Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Phyllis Jane Trigg
Jun 30, 2025
Phyllis Jane Trigg (Née Orlins), a retired registered dietician and lifelong Long Island, NY resident, passed away on June 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Lymphoma.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Wayne and children Daniel and Jo; grandchildren Micah Meckler and Sammy Trigg; daughters-in-law Sarah Meckler and Kristin Sharp, and brother, Stephen Orlins. Many beloved cousins, nieces,...
Maria A. Matychak
Jun 29, 2025
Maria A. (Tina) Matychak, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Ithaca on January 4, 1949 the daughter of the late Domingo and Lucy (O’Brien) Aguilar. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Daniel Matychak Jr. of Ithaca. Her beloved children Kelli (Kevin) Cartmill of Ithaca and...
Joan E Brecht
Jun 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Joan E. Brecht (Bartholomew) announces her passing on June 28th, one day before her 82nd birthday. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Joan was born in Ithaca, NY in 1943, and remained in the Ithaca area her entire life. Joan was a loving mother to three children, John...
James N. Clasby
Jun 25, 2025
James Norman Clasby, aged 75, passed away in his sleep June 25th at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York after battling multiple health problems. James was born on April 12th, 1950 in Munich, Germany to US Airforce officer Paul Clasby and German native Maria Clasby née Bogner. James grew up as a decorated Boy Scout of America and shared...
Donna MacArthur
Jun 16, 2025
Donna Bulmer MacArthur, born 1937 passed away on June 16, 2025 at St. Ann's Community.
She is survived by daughters Alayne, MaryJo, Sandra and Nadra, sons Archie and John and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial donations in her name to St. Ann's Community, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester NY 14621.
John Albert Boslett Jr.
Jun 14, 2025
John Albert Boslett, Jr., died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 14th,
2025, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Boslett; father of Andrew
Boslett (Lindsay Tarnoff) and James Boslett. He is survived by his two sisters, Pamela and
Penelope; his brother, William (Janet); three grandchildren, Alexandra, Natalie, and Micah;
niece Bryn Boslett (David Kurtz); sister-in-law...
Daphne Solá
Jun 10, 2025
Daphne Solá of Trumansburg, NY passed away June 10, 2025 at Beechtree, after an exuberant 99 ½ years of life. She was a lover of cats, books, white daffodils, tea, and the view of her pond. She was proud of her kids, also a devoted friend. She will be remembered as tenacious, determined, opinionated and sometimes irascible.
A creative force in...
Neal Howard
Jun 9, 2025
Neal Howard, 73, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on June 9, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on November 3,1951 in Ithaca, New York to the late Delbert Howard, Sr. and Marian Riker. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat, his daughters Tracy and Alicia, sons in-law Dan Lorenzini and Mike Turner, and grandchildren...
Michael J. Blackham
Jun 6, 2025
Michael J. Blackham August 31, 1977 – June 6, 2025
Michael J. Blackham, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025, at the age of 47.
Born in Bath, NY and raised in Hoboken, NJ, Michael was a proud graduate of Hoboken High School, where he developed a lifelong love for basketball and built friendships that...
Jonathan C. Mosher
Jun 6, 2025
Jonathan C Mosher passed away in his home on June 6, 2025. He had many names - Jon, JC, Pup, Uncle Jon, Dad, but his favorite was Grampy. Jon was born on September 5, 1960, to Carl and Barbara Mosher, of Danby, New York. Jon grew up on the Mosher farm in Danby with his parents and four sisters. He...
Edward Arthur Johnson
Jun 4, 2025
Edward “Ed” Arthur Johnson, of Newfield, NY, passed away on June 4, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with amyloidosis. He was 59 years old. Born on February 2, 1966, Ed lived a life marked by hard work, deep love for his family, and a passion for the outdoors that few could match. From humble beginnings, Ed worked diligently,...
Catherine Herson
Jun 3, 2025
Catherine Herson, age 91 of Ithaca, NY passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her home.
Doris E. Stein
May 31, 2025
Doris E. Stein of Ithaca passed away May 31, 2025 at Hospicare, after 86 years of life. She had great faith, loved her family and friends and was wise, steadfast and strong-willed her entire life. Doris had a beautiful smile that was with her until her last day. We will forever miss her but are so thankful to have had...
Edward Lynn Schulman
May 26, 2025
Edward Lynn Schulman
1942-2025
Beloved father, husband and friend Edward Lynn Schulman passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of
83. He was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. He grew up with a passion for trains and
planes. He also loved birds and other animals his whole life. His adoring cousin Bonnie remembers Ed
naming types of airplane engines...
Susan Carter Brower
May 25, 2025
Susan Carter Brower, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She leaves behind countless people who treasured her for her generosity, her talents, and her tremendous love of friends, family and folks in need.
The youngest child of Nicholas Squillaro and Clara Beall Carter, Susan spent her early years in Odenton, Maryland. In 1970, she moved to Clifton Park,...
Diane Carol Sperger
May 23, 2025
Diane Carol Sperger, age 87 of Ithaca, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home with her children by her side.
Born November 6, 1937 in Ithaca, NY she is the daughter of the late Clifford and Carrie Seeley Dunbar and wife of the late Othmar “Bill” Sperger who passed away in 1999. Diane was a 1956...
Daniel John Clements
May 21, 2025
Daniel Clements, 82, of Danby went to his reward May 21, 2025. Dan was born in Ithaca and, after a few moves across PA, NJ and NY, made Danby his home upon retirement. After achieving degrees from both Cornell and Penn State, Dan made his career with Agway.
Dan is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Kathy Clements (nee Brooks)....
Gerald M. Decker
May 20, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” M. Decker, a U.S. Navy veteran and long-time resident of Spencer, NY, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Jerry grew up in Oneonta with his parents, Firman H. Decker and June R. Decker, and his siblings, Kathy A. Jensen and Paula S. Holstein. He loved to play guitar, ski, wrestle, and coach...
Natalie Concannon
May 20, 2025
Natalie Concannon, 78, of Ithaca, NY, died peacefully on May 20, 2025. Natalie was born February 7, 1947, in Cambridge, MA, to Joseph and Janet (Sweet) Brescia. She was raised in Walpole, MA, and spent her summers on Newfound Lake, NH, where she was a skilled water skier. Natalie graduated from Walpole High School and the New England Deaconess Hospital...
Ariana "Ari" Staff
May 18, 2025
Ariana “Ari” Staff, a resident of Ithaca, NY and native of South Yarmouth, MA, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 45 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While she lived in New York state for many years, beautiful Cape Cod always called her east. The expansive beaches, wild dunes and salty waves were among...
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