Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Ronald F. Norman, Sr.
Jun 29, 2013
Norman, Ronald F. Lansing: Ronald F. Norman, Sr., 74, of Lansing, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Lansing, son of the late George and Elizabeth Turcsik Norman. Ron had owned and operated Ron-Lon Autos of Lansing, NY since 1970. He was a classic car enthusiast and collector...
Julian Archer Wicker
Jun 28, 2013
Wicker, Julian Archer Julian Archer Wicker, beloved son of Stephen Bryant and Sarah Susan Wicker, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2013. He passed away peacefully, never waking from his afternoon nap. He had just celebrated his first birthday. In his brief life he gave great joy to many people and shared his love for adventure and beauty with...

John Snodgrass Harding
Jun 25, 2013
John Snodgrass Harding, 94, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Margaret Hartnett Booska
Jun 24, 2013
Margaret H. Booska, 81, of Ithaca, NY died Monday June 24, 2013 at Groton Community Health Care. Born in Portsmouth, NH. daughter of the late David and Mary Coakley Hartnett. Survivors include Daughter: MaryAnn (David) Albonesi, of Ithaca, Sons: Paul (Heather) Booska and Mark Booska,Six Grandchildren and a Sister: Ann Geraghty. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Jacqueline Louise Brissette
Jun 22, 2013
Jacqueline Louise Brissette, 69, of N. Geneva St., died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home. Service will be private at the convenience of the family.

Irene Kenigson
Jun 21, 2013
Irene Kenigson, 87, of 114 Cascadilla Ave. Ithaca, NY passed away Friday June 21, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving Children and Grandchildren. Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 5, 1926. Daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Ginsberg Hyman. Irene attended a special trade school to learn Spanish and International law. She later became...

Margaret Mohn
Jun 16, 2013
Margaret Mohn 103, Ithaca, New York died June 16, 2013. Services will be announced.
Jacqueline Kastenhuber Maycumber
Jun 15, 2013
Jacqueline Ann Kastenhuber/Maycumber born November 17th 1964 and passed June 15th 2013 at the age of 48. She is survived by her husband Ronald A Maycumber Sr. Her son, daughter, son in law, daughter in law Ronald A and Meighan Maycumber Jr. Sara and Brandon Lisk. Her mother Ana Kastenhuber, brothers and sisters Butch and Cathleen Sincebaugh, Tina Kastenhuber,...

Benjamin Lucio Matinez
Jun 15, 2013
Benjamin Lucio Martinez 71, Ithaca, New York died June 15, 2013. Services will be announced.
Harriet Giannelis
Jun 12, 2013
Giannelis, Harriet Harriet Giannelis, beloved wife of Emmanuel for 26 years and loving mother of Paul, was taken suddenly on Wednesday June 12, 2013. She was the daughter of Emanuel and Tsambika Koutsouris and brother of John Koutsouris (Margaret). Devoted aunt of Michael and Lukas; caring godmother of Andreas and Paul. She was born in New Jersey on August...
Marcia Alper Ascher
Jun 11, 2013
Marcia Alper Ascher was born April 23, 1935 and grew up in Middle Village, Queens, New York, in a home built by her grandfather. Her talent in mathematics was recognized early and she was transferred from her local elementary school to a NYC run school for intellectually gifted children. After high school at Forest Hills, she attended Queens College...

Cary E. Besemer
Jun 6, 2013
Cary E. Besemer, 84, of Slaterville Springs, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 6, 2013. He was born in Slaterville, son of the late Donald and Ruth English Besemer. Cary was retired from Mix Brothers and had previously worked for Cayuga Crushed Stone. He had been a member of the Teamsters Union and the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local....

Carmine W. "Carmen" Digiacomo
Jun 5, 2013
Carmine William DiGiacomo, 71, formerly of Ithaca and recently of Myrtle Beach, SC, died of an extended illness at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC on June 4, 2013. Carmine, the youngest of four brothers, was born in Ithaca, son of the late Giuseppi (Joseph) and Natalina (Staffieri) DiGiacomo. He is survived by his sons, Donald...

Sarah Knapp
Jun 1, 2013
Sarah Knapp, 86 of Dryden, New York died Saturday June 1 2013. Services will we announced.

Kyle Wecker
Jun 1, 2013
Kyle Wecker, 30, of 202 lake St., died Saturday, June 1, 2013. Arrangements are pending.
Dale Sherman Grover
Jun 1, 2013
Dale Sherman Grover, 78, of Newfield, NY passed away peacefully at Hospicare in Ithaca from cancer, with his family by his side. Dale was born May 23, 1935 in Sayre PA to Ruth and Sherman Grover. Dale was pre-deceased by his parents, traveling companion Sandy Boyce and his two brothers, Bradley and Buckley. Dale is survived by his loving...

Irene L. Sladich
May 27, 2013
Irene L. Sladich, 88, of McGraw House, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
Lydia Olsefski
May 27, 2013
Brooktondale: Lydia M. Olsefski passed away on Monday May 27, 2013 at her home at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family. Lydia was employed by NCR where she met her future husband Leo. Lydia was born Nov.24, 1918 to Steven Supek Sr. and his wife Anna of Akron, OH. Lydia was raised by her stepmother Mary...

Joanne Elizabeth Beischer
May 27, 2013
Joanne E. Beischer, 78, of Sun Path, Lansing, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Helen Jane Piech
May 26, 2013
Piech, Helen Jane Helen Jane Piech, age 85, of Cumberland Furnace, TN. formerly of Ithaca, NY. Died Sunday, May 26,2013 at Horizon Medical Center. Mrs. Piech and her late husband "Pete" owned and operated the Ithaca Cleaning Company in Ithaca, NY. They were long time residents and had many friends in the Ithaca area. Mrs. Piech was a graduate...