Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Lawrence  J. Rosica

Lawrence J. Rosica

Nov 1, 2014

Elmira: Larry was born October 25th 1939 to Romeo and Lucy Rosica in Elmira, NY. He died on November 1st, 2014. At age 10, his family moved to Ithaca where he graduated from Immaculate Conception School and IHS Class of '57. He attended Iowa State U. and was honorably discharged from the US Army. His love of sports sustained...

Sophana Oung

Sophana Oung

Oct 31, 2014

Sophana Oung, 54, of Meckelenburg Rd., Ithaca, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 5, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM, friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Church before the service, Burial to follow at Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, NY.

Albert  J. Smith

Albert J. Smith

Oct 30, 2014

ITHACA - Albert "Albie" J. Smith, 82, of Burdick Hill Road, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Born April 18, 1932 in Ithaca, he was the son of the late Helen Yenei With and Clifford L. Smith. Albert graduated from the Ithaca High School in 1949 and attended Cornell University for 1 year in the...

Donald  Wade Murray

Donald Wade Murray

Oct 28, 2014

Donald "Wade" Murray, 43, of Ithaca, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2014. Wade was born February 15, 1971, the son of William E. Murray and Jeanette Murray and graduated Ithaca High School in 1989. Wade followed in his father's footsteps and became a master barber and owner of Cornell Barber Shop with his brother and best friend...

Donald  L. Wood,  Jr.

Donald L. Wood, Jr.

Oct 26, 2014

Donald Lawrence Wood, Jr. age 69 of Dryden, NY, died in Ithaca Hospice on Sunday October 26, 2014. Born in Ithaca, NY on August 4, 1945, grew up in Freeville, graduated from Bordentown Military Institute, attended Bryant University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business. Don donated his remains to New York Upstate Medical University for he desired...

Clarence  "Chuck" Wallin,  Jr.

Clarence "Chuck" Wallin, Jr.

Oct 25, 2014

Clarence A. "Chuck" Wallin, Jr., 91, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility with his loving wife, Sylvia at his side. He was born in Flint, MI, son of the late Clarence and Mary Fisher Wallin. Chuck is survived by the love of his life, Sylvia Richer Wallin. Chuck and Sylvia were married 71 years...

Douglas Navarro

Douglas Navarro

Oct 21, 2014

Douglas Andrew Navarro passed away on October 21, 2014. The son of Robert G. and Bonnie Brown Navarro, Douglas was a graduate of Ithaca High School and attended the New School in New York. He was a gifted educator and spent many years working with special needs students in elementary schools in Ithaca, New York and Manchester, New Hampshire....

Suzanne Fullagar

Suzanne Fullagar

Oct 21, 2014

Suzanne W. Fullagar, 75, passed away Tuesday evening, October 21, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Odessa, daughter of the late Ralph and Martha Crout Ward. Suzanne had operated a day care in her home for over 40 years. She had been a long time volunteer at Hospicare, cooking Sunday breakfast for...

D.  Michael Vandermark

D. Michael Vandermark

Oct 20, 2014

Mike left this earth on October 20, 2014 to join the many others that have gone before him. Mike was born in Ithaca on August 7, 1951 and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1969. For several years he worked as the estimator at Bishops Carpet One and lastly at Warehouse Carpet. Mike enjoyed being on his boat on...

Dorothy Utter

Dorothy Utter

Oct 19, 2014

Dorothy Utter, 90, a resident of Cayuga Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born in Groton, daughter of the late Edgar and Floy Goss Robinson. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Randy Miller, Tex Utter and Ed Tarbox; her sisters, Wyneta Hart, Wyona LaVancha, Thea White, Veda Newhart, Zola Fabbricatore and Evandie Conrad;...

Donald  William Lowe

Donald William Lowe

Oct 16, 2014

Donald William Lowe, 67, of Hillcrest Rd., died Thursday, October 16, 2014. He was born in Ft. Collins, CO, son of the late Carl and Cleo Crane Lowe. Don was a graduate of Ithaca High School and Cornell University. He had been a membership representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 19 years. He was a combat veteran...

Jack Jensen

Jack Jensen

Oct 15, 2014

Jack Jensen (1956-2014) Jack Jensen, 58, of 472 Lansingville Rd., died unexpectedly of a heart attack on October 15. He was a loving father and husband, a master builder, a steadfast friend, and a tireless advocate for social justice and the natural world. Jack was born and educated in suburban Chicago. He enrolled at Cornell in 1974 and never...

Gillian  D. Hunt

Gillian D. Hunt

Oct 14, 2014

Gillian D. Hunt, 85, a resident of Cayuga Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Private graveside services will be held at Frear Memorial Park.

Josephine  Maliski Mix

Josephine Maliski Mix

Oct 12, 2014

Josephine Maliski Mix, 101, a resident of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was born in Portchester, NY, daughter of the late William and Anna Maliski and was the widow of Donald C. Mix who died on February 12, 1972. Josephine had worked for Ithaca Gun Co. and Cornell University and was a lifelong member of...

Taylan Cihan

Taylan Cihan

Oct 8, 2014

Taylan Cihan, 36, of 206 Ithaca Rd., Died Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at his residence. Interment was held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Daniel Spencer

Daniel Spencer

Oct 7, 2014

Daniel E. Spencer, 56, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Dan was born in Ithaca and was a graduate of Ithaca High School. He was currently a supervisor with the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works where he had worked for the past 36 years. He was an avid...

Catharina Nebelskyj

Catharina Nebelskyj

Oct 6, 2014

Catharina Nebelskyj, 96, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully October 6, 2014 in Ithaca, NY at the Beechtree Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 23, 1918 in Ukraine, to Petrus and Euphemia Jaworskyj. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Nykola who passsed away in 2005. She is survived by her three children: Alex Nebelskyj...

Karl  R. Mainville

Karl R. Mainville

Oct 4, 2014

Karl R. Mainville, 31, of Ithaca, died Saturday October 4, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Orson Ledger

Orson Ledger

Oct 2, 2014

Orson Ledger, 87 of White Church Road, Brooktondale died Thursday October 2, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital as the result of a Motor Vehicle on September 26, 2014. Born in Detroit, MI son of the late A. Joseph and Margaret VanMarter Ledger Orson owned and operated Orson Ledger Apartments In his earlier years he drove Tractor Trailor over the...

Barbara  J. Campbell

Barbara J. Campbell

Sep 30, 2014

Barbara J. Campbell, 56, of Homestead Ln., Newfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at her home. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Havlik. Barbara was a dedicated employee of Dairy One where she had worked as a lab technician for the past 38 years. She loved the outdoors and hunting...