Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Dr.  Alice Michtom

Dr. Alice Michtom

Mar 7, 2016

Dr. Alice Michtom, 70, of 8 Yardley Green, Ithaca, died Monday March 7, 2016 at the Hospicare residence of Tompkins County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced.

Priscilla Schneeberg

Priscilla Schneeberg

Mar 7, 2016

.Priscilla Schneeberg in memoriam, as of March 7, 2016 Born October 27, 1915 in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Lithuanian emigrants - her mother Elzbieta a farm girl who never learned English and father Jurgis, once he met Elze, a no-longer-celibate priest. Along with brothers Alexius, George, and Joseph and sister Olga, the Rachun family moved to Kent Avenue in Williamsburg,...

Catherine Seeley

Catherine Seeley

Mar 6, 2016

Catherine Anne (Riemer) Seeley, born July 31, 1922, died peacefully at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, New York on Sunday, March 6, 2016. The daughter of the late Mary (Smith) and Joseph G. Riemer, Kate grew up in New York City with her three brothers, Joseph G. Riemer Jr., Bernard P. Riemer and Richard A. Riemer Sr. (all now...

Stephen Mattox

Stephen Mattox

Mar 4, 2016

Stephen Mattox, 56, of Trumansburg Road Ithaca, died Friday evening. Private Graveside services were held Thursday March 9, 2016 at Calvary Cemetery.

Patricia Taormina

Patricia Taormina

Mar 2, 2016

Patricia Taormina, 80, of 537 Hayts Road,Ithaca, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:07 P.M.in the loving care of Hospice at the Cayuga Medical Center with her family by her side. Patricia is survived by her pride and joy, Richard Taormina of Ithaca, Richard gave 10 years of his life to help care for his loving mother, also her...

Doraline Kesten

Doraline Kesten

Mar 2, 2016

Doraline Kesten, 88 of 605 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, died Wednesday March 2, 3016 at Kendal At Ithaca, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a complete obituary.

Daniel Haverlock

Daniel Haverlock

Feb 25, 2016

Daniel Haverlock, 93, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending.

Joann  L. Zabel

Joann L. Zabel

Feb 24, 2016

Joann L. Zabel, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending.

Nelson  H. Eddy

Nelson H. Eddy

Feb 24, 2016

Nelson H. Eddy (Tater Seed), of Bostwick Rd., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was born in Ithaca on December 18, 1937, son of the late Clayton and Cecil Howard Eddy. Nelson leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Jacqueline L. Eddy (Garside); his brother, Alfred Eddy (Mildred); his sister,...

Rachel Siegel

Rachel Siegel

Feb 21, 2016

Rachel Siegel, 91, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, died Sunday evening, February 21, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth-El with Rabbi Scott Glass officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Richard P. "Dick" Tudi

Richard P. "Dick" Tudi

Feb 19, 2016

Richard Paul "Dick" Tudi, 65, of Millard Hill Rd., Newfield, NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Harry and Louise Poelvoorde Tudi. Dick owned and operated Hickory Vue Farms in Newfield which has been in his family for generations. He loved dairy farming and...

Carolyn  Anderson Weeks

Carolyn Anderson Weeks

Feb 19, 2016

Carolyn Joan Anderson Weeks, 54, daughter of Mary Fisher Anderson who survives her and the late Robert Lloyd Anderson was born on April 7, 1961 at Tompkins County Hospital, Ithaca, NY and died on February 19, 2016 in Newfield, NY. She lived in Ithaca until moving to Newfield 30 years ago. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church...

Rose  Marie Mazza

Rose Marie Mazza

Feb 17, 2016

Rose Marie Mazza, 89, of Ithaca, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. A life-long resident of Ithaca, Rose - or Rosie, as she was known to family and friends - was quick to laugh and enjoyed the occasional cocktail. Her large Italian family and her Catholic faith were central to her happiness. Many would say, though,...

James  W. Metz

James W. Metz

Feb 16, 2016

James W. Metz, 71, of Danby, NY, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was the son of the late Augustine and Dorothy Metz. Jim was a Sgt. with the New York State Department of Corrections prior to his retirement and had previously worked for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Never happy with...

Steven  Edward Stucky

Steven Edward Stucky

Feb 14, 2016

Steven Edward Stucky, 66, Pulitzer Prize winning composer,died peacefully at his home in Ithaca on Sunday, February 14, 2016. His wife Kristen Stucky said the following in a statement: "I am completely and utterly devastated to inform the world of the passing of the love of my life, Steven Stucky. My greatest love lost his hard-fought battle with brain...

Marie  Jeanne Martin

Marie Jeanne Martin

Feb 12, 2016

Marie Jeanne Martin, 83, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Ithaca, NY where she had been living for the past 20 years. She was born in Lewiston, ME, daughter of the late Adelard and Marie St Pierre. She was retired from the Napier Company in Meriden, CT and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Marie...

Sarah  B. Suplee

Sarah B. Suplee

Feb 12, 2016

Sarah Baldwin Suplee died on February 12, 2016 in Ithaca, New York. She was born April 24, 1930 in New York City to parents William Lee Baldwin and Mildred Karnes Baldwin. She was educated in the Bronxville Schools and at Duke University. Sarah married Colin McLarty in 1951 and had three children: Colin McLarty, Jr. (Chardon, OH), Bruce McLarty...

Helen Iacovelli

Helen Iacovelli

Feb 10, 2016

Iacovelli, Helen Margaret Helen Margaret Iacovelli died February 10, 2016, in the home that she cherished, surrounded by the people that she loved. She was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada on September 18, 1942 to Andrew and Elizabeth (nee Ké jatti) Okros. On June 25, 1966 she was married to Orlando Iacovelli. They had a truly loving and devoted...

Lars  R. Kallstrom  Sr.

Lars R. Kallstrom Sr.

Feb 8, 2016

Lars R. Kallstrom Sr. of Dryden Road Ithaca, died Mondau February 8, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Lawrence  G. Saunders

Lawrence G. Saunders

Feb 3, 2016

Lawrence G. Saunders, 79, of Protts Hill Rd., Newfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Canisteo, NY, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Saunders. Lawrence was retired from Therm and had also worked as a truck driver for many years. Following his retirement he was able to return to farming...