Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

John W. "Jake" Ryan

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

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

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...

Vadim Abramov

Vadim Abramov

Aug 26, 2012

Vadim Abramov,69, of 134 Graham Rd., died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be held at Bangs Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 29th from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.

Lorraine Quinlan

Lorraine Quinlan

Aug 25, 2012

LORRAINE C. QUINLAN Domenica "Lorraine" Casciani Quinlan died unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, August 25, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She will be well remembered for her wonderful smile, warm personality, and her incredible sense of style. Born in Weymouth, MA on September 14, 1926, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Cortilda (Rubolino) and Domenic...

William Conklin

William Conklin

Aug 25, 2012

William Conklin, 78, of Ithaca, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Bill is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Sue) Conklin and several other extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Instine officiating. There are no calling hours. In...

Margaret  Cox Boynton

Margaret Cox Boynton

Aug 22, 2012

Boynton, Margaret Cox Born to John Cox and Rose Hanifin Cox in Binghamton, 1925, passed away August 22, 2012. Sister of Binghamton Fire Chief, John F. Cox (Mary); Lt. Col. Joseph Cox, EE (Sophie); Dr. Edward Cox (Jacky); Catherine Crowe (Tom). Margaret worked for the editor of the Binghamton Press, for Security Mutual and in Pittsburgh for American Standard...

Nova Raupp

Nova Raupp

Aug 21, 2012

Raupp, Nova Nova Arsenault Raupp, a resident of the Evergreen Senior Residence, in Jacksonville, NY, quietly passed on in the early morning of August 21, 2012, with her niece, Patty Classen, at her side. She was 97. The day before, other family members gathered around Nova, to hold her hand, to recall some of the very special people and...

Myra Moran

Myra Moran

Aug 20, 2012

Myra F. Moran, 94, of Ithaca, died Monday August 20, 2012 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Pelham, NY daughter of the late Joseph W. and Josie VanZandt Scott. Myra was a fun loving lady who had resided in the Ithaca area for the last 12 years and most recently was a resident...

Elva  Ruth Glock

Elva Ruth Glock

Aug 18, 2012

Elva Ruth Glock, 94, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Springfield, IL, daughter of the late Samuel Agnes Shearer Snell. Ruth's arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Janice  L Dowd

Janice L Dowd

Aug 18, 2012

Dowd, Janice Janice Dowd died on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born on August 19, 1937 in Westfield, MA and grew up in Blandford, MA. Janice graduated from the University of Massachusetts and also attended Montclair State College in New Jersey and Binghamton University in New York. She was a high school math...

John  E Ziegler

John E Ziegler

Aug 17, 2012

John E. Ziegler, 62, of 1028 Ellis Hollw Rd., died Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home. He was born in Teaneck, NJ, son of the late Theodore and Ruth Walsh Ziegler. John's arrangements are still pending. A memorial may be held at a future date and will be announced.

Salvatore  J Pirro

Salvatore J Pirro

Aug 17, 2012

Salvatore J. Pirro "Singin' Sal", passed away peacefully at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving wife Maria and love ones,both in present and in spirit, on August 17, 2012 after an extensive battle with cancer. He was 76 years young. Born in Batavia, N.Y. on June 28th 1936, the eldest of six children by Norfe J. Pirro...

Ramona  Rosalie Jones

Ramona Rosalie Jones

Aug 15, 2012

Ramona Rosalie Jones, 87, formerly of Paradise, CA, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Yuron, SD, daughter of the late Charles and Ella Marie Schmidt Rienke. Ramona has worked as a waitress all of her adult life, most recently at the Spinning Wheel Café in Paradise, CA. She was a member...

Esther  M Fontana

Esther M Fontana

Aug 14, 2012

Fontana, Esther M. Esther Mary Fontana passed away peacefully on August 14, 2012. Esther was born in Ithaca on June 6, 1928, the daughter of Alfred and Mary Fontana. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School, worked at Challenges Industries for many years, and was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception church. Esther lived at Titus Towers...

Terry  Lea (Butler)  Henry

Terry Lea (Butler) Henry

Aug 11, 2012

Terry Lea (Butler) Henry 59, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 11, 2012 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born November 1, 1952, Terry was raised in Ithaca NY. Graduated from Ithaca High School in 1970. Enjoyed working for the City of Ithaca for over ten years. Terry loved spending time with family and friends. Terry...

Alvin  V White

Alvin V White

Aug 10, 2012

White, Alvin Vane Alvin Vane White was born May 18, 1924 in Anoka County, Minnesota to parents Alfred and Elsa White. He grew up in the Forest Lake/Wyoming, Minnesota area, graduating from Forest Lake High School's class of 1942. His parents and two brothers, Robert and Melvin preceded him in death. He joined the Army Air Force upon graduating...

Barbara  Sullivan Gainey

Barbara Sullivan Gainey

Aug 8, 2012

Barbara Sullivan Gainey, 90, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. She was born in Ithaca on January 27, 1922, daughter of the late Myrtus and Elizabeth Wells Sullivan and was the widow of Joseph "Bucky" Gainey Sr. who died in 1990. Barb graduated from Ithaca High School in 1940. She returned to Ithaca High in 1956 when she became the...

Lillian  K. Storer

Lillian K. Storer

Aug 6, 2012

Lillian K. Storer, 62, of Enfield, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Livingston Manor, NY, daughter of the late Elmer and Dorthy Young. Lillian is survived by her 5 loving sons, 2 daughters, several grandchildren and two sisters. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 3 to 4 p.m....

Barbara  S Cook

Barbara S Cook

Aug 2, 2012

Barbara S. Cook, 92, died August 2, 2012 at the Hospicare Residence. In keeping with her wishes there will be no public services.