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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 6, 2023

Gret Atkin passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following a complicated heart surgery. Gret was born in Connecticut and grew up in Southbury, Morris, and Hamden. During her college years she was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron (consumer science) and Phi Delta Kappa (education) and was a certified Water Safety Instructor. Gret graduated from the University of...

Jun 5, 2023

On June 5, 2023, Miriam “Mimi” Wallace Thuesen, 67, of Lansing, New York passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Michael, her two children, her sister, and her grandchildren at her side.

Born to Maury and Evelyn Wallace, on March 9, 1956, in Ithaca, New York, with her twin sister Patricia “Pat” Lucente, followed by...