Jan 29, 2024

Judith A. McDermott earned her angel wings on Monday, January 29, 2024.  Born on June 25, 1940, Judy was the daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Bell) Solomon.  The first of three children, Judy was born in Ithaca and grew up on Cascadilla Street.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in and began working after graduation.  It wasn’t...

Jan 25, 2024

Colonel Edward J. Brady, US Army Retired, 87, passed away on January 25, 2024. Ed was born to Walton and Ruth Brady on February 14, 1936 and grew up in Victor, New York. After graduating from Niagara University in 1958, he joined the U.S. Army. His service included tours of duty in Germany, Vietnam, and various locations within the...

Jan 20, 2024

Laurie (Howe) Jackson from Ithaca, NY passed away January 20th,2024 at the age of 59, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Laurie graduated from Ithaca High in ‘82 and worked for Cornell University 26 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. A celebration of Laurie’s life will be...

Jan 20, 2024

Carrie Lynn Goodrich, 49, left this world on January 20, 2024, after a valiant four-year battle with glioblastoma. Survived by her beloved son, Tyler Spencer - Goodrich, and her devoted partner, Todd Smith, Carrie was a beacon of love and strength. As a passionate Nurse Practitioner, she dedicated herself to the well-being of her veteran patients, exemplifying resilience and...

Jan 20, 2024

Virginia Ann Benninger Dean passed on to her heavenly mansion, as the good Lord was finally able to complete it for her- she’d been “ready” for many years, the Lord just had more work to do there than she expected.

Born to Ruth Udelhofen and Kenneth Benninger, who both predecease her. Her sisters Anna Marie Banks, Bonnie...

Jan 19, 2024

Margie was born on March 4, 1930 to Kost and Pauline (Kulczycky) Czapranski in Brighton, NY.  She died January 19, 2024 in Ithaca, NY.

She is survived by children Mary, Dave (Kristina), and Ken, eleven grandchildren, brother-in-law Norman Graham, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Graham, sons Jimmy and Keith, her...

Jan 15, 2024

Kenny Cox, The Elephant.

Husband, Father, Grandfather. Harlem-dweller, World Sailor, Solider. Radical, Friend. Dreamer, Nature Lover. Philosopher, Storyteller. Boxer, but always more of a lover. With a heart as deep as the sea, and a smile just as wide. Always beaming!

With Kenny, every new face, a new friend, new ears to regale one of...

Jan 13, 2024

Peter Kevin Miles, 72, died at Cayuga Medical Center on January 13, 2024. He was the beloved son of Harry J. and Barbara H. (Campbell) Miles, who preceded him in death. He had no siblings.

Kevin was born on July 21, 1951, and he grew up in Fort Plain, New York, a small community along the Mohawk...

Jan 13, 2024

Bessie Elizabeth McGuire

June 6, 1932 – January 13, 2023

Bessie was the first child of Kenneth and Laura White McGuire. She was born at the family home in Trumbull Corners in Newfield. The midwife was

her grandmother, Urania Taber White, and there were complications with the birth. They thought Bessie had died...

Jan 13, 2024

William Joseph "Bill" Troy passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 13th, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center with his family at his bedside.  He passed from recent medical issues after living an active and robust life.

Bill was born April 15, 1955 in Elmira NY to William and Shirley Troy.  He attended school in Ithaca and left...

Jan 13, 2024

Arlene Karen Nelson (Visnyei, Varga), age 76 of Lansing, NY passed away on January 13, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born October 7, 1947 in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Dawn Wurzel Visnyei and the late Michael E. Visnyei. Arlene graduated from Ithaca High School in 1965 and was employed by...

Jan 10, 2024

Lillie Bell Melton of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in the company of family, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Lillie was born on November 2, 1946 in Evergreen, Alabama. Anyone who knew Lillie will remember her spirit and tenacity. Lillie was always one to stand up for what she believed to...

Jan 8, 2024

Joan Elizabeth O'Mara (nee Blum) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024 after a long illness.

She was the daughter of Edwin and Edna Blum. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 67 years, John F. O'Mara, and her sister, Jean Klaiber. She is survived by a daughter, Robyn O'Mara of East...

Jan 1, 2024

Nancy Jane Weitzel, 90, of Danby, NY, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024.

Born October 4, 1933, in Ithaca, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Siegenthaler Weitzel.

Nancy went to Rochester Business Institute on a scholarship from GLF/ Agway. She returned to Ithaca and worked at Agway, eventually going...

Dec 31, 2023

Karen F. Whitman, formerly of Amherst, NY, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Ithaca, NY.

Karen is survived by her children, Megan (Paul Allen) and Lisa (Niall Boyce) Whitman, and Ricky Briggs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse L. and Mildred (Hostbjor) Ferris, her sister Linda M. Ferris, and her former husband, Clifford...

Dec 30, 2023

Keith Michael McFall, 46 of Ithaca/Enfield passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 30th, 2023.

Keith was preceeded in death by his mother Terry McFall, his father Russell Kastenhuber and his brother Daniel Kastenhuber. He is survived by his children, Madison McFall, Anthony Gentile, Keith McFall Jr,

DanielJames McFall and honorary daughter Taylor Hover. 7 siblings...

Dec 30, 2023

Kevin A. Lelik, 63, of Ithaca NY passed away on December 30th 2023 in the comfort of his home following his brief battle with cancer. Kevin was born on October 23 1960 to Kathleen McCarthy and William J. Lelik at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca NY. After attending Ithaca High School he went on to join the Plumbers and...

Dec 29, 2023

James Travis Nichols (10/21/44-12/29/23) was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of Isaac and Helen Bell Nichols. One of 8 children in his family (older sister Shirley died of polio at age 7 in 1937), Jim was raised in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a close-knit and historically significant small town renowned for its mid-1800s anti-slavery activities and Quaker values.

Dec 29, 2023

James Frederick Avery (Jim) was born on August 14, 1959, in Ithaca, New York. He attended Ithaca High School, graduating in 1977. In high school, Jim swam competitively, he was a 3-time All-American and ranked 8th nationally in the 15-18 age group. Jim held team records at Ithaca High which stood for 38 years and earned a swimming scholarship...

Dec 28, 2023

Joan E. Longsdorf, age 92 of 150 Pine Tree Rd in Ithaca, New York, left this world on December 28, 2023, from Beechtree Care Center to be with her savior.

Joan was born on August 10th, 1931, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of the late Lisle and Helen Longsdorf.

She graduated from Manhattan High School...