Joseph Martin Petricola

Feb 23, 2024

Joseph Martin Petricola, Sr. (“Joe” or “Pepsi”) died peacefully on February 23, 2024 due to subsequent complications from a fall. The son of Italian immigrants, Luigi and Nancy Petricola, Joe was born in Ithaca on July 9, 1938 growing up with his four siblings, Emma, Louis, Isabella and Nancy. He attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Ithaca High...

Donald H. Coon

Feb 23, 2024

Donald H. Coon of Ithaca, NY passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the age of 86. He was a US Army reservist of the 885th Engineer Company and was an expert in arms. He worked at NYSEG for 37 years, retiring as a Line Foreman in 1994. He was a lifetime member of the Danby Pirates Club....

Douglas Hazen

Feb 22, 2024

Doug was born May 12, 1944 and passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 79.

He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine Sepos and Russell Hazen, and his Sister and Brother-In-Law Carole Hazen and John ‘Jack’ Carpenter.

He is survived by his niece Cathy Pace residing in Ithaca, NY and cousins, both...

Ronald Farber

Feb 19, 2024

Ronald Farber (MS, Asian Studies, University of Michigan), beloved husband of Linda Nowak died suddenly on February 19th at age 73. Those who knew Ron recognized him as a mensch and a true friend. Son of the late Alexander Farber and Dorothy (nee Skopitz) Ron is survived by his wife and his cousins Donna Berger, Beverly Fish and Macy...

María Inés Versage Agudelo

Feb 15, 2024

Inés Versage, 80, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully from complications related to multiple myeloma on February 15th, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY, surrounded by her immediate family. María Inés Agudelo Murillo de Versage was born March 22nd, 1943, in Pensilanvia, the Department of Caldas, Colombia. She was the third of five children born to José...

Robert H. Mckeen

Feb 12, 2024

Robert H. McKeen, 37, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024.  He was born in Cortland on January 8, 1987, the son of Shawn McKeen and Dawn Withey.  Rob enjoyed riding dirt bikes and 4 wheelers.  But most of all spending time with his son was his greatest joy.

He is survived by his son: Cameron McKeen;...

Lisa L. Lee

Feb 8, 2024

Lisa L. Lee, 52 of Ithaca passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Diana E. Mccomb

Feb 7, 2024

Diana E. McComb – July 2 1953 – February 7, 2024

The French writer Anais Nin once said, “Our life shrinks or expands in proportion to our courage,” and it is with courage that Diana McComb lived her life, and faced her mortality.

Diana was born on July 2, 1953, to Bessie (McGuire) and Donald...

Vilasini (Leslie) Mills

Feb 4, 2024

A Celebration Of Life: In Loving Memory of Vilasini Mills.

Join her family and loved ones on Sunday, June 9th from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Tikkun v'Or located at 2550 Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Celebratory Potluck; Vegetarian and Vegan dishes encouraged.

Barry Jed Parker

Feb 4, 2024

Barry Jed Parker, 70, born in Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 1953, passed away in Cortland, New York on February 4, 2024.  He was the beloved son of the late William T. Parker and the late Dorothy (Jensen) Parker.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Janet Edwards-Parker. They married in Augusta, Georgia in 1997....

Helen (Niecy) Denise Swain

Jan 31, 2024

The life of Helen Denise Swain also known as Niecy was born in Utica NY to the late Helen L Hawkins of Hartwell GA and James Lee carter sr. of Las Vegas NV on November 27, 1969.

Niecy grew up in Utica NY and spent some of her summers in Hartwell GA. She attended Utica free academy...

Dr. Abraham Mulugetta

Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Abraham Mulugetta, age 72 of Ithaca, passed away at Columbia University Irving Medical Center on January 29, 2024. Family members prayed by his side at his passing. Born April 30, 1951 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Abraham was the eldest son of the late Zewdinesh Gebereyes and Mulugetta Welde Giorgis. Abraham is survived by his wife Dr. Yuko Mulugetta,...

Judith Ann (Solomon) Mcdermott

Jan 29, 2024

Judith A. McDermott earned her angel wings on Monday, January 29, 2024.  Born on June 25, 1940, Judy was the daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Bell) Solomon.  The first of three children, Judy was born in Ithaca and grew up on Cascadilla Street.  She graduated from Ithaca High School in and began working after graduation.  It wasn’t...

Edward J. Brady

Jan 25, 2024

Colonel Edward J. Brady, US Army Retired, 87, passed away on January 25, 2024. Ed was born to Walton and Ruth Brady on February 14, 1936 and grew up in Victor, New York. After graduating from Niagara University in 1958, he joined the U.S. Army. His service included tours of duty in Germany, Vietnam, and various locations within the...

Laurie S. Jackson

Jan 20, 2024

Laurie (Howe) Jackson from Ithaca, NY passed away January 20th,2024 at the age of 59, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Laurie graduated from Ithaca High in ‘82 and worked for Cornell University 26 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. A celebration of Laurie’s life will be...

Carrie Lynn Goodrich

Jan 20, 2024

Carrie Lynn Goodrich, 49, left this world on January 20, 2024, after a valiant four-year battle with glioblastoma. Survived by her beloved son, Tyler Spencer - Goodrich, and her devoted partner, Todd Smith, Carrie was a beacon of love and strength. As a passionate Nurse Practitioner, she dedicated herself to the well-being of her veteran patients, exemplifying resilience and...

Virginia Dean

Jan 20, 2024

Virginia Ann Benninger Dean passed on to her heavenly mansion, as the good Lord was finally able to complete it for her- she’d been “ready” for many years, the Lord just had more work to do there than she expected.

Born to Ruth Udelhofen and Kenneth Benninger, who both predecease her. Her sisters Anna Marie Banks, Bonnie...

Margaret (Czapranski) Graham

Jan 19, 2024

Margie was born on March 4, 1930 to Kost and Pauline (Kulczycky) Czapranski in Brighton, NY.  She died January 19, 2024 in Ithaca, NY.

She is survived by children Mary, Dave (Kristina), and Ken, eleven grandchildren, brother-in-law Norman Graham, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Graham, sons Jimmy and Keith, her...

Kenneth Cox

Jan 15, 2024

Kenny Cox, The Elephant.

Husband, Father, Grandfather. Harlem-dweller, World Sailor, Solider. Radical, Friend. Dreamer, Nature Lover. Philosopher, Storyteller. Boxer, but always more of a lover. With a heart as deep as the sea, and a smile just as wide. Always beaming!

With Kenny, every new face, a new friend, new ears to regale one of...

P. Kevin Miles

Jan 13, 2024

Peter Kevin Miles, 72, died at Cayuga Medical Center on January 13, 2024. He was the beloved son of Harry J. and Barbara H. (Campbell) Miles, who preceded him in death. He had no siblings.

Kevin was born on July 21, 1951, and he grew up in Fort Plain, New York, a small community along the Mohawk...