All Obituaries

John Wilder Brewer Jr of Spencer, passed away at home on Monday, May 22nd. John was a loving man, and a friend to all he met. He was always willing to help someone in need and opened his door to family and friends, many of whom have stories of their time staying with him. John spent his free time on his land. Having had an affinity for animals and nature, he could often be found at the pond feeding his fish. He is survived by his brother, Carl (Eddie) Brewer of Danby, his daughters, Carolyn...

Shirley Anne (Casselman) Goodrich passed away at home on Saturday May 13, 2023, a day after her 89th birthday. She was born May 12, 1934 in Norwood, New York to the late Margret (Pitts) Casselman and Corral Clifford Casselman. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Charles Edward Goodrich and her grandson Michael Paul Goodrich. She is survived by her children; Rickey (Linda) Goodrich of San Francisco, CA; Mike (Debbie) Goodrich, Anne Goodrich, Scott (Sandy) Goodrich, Greg...

Eugene Francis Bartell (“Butch” to his childhood friends) passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 9, 2022 following a tragic accident. Gene was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Eugene Joseph Bartell and Helen Catherine (Moyer) Bartell, and was raised in Succasunna, New Jersey. He went on to graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a B.A. in History. He met his wife Carolyn (Mullen) Bartell at college, where she excelled in academics, and he...

Robert C. Stout Jr was born August 25, 1951.  Everyone who knew Rob (Bob to some) knew he was a straightforward man, who let you know where you stood in his life. If he liked you, he would give you the shirt off his back. But if you did something to make him distrust you, then he would let you know that you weren't worth his time. He joined the Air Force on May 14,1970, and after training, he was sent to Vietnam. He was there when they signed the treaty, got his honorable...

David Michael Ahlers Jr passed away on Thursday, May 11th surrounded by his loved ones. Dave was 58 years old. Born in Pittsburgh, PA his family soon made their way to Ithaca and decided to call it home. Dave, also known as "Mike," in his younger years, graduated from Ithaca High School in 1984. Dave was an amateur scientist from the start. From model rockets to lasers and elaborate weather prediction, Dave was born to investigate the world. He shared his love of building...

Although he was fierce and courageous, our beautiful child’s struggle with depression and mental illness came to an abrupt end on May 10, 2023 at the age of 13. Jack Coburn-Lindahl – born Lovisa Lindahl – was a magnificent soul who possessed a formidable sense of independence and exhibited a unique style. He loved music, fashion, and spending time with his friends. At the time of his passing, he was a seventh grader at Boynton Middle School in Ithaca, New York, but he also...

William B. Oliver of Ithaca, NY passed away on May 9, 2023 at the age of 48 surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of his home. William was born on May 10, 1974 to Francis Sr. and Rose Oliver. Billy enjoyed shopping at the Finger Lakes Re-Use Center, he was also a die-hard “Buffalo Bills” fan….”GO BILLS!” He especially loved spending time with family and friends with some BBQ and a few beers in his parent’s backyard. Surviving are his children,...

Henry E. Doney, Jr., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Ithaca, NY.  Born on August 9, 1935 in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Henry E. Doney and Margaret Magner Doney.  An eagle scout as a young man, Henry attended the Rossiter, PA, public school and earned a degree in metallurgical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1957.  As an undergraduate, Henry met the love of his life, Frances Mischkulnig, who was a nursing student at the University of...

Phineas Kennedy Reeves aka PK or Ken, age 91 of Ithaca, NY passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Kendal at Ithaca. Born on January 26, 1932 in Kendallville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Alfred Kennedy Reeves and Marjorie Buell Reeves. Shortly after Ken was born the family moved to Cortland, NY and then Ithaca. Ken graduated from Ithaca High School in 1949. In 1951, Ken enlisted in the US Army and was sent to Korea in March of 1952 where he was wounded with artillery shrapnel. He was...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charles E Howard. He went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 1, 2023. Charles was a great man with an amazing sense of humor, he was loved by many. Charles dedicated his life to Law enforcement.  His law enforcement career began at Ithaca colleges in 1967 he served 2 years there. In 1969 Charles pursued his career at Cornell University police. He also worked part time for Dryden police department and US Marshals. Charles, who was...