Obituary for James I. Updyke. The Ithaca Journal, Apr 2 1990, P. 4
  
 "James I. Updyke, 74, of 901 Dryden Rd. died Saturday, March 31, 1990 in Tompkins Community Hospital.
  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Bert and Estell Peck Updyke. For 15 years he was the plant superintendent for General Electric in Ithaca prior to the plant's closing. From 1966 until his retirement in 1979. he was the plant superintendent for the State University at Cortland.
  Mr. Updyke held Life Memberships in Elk's Lodge No. 636 and in Cataract Hose Co. No. 7's.
  Survivors include his wife, Bette E. Updyke of Ithaca. Sons: Kim J. Updyke of Cobleskill, Kevin B. Updyke of Homer. Daughter: Kristin J. Schreffler of Cortland. Brother: Leslie Updyke of Wilmington, Del. and 6 grandchildren."