (1981) Siblings: Warnic (Marge) Sims of Groton, NY Merle Tichenor of Groton, NY Betty Tidd of Cortland, NY Deceased Siblings: Donna Wilson Phyllis VanBenSchoten Other Family Members: 17 Grandchildren 20 Great-grandchildren 2 Great-great-grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased Other Family Members: Son-in-law: James R. Pierce, Sr. (2008) General Information / Organizations / Interests Allen enjoyed playing country and wester music on his guitars and wood working. He was a member of War Dads of Carrington-Fuller American Legion Post 800 in Groton, NY and the Dad's of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7127 in Moravia, NY. |
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103 Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Calling hours will be held at: Shurtleff Funeral Home in Groton, NY Wednesday, Febrary 10, 2010 5:00pm - 8:00pm Funeral Services will be held at: Shurtleff Funeral Home in Groton, NY Wednesday, Febrary 11, 2010 1:00pm Rev. Sam Neno, Officiant Interment: Spring interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery Suggested Memorials In Deceased's Name To: Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund 108 Cortland Street Groton, NY 13073 |
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