Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Orlando Turco
Nov 3, 2025
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Orlando Turco, who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93.
A proud graduate of Cornell University, Orlando was a lifelong educator and mentor. He taught at Ithaca High School, where the gymnasium now bears his name—a tribute to the profound and lasting impact he...
Garry Lee Griffith
Nov 2, 2025
Our big brother, Garry Griffith, 84 years old, passed away on November 2 at Valley View nursing home.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Florence and Tex Griffith, sister Kay Bowman, brother David Griffith, and his long time friend, Doug Lane.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Lynn Francisco (Mike), Jane Griffith, Rita Buyze (Dan) Stephanie Holes (Jim) and...
Jeannette B. Buchanan
Nov 2, 2025
Jeannette (Jean) was born September 25, 1933 to the late George and Jeannette Beach of
Newfield, and passed peacefully on November 2, 2025 at the age of 92. After graduating from
Newfield Central School in 1951, she went to Rochester with her cousin, Sonya, to the Dental
Hygiene School at the Eastman Dental Dispensary. She often said that dental hygiene was the
only thing...
Lois M. Park
Nov 2, 2025
Lois M. Park, 59 of Locke, NY passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Wilson UHS in Johnson City, NY.
Born September 11, 1966 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Sonny and Leah Whitted Park. She had been employed with Novarr Mackesey in Ithaca. Lois loved the outdoors and going camping. She loved her Sunday rides in...
Nina Riihinen Banker
Oct 31, 2025
Nina Riihinen Banker, 84, of Newfield, NY passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Nina was born on September 6, 1941 to the late Paul and Dorothy Marshall Riihinen. She grew up in West Danby and attended Newfield Central School, where she graduated Salutatorian of her class in 1959.
During her childhood, while making clothes for her paper dolls, she dreamed...
JoAnn Fay Carpenter
Oct 27, 2025
JoAnn loved her family and friends dearly. Her love, and smile brought out the best in the people that knew her, inspiring them to spread that love. JoAnn Carpenter who was born, and raised in Ithaca, NY, passed quietly in her sleep at the age of 87 on October 27, 2025 at Robert Packard Hospital in Sayre, PA.
JoAnn was born...
Howard C. Howland
Oct 26, 2025
Howard Chase Howland, a Cornell University neurophysiologist who studied the eyes of all creatures great and small, died on October 26, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. He was 92.
A longtime professor in Cornell’s Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, he pioneered with his older brother Bradford the science behind aberrometers – indispensable devices used by vision researchers and eye care professionals...
Mitzi E. McGarrigle
Oct 25, 2025
Mitzi E. McGarrigle, 90, of Newfield, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Mitzi was born on January 30, 1935 in Arkport, NY to Gaylord and Harriet (Sherner) Howe.
Mitzi lived in Newfield for 40 plus years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church and for many years was their pianist. Mitzi worked at Oak Hill Nursing Home. She especially...
Sheila Rose Vanamburg
Oct 22, 2025
Sheila Rose Vanamburg, 77, of Spencer, NY, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on October 22, 2025.
Born on March 10, 1948, in Johnson City, NY, Sheila was the daughter of Jacqueline Tuncy and Bill Romich. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Romich; her mother, Jacqueline Tuncy; her stepfather, Jerry Tuncy; her brother, Robert Wesser...
Hugh Gilbert Gauch Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Hugh Gilbert Gauch Jr. passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 83. A lifelong scholar, teacher, and gentleman of quiet intellect, Hugh devoted his life to science, learning, and the pursuit of truth.
Hugh’s deep curiosity and analytical mind led him to a distinguished career at Cornell University, where he served for many years as a respected...
William Harvey Starr III
Oct 19, 2025
William H. Starr III better known as Harvey, 76, passed away on October 19 th , 2025 at home in Slaterville Springs, NY.
He was born on June 23,1949 in Ithaca, NY to William H. Starr II and Florence Armstrong Starr. Harvey was a proud lifetime member of the Slaterville Springs community. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1967 and...
Helen Catherine Street
Oct 14, 2025
Helen Catherine (Haskins) Street, passed away on October 14, 2025. Helen was born on March 22, 1932 to Harry and Florence (Switzer) Haskins. Helen graduated form Ithaca High School in June 1949. Helen married Donald H. Street on October 14, 1949 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, in Ithaca, NY.
Helen is survived by her three children: Darell E. Street, Debralee...
Paul A. Nazer
Oct 13, 2025
Paul A. Nazer, 76 of Ithaca, passed away on October 13, 2025. Services will be held on October 20, 2025, 11-12 calling hour, 12 noon service, at Bangs Funeral Home. Donations in Paul's memory can be made to a charity of ones choice.
Donna-Marie Gulnac
Oct 10, 2025
Donna-Marie Gulnac, 78, of Ithaca, passed away on October 10th, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Donna-Marie was born on January 4, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, to the late John and Winifred (Muller) Lang.
Donna-Marie worked for Cornell University in the Admissions Office. She enjoyed horseback riding, her dogs and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her...
Diane Y. Knack Conneman
Oct 4, 2025
Diane Yvonne Knack Conneman, 82, of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 from complications related to dementia.
Born to Karl and Hertha Wehr of Mifflinburg, PA, Diane dedicated her life to family, service, education, and community. She held a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from Penn State University and a Master of Arts in Management and...
James P. Eisenberg II
Oct 1, 2025
James (Jim) P. Eisenberg II, 88, passed away in the early morning hours of October 1st , 2025 at his home in Newfield, NY. His family was with him.
He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Karin, and sons Osman J (Kim) and Michael P and daughter, Karin P.
His family will, foremost, remember how much he loved...
David Allen Swansbrough
Oct 1, 2025
David was born on March 1, 1980, at Tompkins Community Hospital (CMC) in Ithaca, NY. David died unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. He was the son of the late George E. Swansbrough and Lillian Storer.
David is survived by his two sons: Travis and David Chamberlin; siblings: Robert Swansbrough, Daniel (Peggy) Swansbrough Sr., Barbara Carlisle, Lisa (Darin) Turner, Wesley (Marjore) Demming,...
Connie Jane Bates
Sep 30, 2025
Connie Jane Randall Bates of Ithaca passed away on September30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on June 22,1944, to Merton Tucker and Eunice Jane Randall of Morrisville, Vermont. As the fourth of five children, she felt blessed that she had two older brothers, an older sister, and a younger sister that she counted as her best...
Laurie J. Hultberg
Sep 17, 2025
Laurie J. Hultberg, age 73, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on September 17, 2025 of respiratory failure after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. Laurie was born October 24, 1951 to John A. Hultberg and Jane L. Wynn in Rochester, NY, where she grew up.
After graduating from Grinnell College in 1973 she spent several years in Japan, teaching English...
Carl David Zabel
2025
Beloved Carl David Zabel, age 25, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was born to Ingrid and Mark Zabel, spending his first four years in Painted Post, NY and after that growing up and living in Ithaca, NY. He graduated from Ithaca College in 2022 with a major in philosophy.
Carl dove deeply into subjects and quickly became an expert,...
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