Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Geraldine Weber
Jul 8, 2023
Our dear mother Geraldine Weber passed away July 8,2023 at the age of 90. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Tompkins county and for the past 57 years she lived in Newfield with her husband Daniel. She was the mother of two sons David Weber and Paul Weber. She loved birds and cooking .
She always put...
Norma Colleen (Whittleman) Wasmuth
Jul 5, 2023
Norma Colleen (Whittleman) Wasmuth passed away July 5, 2023, at Ithaca Hospicare. She was 95 years old, born June 20, 1928 in Alton, Illinois. Her early years were busy with dance, gymnastics, orchestra, marching band, avid reading and volunteering at local hospitals. In June 1951, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Washington University in St....
Michelle Marie Cannavino
Jul 4, 2023
Michelle Marie Cannavino, 62, of Interlaken NY and Concord NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, July 4th at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY following a brief illness. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday July 12th, 10:30 AM, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 113 N. Geneva St, Ithaca NY 14850. Burial to follow in Calvary...
Gerald "Gerry" W. Hodnett
Jul 4, 2023
The world lost a lot of it's sparkle with the passing of Gerald W. Hodnett (Gerry or Ger-Bear) on July 4, 2023 but Heaven announced his arrival with a spectacular display of fireworks. Gerry was born November 23, 1947 in Amsterdam NY. His parents were Russell C. Hodnett and Virginia S. Hodnett (both deceased). He was big brother to...
Barbara A. Ryan
Jul 3, 2023
Ms. Barbara A. Ryan, 79, of Ithaca, NY, died Monday July 3, 2023. She was born September 1, 1943, in Tucson, AZ. She lived in Ithaca for the majority of her life.
She worked for many years at Woolworth’s Department store and also worked at Longview Senior Living Community before retiring. Barbara loved to read and watch...
Alexander Robert Kerr
Jun 30, 2023
Alexander Robert Kerr, born November 1, 1986, in Ithaca, NY, passed unexpectedly June 30, 2023 in Newfield, NY. He was thirty-six years old.
He is survived by parents Michael H. Kerr of Newfield and Sigrid (and Jim) Connors of Groton; siblings Andrew, Sarah (Dan), and Jessica (Jason); step brothers James (Julie) and David Connors; and many loving...
Shirley Yvonne Rapalee
Jun 24, 2023
Shirley Yvonne Rapalee, 94, passed away peacefully June 24, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY and graduate of Ithaca High School. She was the only child of Kermit Rapalee and Ethel Maughan Rapalee and wife of Albert Wilinson of Ithaca (all deceased). Shirley was talented and had interest in art, dance, sewing and cooking. She had...
David W. Sprague
Jun 24, 2023
David Wayne Sprague, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Ithaca in the early hours of Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by his two children and loving friends after a very brief battle with cancer. With his death comes an immeasurable loss for his family, friends, the entire Ithaca community and anyone who ever knew him. Born and...
Henry V. Capalongo
Jun 23, 2023
Henry V. “Hank” Capalongo, formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Rochester, NY.
Mr. Capalongo was born in Ithaca on April 30, 1956, the son of the late Henry J. Capolongo and Lorraine Cole. Henry attended Ithaca Schools and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his...
Beverly J. Heatley
Jun 22, 2023
Beverly J. Heatley, 89, of Ithaca, NY passed away on June 22, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Thomas Heatley and Elsie (Stadelmaier) Heatley Price. She was predeceased by her sister Barbara (Bobbie) Mazza and her brother-in-law Albert Mazza. She is survived by her nieces Susan Mazza and Donna Mazza, and...

Carrie Lynn Midgley
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie Lynn Midgley, also known as Carebear, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 37 in Johnson City, New York. She was born on March 20, 1986, in Syracuse, New York, to Jorge and Patricia Midgley. Carrie is survived by her parents, her brothers Jeremy and Chris Midgley. Carrie was an outgoing person who was always...
Darrell R. Vancampen
Jun 17, 2023
Darrell R. VanCampen (87) passed away at his residence in Jupiter, Florida, on June 17, 2023. Darrell grew up in Two Buttes, CO and graduated from high school in the top of his class (there were only 6 people in his class). He was born during the Depression and grew up reading encyclopedias from cover to cover as they...
Ann Marie (Kero) Armstrong
Jun 16, 2023
Ann Marie Kero Armstrong, 90 of Ithaca passed away peacefully on June 16. Born April 9, 1933 in Buffalo, NY daughter of the late John and Mary Kero; predeceased by her husband Donald A. Armstrong (2013) and son Robert A. Armstrong (2012).
Ann grew up in Groton, NY. In high school she was a member of the...
Lynn Henry Watros
Jun 13, 2023
Lynn Henry Watros (81) of Newfield, son of William Gurdon and Lena Belle (Dorn) Watros, passed away quietly at home, a satisfied man, on June 13, 2023, with his loving wife, Jane, and eldest grandchild, Matthew, at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Canzler Watros, brother, Charles (Jean) Watros, children, Denise (Raymond) O’Dell, Matthew...
Dustin Aaron Strom
Jun 13, 2023
Dustin Aaron Strom (April 23, 1987 – June 13, 2023) Dustin Aaron Strom (age 36) of Trumansburg, NY, was killed on the night of June 13, 2023 when he was struck by a driver traveling at high speed while riding a bike in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the time he was killed, Dustin was returning to his beloved van...
Vaughn "Sonny" Dee Stebbins
Jun 12, 2023
Born in Sabinsville, PA, raised a family in Ithaca NY and ultimately resided in Massena NY. A Navy Veteran, retired from Consolidated Natural Gas after 35 years of service, and very active in the Ellis Hollow Community. Passionate about restoring Model A’s, early V8’s, swap meets, line dancing, and pancake breakfasts. Uncanny abilities with vegetable gardens, fruit trees, flowers,...
Robert L. Brill Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Robert Lawrence Brill, Sr. passed away on June 10, 2023 at Hospicare at the age of 95.
Robert was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed going to the woods, gardening, reading, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was also a train enthusiast. Robert worked at the COOP Food...
Richard W. Miller
Jun 9, 2023
Richard “Dick” W. Miller, PhD, Wyn and William Y. Hutchinson Professor in Ethics and Public Life (Emeritus) at Cornell University (Philosophy department), passed away on 6/9/23 at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving family: Peggy Dieter, his wife of 41 years, and his daughter, Laura Miller.
From early in life, Dick was vastly...
Ernest L. Boda
Jun 8, 2023
Ernest L. Boda, 88, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Ithaca, N.Y. He was born December 20, 1934, in Ithaca, NY to the late Willard and Barbara Boda. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School Class of 1953. He attended Nyack College and graduated from Cornell University. He had...

Rebecca I. Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Rebecca I. “Becky” Smith, 97 of Ithaca, passed away June 6, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Born January 17, 1926 in the Town of Dryden, NY she was one of nine children born to the late George H. and Suzie Martin Smith. Becky was a cook at Cornell University for many years prior to her retirement. She...