Obituaries

Roseanne "Ro" Burin, 49, passed away April 25, 2011, at Cayuga Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.

Born November 3, 1961, in Ithaca, Ro was a lifelong resident of the Lansing community.

Preceded in death by her father, Paul Burin, she is survived by her Mom and Stepdad, Carolyn and Louie "JR" Mikula; her second Mom, Agnes Burin; daughter, Shauna; three granddaughters, who were the "loves of her life", Ashlie, Alexis and Allana Hamilton; her beloved dog, "Chow";

Barbara K. White, of Auburn Rd., Lansing, NY, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, at the age of 57.

Born July 28, 1953, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late F. Wilbur and Hilda (Phippen) Wilson. After graduating from Lansing High School, Barb went on to earn an Associates degree from Paul Smith's College. She was employed for many years as a secretary with the Lansing Public School System. Active in her community, she was a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church, where she participated in the church choir as well as the Bells Angels Bell Choir. She was also a member of the Lansing Lions Club, the Lansing Theatre and Performing Arts, and was one of the founding members of the reorganized Lansing Community Council where she was instrumental in the creation of the Harbor Festival.

Joyce Henniger of Woodsedge Dr., Lansing, NY, passed away March 3, 2011, at the age of 78.

Born February 3, 1933 in Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Bertha (Lewis) Douglas. A Lansing area resident for nearly 50 years, she had retired from Woodsedge Senior Housing as an office administrator. Joyce had a strong dedication to her community and over the years served in various capacities in many local organizations. A member of Lansing United Methodist Church for over 30 years, she was also a former member of the Lansing Lions Club, Lansing Historical Society, served two terms on the Lansing School Board, was on the board of Tompkins County Office for the Aging, and was a member of the Woodsedge Resident's Association. An avid gardener, Joyce spent many hours tending her perennials and in later years became very accomplished at tole painting. She enjoyed her seasonal outings with friends to the Hangar Theatre. Her passion for travel took her around the globe to such places as Alaska, Ireland, Russia, Tibet, China, Peru, Costa Rica and Belize.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, William Henniger; a son, Greg Henniger; and her brothers, Kenny and Barry Douglas.

She is survived by her daughter, Liz (Steve) Davis of PA; four grandchildren, Abby (Michael) Brennan of NJ, Tyler (Gretchen) Davis of AZ, Matthew Henniger of TX, and Ashley Henniger of FL; a great grandchild, Eric Davis of AZ. Joyce also leaves a large, loving circle of friends in the Lansing community.

For those who wish, please consider a contribution in Joyce's memory to Haiti School Project c/o Lansing Methodist Church, 32 Brickyard Rd., Lansing, NY 14882 or Food Net, 2422 Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Jane Sautter, will begin at 11am, Saturday, March 19th, at Lansing United Methodist Church, 32 Brickyard Rd., Lansing, NY.

Lansing Funeral Home is assisting the family.

William Arthur Schempp of Emmons Rd., Lansing, NY, passed away February 11, 2011, at the age of 62.

Born June 11, 1948, in Ithaca, Will was the son of George Christian Schempp and the late Mary Elizabeth Finch Schempp.

Will took great pride in having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the tender age of 14. An avid drummer and guitar player he was a member of numerous bands in his early years. Will enjoyed his work as a master carpenter for over 20 years with Perfect Painters/Heritage Builders, and jokingly said "work was a way to fund a good time". A former member of the Wine Country Antique Boat Club, Will earned numerous trophies over the years for his beautiful restoration of antique boats.

James Alden Brown, age 86 of Ithaca, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Cayuga Medical Center. Jim was born in Mincar, West Virginia, the son of the late Lola Marie and Russell Brown. He retired from Borg Warner after 35 years of service. While living in West Virginia, he worked as a coal miner. He was a lifetime member of Forest City Lodge #180, a member of Henry Highland Garnet Masonic Lodge #40 and a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Clarice Baker Hoag, age 87, passed away on December 11, 2010, at her home on Auburn Rd. in Lansing, NY.

Born May 31, 1923, in Weedsport, NY, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Ada (Rodgers) Baker and was a 1943 graduate of Weedsport Central School. On July 3, 1944, Clarice was married to Kirk "John" Hoag, whom she met on a date arranged by their siblings. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Lansing where they settled in and raised their family. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Clarice's family was her passion and priority in life. She was a wonderful homemaker, a longtime member of Lansing United Methodist Church, a 4-H leader and she babysat for many children in Lansing. She also worked as a Teacher's Aide and at Rothchild's Department Store during Christmas season. Clarice struggled with Parkinson's Disease for 25 years, but was fortunate to remain at home with the love and care of her husband and family.

Ocean City, MD -- Julie Ann Eade, age 59, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Gilbert and Loreda Kniskern Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVerne "Sonny" A. Eade, Jr.

Mrs. Eade had worked for many years at OC Hair and Nails in the Gold Coast Mall where she was a manager. She was a New York Giants fan and loved gathering with friends to watch football games. She enjoyed boating, fishing and lounging by the water, her favorite destinations included the Bahamas and the Cayuga Lake in upstate New York.

Beatrice D. Oplinger Lower "Aunt Beattie", age 82, of Freeville, passed away at home on December 1, 2010.

Born May 11, 1928, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Florence (Bowers) Ellis. A lifelong resident of the Lansing/Dryden area, Beatrice grew up and attended school in Ludlowville. In 1945 she was married to the late Floyd W. Oplinger, who passed away in 1981. After raising two children and retiring from Cornell University, she and Floyd traveled throughout the U.S. with their fifth wheel RV, visiting many interesting areas and making friends along the way.

William Francis Kelly, age 80 of Ithaca and a former Lansing resident, died Monday afternoon, November 29, 2010 at Hospicare, in Ithaca. Born on December 19, 1929 he was the son of the late William M. and Frances Kelly. Prior to his retirement, he and his wife, Helen, owned and operated B. Kelly and Sons Carpet Cleaning Interiors in Lansing. Mr. Kelly was the past president and actively involved in the Ithaca Kiwanis Club. He was a lifetime Soldier in the Salvation Army and was a member of the brass band and the songsters. He will always be remembered for his jovial sense of humor and his outgoing personality.

Robert E. "Bob" Dake passed away at his home on Monday, November 15, 2010 after a lengthy illness.

He will be missed by his wife of 50 years, Andrea (Davis), son Douglas (Jodi Provost) of Lansing, NY, daughters Kristie (Rick) Harrold of Lorain, OH and Carla (Jeff) Overstrom also of Lansing; his grandchildren Kyle, Corey and Kristin Dake, Alyssia Harrold, his sister-in-law Ann Dake of Indiana as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Nancy Jane Bachelor, age 79, of 47 Ridge Rd., Lansing, NY, passed away on November 5, 2010, with the love and blessings of all her family.

Born August 14, 1931 in Kellogsville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Margery (Cutler) Leiber. She retired in 1995 from Cornell University with over 35 years of dedicated service. Nancy will be remembered for her love of the New York Yankees and her kind, giving spirit to all who knew her. Her family will miss her humor and the never ending love she had for each of them.

Susan Rosenkoetter of Ithaca, NY passed away in Hospicare on September 12, 2010 at the age of 71. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Davis) Rosenkoetter. She is survived by her cousins Jerry (Ron) Burke, Andy (Bob) Dake, John Davis, all of Lansing, Noni (Keith) Chatterton of Sandy Creek, Donna Folk of Florida, several cousins from Illinois and a close friend, Joan Sears and family from Syracuse. Susan was predeceased by a brother Carl W. and a cousin Bill Davis.

Affectionately known as "the book lady" to hundreds of students educated in Lansing, Susan grew up in Myers, attended Lansing Schools and Ithaca College, then pursued a fulfilling career as Young Adult Librarian in the Rochester Library System.

Rodney J. Burke, of 791 VanOstrand Rd., Lansing, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the age of 46, at Hospicare, after a courageous battle with renal cell cancer.

Rod's joy was spending time on his boat, "The Dreamer," cooking perch for friends and family at Hibiscus Harbor. He enjoyed fishing and boating on Cayuga Lake right up until his last outing on Sept. 11th.

Born June 2, 1964 in Ithaca, he was a son of Stanley A. and Mary T. (Macera) Burke, who survive him. A 1983 graduate of Lansing High School, Rod was most recently employed with the Millwright's Union #740. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed bow hunting and fishing.

Geraldine Helen Hatfield, age 77, passed away in the presence of family on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at her home on Moore Rd. in Lansing.

Born November 28, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Roy P. and Margaret A. (Stillman) Moore. A lifelong Lansing resident, Gerry helped her beloved husband of 57 years, Rod, work the family farm. Family was Gerry's first priority in life; she loved having everyone at the farm. Her passion for family, cooking and vegetable gardening produced wonderful meals and gatherings that will be cherished forever by family and friends. Gerry was a member of The Lady Gideons and was an election worker at North Lansing Fire Hall for many years. She and Rod's travels spanned three continents, and they spent the last fifteen winters in Florida.

George A. Baker, age 77, of 158 Asbury Rd., Lansing, passed away at home on Sunday, August 8, 2010.

Born January 13, 1933 in Ayer, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Loretta (Ricard) Baker. After high school George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954. Upon his honorable discharge, George was married to Tsuyuko "Terri" Kuroki. He and Terri enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage before she passed away in 1999. They settled in Orange County, NY, where he and Terri raised four daughters. He was employed for many years with the Yellow Freight Company in Maybrook, NY, retiring in 1996.

David F. Kilts, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the age of 60.

Born October 31, 1949, in Cooperstown, NY, he was a son of the late F. John and Fredella (Smith) Kilts. After high school, David proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict where he earned numerous medals of honor and a bronze star. He was well known for his keen sense of humor and his love of the outdoors. David was particularly fond of and spent a lot of time in the Salt Point area of Lansing. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help with a project.

 

Akron, NY - Brian Kevin Cleveland, 43, of Akron, NY and formerly of Lansing, NY, passed peacefully surrounded in love by his family at Roswell Park Cancer Institute on July 15, 2010. Devoted and beloved husband of Kathryn (Pagels) Cleveland; loving father of Jonathan C. Cleveland and Colten V. Cleveland; cherished son of Sidney C. Cleveland and Sandra (Vincent) Cleveland; greatly loved brother of Lorraine A. Cleveland and Christine C. Crossgrove (James) and wonderful uncle of Cassandra L. Mazur, Benjamin D. Crossgrove and Kevin J. Crossgrove.

Brian was born in Batavia, NY on March 28, 1967. He attended Albion Elementary School and was a 1986 graduate of Lansing High School and an outstanding swimmer for Lansing. Serving UPS as a delivery and feeder driver for 25 years, Brian demonstrated exceptional loyalty as an employee and co-worker. He married Kathryn at Roswell Park Chapel on February 14, 2008.

Allison Faith Selby Stratton, age 33, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at her home in Johnson City, NY.

 

Born January 17, 1977, in Ithaca, NY, Allison was a daughter of Vaughn and Arlene (Fenton) Selby, who survive her. She is also survived by her husband of over three years, Paul D. Stratton; a sister, Mary (Steve) Seymour of Lansing; two brothers, Orry Ray and Jonathon Selby of Lansing; two nieces; two nephews; as well as extended family and her husband's family.

 

Kathryn L. Campbell, 93, of 1942 East Shore Drive, Lansing passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca.

Born March 1, 1917, in Athens, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Katherine (Dibble) Kunes.  A 1935 graduate of Athens High School, she married Bernard D. Campbell in 1936 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage before his passing in 1995.  In 1953 she and Bernard moved to Lansing where they opened Campbell’s General Store in Ludlowville and operated it for 8 years.  Kathryn later worked as a purchasing agent for the Lansing Central School District, retiring in the mid 70’s.

Lansing, NY -- Louise May Barr, age 90, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born September 28, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, Louise was a daughter of the late Ada (Huntley) Barr (deceased) and David Winfield Barr (deceased), and sister of Helen Barr Battin (deceased) and Betty Barr Lemmon (deceased). A 1942 graduate of Hillsdale College in Michigan, she was employed in the Pathology Department of Western Reserve University Medical School until 1949 when she moved to Ithaca. She started employment in the Pathology Department at Cornell University's Veterinary College in the Clinical Pathology Lab instructing Senior year veterinary students and then in Electron Microscopy, where she was first to identify and photograph the feline leukemia virus. During her professional years Louise was president of the Alpha Chapter of Women in Science. She retired in 1982 and has since lovingly cared for the Barr Family Homestead in Ludlowville.