"Howard R. Bennett, 77, of 412 West Safford Terrace, North Port, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1977 at his home.  Mr. Bennett lived in Ithaca for most of his life.  He was a self-employed diesel mechanic in Ithaca until he retired in 1965."

Ithaca Journal, Jan. 4, 1978, 4.