Jan 13, 2024

Bessie Elizabeth McGuire

June 6, 1932 – January 13, 2023

Bessie was the first child of Kenneth and Laura White McGuire. She was born at the family home in Trumbull Corners in Newfield. The midwife was

her grandmother, Urania Taber White, and there were complications with the birth. They thought Bessie had died...

Jan 13, 2024

William Joseph "Bill" Troy passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 13th, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center with his family at his bedside.  He passed from recent medical issues after living an active and robust life.

Bill was born April 15, 1955 in Elmira NY to William and Shirley Troy.  He attended school in Ithaca and left...

Jan 13, 2024

Arlene Karen Nelson (Visnyei, Varga), age 76 of Lansing, NY passed away on January 13, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born October 7, 1947 in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Dawn Wurzel Visnyei and the late Michael E. Visnyei. Arlene graduated from Ithaca High School in 1965 and was employed by...

Jan 10, 2024

Lillie Bell Melton of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in the company of family, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Lillie was born on November 2, 1946 in Evergreen, Alabama. Anyone who knew Lillie will remember her spirit and tenacity. Lillie was always one to stand up for what she believed to...

Jan 8, 2024

Joan Elizabeth O'Mara (nee Blum) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024 after a long illness.

She was the daughter of Edwin and Edna Blum. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 67 years, John F. O'Mara, and her sister, Jean Klaiber. She is survived by a daughter, Robyn O'Mara of East...

Jan 1, 2024

Nancy Jane Weitzel, 90, of Danby, NY, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024.

Born October 4, 1933, in Ithaca, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Siegenthaler Weitzel.

Nancy went to Rochester Business Institute on a scholarship from GLF/ Agway. She returned to Ithaca and worked at Agway, eventually going...

Dec 31, 2023

Karen F. Whitman, formerly of Amherst, NY, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Ithaca, NY.

Karen is survived by her children, Megan (Paul Allen) and Lisa (Niall Boyce) Whitman, and Ricky Briggs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse L. and Mildred (Hostbjor) Ferris, her sister Linda M. Ferris, and her former husband, Clifford...

Dec 30, 2023

Keith Michael McFall, 46 of Ithaca/Enfield passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 30th, 2023.

Keith was preceeded in death by his mother Terry McFall, his father Russell Kastenhuber and his brother Daniel Kastenhuber. He is survived by his children, Madison McFall, Anthony Gentile, Keith McFall Jr,

DanielJames McFall and honorary daughter Taylor Hover. 7 siblings...

Dec 30, 2023

Kevin A. Lelik, 63, of Ithaca NY passed away on December 30th 2023 in the comfort of his home following his brief battle with cancer. Kevin was born on October 23 1960 to Kathleen McCarthy and William J. Lelik at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca NY. After attending Ithaca High School he went on to join the Plumbers and...

Dec 29, 2023

James Travis Nichols (10/21/44-12/29/23) was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of Isaac and Helen Bell Nichols. One of 8 children in his family (older sister Shirley died of polio at age 7 in 1937), Jim was raised in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a close-knit and historically significant small town renowned for its mid-1800s anti-slavery activities and Quaker values.

Dec 29, 2023

James Frederick Avery (Jim) was born on August 14, 1959, in Ithaca, New York. He attended Ithaca High School, graduating in 1977. In high school, Jim swam competitively, he was a 3-time All-American and ranked 8th nationally in the 15-18 age group. Jim held team records at Ithaca High which stood for 38 years and earned a swimming scholarship...

Dec 28, 2023

Joan E. Longsdorf, age 92 of 150 Pine Tree Rd in Ithaca, New York, left this world on December 28, 2023, from Beechtree Care Center to be with her savior.

Joan was born on August 10th, 1931, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of the late Lisle and Helen Longsdorf.

She graduated from Manhattan High School...

Dec 24, 2023

William (Bill) Russell Bergmark (Oct 28, 1940 – Dec 24, 2023) of Ithaca, NY died on Christmas Eve, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Professor Bergmark was born in Mankato, MN as the only child of  Russell and Arvilla (Brandt) Bergmark. He graduated from Mankato high school, then earned his BA degrees in...

Dec 24, 2023

On December 24th, 2023, Mark’s journey on this earth ended following a long illness.

Mark grew up as an Army brat and spent his childhood traveling and living all over Europe and the United States. Mark was able to remain in the Ithaca area and attend Ithaca High School for all four years and graduated in 1976....

Dec 23, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Remo Campagnolo, a cherished husband, father, and friend, on December 23, 2023. Remo was born in Fondi, Italy, on May 7, 1924, to his loving parents Dominico and Filomina. He lived a remarkable life, spanning 99 years, filled with countless memories and experiences. Remo is survived by his...

Dec 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Joseph Leonardo on December 19, 2023. He was born in Durango, CO on October 5, 1967, and passed away in Ithaca NY. Daniel was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He was passionate about his family and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He...

Dec 18, 2023

Randolph Alan Warden died from complications of COVID on December 18, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.  He was 97.  Throughout his life he was an ardent photographer; an amateur astronomer and an enthusiastic chess player while working as a lawyer and justice. He moved to the Ithaca area after his dear wife, Joy’s death in 1987.

Randy...

Dec 17, 2023

Michael “Mike” Beach, age 64 of Newfield, NY passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2023, with his wife by his side.

Mike is survived by his wonderful wife of 41 years, Helen Beach. He is also survived by his two sisters, MaryAnn (Chuck) Stillwell, and Beth Beach (Chuck Kronen); his four children, Bernadette (Scott) Roberts, Bobby (Ashley)...

Dec 10, 2023

Delmont Charles Robbins, 94, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Ithaca, NY. Delmont, known by his friends as Del, was born May 29, 1929, to Charles and Virginia Robbins in Limestone, Pa. He was employed for many years at Morse Chain as a tool and die repairman. He is survived by his son Daniel (Janet), granddaughters Jaime Phelps...

Dec 10, 2023

A remarkable and well-loved Ithacan passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2023. The son of the late Alfredo and Maria Fontana, Caesar Fontana was born in Ithaca, NY on July 29, 1930. He was 93 years old. Growing up in Ithaca in the 1940’s Caesar enjoyed scouting, hunting, fishing and developed a lifelong love for the...