Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

William  D. Pardee

William D. Pardee

May 1, 2016

William D. (Bill) Pardee, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 1st at his residence at Kendal at Ithaca. He was 86 years old and born July 7th, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut to William Durley Pardee, Sr. and Catherine Eames Pardee. He is survived by a younger brother, Scott Edward Pardee of New York City, his loving wife of over...

Evelyn  E. Vanetten

Evelyn E. Vanetten

Apr 28, 2016

Evelyn E. Van Etten, 84, of Newfield, NY, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility. She was born in Penn Yan, daughter of the late Earl and Alice Crofoot Braman and was the widow of Donald VanEtten. Evelyn and Donald married on Christmas Eve of 1951. Evelyn and Donald lived in Danby with their...

Cheri  L. Hartman

Cheri L. Hartman

Apr 28, 2016

Cheri L. Hartman, 71, of Briarwood Ln., Newfield, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Corning, daughter of the late Edward and Eva Mae Smith Fitzgerald. Cheri was a graduate of the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing and had worked for Tompkins County as a nurse for over twenty years. Cheri...

Katharine Johanna Murray Lalonde

Katharine Johanna Murray Lalonde

Apr 28, 2016

Katharine Johanna Murray LaLonde died at home surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2016. She was born to Charlotte and William Murray on March 22, 1931 in Watertown, NY and raised in Clayton, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte Rattray Murray and William Murray, her sister Alicia Cain, and her loving husband L. Merle LaLonde....

Scott  S. Kellogg

Scott S. Kellogg

Apr 28, 2016

Scott S. Kellogg, 57, of Freeville, NY, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Rome, NY, son of Donna Jones Kellogg who survives him and the late Charles S. Kellogg. He had worked for Cornell University for several years. In addition to his mother, Scott is also survived by his wife,...

Patricia  A. Driscoll

Patricia A. Driscoll

Apr 27, 2016

Patricia Ann Driscoll August 31, 1933 - April 27, 2016 Patricia died peacefully in Cayuga Medical Center on April 27, 2016 in Ithaca at the age of 82. Her brother John Driscoll was there by her side. Pat is survived by John and Winifred Driscoll of Raleigh NC along with their three children and five grandchildren, and sister Diane...

Dale  W. Quinn

Dale W. Quinn

Apr 24, 2016

Dale W. Quinn, 58, of VanKirk Rd., Newfield, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, following a brief illness. He was born in Ithaca, son of Charlotte Brewer Quinn who survives him and the late Douglas Ford Quinn. In addition to his mother, Dale is survived by his brother, Scott Quinn; his...

Corel  Ann Nicholson

Corel Ann Nicholson

Apr 19, 2016

Corel Ann Nicholson, 56, of 102 Sheldon Road, Freeville, New York, died Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Richard C. "Rick" Jones,  Jr.

Richard C. "Rick" Jones, Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Richard C. Jones, Jr. (Rick) Jones, 61, of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2016. He is predeceased by his parents Richard C. Jones (Cecil) and Eunice Jones as well as sister Valerie Jones. He is survived by sister, Candace Jones (Mark DeNovellis) of Endicott, NY; brother, Robert (Mike) Jones of Endicott, NY; as well as nephews...

Stuart  A. Lewis

Stuart A. Lewis

Apr 15, 2016

Stuart A. Lewis, an innovative and forward thinking Ithaca clothier and commercial real estate agent, mentor to small business owners, and leader in Ithaca's downtown entrepreneurship, died on April 15, 2016 at his home. He was 81. The cause was complications from prostate cancer. After graduating from Bucknell University in 1956, Mr. Lewis turned down an opportunity to pursue...

Dr. V. Rada Dyson-Hudson

Dr. V. Rada Dyson-Hudson

Apr 14, 2016

Rada Dyson-Hudson, 85, of Renwick Drive, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending.

Robert  M. Cotts

Robert M. Cotts

Apr 13, 2016

Robert M. Cotts, 88, of Savage Farm Drive, Ithaca, died Wednesday April 13, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Loretta  L. Bernal

Loretta L. Bernal

Apr 13, 2016

Loretta L. Bernal, 62, of Enfield Falls Rd., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Luanne  Tagliavento Libraro

Luanne Tagliavento Libraro

Apr 12, 2016

Luanne Tagliavento Libraro, 67, of Sheraton Dr., Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Louis and Bettina Lanning Tagliavento. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School and had worked at various local businesses prior to her retirement. Luanne is survived by her sons, Matthew...

Jeanne  S. Corbit

Jeanne S. Corbit

Apr 12, 2016

Jeanne Shoemaker Corbit ,age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 12th 2016 at her daughter's home in Danby, NY. She was born in Corning, NY on January 3rd, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Bennett Shoemaker of Painted Post, NY. After graduating from Painted Post High School, Jeanne attended SUNY Fredonia and earned a B.S. in Music degree....

Leona  A. Carrican

Leona A. Carrican

Apr 12, 2016

Leona A. (Lee) Carrican nee. Luberacki entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the young age of 85. She worked in retail for many years in various capacities, but the love of her life was devoted to caring for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Leona is predeceased by her loving husband Samuel Carrican...

Eileen  M. Williams

Eileen M. Williams

Apr 10, 2016

Williams, Eileen Mae (LaBar) 4/25/1928-4/10/2016: Eileen Mae Williams LaBar. Her spirit left this world after a warrior's battle with Alzheimer's to join all of her friends and family that have walked the path to be in the arms of God. She was well known around town...Eileen, Lee, Mom, Maude, Grandma Baby, Auntie... She was loved by all. She wore...

Patricia  M. Chaffee

Patricia M. Chaffee

Apr 10, 2016

Ithaca- Patricia M Chaffee, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at Beechtree Care Center, where she had resided for several years. Patricia was born August 21, 1930 in Alexandria Bay, NY, loving daughter of the late William C and Mary (Maggie) Wheeler Chaffee. Patricia attended Trumansburg Central School until the 9th grade, when she was diagnosed with...

Richard G. "Rick" Banker

Richard G. "Rick" Banker

Apr 9, 2016

Richard G. "Rick" Banker, 52, of Newfield, NY, passed away Saturday, April 09, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center after an extended illness. Rick was a Park Manager with the Finger Lakes Region of the New York State Office of Parks & Recreation. His career with the Parks Dept. lasted 35 years. Rick earned a degree from SUNY Alfred...

George  Eric Peter

George Eric Peter

Apr 5, 2016

George Eric Peter, 68, of Pennsylvania Ave., Ithaca, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 05, 2016. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Jacob and Hazel Robertson Peter. Eric was a member of the Ithaca High Class of 1966 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a jack of...