Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera

Jan 29, 2014

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera, 82, died Thursday, January 29, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Angelo and Consolina Rossi Ceracchi. Theresa was the former secretary/treasurer at Cerrache Cable TV and had also managed numerous local properties that had been developed by her brother, Anthony. She was a lifelong member of...

Leslie  M. Brown

Leslie M. Brown

Jan 29, 2014

Leslie M. (Les) Brown, 89, of Newfield, New York, passed away at home on Wednesday January 29, 2014. Born in Macon, Ga. Son of the late Leslie and Margaret MacLane Brown. Les was a veteran of WWII with the 82nd Airborne of the U.S. Army receiving three Purple Hearts A Silver Star and A Bronze Star, he was a...

Annette  Iacovelli Robbins

Annette Iacovelli Robbins

Jan 26, 2014

Annette Iacovelli Robbins, 66 of Ithaca, Passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Ithaca , Daughter of the late Joseph and Anastasia Centini Iacavolli. Survivors include, Husband : Thomas Robbins, Daughters and Grandchildren: Anne-Marie (Donald) Pett & Their children Travis and Lindsay Pett, Mary (David) Wirtz and Their Children Melanie & Matthew Wirtz,...

Joyce Elbrecht

Joyce Elbrecht

Jan 25, 2014

Joyce Elbrecht 86, of Ithaca, died Saturday January 25, 2014 at home.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Frank Szabo

Frank Szabo

Jan 22, 2014

Frank William (Bill) Szabo, age 95, of Ithaca, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Frank was born on December 4, 1918, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of the late Frank and Julia Molnar Szabo. Mr. Szabo attended Miami University, where he earned a BS in Education. Additionally, he attended the University of Idaho, Cornell University and New...

Marilyn Cameron

Marilyn Cameron

Jan 20, 2014

Marilyn Cameron, 90, a resident of McGraw House, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending.

Susan  H. Bissell

Susan H. Bissell

Jan 19, 2014

Susan Helen Bissell, much-loved spouse, mother, grandmother, dear friend and caring teacher, passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on the morning of Sunday, January 19, 2014. Born March 29, 1947, Sue, a long-time instructor at The Finger Lakes School of Massage, enlivened every personal interaction with a warm, calming, compassionate presence. Her unique, loving spirit will be greatly...

Harold  D. Harder,  Jr.

Harold D. Harder, Jr.

Jan 17, 2014

Harold D. Harder, Jr., 96, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending.

John  C. Lowery  Jr.

John C. Lowery Jr.

Jan 16, 2014

John C. Lowery Jr. 85 of Ithaca, died Thursday January 16, 2014 at the Hospicare residence of Tompkins County. Friends may call Tuesday January 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Bangs Funeral Home. A celebration of John's life will be held Wednesday January 22, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Asbury-Assembly of God Church 2978 North Triphammer Rd. with...

Nicholas Colongeli

Nicholas Colongeli

Jan 12, 2014

Nicholas Colongeli, 88, of Ithaca, died Sunday January 12, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Born March 28, 1925 in Cortland ,NY son of the late Delfino and Maria Fazio Colongeli. Nick was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, attended Ithaca College from 1947 to 1950 before being calling into the US Navy where he spent Three years Aboard...

Joyce Sirlin-Rand

Joyce Sirlin-Rand

Jan 11, 2014

Joyce Sirlin-Rand passed away on January 11th 2014, having battled three types of cancer for more than 7 years. She was cared for by her loving family and devoted friends. She often said that her gratitude to them knew no bounds. The best of what can be said about a person is that she knew how to love, and...

Sheri  A. Sexton

Sheri A. Sexton

Jan 9, 2014

Sheri A. (Conklin) Sexton, age 41, of Newfield N.Y. passed into the hands of the Lord, January 9, 2014 after a brief struggle with breast cancer. Sheri was born November 22, 1972 in Warwick NY, the daughter of Marjorie and Howard Conklin of Newfield. She was a graduate of Newfield High School and worked at several printing companies in...

Robert Ascher

Robert Ascher

Jan 8, 2014

Robert Ascher was born April 28, 1931, the son of Albert and Claire (Eliscu) Ascher, 2014, and grew up in Far Rockaway, New York passed away January 8, 2014. After completing his undergraduate study at Queens College, where he met his wife Marcia, and serving a stint in the U. S. Army, Bob and Marcia enrolled in graduate programs...

James O'Neil

James O'Neil

Jan 8, 2014

James O'Neil, 98, of Savage Farm Dr., died Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at his residence. Arrangements are pending.

Iphigenia  J. Tyler

Iphigenia J. Tyler

Jan 6, 2014

recently of Ithaca, age 97, died on January 6th at 2 am (of a short illness) to be with her first love, Jesus Christ. She is predeceased by her parents, Dimitri (James) Jiottis (Ziotis) and Kassandra Pargeotis. Also predeceased by her first husband, George Atsedes and husband, Professor Leon J. Tyler of Cornell University. Iphi is survived by her...

James  M. Cirona

James M. Cirona

Jan 4, 2014

James M. Cirona, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in San Diego, California. Following his lung cancer diagnosis in June 2013, he lived his final months surrounded by his treasured friends in San Diego and enjoyed many visits from family and friends who travelled to see him. His incredible...

Elbern G. "Woody" Woodward

Elbern G. "Woody" Woodward

Jan 2, 2014

Elbern G. "Woody" Woodward, 85, of Ithaca, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence. He was born August 20, 1928 to the late Clarence and Emma Woodward in Scranton, PA. Woody graduated from Bloomfield Tech in NJ and then served with United State Air Force as an aircraft welder during the...

Mark  J. Wallace

Mark J. Wallace

Dec 31, 2013

Wallace, Mark J.Park City, UT: Mark J. Wallace, 53, of Park City, UT and formerly of Ithaca, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born in Ithaca, son of Marilyn Ryan who survives him and the late Skip Wallace. He was also predeceased by his stepfather, Neal Ryan. In addition to his mother, Mark...

Joseph  C. Nicholas

Joseph C. Nicholas

Dec 31, 2013

Joseph C. Nicholas, 87, longtime resident of Fall Creek, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the Hospicare Residence. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Abraham and Susie Solomon Nicholas. Joe was a graduate of Ithaca High School and served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was retired from BOCES where he worked...

Mary  Zavaski Egbert

Mary Zavaski Egbert

Dec 30, 2013

Mary Zavaski Egbert, 96, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Beechtree Care Center. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late John and Julia Saka Zavaski and was the widow of Carroll Egbert who died in 2002. Mary was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Ithaca High School and was retired from the Ithaca Gun...