Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Charlee Jean Elliott
Aug 7, 2025
Charlee Jean Elliott was born on May 19, 2025 in Ithaca, New York to Sara Jean Carroll and Deion Devon Elliott. Charlee gained her heavenly wings on August 7, 2025. Charlee entered the world full of love, joy and wonderment. Perfect little fingers and toes, and an adorable kissable nose. She was a very calm baby who loved being held...
Clarence Gale Gulnac
Jul 26, 2025
Clarence Gale Gulnac, 92, of Ithaca, passed away on July 26th, 2025, surrounded by his family. Clarence was born on October 14, 1932, in Brookville, PA, to the late Clarence and Sara (Spangler) Gulnac.
Clarence proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for Emerson as a Draftsman. Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood, and spending time with his family.
Clarence...
Erna Gale Arnold Westwig
Jul 17, 2025
Erna Gale Arnold Westwig of Ithaca, NY died July 17, 2025 at the age of 87. She is survived by her children Karen W Sommers (Bob) of Boston, MA and Erik A Westwig (Karen Trible) of Ithaca, NY and six grandchildren: John Westwig, Olivia Sommers, Mark Westwig, Bobby Sommers, Anna Westwig, and Kendall Sommers. She also leaves behind many dear...
Dominic Versage
Jul 15, 2025
Dominic Versage, 84, of Ithaca, NY, passed away at his home on July 15th, 2025.
Dominic Americo Versage was born on September 28th, 1940, in Penn Yan, New York, the first of four children born to Rocco Leonard Versage and Anna Josephine Versage (née Massucci). He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1958 and in 1960 earned an Associate of Applied...
Donna Lynn DiCostanzo
Jul 10, 2025
Donna Lynn DiCostanzo (Maple) of Ithaca, NY, passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on September 3, 1950, in Stamford, Connecticut, Donna was the eldest child of Harold and Grace (Broadley) Maple’s 4 children. At age 20, she moved to New York City with her husband, and high school sweetheart, Lewis DiCostanzo. They were married for...
Kathleen McGuire Smith
Jul 6, 2025
Kathleen McGuire Smith went to be with her lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was the daughter of Kenneth McGuire and Laura White McGuire. Born April 3, 1936. “Teen” was her childhood name that followed her throughout her life, many people thought that was her given name.
Teen grew up with two sisters, Bessie McGuire and Anne Akers and her...
Peter Brellochs
Jul 2, 2025
Peter Brellochs, age 88, passed away on July 2nd, 2025, in Ithaca, New York. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, he was the son of the late Walter and Helene Brellochs. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Jacqueline Klune Brellochs, as well as their sons Christopher Brellochs of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Gregory Brellochs of Philadelphia, PA. Peter also...
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...
Tatyana Iliana
Jun 6, 2025
Tatyana Ilina (Tanya), of Ithaca, NY, was born in Russia and lived in Israel before immigrating to the U.S. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Greenberg, sons Anthony Greenberg (Janet Huie) and Andrei Greenberg (Galina Lokshina), and grandchildren Victoria and Nikolai. She was very involved and helpful in her grandchildren’s lives.
She received her Ph.D. in Chemistry and was a...
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.
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