Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Charles  W. Corbin,  Jr.

Charles W. Corbin, Jr.

Nov 8, 2013

Corbin, Charles W., Jr.Ithaca: Charles W. Corbin, Jr., 87, of Ithaca, NY, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2013. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of New Rochelle, NY, Charlie was born to his late parents, Charles W. & Mary G. (Walch) Corbin, Sr., on October 25, 1926. He was...

Harold Pierce,  Jr.

Harold Pierce, Jr.

Nov 7, 2013

Pierce, Harold "Bud", Jr.Harold "Bud" Pierce Jr., 59, of Newfield, NY, died Thursday, November 7, 2013, at home. Son of the late Harold Sr. and Dorothy Pierce. Survivors include many family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Bangs Funeral Home. Burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at...

Susan Michelle "Shelley" Baker

Susan Michelle "Shelley" Baker

Nov 5, 2013

Susan Michelle "Shelley" Baker, 34, passed away at home in her sleep early on November 5, 2013. She was born on November 8, 1978 in Elmira, New York. She was raised in Trumansburg, NY, and proudly graduated from Ithaca High School in 2000. Shelley worked as an Administrative Aide at the Francisca Racker Center for the past several years....

Antoinette  S. Napier

Antoinette S. Napier

Nov 5, 2013

Antoinette S. Napier, 72, of Ithaca, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. She was born to the late Alphonse and Cecilia Sipior, August 7, 1941, in North Tonawanda, New York. Antoinette graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy in 1959. She married James Napier Sr. in 1967 in Arlington, Virginia, and toured the...

John  W. Hicks

John W. Hicks

Nov 1, 2013

This world is a little less today-clear skies and smooth tailwinds, Farewell and Godspeed John W. Hicks. January 29, 1935-November 1, 2013. John attended Dexter High School, SUNY Canton and Cornell University. After Cornell, and getting his start at Hardie Farms, John settled in the Lansing area building a successful dairy farming operation for over 40 years; Jo-Syl-Hi Farms....

Michael  R. Vance

Michael R. Vance

Nov 1, 2013

Michael R. Vance 56, of Ithaca, Died Friday November 1, 2013 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Arrangements are incomplete

Jane  T. Solomon

Jane T. Solomon

Oct 31, 2013

Solomon, Jane T.Jane T. Solomon passed away, surrounded by her family, on October 31, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born on May 23, 1921 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Her family later moved to the town of Caroline where she grew up. She married her husband, Joe, on September 5, 1942 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Speedsville, NY....

Ronald  A. Martin

Ronald A. Martin

Oct 31, 2013

Ronald A. Martin, 71, of Tupper Rd., Newfield, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his home. He was born Ithaca, son of the late Roderick and Beulah Chalker Martin. Ron was a retired laborer and was a long time member of Laborer's Local #785. He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt....

Paul  C. Carubia

Paul C. Carubia

Oct 30, 2013

Paul C. Carubia, 59, of Ithaca, died Wednesday October 30, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday November 5, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church. Friends may call Monday November 4, 2013 at Bangs Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 P.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made...

Virginia Hartman

Virginia Hartman

Oct 29, 2013

Virginia Hartman, 94, formerly of Elm Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Beechtree Care Center. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Gulick Burley and was the widow of George Hartman who died in 2008. Virginia is survived by her son, Geoffrey Hartman (Mary) and daughter, Suzanne Stroman; her grandchildren,...

Helen Schwartz

Helen Schwartz

Oct 28, 2013

Helen Schwartz, 96, of Ithaca, died Monday October 28, 2013 at Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Josephine  C. Yen

Josephine C. Yen

Oct 27, 2013

Josephine C. Yen, 90, of 7 Belle Vista Dr. Ithaca, died Sunday October 27, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Richard  Lyle Miller

Richard Lyle Miller

Oct 26, 2013

Richard Lyle Miller, 73, passed into the arms of his Savior Saturday morning October 26, 2013, at his home in Newfield, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on January 29th, 1940, to Richard and Betty Miller. He was predeceased by his parents, and sisters Judy and Betty Lou. Richard learned the building trades and worked in his...

Richard  Lyle Miller  Jr.

Richard Lyle Miller Jr.

Oct 26, 2013

Richard Lyle Miller Jr. 73, of 15 Miller Place, Newfield died Saturday October 26, 2013 at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Trudy Thumann

Trudy Thumann

Oct 26, 2013

Trudy Thumann, 60, of Interlaken , NY died Saturday October 26, 2013 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Bojana Howe

Bojana Howe

Oct 24, 2013

Howe, Bojana "Bonnie"Ithaca: Bojana "Bonnie" Howe, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday, October 24th, at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Slovenia and immigrated to the United States in 1958 with her parents. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1964 and The Franklin Institute of Technology in 1967...

Bojana  Bonnie Howe

Bojana Bonnie Howe

Oct 24, 2013

Bojana "Bonnie" Howe, 69, of Trumansburg, NY died Thursday October 24, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Jeffrey Tunnicliff officiating. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mechlenburg...

Kenneth  C. Fisk

Kenneth C. Fisk

Oct 21, 2013

Kenneth C. Fisk, 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2013. Ken was born and raised in Millville, PA and moved to the Ithaca area 30 years ago. He was a retired member of the Carpenters Local and was a long time member of the American Legion Post 221. Ken is survived by his wife, Kim; daughters, Heather and...

Golda  E. Lapiner

Golda E. Lapiner

Oct 21, 2013

Golda E. Lapiner, 83, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility. Arrangements are incomplete.

Claudia  Ann Chappell

Claudia Ann Chappell

Oct 19, 2013

Claudia Ann Chappell of Ithaca, NY was peacefully "promoted to glory" on October 19, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center, surounded by loving family and friends. She is survived by one brother, Joel Benjamin Chappell (Dorothy) of Milford, NH and his four children and his three grandchildren. She is also survived by her long time friend and house mate, Melissa...