Dec 6, 2023

Joyce E. Sharpsteen was born on 04/04/1939 in Homer, NY to Julia and Harry Youngs. She left us peaceably after a battle with cancer on 12/06/2023 at the age of 84.

The two sons who predeceased her was Daniel Carrier and Bruce Carrier. She is survived by her husband, Jaime Sharpsteen of Texas; daughter, Barbara (Bryan) of...

Dec 6, 2023

John "Cappy" Capalongo, 83, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 27, 1940, John was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Casano Capalongo. John served in the United States Army and was a dedicated member of the V.F.W, the American Legion, Eagles,...

Dec 5, 2023

Lawrence Marks passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 5th, 2023 due to a short illness.

He was born in Bronx, New York where he attended school and then joined the U.S. Army. While serving his country he attended RCA school to learn electronics. After an honorable discharge in 1962 he pursued a career...

Dec 3, 2023

Lee Snow, a loving father and grandfather and longtime resident of Ithaca passed away peacefully in his home on December 3rd, 2023 at the age of 96. Lee who was born on October 26,1927 was the eleventh of twelve children born to Simon Van Wagner Snow and Jennie Louise Beach Snow. He was predeceased by his wife Linda Kanellis...

Dec 3, 2023

Betty DeChellis October 22, 1923 – December 3, 2023 Betty DeChellis of Ithaca, aged 100, passed away on December 3 at her residence in McGraw House in Ithaca. In October Betty enjoyed a 100th birthday party attended by family and friends from throughout the years. Betty, a lifelong resident of Ithaca, was a cook and server for many years...

Dec 3, 2023

Barbara Smits Provus passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Barbara passed away peacefully in her home in Ithaca surrounded by her close family and friends. She is survived by her husband Ronald Provus, her children Kimberly and Michael Provus, and her grandchildren Matty and Ayla Provus. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Harvey and Lorraine...

Dec 1, 2023

After a long and fruitful life, Kathy left us on Friday, December 1st, 2023 to join her dear mother Mildred Carlough Gorman, father Daniel A. Gorman, and beloved husband of 61 years Michael A. Sprague; along with her cherished sisters Linda Gorman Sartori and Danilee Gorman Poppensiek (Neil). The Gorman Girls are together again!

Kathy is survived...

Nov 27, 2023

Charles L. Tallman’s Life Journey

Charlie was born on September 21, 1948 in Dansville, NY. His parents Larry and Myrtle Tallman moved to Florida and finally settled in Trumansburg, NY where he attended and graduated from T-Burg schools. While there he played baseball and basketball and helped in his parents' meat market. He was a...

Nov 23, 2023

Alice Echevarria was a loving, selfless mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on November 23, 2023 at age 74.

Alice was born in Puerto Rico in 1949, the eldest of four children. At age 6, she discovered her passion for cooking and taking care of people. At age 9, she discovered a whole...

Nov 22, 2023

Artist and screenwriter, Linda Salzman Sagan, has died at 83.  Born in New York City, Linda resided in Ithaca for many years.  She designed NASA's Pioneer Plaque and was part of the team that created NASA's Voyager Interstellar Message.  The Voyager I and II spacecraft are now the most distant human-made objects in the universe.  In Los Angeles, Linda...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrew D. Young, 70, of Newfield, NY died on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at his home. Andy was born on May 21, 1953, in Ithaca, NY.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Charlotte (Cowgill) Young, and sister Deborah (Young) Porter. He is survived by his sons, Andrew and Jason, brother Don, and grandchildren Isabella, Jonah,...

Nov 17, 2023

On Friday, November 17, 2023 Esther Ann Taylor Lloyd Johnson peacefully crossed over to joyfully reunite with her beloved children who were waiting for her on the other side, along with a long line of ancestors who came to welcome her home. She was born on December 27, 1927 to Estelle Wye and William C Reed, and was named...

Nov 9, 2023

Sheila Marie (Burns) Kyle, born September 17, 1950 in Binghamton, NY died peacefully in her sleep on November 9, 2023. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, and friend to many. She loved art, music, and kids, many of whom she taught as a public school teacher in Ithaca.  She is survived by her husband Steven Kyle, children Gabriel...

Nov 8, 2023

Roger E. Hubbard, 81, of Ithaca, New York, has bid farewell to this world on November 8, 2023, leaving a trail of cherished memories in his wake.

He was born December 13, 1941, in Connecticut to the late Edgar and Dorothy Hubbard. Roger was predeceased by his sister, Ann Harris, and grandson, Robert Cornish Jr.

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Oct 30, 2023

On Monday, October 30, Louis Neff Hand passed away at Kendal of Ithaca following a stroke, surrounded by his daughters and caregivers. The family had gathered to celebrate his 90th birthday just two weeks earlier.

Lou was born in Hollywood, California on October 16, 1933 to Pattie (Neff) and Darwin C. Hand. Born during the Great Depression,...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles H. Sinclair, age 82, of Enfield, NY passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday October 29, 2023

Charles was born in Canandaigua, NY December 15, 1940 to the late Charles & Lillian (VanEtten) Sinclair.

He worked for the Ithaca City School District for 30 years. Was an active member of...

Oct 27, 2023

After a two-year struggle with her health, Lucia Adams entered eternal peace Friday, October 27, 2023, with family by her side.  Most recently from Elmira, NY, Lucia was an Ithaca resident for much of her life and made it home for her transition to be with Jesus.

Born Lucille Francis Mosca Vuocolo on March 8, 1944, to...

Oct 27, 2023

Christopher Joseph Tennant, of Beaver Dams, NY died on October 27th, 2023, surrounded by love at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was 59 years old.

He is survived by his two daughters, Devon Tennant and Courtney Brazee (Brian) who gave him the role of “Granddad” to two grandsons Trevor and Baylor Brazee. He is...

Oct 26, 2023

Frances Tremblay Snyder, 94 passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2023 peacefully at home during her cozy mid-day nap. She had a smile and kind remark for all. Frances married Howard Snyder and they gave birth to six children. She was predeceased by her parent's, her husband Howard Snyder, her son Bruce Snyder, her siblings Arthur Tremblay, Betty Mazza,...

Oct 23, 2023

James David Baldwin, age 72, died peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, after living with a complex cancer diagnosis for many months. David was a storyteller with a penchant for lengthy historical contexts, concise personal opinions, random anecdotal asides, and a nostalgic flair. He is remembered tenderly by his former partner Denise, and their children (and partners)  Mara (Sarah),...