Oct 16, 2024

Many obituaries discuss passing on peacefully. But, while he was surrounded by family on October 16th, 2024, it seems more likely that Mac did not go gently into that good night, but rather rode his motorcycle away at full tilt, with the wind at his back, and a wide open grin on his face.

Charles (Mac) McGurk...

Oct 16, 2024

Elaine Jeanette Day Hottel, 81, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on October 16,2024.

Elaine was born on August 25, 1943 to Faust Fremont Day and Emma Groot Day in Vienna, Virginia. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 24, 1954.

She graduated from James Madison High School in 1961 and received several...

Oct 10, 2024

Athena Andritsakis, 85, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2024 surrounded by her children. Athena was born in Goritsa, Laconia, Greece in April of 1939 to the late Kyriakoulis and Stamatiki (Papageorge) Marinakos. Athena moved to the USA with her family in 1947. They settled in Port Allegany, PA where she spent her early childhood. Her...

Oct 6, 2024

Sigrid A. Cicchetti October 6, 2024.  Sigrid A. Cicchetti, 92, of Ithaca New York, passed away on Sunday with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Ithaca and married her high school sweetheart with whom she spent 60 years.  She raised 5 boys and was a dedicated sports mom. Was a Korean War veteran and served...

Oct 5, 2024

Florence Gates Rickard, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 5, 2024, of natural causes.

Florence was born in Oneida, NY on August 23, 1921, to her parents Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae (Wentzel) Gates. She grew up in Hamilton, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1943 when she married Charles Glenwood Rickard.

Oct 5, 2024

Florence Gates Rickard, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 5, 2024, of natural causes.

Florence was born in Oneida, NY on August 23, 1921, to her parents Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae (Wentzel) Gates. She grew up in Hamilton, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1943 when she married Charles Glenwood Rickard.

Oct 5, 2024

Deborah Stern Levin, a long-term resident of Ithaca, died on October 5, 2024, at the

age of 101. Debbie died peacefully at her home in Eastwood Commons as was her wish.

Born on November 17,1922, in Baltimore, MD, Debbie was the second of two children, raised by

her mother after her father died...

Oct 5, 2024

Frances N. Terwillegar, 92 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home in the loving care of her family.

Born September 3, 1932 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Cardonia Aagaard and the wife of the late Eber J. Terwillegar, who passed away in 2003.  She was also predeceased...

Oct 4, 2024

William (“Bill”) F. Farrell, a kind, humble, sensitive man, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 93.  Bill was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in the spring of 2024, and he died at Cayuga Medical Center where he was on palliative care.  His passing was peaceful and exactly as he would have wished.

Bill was...

Oct 4, 2024

Sherry Crissey Canzonetti was born May 10, 1961, and died October 3, 2024, after a long illness at the age of 63.

Sherry was employed at Cornell University for 38 years, retiring in March 2024.  She began as a Cashier in the Campus Dining Department, working her way up to an Account Representative position, where she was...

Oct 2, 2024

Matthew Gitlin, 46 of Ithaca NY, passed away October 2, 2024. Matthew was a kind, gentle soul who was happiest playing poker, bowling or cheering on his beloved New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills. He also dutifully kept friends and family abreast on the latest happenings on the Law & Order TV show. Matthew was born in 1977 in...

Oct 1, 2024

Emilia Sposito, age 87 of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her children and beloved husband. Born October 22, 1936, in Casanova DiCarnola, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Martullo and Stella DeRosa. At just seven years old, she met the person who would eventually be her...

Sep 30, 2024

On September 30, 2024, Stephen Philip Johnson, 78, died after a short illness.

He was retired from his position as Vice-President for Government and Community Relations Emeritus at Cornell University where he worked for 42 years. Previously, he was director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Migrant Education Program and was a History and Government teacher in the Syracuse...

Sep 30, 2024

Doris Perialas, "Doe" 87, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Ithaca on January 4, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Josephine Eframson. 
Doris was a longtime businesswoman in Ithaca, NY where she ran VALEX Booking Agency with her husband and partner, John Perialas. She loved...

Sep 21, 2024

Pamela J. Gainey was born July 28 1947 in Ithaca and passed away September 21 2024.

Pamela was a graduate of Ithaca high school, Auburn C C, and Ithaca College.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Gainey and son Anthony Gainey; also her sister Linda Terwilliger and husband Nelson; nieces Lisa and Amy; also...

Sep 17, 2024

Dr. J. Alan A. Renwick passed away at home and surrounded by family on Tuesday September 18th at the age of 88. Alan was born in Monifieth, Scotland on May 7, 1936. After obtaining a degree in chemistry from Dundee Technical College, Alan moved to Yonkers, NY and began his 44-year career at Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research....

Sep 15, 2024

Karen Arlene Jacob died at her home in Ithaca, New York on September 15, 2024, following a two-year battle against cancer. She entered hospice in early September and passed away quickly with family at her side. Jacob was sixty-nine years old.

Before moving to New York in 2023, Jacob lived for 34 years in the Michiana area,...

Sep 15, 2024

Alice A. Roberts, 93, of Ithaca, passed away on September 15, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday September, 27, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Ithaca.

Sep 12, 2024

Lenore Lewis Cohen was born in Ithaca, New York.  She was the daughter of the late Sydelle and I. Morris Lewis of Ithaca, NY.  She died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2024.  Lenore was predeceased by her brothers, Murray Lewis and Ronald Lewis.  She is survived by her son, Aaron Lewis Cohen, daughter-in-law, Ellen Cohen and grandchildren,...

Sep 12, 2024

With great sadness, David L. Romm died peacefully on September 12th in Ithaca, NY. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Zoe Romm, of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral services are open to the public and will be held at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W Green Street, Ithaca, on Sunday, 9/15, at 3:00 p.m.