Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Robert  L. Becker,  Jr.

Robert L. Becker, Jr.

Nov 25, 2014

Robert L. Becker Jr., 67 of Ithaca, died Tuesday November 25, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Auburn, NY, son of the late Robert L. and Betty J. Chilson Becker. Bob was the owner of Arnold Printing in Ithaca since 1985 and was a member of the Towers Club of Ithaca College, He was also an...

Charles W. "Bus" Reniff

Charles W. "Bus" Reniff

Nov 24, 2014

Charles W. "Bus" Reniff 91, Went to be with his Lord on Monday November 24, 2014. Bus was born on September 18, 1923 in Cortland, NY son of the late Charles p. and Clara Vashti Warriner Reniff. He was a graduate of Cortland High School Bus earned his B.S. degree at Parks Air College (Now part of St Louis...

Gloria Horton

Gloria Horton

Nov 21, 2014

Gloria Ann (Murray) Horton, 90, of Ithaca, formerly of Malvern, PA and Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2014. Born on September 24, 1924 in Nashua, NH, she was the daughter of the late John Sims and Natalie (Tippett) Murray. Gloria was the loving mother of Thomas Wood of Ithaca; Jerry (Marie) Horton of Worcester, MA;...

Richard Gehring

Richard Gehring

Nov 20, 2014

Richard Gehring, 74, of Newfield, died Thursday November 20, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday November 23, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at the Newfield United Methodist Church. Friends May call From 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either The Newfield Fire...

Sharron Thrasher

Sharron Thrasher

Nov 19, 2014

Sharron Thrasher, 52, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Arrangements are pending. An obituary, which is being prepared by Sharron's family, will be posted when completed.

Catherine  M. Clark

Catherine M. Clark

Nov 18, 2014

Catherine M. Clark, 91, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Cayuga Ridge. Arrangements are pending.

Betty Dingler

Betty Dingler

Nov 18, 2014

Betty Dingler, 90, of Ithaca, died Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Beechtree Care Center. Daughter of the late William H.F. and Josie Blogett Dingler. Survivors include Brother: David A. Dingler, Sister: Mary K. Lain also several Nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was Pre-Deceased by Brothers and Sisters: William, Donald, Robert, George, John, Mildred and...

Denise  A. Poole

Denise A. Poole

Nov 17, 2014

Denise A. Poole, 94, former longtime resident of Ithaca, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence in Sarasota, FL. She was born in Belgium, daughter of the late Armand and Anna Goherlier Lecoq and was the widow of Theodore Poole who died in 1988. She was retired from Cornell University. Denise is survived by her son,...

Scott  M. Hamilton

Scott M. Hamilton

Nov 17, 2014

Scott Hamilton, 70, of Ithaca, NY passed away November 17, 2014 after smiling, flirting, filling every hospital space with jovial conversation, and whistling his way through a brief fight with cancer. Scott "Scooter" or "Pop Pop" was born in New York City three minutes before his beloved twin brother, Bob, on June 19, 1944. Together these two marched through...

Carole  A. Bisogni

Carole A. Bisogni

Nov 15, 2014

Professor Carole Ayres Bisogni passed away on November 15, 2014, at the age of 65, surrounded by her family. Carole served on the Cornell faculty in the College of Human Ecology in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. In addition to her many contributions to research and teaching, Carole was a strong advocate for students in all her leadership roles...

Eugene  B. Dynkin

Eugene B. Dynkin

Nov 14, 2014

Professor Eugene B. Dynkin, 90, A World Known Mathematician of Cornell University died Friday November 14, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center A Gathering will be held Tuesday November 18, 2014 from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. at Bangs Funeral Home. Private Interment will be held at a later date.

Mary  Pallonari Bordoni

Mary Pallonari Bordoni

Nov 11, 2014

Mary P. Bordoni, 84, formerly of Richard Pl., Ithaca, NY, passed away on November 11, 20114 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Gaetano and Teresa Sacca Pallonari and was the widow of Ralph C. Bordoni, who died March 29, 2014. Mary was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and...

Albert  Corky Daghita

Albert Corky Daghita

Nov 8, 2014

Albert "Corky" Daghita Jr.84, of Ithaca, died at home on Saturday November 8, 2014. Born in Ithaca, NY son of the late Albert and Winnifred Daghita. Corky retired from the Local Laborer's Union # 785 with over 60 years of service, He was also an avid Bowler and was an inductee into the Local ABC Ithaca Bowling Hall of...

Ivar Jonson

Ivar Jonson

Nov 7, 2014

Ivar Jonson, born in Stavanger, Norway November 20,1942 and died November 7, 2014 at the age of 71. Ivar was born into a poor family and had very little formal education. He often retold the story of the winter he had to burn the outhouse to keep warm. He left his home and beloved Norway to face the world...

John  Wayne Kemp

John Wayne Kemp

Nov 6, 2014

John Wayne Kemp, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Albany Stratton V. A. Medical Center, Albany, NY with his loving family and the Medical Center's caring staff at his side. Wayne was born in Ithaca, son of the late Douglas and Helen Smith Kemp. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School and a...

Wilson  Ruston Gearhart  Jr.

Wilson Ruston Gearhart Jr.

Nov 5, 2014

Gearhart, Wilson Ruston Ithaca, NY: Wilson Ruston "Lefty" Gearhart, 86, of Ithaca NY and formerly of Naples FL and Huntington NY, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanore, sons Rob (Marybeth Tarzian) of Ithaca, NY and Jamie (Susie) of Robbinsville, NJ, and grandchildren CJ, Wilson, and Leanna. Wilson was...

Lucille Mcgill

Lucille Mcgill

Nov 1, 2014

Lucille McGill, 88, of 11 Kentucky Ave. Trumansburg, NY passed away Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

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...