May 23, 2025

Diane Carol Sperger, age 87 of Ithaca, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home with her children by her side.

Born November 6, 1937 in Ithaca, NY she is the daughter of the late Clifford and Carrie Seeley Dunbar and wife of the late Othmar “Bill” Sperger who passed away in 1999. Diane was a 1956...

May 21, 2025

Daniel Clements, 82, of Danby went to his reward May 21, 2025. Dan was born in Ithaca and, after a few moves across PA, NJ and NY, made Danby his home upon retirement. After achieving degrees from both Cornell and Penn State, Dan made his career with Agway.

Dan is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Kathy Clements (nee Brooks)....

May 20, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” M. Decker, a U.S. Navy veteran and long-time resident of Spencer, NY, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Jerry grew up in Oneonta with his parents, Firman H. Decker and June R. Decker, and his siblings, Kathy A. Jensen and Paula S. Holstein. He loved to play guitar, ski, wrestle, and coach...

May 20, 2025

Natalie Concannon, 78, of Ithaca, NY, died peacefully on May 20, 2025. Natalie was born February 7, 1947, in Cambridge, MA, to Joseph and Janet (Sweet) Brescia. She was raised in Walpole, MA, and spent her summers on Newfound Lake, NH, where she was a skilled water skier. Natalie graduated from Walpole High School and the New England Deaconess Hospital...

May 18, 2025

Ariana “Ari” Staff, a resident of Ithaca, NY and native of South Yarmouth, MA, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 45 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While she lived in New York state for many years, beautiful Cape Cod always called her east. The expansive beaches, wild dunes and salty waves were among...

May 17, 2025

Neal Timothy Johnston was born in Oakland, California, on March 11, 1973 and grew up in the Bay Area. He died peacefully at home in Trumansburg, New York, on May 17, 2025 after six years of courageous treatment for a rare and aggressive metastatic cancer.

Neal spent his early years at the Peninsula School in Menlo Park and cherished time at...

May 15, 2025

Anthony Nicholas Raggi 76, died on May 15, 2025 at his home in Newfield, NY.

He was born on June 28, 1948 in Astoria Queens to Anthony L. and Mary Raggi.

He is survived by his two sons Joseph and Anthony A. with his wife, Melissa, and son Anthony M. Tony was a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather. He believed in education...

May 12, 2025

Kathleen M. Hall passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025 at the wonderful age of 102.

She was the oldest child of Michael and Jean Quinlan of North Bergen, NJ. One of seven

children, she outlived all her siblings. She married Donald Hall on January 16,1943 in Los

Angeles California. He was the boy next door but was posted in California in the...

May 7, 2025

August 28, 1938 – May 7, 2025

Ruth Rosenblum Lewis, daughter of Bernard and Ida Rosenblum, died on May 7th. She is survived by her three children Jeffrey (Kristin), JoAnne (Gary), John (Jody) and seven grandchildren Ilissa (Matt), William (Laura), Alison, Anna, Maisy, Jane and Charley. Ruth is also survived by her sister Hazel Herzog (Bud), and niece and nephews Brad,...

May 3, 2025

Eugenia (Jeannie) Marie Barnaba passed away on Saturday, May 3 in Ithaca, NY. Jeannie fought a short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer and spent her last days in the place she had volunteered for and served for many years – Hospicare Center on East King Road in Ithaca.

Jeannie was born on June 9, 1936 in Binghamton, NY and grew...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Rowland Manning passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and many friends. He was 40 years old.

Rob was born and raised in Chester, CT and was an Eagle Scout. He attended Xavier High School in Middletown, CT, and received his bachelor's degree from...

Apr 28, 2025

ITHACA – Alan Lee Nemcek, né Lassen, passed away at the age of 73 on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home in Ithaca, New York. He was born in Binghamton on July 4, 1951, the son of Madeline (Vroman) Nemcek and Howard Lassen Jr. Alan was later adopted by his step-father Richard Nemcek.

Alan was predeceased by his mother, Madeline...

Apr 26, 2025

KRISTINA W. PERIALAS

ITHACA – Kristina Perialas, 70, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 11, 1955. Kris was raised by her mother, Ellen O’Bryan, and her stepfather, the late William O’Bryan.

Krissy, as she was fondly called, earned an associate degree in social work from Corning Community College. For many...

Apr 19, 2025

Van Hartman, a dedicated Navy veteran, public servant, beloved husband, father,

grandfather, great-grandfather, and craftsman, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025,

surrounded by his children and nephew. He was 81.

Born on May 6, 1943, Van grew up in Wellsburg, New York, and graduated from Southside

High School in Elmira in 1960. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States

Navy, proudly serving...

Apr 15, 2025

William J. Shippos Jr. age 72, passed away on April 15, 2025, in Van Etten, NY.

William was born in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School, where he was an active student-athlete in football and wrestling, earning the nickname “Broadway.” He was a veteran of the United States Army, and after his service, he attended TC3 for Construction Management. William...

Apr 12, 2025

John Gorsky (84) passed away at home on April 12. He grew up in Cohoes, NY and graduated from Cohoes High School.

After graduation, John attended RPI in Troy, NY, and Ithaca College, eventually moving to Ithaca with his wife Anne to run his uncle’s business, the Cornell Laundry and Mall Dry Cleaners.

John is survived by his wife Anne, his children...

Apr 11, 2025

James S. Zifchock, Jr., 64 of Ithaca passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born April 4, 1961 in Ithaca, he is the son of James Stephen Zifchock Sr.and the late Joanne Grace Zifchock. He was the owner and cook of Ziffy’s Diner on Lincoln Street for several years. He was an avid sports fan refereeing soccer and...

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

Ruth Zikakis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 93, after spending the day with her four children.

Born Ruth Cora Smith in Fremont Center, New York, she came into the world early and tiny - just four pounds - and was kept warm in a drawer placed by the...

Apr 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons (née Julian) November 5th, 1942 – April 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons, née Julian, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025, in Ithaca, New York.

Born in 1942, Barbara grew up in Tracy, California, and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1960. During her school years, she found joy in the performing arts, participating in the drama...