Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Patrick Kane
Jun 7, 2015
Kane, Patrick, 66 Born December 14, 1948, Pat passed with his family by his side, at home, on June 7, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained from a fall on March 8th. He was predeceased by his parents Charles William and Luella Kane. Pat is survived by those who will forever love him; Cathy Pace, Anne Kane, his...
Melba H. Gruninger Nye
Jun 5, 2015
Melba Helen (Gruninger) Nye, 91, passed away on June 5, 2015 at Old Hundred in Ithaca NY after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Melba was born on September 26, 1923 in Syracuse NY to the late George and Marguerite (Buehler) Gruninger. She was a graduate of Syracuse North High School and Powelson Business Institute and was then employed...

Bambi Crance
Jun 5, 2015
Bambi Crance, 58, daughter of Gerald Crance and the late Janet Seely Crance, passed away on Friday, June 05, 2015 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Cynthia Maria Morrison-Morales
Jun 5, 2015
Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Morrison-Morales, 60, of Ithaca, passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at home following a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was the daughter of Maria Christina Morrison, and the late Richard T. "Skip" Morrison. Cindy graduated from Ithaca High School in 1973, In 1978 she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nursing from TC3, also...

Gary R. Schlegel
Jun 3, 2015
Gary R. Schlegel, 72, of 10 Buddy Drive, Moravia, New York, died Wednesday June 3, 2015 at the Beechtree Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Nathanael Brock
Jun 3, 2015
Nathanael Brock, 39 of 205 Stone Haven Circle, Newfield, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday June 3, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Donna Herne Italiano
Jun 1, 2015
Donna Herne Italiano, 68, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away on Monday, June 01, 2015 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending.

Margaret S. Feges
Jun 1, 2015
Margaret S. Feges of Brooktondale and formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, June 01, 2015 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was the widow of John Feges who died in 1994. Margaret was raised in Burnside, IL and worked at Walgreen's in her early years. She later retired from Penn Central Railroad in Chicago where she had worked for...

Dr. Edward Rachlin
May 28, 2015
Edward Rachlin, 85, of New York City, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Ithaca. A private graveside service is being planned for Greensprings.

Dolores Rae Miller
May 28, 2015
Dolores Rae Marshall "Dee" Miller, 77, of Nob Hill Rd. Newfield, died Thursday May 28, 2015 at Home. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Velma Marshall. Surivors include her children, Nannette Burke, Catherine (John) Chilson, Levetta Kirk, Marjorie (George) Allen, Leo Stedwell, Dale (Lora)Stedwell, Allen Stedwell, Tari (Cris) Riley Misty (Tim King) Stage and Sara (Ken...
David Norman
May 28, 2015
David "Jabber" Norman of Ithaca; NY passed away at his home surrounded by family on May 28, 2015 at the age of 87. Dave was born in Lansing; NY on April 21, 1928, son of the late Michael and Eva (Deeb) Norman; growing up on Portland Point in Lansing. Dave's parents had immigrated to the US from Syria in...

H. Raymond "Ray" Morey
May 27, 2015
H. Raymond "Ray" Morey, of Moravia, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2015 at his home at the age of 78. He was born in Ithaca on May 11, 1937, son of the late Raymond and Loretta Ocello Morey. Ray was a graduate of Manlius School, Class of 1955. He was a banker, retiring from Cayuga Lake National Bank...

Dallas Kubie
May 27, 2015
Dallas Kubie, 87, formerly of Ithaca,passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Seneca View Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending.

Mary Ellen Carollo
May 26, 2015
Mary Ellen Carollo 1955 - 2015 Mary Ellen Carollo (nee McMahon), 59, of Ithaca NY passed away on Tuesday, May 26 at Hospicare of Tompkins County, following a valiant struggle against an inoperable brain tumor over the last two years. She is survived by her devoted husband, Frank Carollo, also of Ithaca; her son from a previous marriage, Matthew...

Helen Ruth Lehto
May 26, 2015
Helen Ruth Lehto, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Mary Baker. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Bangs Funeral Home. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Private Burial will be held at a later...

Sylvia Wallin
May 26, 2015
Sylvia Wallin, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born in The Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Isadore and Fannie Kane Richer and was also predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years Clarence "Chuck" Wallin, Jr. who died October 25, 2014. She is survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends, including Nancy Opera. Sylvia...

Marian Riker Howard
May 26, 2015
Marian Riker Howard, 95, of E. King Rd., died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.Marian J. Howard, 95, of E. King Rd., died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born Ithaca, daughter of the late Charles and Frances Ryerson Riker and was the widow of Delbert Howard, Sr....

Florence Brennan Ricciuti
May 26, 2015
Florence B. Ricciuti, 90, of 308 Winthrop Drive, Ithaca, died Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born on February 22, 1925 in Orange, NJ, daughter of the late Judge Daniel J. and Florence Healy Brennan and was the widow of Henry N. Ricciuti who died March 14, 2011. Florence served as Executive Director of the...

Edward J. "Eddie" Moylan
May 26, 2015
Edward J. "Eddie" Moylan, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Eddie was the former coach of the Cornell University Men's Tennis Team and was also a former captain and coach of the United States Davis Cup Team. In keeping with Eddie's wishes there will be no public funeral services and interment in Calvary Cemetery will be private. In lieu of...

Michael Paul Goodrich
May 24, 2015
Michael Paul Goodrich, 36, of Iradell Rd., Ithaca, died Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was born in Ithaca, son of R. Michael and Debbie Goodrich of Ithaca who survive him. Mike was a loving and devoted husband and father. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Krista and sons, Jared Michael and Timothy James of...