Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Henry V. Capalongo
Jun 23, 2023
Henry V. “Hank” Capalongo, formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Rochester, NY.
Mr. Capalongo was born in Ithaca on April 30, 1956, the son of the late Henry J. Capolongo and Lorraine Cole. Henry attended Ithaca Schools and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his...
Beverly J. Heatley
Jun 22, 2023
Beverly J. Heatley, 89, of Ithaca, NY passed away on June 22, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Thomas Heatley and Elsie (Stadelmaier) Heatley Price. She was predeceased by her sister Barbara (Bobbie) Mazza and her brother-in-law Albert Mazza. She is survived by her nieces Susan Mazza and Donna Mazza, and...
Carrie Lynn Midgley
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie Lynn Midgley, also known as Carebear, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 37 in Johnson City, New York. She was born on March 20, 1986, in Syracuse, New York, to Jorge and Patricia Midgley. Carrie is survived by her parents, her brothers Jeremy and Chris Midgley. Carrie was an outgoing person who was always...
Darrell R. Vancampen
Jun 17, 2023
Darrell R. VanCampen (87) passed away at his residence in Jupiter, Florida, on June 17, 2023. Darrell grew up in Two Buttes, CO and graduated from high school in the top of his class (there were only 6 people in his class). He was born during the Depression and grew up reading encyclopedias from cover to cover as they...
Ann Marie (Kero) Armstrong
Jun 16, 2023
Ann Marie Kero Armstrong, 90 of Ithaca passed away peacefully on June 16. Born April 9, 1933 in Buffalo, NY daughter of the late John and Mary Kero; predeceased by her husband Donald A. Armstrong (2013) and son Robert A. Armstrong (2012).
Ann grew up in Groton, NY. In high school she was a member of the...
Lynn Henry Watros
Jun 13, 2023
Lynn Henry Watros (81) of Newfield, son of William Gurdon and Lena Belle (Dorn) Watros, passed away quietly at home, a satisfied man, on June 13, 2023, with his loving wife, Jane, and eldest grandchild, Matthew, at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Canzler Watros, brother, Charles (Jean) Watros, children, Denise (Raymond) O’Dell, Matthew...
Dustin Aaron Strom
Jun 13, 2023
Dustin Aaron Strom (April 23, 1987 – June 13, 2023) Dustin Aaron Strom (age 36) of Trumansburg, NY, was killed on the night of June 13, 2023 when he was struck by a driver traveling at high speed while riding a bike in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the time he was killed, Dustin was returning to his beloved van...
Vaughn "Sonny" Dee Stebbins
Jun 12, 2023
Born in Sabinsville, PA, raised a family in Ithaca NY and ultimately resided in Massena NY. A Navy Veteran, retired from Consolidated Natural Gas after 35 years of service, and very active in the Ellis Hollow Community. Passionate about restoring Model A’s, early V8’s, swap meets, line dancing, and pancake breakfasts. Uncanny abilities with vegetable gardens, fruit trees, flowers,...
Robert L. Brill Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Robert Lawrence Brill, Sr. passed away on June 10, 2023 at Hospicare at the age of 95.
Robert was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed going to the woods, gardening, reading, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was also a train enthusiast. Robert worked at the COOP Food...
Richard W. Miller
Jun 9, 2023
Richard “Dick” W. Miller, PhD, Wyn and William Y. Hutchinson Professor in Ethics and Public Life (Emeritus) at Cornell University (Philosophy department), passed away on 6/9/23 at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving family: Peggy Dieter, his wife of 41 years, and his daughter, Laura Miller.
From early in life, Dick was vastly...
Ernest L. Boda
Jun 8, 2023
Ernest L. Boda, 88, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Ithaca, N.Y. He was born December 20, 1934, in Ithaca, NY to the late Willard and Barbara Boda. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School Class of 1953. He attended Nyack College and graduated from Cornell University. He had...
Rebecca I. Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Rebecca I. “Becky” Smith, 97 of Ithaca, passed away June 6, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Born January 17, 1926 in the Town of Dryden, NY she was one of nine children born to the late George H. and Suzie Martin Smith. Becky was a cook at Cornell University for many years prior to her retirement. She...
Gret Atkin
Jun 6, 2023
Gret Atkin passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following a complicated heart surgery. Gret was born in Connecticut and grew up in Southbury, Morris, and Hamden. During her college years she was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron (consumer science) and Phi Delta Kappa (education) and was a certified Water Safety Instructor. Gret graduated from the University of...
Miriam "Mimi" (Wallace) Thuesen
Jun 5, 2023
On June 5, 2023, Miriam “Mimi” Wallace Thuesen, 67, of Lansing, New York passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Michael, her two children, her sister, and her grandchildren at her side.
Born to Maury and Evelyn Wallace, on March 9, 1956, in Ithaca, New York, with her twin sister Patricia “Pat” Lucente, followed by...
Dr. Hermogenes "Leni" Javier Mecenas
May 31, 2023
On May 31, 2023, Dr. Hermogenes (Leni) Javier Mecenas, 94, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully in the hospital with his beloved wife Joy (Ghent), his four sons, his four daughter in-laws, and six grandchildren at his side.
Born to Judge Pedro Mecenas and Felicidad (Javier) on the island of Panay in the Philippines, he had two...
David W. Carman
May 31, 2023
David “Hippy” W. Carman, 68, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family.
David is survived by his wife of 20 years, Charlene; his two daughters, Heather (Anthony) Sinn Sr. and Trista Carman; his step-children, Skylar Reagin, Adrian Stetson and Raymond Larry; his brother, Douglas (Lori) Carman; his...
John R. Sayles
May 30, 2023
John R. Sayles of Newfield passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 79.
John was born in Elmira, NY on September 1, 1943, a son of the late John F. and Ruth A. (nee Knapp) Sayles. He graduated from Newfield High School. After graduating from Newfield High School he joined the Us Airforce...
Leonie Heidi Kallfelz
May 27, 2023
Heidi Kallfelz, born September 28, 1941 in Yonkers, NY, daughter of Otto and Leonie (Dessimoz) Gantner, and sister of Loring Gantner, died peacefully on Saturday evening May 27th at her Ithaca home with family by her side.
Heidi spent her early childhood in Yonkers, NY until her family relocated to Walker Valley, NY nestled in the Catskill...
John W. Brewer, Jr.
May 22, 2023
John Wilder Brewer Jr of Spencer, passed away at home on Monday, May 22nd. John was a loving man, and a friend to all he met. He was always willing to help someone in need and opened his door to family and friends, many of whom have stories of their time staying with him. John spent his free time...
Shirley Anne (Casselman) Goodrich
May 13, 2023
Shirley Anne (Casselman) Goodrich passed away at home on Saturday May 13, 2023, a day after her 89th birthday. She was born May 12, 1934 in Norwood, New York to the late Margret (Pitts) Casselman and Corral Clifford Casselman. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Charles Edward Goodrich and her grandson Michael Paul Goodrich. She is...
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