Aug 20, 2023

Two days shy of his 90th birthday, J.B. "Holly" Hollingsworth was called home to Heaven.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 22, 1933, to John and Madeline Hollingsworth.  Holly is survived by his wife Pat, his sons Larry and Tim and their families, stepsons Doug and Jeff Peckins and their families, as well as extended family members...

Aug 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Yvonne Longo Swain (1948 - 2023)

On August 19, 2023, Yvonne Longo Swain departed this world unexpectedly but peacefully, slipping away while taking a nap. She was 75 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. As we come to terms with her passing, we are drawn together to...

Aug 19, 2023

Maxie Calloway Baughan, Jr., a dominant college, and NFL player and coach, passed away on August 19th, at the age of 85.   He was born in tiny Forkland, AL, and grew up in Bessmer, AL.  After graduating from Bessemer High, he was recruited by several Universities and chose Georgia Tech. National College Football Foundation Chairman, Archie Manning, said of...

Aug 15, 2023

Elicia "Lee" Spencer, 66, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. Born on December 31, 1956 to the late Marian Lane and Richard Armstrong in Cortland, NY.  Lee graduated from Ithaca High School in 1975.  Shortly after, she began working at Tompkins County Department of Social Services where she worked for nearly 40 years before retiring.  ...

Aug 14, 2023

Ronald E. Terwilliger, age 74, of Newfield, passed away at home on Monday, August 14, 2023 doing what he loved, watching old westerns with his ever present companion Bodha on his lap. Born on December 8, 1948, he was the oldest son of Francis and Mary (Baker) Terwilliger.

Ronald was a master carpenter and craftsman, an avid...

Aug 13, 2023

Robert Brian McSwain, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 13, 2023. Robert was born on October 23,1973 in Lewisburg, PA and was a 1992 graduate of Warrior Run High School in Turbotville, PA. He went on to obtain an associate degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College. He resided in Newfield, NY for the past 24 years....

Aug 12, 2023

Clifford D. Arthur, Jr., 84, of Ithaca, NY passed away August 12, 2023.  He was born on August 7, 1939 in Elmira, NY to the late Clifford Sr. and Rose (Tabias) Arthur.  Besides his parents, Clifford was predeceased by his siblings, Chester (Carol) Arthur, Wayne Arthur, Sandra Ayers, Sharon Lampila and Joyce Arthur. Grandchildren, Bruce Hall Jr, Keith Arthur,...

Aug 10, 2023

It was a quiet summer morning Thursday, August 10, 2023, when at 5:50 am, Rebecca Ann Sundquist-Lux (better known as Beckie, or The Rose Lady), peacefully left this earth, and joined her savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven, and reunited with her loved ones who left this earth before her. Rebecca is survived by her husband Roy Lux, daughters, Lisa...

Aug 9, 2023

Robert Niblock, of Ithaca, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Born in 1930, Robert was the son of Marie and John Niblock.

A 1948 Ithaca High School graduate, he was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran from 1948-50. Following military service, he then became a lineman for N.Y. Telephone. He...

Aug 2, 2023

Valleri Lynn Longcoy of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd 2023. Valleri was a vibrant person who brought laughter and smiles to any room she entered. She had a deep connection to music and often shared songs to connect to people. A local small business owner she served as a pillar of her community. She is predeceased...

Aug 2, 2023

Nathaleen Multari, 92, of Ithaca, New York, peacefully passed away on August 2nd, 2023 at Groton Community Health Care after a long and productive life of giving and nurturing all those she touched.

Nathaleen (Nat) was born on March 25th, 1931 in Ithaca, New York. Tragically, both of her parents died within one month of each other...

Jul 29, 2023

William Gombash Jr died peacefully at his home in Newfield on July 29, 2023. He was 95.  William’s beloved wife, Patricia Jean, died 5 years earlier.

“Bill” was born and raised in Ithaca. He attended Cornell University where he earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering.  Bill joined the Navy and saw action in Korea.  After his...

Jul 25, 2023

Veasna died after a short illness of natural causes on July 25, 2023. Veasna was born in Bung Tum Pun, Cambodia on May 19, 1986, and spent the first five years of his life in a Cambodian orphanage. At the age of 5 he was adopted by Mark Pedersen (“Dad”) and Rod Howe (“Pa” or “Pappa”).

He...

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Louise Russell, 69, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home in Ithaca, NY.  Born August 9, 1953 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Eileen and Kenneth Russell.  Mary grew up in Lincoln Park, MI, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with Highest Honors from Wayne State University...

Jul 19, 2023

Harold was born in Rochester NY where he lived until 2 years ago when he moved to Ithaca to Beechtree Nursing Home. He was always a hard working man his whole life.. He worked for the Coca Cola company for many years until he got a job with Eastman Kodak Company where he worked for 30 years

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Jul 11, 2023

William “Little Elvis” Carlson 1945-2023

William P. Carlson was born in Buffalo, NY on August 6, 1945. He was the size of a peanut when he popped out, cigar hanging from his lip, hair slicked back like Elvis and a gurgle in his voice. His eyes wide open while he looked on at his new parents and...

Jul 11, 2023

Karen Lynn Backer, age 72, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.   Born in Ithaca, NY on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of Dick and Betty (Morris) Backer.  Karen spent her early life in Glens Falls NY before returning to Ithaca after her father was hired as the Principal of Boynton Junior High School.   ...

Jul 11, 2023

James M. Finlay of Ithaca, New York, age 59, died on July 11, 2023, of complications from heart failure while awaiting a heart transplant. He is survived by sons, P.J. and Devon, and wife, Marcie, sisters Maureen Lamb (Bob) and Mary Finlay (BJ) and his brother Ted Finlay (Heather) and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Jim was predeceased...

Jul 10, 2023

Jodie Suzanne Meyers, 62, of Ithaca, NY, departed for her heavenly home on July 10, 2023. Her passing was both sudden and unexpected. Jodie was born August 17, 1960, in Niagara Falls, NY. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Ithaca where she lived the remainder of her life. A graduate of Ithaca High School, Jodie worked 43...

Jul 10, 2023

D Elena Spiro, 75, of Newfield, NY passed away on July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Per D's wishes, no services will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lifelong, 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Online condolences may be made to D's loved ones at www.bangsfuneralhome.com...