All Obituaries

James David Baldwin, age 72, died peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, after living with a complex cancer diagnosis for many months. David was a storyteller with a penchant for lengthy historical contexts, concise personal opinions, random anecdotal asides, and a nostalgic flair. He is remembered tenderly by his former partner Denise, and their children (and partners)  Mara (Sarah), Will (Chloe), and Dennis (Dikshing) who will pass on his stories to present and future grandchildren,...

Charles L. Tallman’s Life Journey Charlie was born on September 21, 1948 in Dansville, NY. His parents Larry and Myrtle Tallman moved to Florida and finally settled in Trumansburg, NY where he attended and graduated from T-Burg schools. While there he played baseball and basketball and helped in his parents' meat market. He was a lifelong NY Yankees fan and had quite a collection of Yankees memorabilia.  When he graduated from high school, he went to work for First National...

Alice Echevarria was a loving, selfless mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on November 23, 2023 at age 74. Alice was born in Puerto Rico in 1949, the eldest of four children. At age 6, she discovered her passion for cooking and taking care of people. At age 9, she discovered a whole new world when her mother moved the family to NYC. It was in New York where she discovered her passion for singing, taking lessons and recording a demo. But it was her passion for...

Artist and screenwriter, Linda Salzman Sagan, has died at 83.  Born in New York City, Linda resided in Ithaca for many years.  She designed NASA's Pioneer Plaque and was part of the team that created NASA's Voyager Interstellar Message.  The Voyager I and II spacecraft are now the most distant human-made objects in the universe.  In Los Angeles, Linda wrote for film and television, with episodes of Knots Landing and General...

Andrew D. Young, 70, of Newfield, NY died on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at his home. Andy was born on May 21, 1953, in Ithaca, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Charlotte (Cowgill) Young, and sister Deborah (Young) Porter. He is survived by his sons, Andrew and Jason, brother Don, and grandchildren Isabella, Jonah, Andrew (AJ), Nora, Evan, Mackenzie and Madison, his niece Brittney and nephews Rick and Trevor. After graduation from Ithaca High School, Andy worked as a...

On Friday, November 17, 2023 Esther Ann Taylor Lloyd Johnson peacefully crossed over to joyfully reunite with her beloved children who were waiting for her on the other side, along with a long line of ancestors who came to welcome her home. She was born on December 27, 1927 to Estelle Wye and William C Reed, and was named Ann Reed. When she was five years old, she was adopted by Robert and Esther Taylor and her name was changed to Esther Ann Taylor. Esther went to Immaculate Conception...

After a two-year struggle with her health, Lucia Adams entered eternal peace Friday, October 27, 2023, with family by her side.  Most recently from Elmira, NY, Lucia was an Ithaca resident for much of her life and made it home for her transition to be with Jesus. Born Lucille Francis Mosca Vuocolo on March 8, 1944, to Angelina & Carmine Vuocolo in the borough of Manhattan, Lucia loved her family and stayed close to the Catholic Church. She took pride in her heritage and loved...

Ernest F. Jensen dropped his body on May 8, 2023. Known to friends as Ernie or EJ, he was born in Manhattan, NY on June 26, 1952. The police took him from his mother, Elizabeth Mooney, when he was very young (perhaps 2 years old). He was taken to his mother's funeral when he was (perhaps) 5 years old. Ernie was raised by a foster family in Yorktown Heights, NY, and attended Yorktown schools until 1969. He was a gifted musician; when his friend Jess Youngquest got a guitar Ernie, age...

Sheila Marie (Burns) Kyle, born September 17, 1950 in Binghamton, NY died peacefully in her sleep on November 9, 2023. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, and friend to many. She loved art, music, and kids, many of whom she taught as a public school teacher in Ithaca.  She is survived by her husband Steven Kyle, children Gabriel (Luz) and Eamonn McCarthy, stepchildren Hannah (Panango) and Jay Kyle (in spirit), grandchildren Kije and Doris McCarthy, and her loving siblings,...

Roger E. Hubbard, 81, of Ithaca, New York, has bid farewell to this world on November 8, 2023, leaving a trail of cherished memories in his wake. He was born December 13, 1941, in Connecticut to the late Edgar and Dorothy Hubbard. Roger was predeceased by his sister, Ann Harris, and grandson, Robert Cornish Jr. Roger, a proud United States Navy Veteran and dedicated Boy Scout leader for Troop 50 in Enfield, NY, left an indelible mark with his service at the Ithaca Gun Company, continued...