Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Janina "Jan" (Mrozowski) Brown
Sep 15, 2023
Janina (Jan) Brown of Etna, New York passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at home.
Born February 28, 1956, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Franciszek and Maria Florczak Mrozowski. She married the love of her life, Bill Brown, in May of 1995.
She loved her family, animals, cooking, baking, reading, traveling,...
Robert T. Van De Mark
Sep 10, 2023
Bob was born on November 5, 1946 and passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023. He was the oldest of three boys that were born to J. Thomas and Eleanor Jane (Burgess) Van De Mark. He is survived by his brother John Edward Van De Mark (Margie) and was pre-deceased by William J. Van De Mark (Michelle). He leaves...
Sara K. (Banks) Biggs
Sep 7, 2023
The family of Sara Kay Banks Biggs of Brooktondale, New York is saddened to announce her passing on September 7 2023, one day short of her 88 th birthday. She is predeceased by her parents Evelyn May Scott Banks and Francis Willard Banks, as well as her husband of 55 years Donald Anthony Biggs. She will be lovingly remembered...
David Edward Cynoske
Sep 1, 2023
David Edward Cynoske of Ithaca NY passed away at the Hospicare residence on W. King Rd on Friday September 1st, 2023 at the age of 87.
David was born on February 20, 1936, the son of the late David and Betty Cynoske. He spent a career as an Ithaca Fire Fighter at 6's station after driving for...
Bernard Hogben
Sep 1, 2023
Bernard Hogben – July 28, 1929 – September 1, 2023
Bernard (Bernie) was born in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England on July 28, 1929, to Henry (Harry) and Louisa (Lucy) Hogben. While a young toddler, the family immigrated to the United States eventually making their home in Danby, New York. Bernard graduated from Ithaca High School and began...
John Paul Beach
Aug 31, 2023
John P. Beach
September 29, 1947 – August 31, 2023
Father, son, brother, partner, Grandpa, Papa, BopBop, Johnny Boy
John Beach died on the evening of August 31, 2023, after a courageous five-year fight against the ravages of his Parkinson’s Disease. John was predeceased by his parents, Robert B. Beach, Sr., and Patricia...
Margaret Perry
Aug 30, 2023
Margaret Perry, an expert in The Harlem Renaissance and an award-winning Librarian and Author, died in Ithaca, NY, on Wednesday August 30, 2023. The daughter of Elizabeth Munford Anthony Perry and Dr. Rufus Perry, both deceased, she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 15, 1933.
Margaret spent her childhood in Prairie View, TX, and in Washington,...
Charles G. Robinson
Aug 30, 2023
Charles G Robinson was born on October 2, 1942 to Jerome and Stella Robinson in Yonkers, New York. He moved to Danby, New York in 1976 with his youngest son Jerry. He worked at NCR as a printing engineer in Ithaca for 35 years before retiring and then going to work at Mettler Toledo for 15 years before retiring...
John Churey
Aug 28, 2023
John Churey, 98, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center Monday evening, August 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Ithaca, NY on May 16, 1925. In 1948 he married his wife Josephine Benedict. They were in their 75th year of marriage at the time of her passing last year. Together they had five children,...
Beverly C. Kamin
Aug 25, 2023
Beverly C. Kamin, 89 of Groton passed away Friday, August 25 at Crown Park. She was born in Trumansburg on June 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Carleton and Katherine Slaght Corey, Sr. Beverly graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953. She was married to Lawernce Kamin for 52 years, until his death in 2012. A lifelong member...
Judith Rose (Holmes) Horton
Aug 25, 2023
With heavy hearts and a strong Christian faith, we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Rose Horton of Newfield, NY on August 25, 2023. Judy was born on August 6, 1941. She is a 4th generation Newfielder. She graduated from Newfield schools in 1959.
Judy was a lady of great character whose compassion was matched by her...
John Robert Gross
Aug 20, 2023
John Robert Gross was born in Lansdale, PA, on November 18, 1948 to Earl Cook Gross, a Baptist minister, and Catherine Shaw Gross, a librarian, joining his older brother Earl George Gross. The family moved to Washington, PA in 1951, then to Bluffton, IN in 1961, following his father’s work. They moved once more to Trumansburg, NY where John...
J.B. "Holly" Hollingsworth
Aug 20, 2023
Two days shy of his 90th birthday, J.B. "Holly" Hollingsworth was called home to Heaven. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 22, 1933, to John and Madeline Hollingsworth. Holly is survived by his wife Pat, his sons Larry and Tim and their families, stepsons Doug and Jeff Peckins and their families, as well as extended family members...
Yvonne Maria (Longo) Swain
Aug 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Yvonne Longo Swain (1948 - 2023)
On August 19, 2023, Yvonne Longo Swain departed this world unexpectedly but peacefully, slipping away while taking a nap. She was 75 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. As we come to terms with her passing, we are drawn together to...
Maxie Calloway Baughan, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Maxie Calloway Baughan, Jr., a dominant college, and NFL player and coach, passed away on August 19th, at the age of 85.  He was born in tiny Forkland, AL, and grew up in Bessmer, AL. After graduating from Bessemer High, he was recruited by several Universities and chose Georgia Tech. National College Football Foundation Chairman, Archie Manning, said of...
Elicia "Lee" Spencer
Aug 15, 2023
Elicia "Lee" Spencer, 66, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. Born on December 31, 1956 to the late Marian Lane and Richard Armstrong in Cortland, NY. Lee graduated from Ithaca High School in 1975. Shortly after, she began working at Tompkins County Department of Social Services where she worked for nearly 40 years before retiring.  ...
Ronald E. Terwilliger
Aug 14, 2023
Ronald E. Terwilliger, age 74, of Newfield, passed away at home on Monday, August 14, 2023 doing what he loved, watching old westerns with his ever present companion Bodha on his lap. Born on December 8, 1948, he was the oldest son of Francis and Mary (Baker) Terwilliger.
Ronald was a master carpenter and craftsman, an avid...
Robert Brian Mcswain
Aug 13, 2023
Robert Brian McSwain, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 13, 2023. Robert was born on October 23,1973 in Lewisburg, PA and was a 1992 graduate of Warrior Run High School in Turbotville, PA. He went on to obtain an associate degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College. He resided in Newfield, NY for the past 24 years....
Clifford D. Arthur, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Clifford D. Arthur, Jr., 84, of Ithaca, NY passed away August 12, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Elmira, NY to the late Clifford Sr. and Rose (Tabias) Arthur. Besides his parents, Clifford was predeceased by his siblings, Chester (Carol) Arthur, Wayne Arthur, Sandra Ayers, Sharon Lampila and Joyce Arthur. Grandchildren, Bruce Hall Jr, Keith Arthur,...
Rebecca Sundquist-Lux
Aug 10, 2023
It was a quiet summer morning Thursday, August 10, 2023, when at 5:50 am, Rebecca Ann Sundquist-Lux (better known as Beckie, or The Rose Lady), peacefully left this earth, and joined her savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven, and reunited with her loved ones who left this earth before her. Rebecca is survived by her husband Roy Lux, daughters, Lisa...
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