Central New York Obituaries

Mary Martindale Potter

cfozmun — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:30 +0000

Mary Martindale Potter, age 98, of 902 Dryden Road, Ithaca passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at home. Born Feb. 21, 1914, she was a daughter of Maurice and Caroline (nee Braht) Martindale. Born in Brooklyn, NY she and her family moved to Ithaca at age 4. Mary and her family lived in Ithaca, on Cook Street, where her father owned and operated Martindale Funeral Home, until her marriage to Martin I. Potter in October 1931. She then became a lifelong resident of Booltown and Varna.

For 28 years, Mary served as administrative manager in the Pomology Department at Cornell University, where her husband also served as manager of the Cornell Orchards. They retired together in July 1972 from the university.

Mary is a charter member of the Varna Community Association and the Varna Senior Citizens, where she has enjoyed several decades of volunteering and comrade with her fellow members and friends. She has served on the Board of Directors at the community center, most recently from 1981-2011 and has held the office of Treasurer of the Varna Senior Citizens from 1977–2009. Mary was also Varna’s Hamlet Historian from 2005.

She is survived by a son, Martin I. Potter, Jr. of Boston, Massachusetts, four grandchildren, Geoffrey M. (Dawn) Potter of Ithaca, Gregory M. (Tina) Potter of Endicott, Mari Potter of Newfield, and Robert (Carol) Stone of Ithaca; eleven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Martin, and two sisters, Dorothy Hynes of Tampa, Florida and Catherine Willis of Cortland.

Timothy E. Goodband

cfozmun — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:10:21 +0000

Timothy E. Goodband, age 71, of Freeville passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Crown Center Cortland after a lengthy illness. Tim was born July 29, 1940 in Ithaca, a son of the late George and Sheila Dedrick Goodband. He was employed for many years at the Holler Farm in Virgil and enjoyed antique steam, iron wheeled tractors and railroad engines. He sang in the Arrowhead Barber Shop Chorus of Painted Post. Most of all he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, the former Joann O’Brien; his children, Timothy Goodband, Jr., Xan (Brian) Chace, Arthur (Tammy) Goodband and Pamela Goodband; eight grandchildren; a brother, Albert Goodband; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Goodband and a brother, Arthur Goodband.

David L. Huntington

cfozmun — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:16:01 +0000

David L. Huntington, age 62, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Hospicare Residence.

Born in Elmira, NY, on October 8, 1949, he was adopted at 18 months and grew up in Cortland, NY the son of the late Alice Rockwell Huntington Maybee. Dave was employed at 7th Art Corp. of Ithaca and had worked at every Theatre in the Ithaca and Cortland areas. Dave enjoyed life, especially skiing and boating. He will be missed by many friends and co-workers. He was a member of the VFW Post 961 of Ithaca and the Ithaca Moose Club.

Janet F. Gee

cfozmun — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:42:36 +0000

Janet F. Gee, age 70, of 568 Main St., Etna, NY passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Janet was born Feb. 7, 1942 in Bridlington, Yorkshire, England a daughter of the late Dr. Warren Simpson Harvey, O.B.E. and Sheila Phelps Harvey. She immigrated to the US after attending finishing school in Switzerland and obtained the degree of Registered Nurse at Guy’s Hospital, London. After coming to the US she lived in many places while her spouse was in the military and later has resided in Etna with her companion Bruce Horncastle. After 34 years of her nursing career she retired and enjoyed reading and traveling.

Survivors include her longtime companion, Bruce R. Horncastle of Etna, her daughter, Deborah Gee of Houston, TX and her son, Roger (Rose) Gee of Cedar Park, TX and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings, Francis Harvey, Marianne Rummel.

Gladys Barry

cfozmun — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:30:40 +0000

Gladys Barry, age 94, born in Stockport, England and formerly a resident of 3 Pearl St, Hazel Grove, UK, Albuquerque, NM, Rochester, Newark Valley, Harford and Dryden passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Groton Nursing Home. Gladys was born March 23, 1918 a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Smith Hatfield. Immigrating to America in 1967, she and her late husband, Arthur Barry, Sr. first lived in Harford, NY. She was employed at Cornell University at the Statler Hotel and Rothchild’s Dept. Store. Gladys was a member of the Finger Lakes Church of Christ and enjoyed reading and taught ballroom dancing. She was an active member of Senior Net.

Survivors include her children, Christopher D. Barry in England, Arthur (Sandra) Barry, Jr., Maxine (Kenneth) Wilkins of Dryden and Susan Gail (Richard) Smith of Freeville; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Alice Hickson.

Sharon Lederman

cfozmun — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:23:07 +0000

Sharon Lederman, age 64, of Myers Road, Lansing, NY passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. Born February 5, 1948 in Ithaca, Sharon was the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Mae King Grey.

Survivors include her husband, John Lederman; her sons, Mike (Chrissy) and Eric Lederman and Josh Buckingham; her daughters, Denise(David) Peak and Nichole Lederman; a brother, Bradley Grey; grandchildren, Travis Blake, Ashley and Kelley Peak; Mia, Kiana and Faith Lederman; nieces and nephews.

Alton I. Reed

cfozmun — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:09:08 +0000

Alton I. Reed, age 85, of 212 Turkey Hill Road, Ithaca passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Beechtree Care Center after a short stay. Alton was born on August 12, 1926 in Ithaca son of the late Henry and Bessie Everhart Reed.

Alton was graduated from Ithaca High School in 1944 and was a fourth generation dairy farmer until 1976 when he turned the farming operation over to his son, James. He then became a real estate broker and established Alton Reed Real Estate and specialized in selling farms and rural properties. He was active in 4-H and FFA during his youth. In his later years he served on the Planning Board of the Town of Dryden and was a director of the Willow Glen Cemetery Association as well as holding various other community positions. Alton enjoyed many hobbies such as wood working, collecting arrow heads and operating his “Big Boys Toys” such as his backhoe, tractor and bull dozer. He was often found to be visiting friends in his pickup truck.

Survivors include his sons, James and Lynn Reed; his daughter, Susan Reed-Fanfoni; a son-in-law, Kenneth Fanfoni; his grandchildren, Kyle, Kevin, Jared, Lauren, Levi and Ben. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean M. Rothermich Reed and his sister, Helen Lewis Marshall.

Phyllis J. Reese

cfozmun — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:54:49 +0000

Phyllis J. Reese, age 77, a resident of McLean, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Cortland Memorial Hospital after becoming ill on Tuesday. Phyllis was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Marion and Eva Fitts Cole. A 1953 graduate of Dryden High School, Phyllis was married that year to Harold Reese and has been a life area resident. Phyllis has been a member and officer of the McLean Firemen’s Auxiliary since 1964 and also was a member of the Tompkins County Firemen’s Auxiliary. Phyllis was retired from Smith Corona and later provided child care in her home. She enjoyed ceramics, collecting, attending auctions and camping but most of all loved her family and helping others. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Phyllis will surely be missed by a wide circle of friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Harold, at home, her children, Marianne (Gary) Maybee, Robert (Shawn) Reese, David Reese and Joanne Stockholm; grandchildren, Jennifer (Lloyd) Spinner, Brandy (Robert) Crowley, Matthew (Tonya) Maybee and Frank Stockholm, III, great-grandchildren, Mikeala and Lynn Maybee, Emerson Crowley and Trinity Maybee; her siblings, Helen Coffin, Nancy (Edward) Couch, Mary Jane (Robert) Robinson, Donald (Lorraine) Cole, Patty (Edward) French and John Cole. She is also survived by her in-laws, Lloyd Reese and Mary Ruth Teeter and special friends, Wendy Foley and Shelby Fox.

Edith C. Smith

cfozmun — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:50:42 +0000

Edith C. Smith, 92, formerly of Pendleton St., Cortland, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Groton Nursing Facility. Born April 10, 1920 in Preston, NY, Edith was the daughter of the late Dudley and Hazel Law Crumb. A 1937 graduate of McGraw High School, Edith was married to Curtis Smith who predeceased her. She was employed at Cortland Corset for 49 years.

Survivors include her friend, Regina Canfield of Caroline, her step-children, Cecile Robbins and Klaron (Janice) Smith of Cortland and Coreva Goddard of Marathon; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Richard D. Smith and a grandson, Jason R. Smith.

James W. Holman

cfozmun — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:45:33 +0000

James W. Holman, age 67, of 1975 Dryden Road, Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center after becoming ill at home. “Jim” was born in Staten Island, NY, a son of the late Adrian and Margery Kleine Holman. Jim was graduated from Tottenville High School ‘62, SUNY Farmingdale ‘68 and Cornell University ‘70. Jim and his wife, the former Caroline Braun, were married in 1970 in Williston Park, NY and have resided in Freeville since 1970. He was the owner of Ringwood Raceway, was employed at Advance Moving Co. and was involved in agriculture.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Caroline at home, his children, Michael (Erica) of Oswego, Gregg, Margery and James all of Freeville; his siblings, Karen Holman of Binghamton; a sister-in-law, Mary Holman and her daughter, Debra Romano; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Adrian Holman, Jr. and his sister, Frances Zarrillo.