Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Judith M Manning
Sep 30, 2012
Judith M. Manning, 70, of Newfield, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Cambridge, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Arlene Porter Burch. Judy was a graduate of TC3 and the Tompkins County Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked in nursing for over 30 years, primarily in the Ithaca area...

William James Aarnio
Sep 29, 2012
William James Aarnio, infant son of Samantha and Eugene Aarnio of Spencer, NY, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Arrangements are pending.

Gertrude Tommie Bryant
Sep 27, 2012
Gertrude Tommie Bryant,92, widow of Nelson Bryant, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her Kendal at Ithaca residence. As of now there are no public services planned.

Timothy Richard Leonard
Sep 24, 2012
Timothy Richard Leonard, 64, of Danby Rd., Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1948 in Scranton, PA, son of the late Robert and Alice Walsh Leonard. Tim was a veteran of the United States Army and was the manager of Ithaca College Towers Dining. Tim is...

Charles R. Bruce
Sep 20, 2012
Charles R. Bruce, 87, long time Danby resident, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Henry and Mabel Evans Bruce and was the widower of Althea Williams Bruce who died in 2002. He and Althea had been married for 57 years. Charles was the former owner of...

Ruth Schwartz
Sep 19, 2012
Ruth Schwartz, 87, Cornell University Professor Emeritus, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 as the result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 24th at 2 p.m. at Bangs Funeral Home with Rabbi Scott Glass officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery

Dora Beasley
Sep 17, 2012
Dora Beaseley, 77, of E. Falls St., Ithaca, died peacefully Monday evening, September 17, 2012 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Judith Schapiro (Judy) Dietz
Sep 17, 2012
Judith (Judy) Schapiro Dietz Ithaca - A remarkable life ended on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the age of 58. Judy was born in 1954 in Freeport, NY the third daughter of Harry and Ruth Schapiro. One of four children, Judy spent a memorable childhood riding the rides at Nunley's Amusement Park, feasting on French fries from McClusky's Steakhouse...

John J. Chiment
Sep 16, 2012
John J. Chiment, (1950-2012), Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Educator, a good and gentle man. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. In keeping with John's wishes there will be no public services. Those wishing to make a donation in John's memory are asked to consider Birthright....

Susan Davenport
Sep 15, 2012
Saturday September 15, 2012, Susan A. Davenport, 62, of Brooktondale NY passed away suddenly as a result of ovarian cancer. Susan was born in Ithaca NY and had resided in Brooktondale for most of her life. She was a graduate of Candor High School and retired from Cornell University where she spent many years employed at Albert R. Mann...

Ruth A. Munch
Sep 15, 2012
Ruth A. Munch Ithaca, NY 5/2/1925-9/15/2012 Ruth A. Munch of Ithaca (Varna) NY, age 87, passed away peaceably on September 15, 2012. Her husband of 65 years, Francis "Bud" Munch passed away on January 30, 2009. She spent the last 66 years in the same location and house. Ruth, a loving homemaker and mother, is survived by all 3...

Francis J. "Frank" Carbone
Sep 14, 2012
Francis Julio "Chickie" Carbone, of, Ithaca New York, went to heaven, September 14th 2012 from natural causes. He was born in Trenton New Jersey, March 28th 1947, to Domenick Carbone and Josephine E (Bossio) Carbone. Francis graduated from Trenton High in 1965. He was an entrepreneur, with his own restaurant. His last employment was "Frank's Pizzeria" at Cayuga Ridge...

Cynthia Mcgrath
Sep 4, 2012
Cynthia McGrath, 65, of Ithaca, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA, daughter of the late John and Altha Smith Derrick. Cynthia had worked as a Registered Nurse for nearly 40 years. She enjoyed knitting and outdoor activities and especially loved spending with her...
Edward Roy Enders, Jr.
Sep 4, 2012
Edward Roy Enders, Jr., 53, of 811 Trumbulls Corners Rd., died Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center following a long illness. He was born November 29, 1958 son of Marie Kemp Enders who survives him and the late Edward Roy Enders, Sr. Ed received an associate's degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College and was a veteran...

Madelyn Jarrett
Sep 2, 2012
Jarrett, Madelyn J. Ithaca: Madelyn J. Jarrett, of Ithaca, formerly of Syracuse, died on September 2, 2012 at the age of 99. She was born on November 17, 1912. She is survived by her son, Lagrange (Larry) Jarrett of Buena, NJ; and her grandchildren: Douglas Evans (Atlanta, GA), Craig Evans (Ithaca), Janice Evans (Geneva), Noreen Luckette (Syracuse), Susan Raspitha...

Louise Cassaniti
Sep 2, 2012
Cassaniti, Louise Ithaca: Louise Cassaniti, age 94, passed away on September 2, 2012 at Beechtree Care Center with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Frank Cassaniti. Louise was born in Harlem, NY on October 26, 1917. She is the daughter of the late Louis and Caroline Iorio. Louise and her husband Frank moved...

Stanley L Kornreich
Aug 29, 2012
Stanley L. Kornreich, 77, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the home of his son, Dr. Bruce Kornreich in Brooktondale. Arrangements will be announced.

John W. "Jake" Ryan
Aug 29, 2012
John W. "Jake" Ryan, 79, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 after a year long illness. Family and friends are invited to a celebration service which will be held on Monday, September 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Rd., Ithaca. Interment which is private will be held at Greensprings. In lieu of flowers,...

Jane C. (Allen) Gobel
Aug 27, 2012
Jane C. (Allen) Gobel Mrs. Jane C. (Allen) Gobel, age 90, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at her daughter's home in Ithaca, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on August 5, 1922, in Albany, NY, to William H. Allen and Helen Huth Allen. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names and the...
Douglas Napier
Aug 27, 2012
DOUGLAS NAPIER Born to Norman Napier and Vina Hughes of Whitesburg Kentucky on May 18, 1935 went to meet his LORD AND SAVIOUR on August 27, 2012 at approximately 10:15 A.M.at the Cayuga Medical Center after a long battle with diabetes. Douglas suffered a great deal because of his illness and heartfelt thanks go to THE CAYUGA RIDGE NURSING...