Oct 10, 2022

William M. Danenberg, 48, of Ithaca passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022.  He was born on August 6, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL.  William was predeceased by his sister, Treva Danenberg; Bryan Danenberg; and father-in-law, Erik Gaden.  He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sherri L. Danenberg; daughter, Haley Danenberg; parents, George Danenberg and Judith Morales; siblings,...

Oct 9, 2022

Born May 20, 1942, Beatrice Marie (Herndon) Bright (Bea) was called upon by our Lord to come home on October 9, 2022. Born to parents who preceded her in death, Charles Merton Herndon and Azlean Washington. Bea was also preceded in death by her daughter, Valerie Magee, brothers Charles Hendon Jr., William Herndon (Bill), James Herndon, and George Herndon...

Oct 9, 2022

Janet Godersky Ingraffea of Ithaca, NY, died of a sudden illness on September 15, 2022 in Sayre, PA. Janet was born in Indianapolis, IN, on August 30, 1947, the daughter of two doctors, George and Lois Godersky. Her fondest memories of childhood were the summers she spent on her grandparents’ farm in Flora, Indiana. She is survived by her...

Oct 7, 2022

Clare Mary Sanders Fewtrell, Associate Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology, Cornell University, died Friday October 7, 2022, from ovarian cancer. She was born in 1948 in her grandmother’s cottage in Driffield in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, to her mother, Lorna Brigstocke Fewtrell, and father, Group Captain E. C. S. (Tony) Fewtrell, who was posted in S. Wales. Her...

Oct 5, 2022

Samuel Adams Frederick passed away unexpectedly in October 2022 at his home on Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg, New York. Sam leaves behind his beloved family—children Charles, Julia, and Alyssa, their spouses and his three granddaughters—as well as his dear companion Carol Hickey and his "friends of the heart," as he called them. He was predeceased by his parents Mary...

Sep 29, 2022

Russell D. Manley Sr. passed away on September 29th, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Audrey Manley, his brothers Bruce Manley Sr. and Chuck Manley and his sister Kathleen Agard. He is survived by his brothers Rolland (Beatrice) Manley and Lawrence Manley. Sister-in-law Rosemary Manley. His son Russell (Robyn) Manley Jr., and...

Sep 24, 2022

Steven “The Hig” Higgins, 69, of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  He was born on January 13, 1953 to the late James R. and Frances J. Higgins.  The Hig is survived by his son, Joshua; daughter, Jessica (Justin); his pride and joy, grandchildren Lilyanna, Zandria, Lucas and Myla; his partner, Filomena Hall; and his...

Sep 23, 2022

Ruth Mullen Pearson, 97, formerly of McGraw House (previously of Coddington Road) died September 23, 2022, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Ithaca on July 9, 1925, daughter of the late Howard and Anna Ruane Mullen.

Ruth worked as the Comptroller at the Office of Transportation Services of Cornell University for 17 years. ...

Sep 21, 2022

Janice Faye Forbes Rich, age 84, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2022 surrounded by her family from complications related to Alzheimer’s Dementia.  Born February 12, 1938 to Robert and Cecile Forbes in Belcross, North Carolina. She graduated from Camden High School in 1956 where she was a member of the Girls...

Sep 18, 2022

Eleanor Pratt Hathaway, age 96, formerly of Syracuse, New York, died Sunday, September 18th, 2022.  Ellie and her husband, Ike Hathaway, spent more than 25 years at Kendal at Ithaca, receiving loving, compassionate care from all who supported them through a long and challenging illness.

Ellie was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, spending summers at the family beach...

Sep 18, 2022

Gertrude “Trudi” Vrabel, born on January 25, 1926 in Zell am See, Austria, peacefully passed away September 18, 2022.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, Franz & Gertrude Breitfuss, a brother, Franz, who was killed during WWII, and her loving husband, Ernst Vrabel.

Survivors include her children:  Gerhard (Diana) Vrabel and Erika (Mick) Linsdell, her Grandchildren: Shaun...

Sep 17, 2022

Frieda Sherwood Alexander, 99, of Ithaca passed away on September 17, 2022.  She was born on March 21, 1923 to the late Guy and Elizabeth Sherwood.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana Cleveland and her children, Debra Takacs (Bryan): Daniel Cleveland (Michelle); Dwayne Cleveland (Shannon) and Charles. Also, by her son, Ronald (Debra) and their children,...

Sep 14, 2022

Jan Delli-Bovi, 72, passed away on September 14th, 2022 after a brief but difficult battle with bladder cancer. Jan was a talented musician and teacher, and beloved father and grandfather; he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children, Adam Delli-Bovi and Teegan Dellibovi-Ragheb (Daniel Ragheb); their mother and stepfather, Susan Arnsten-Russell and Will Russell; his three...

Sep 8, 2022

Jean Emily Clay Radice, 70, passed away on Thursday, 8 September 2022 at Hospicare in Ithaca as the result of glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on 7 September 1952 in Binghamton, NY to the late John A. Clay and Molly Hague Clay. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mark A. Radice; daughters Caroline E. Radice,...

Sep 5, 2022

Rodney Kearl, 68, of Ithaca passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1953, in Ithaca, New York. He attended Ithaca and Lansing schools, graduating from LHS in 1971. Rodney received his bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University in 1978 and received a master’s degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design in...

Sep 2, 2022

Zoshio Little Tree Medina passed away at home while surrounded by his loving parents, Erika and Mauricio Medina.  Zoshio was deeply loved and cherished by his younger siblings, Niskua and Warachi Medina.  He brought so much light and joy to the world and touched many hearts with his beautiful spirit. Everyday with him was a blessing.

He...

Sep 1, 2022

Chris A. Smith 84 of Lansing resident of over 50 years passed September 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Chris was born in Augusta, Kansas where he was raised. Chris attended the University of Kansas where he received his degree and MBA as a Civil Engineer. While at the University of Kansas, Chris became a proud...

Aug 29, 2022

Josephine Churey, 94, passed away peacefully at Hospicare of Ithaca Monday evening, August 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born in Ithaca, NY on November 22,1927.  In 1948 she married her husband John Churey. They were in their 75th year of marriage at the time of her passing. Together they had five children, 15 grandchildren, and...

Aug 28, 2022

Gene VanZile of Newfield, NY passed away Sunday 28 August 2022. Gene is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra. He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey, and his grandsons, Aidan and Chandler VanZile.

After graduating from Newfield High School, Gene devoted himself to his country and enlisted in the Army. Gene was stationed in...

Aug 26, 2022

Frederick John “Freddy” Ciaschi, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26 in Ithaca, NY surrounded by his children.  He was born on June 15, 1941 to Fernando and Concetta Ciaschi, immigrants from Italy who settled in Ithaca, New York.  In addition to his parents, Frederick was predeceased by his loving wife Patricia Anne Ciaschi.  He is survived by...