Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Thelma Orenstein
Jan 4, 2015
Thelma F. Orenstein died peacefully on January 4, 2015, at the age of 89. A gifted pianist since childhood, she had a lifelong passion for music. Thelma, along with her beloved husband Stanley, lived in Wantagh, NY for more than 50 years. She relocated to Ithaca after retiring from Nassau BOCES. Thelma left a lasting impression on all who...
Bernd Lambert
Jan 3, 2015
Bernd Lambert (1932-2015). Cornell University Professor Emeritus, respected colleague, beloved mentor, brother, uncle and friend, died Saturday, January 03, 2015 at his home. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he lived in Sofia, Bulgaria until 1941 when he immigrated to the United States with his parents and sister. He grew up in San Francisco, California, and received his Bachelor's degree and...
Kris Jan Long
Jan 1, 2015
Kris Jan Long, 41, of Lansing, NY died Thursday January 1, 2015 at the Hospicare residence. There will be no public services at this time.
Ada M. Butler
Jan 1, 2015
Ada M. Butler, 73 of Monroe Street Ithaca, passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at the Cayuga Medical Center. There are no public services planned at this time.
Peggy A. Smith
Dec 31, 2014
Peggy A. Smith, 87, of Warren Place Ithaca, died Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Bridges at Cornell Heights. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Marian Elizabeth Killheffer
Dec 31, 2014
Marian Elizabeth "Beth" Killheffer, 64, passed away at her Enfield, NY home on December 31, 2014. She is survived by her partner of 35 years, Peter Panek and their loving daughter, Teresa Panek. She is also survived by her brothers, John V. Killheffer of St. Louis, MO and Ollie D. Killheffer of Evanston, IL and their families. Beth will...
William Galaini
Dec 29, 2014
William George Galaini b. January 23, 1927 d. December 29, 2014 Devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, William "Bill" Galaini passed away in Ithaca, New York, on Monday, December 29th following his fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS"), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." Bill was born on January 23rd, 1927, in Flagtown, New Jersey to parents Elizabeth (née...
Maureen Hughes
Dec 29, 2014
Maureen Hughes, 77, of Lake Wales, Fl. and Ithaca, died Monday December 29, 2014. Survivors include her Husband: Brian Hughes, Sons: Antony, Adrian and Michael Cain, Sister: Lynn (John) Owen Granddaughter: Brandi Valentine and Grandson: Michael Cain also several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Friends may call Wednesday January 7, 2014 from 10:00 to 12:00 Noon at Bangs Funeral Home....
Alice Robinson "Tutta" Colquitt
Dec 26, 2014
Colquitt, Alice Robinson "Tutta" Alice Robinson "Tutta" Colquitt passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 26, 2014. She was born on March 7, 1922 in Cataumet MA, one of six children of General Joseph Robinson and Simone Gabrielle Gaujot Robinson. Her father was a career army officer who met her mother in Paris after World War I....
Daryl Dayhart
Dec 24, 2014
Brooktondale: Daryl Samuel Dayhart, 56, died suddenly on December 24, 2014. He is survived by his sons: Donald William of Brooktondale NY, and Brian Daniel of Ithaca, NY; his sister, Donna Dayhart Nero of Carolina Beach, NC; step-brother, George Williams Jr. of Candor; step-sister, Norma; his aunts: Charlotte Murray of Brooktondale, and Maxine Godfrey of Arizona; an uncle, Stacey...
Fred E. Asay, Jr.
Dec 23, 2014
ITHACA- Fred E Asay, Jr. formerly of North Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, passed away on December 23, 2014 at the age of 91. Born on April 06, 1923 in Ovid, NY, Fred was the son of Fred Earl Asay, Sr., and Mollie Lentz Asay. He served during WWII with the 3rd Calvary under George Patton until his discharge in...
Jeffrey Boyd Bush
Dec 21, 2014
Jeffrey Boyd Bush (Bubba) 57, a life long resident of Ithaca passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014. Bubba loved the theater and sporting events especially in NYC. Music was a daily passion as was his Sirius Satellite Radio. He enjoyed old time radio shows like Burns and Allen. Bubba was the hub of his family. He was a...
Dr. Michael Anthony Ball
Dec 20, 2014
Dr. Michael Anthony Ball, born July 1, 1961 passed away on December 20, 2014. Michael was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, but moved to Syracuse, NY as a child and graduated from Henniger High School. Michael was passionate about horses from an early age and after high school graduation, worked professionally with them for many years before returning to college....
Heinz B. Biesdorf
Dec 18, 2014
Heinz B. Biesdorf, 90 of Kendal At Ithaca, died Thursday December 18, 2014 at Kendal. At his wish there will be no public services.
Hon. Madonna Stahl
Dec 17, 2014
The Honorable Madonna Stahl, age 86, a former Albany (NY) City Court Judge for 12 years (1984-1996), died peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY following numerous complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Judge Stahl was born September 26, 1928 in the rural township of Oblong on the farm plains of southern Illinois....
Charles B. Estey Jr.
Dec 16, 2014
Charles B. Estey Jr. 82 of Groton and formerly Ithaca, died Tuesday December 16, 2014 at the Groton Community Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Judith Roberts
Dec 16, 2014
Judith Roberts, 71, of Ithaca, died Tuesday December 16, 2014 at Home. Friends may call Saturday December 27, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Bangs Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will Held Sunday December 28, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will follow.
James Miller
Dec 15, 2014
Jim Miller of Ithaca NY, formerly of Clifton Park, NY passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 89. He is survived by his five children and their spouses: Mary Jean (Peter) Willis of Coxsackie, NY, Christopher (Debbie) Miller of Oneida NY, Thomas Miller of Ithaca, NY, Joseph (Christen Bonacci) Miller of Ithaca, NY and John...
Theresa A. Barrick
Dec 14, 2014
Theresa A. Barrick, 65 of Newfield, died Sunday December 14, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. Theresa was the daughter of the late Ralph and Esther Howland. She is survived by her Husband: Robert Barrick Son: William Barrick, Daughter-In-Law Desma and Grandchildren: Miranda, Linsey and Tommy also Brother: Leroy (Sue) Howland and sister: Judy (Tony) Berbary and several Nieces and...
Anna J. Faben
Dec 13, 2014
Anna J. Faben, 96, of 318 South Albany St. Ithaca, died Saturday December 13, 2014 at the Beechtree Care Center. She was the widow of Michael J. Faben (November 12, 1978). Anna was retired from the Statler Hotel, Cornell University, where she had worked for over 30 years. She had been with the Statler Since their opening in the...
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