Joanne Edith (Jordan) Davenport

Jan 14, 2025

Joanne Edith Jordan Davenport passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born in Auburn, NY on October 17th, 1940 to the late Earl Westfall Jordan & Blanche Bernice (VanDyne) Jordan. Joanne spent most of her life on the farm she built with her husband, Raymond Ellis Davenport, who predeceased her in 2012. She loved their land and...

Richard L. Cogger

Jan 10, 2025

Richard L. Cogger  May 1941 - January 2025 Richard "Dick" Cogger, electronics geek, information technology professional, and self-described "Jack of all trades" died age 83 on Friday the 10th, at the Bridges Cornell Heights "Fossil" residence, after a long decline with Alzheimer's. Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Carroll Smith Cogger, electrical engineer and inventor, and Ruth...

Arthur (Sam) L. Paul

Jan 6, 2025

Arthur (Sam) L. Paul, age 83 of Kane PA, formerly of Gouverneur NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Galeton PA and was son of the late Arthur and Iva Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Betty Kjelgaard Paul, who passed away...

Michael (Mike) A. Kandrach

Jan 6, 2025

Michael (Mike) A. Kandrach, 88, of Ithaca, passed away on January, 6, 2025.

Mike is survived by his wife Margaret; step-children: Christine Vangeli, Jeff Vangeli, Philip Vangeli, and Amy Magdon.

Rose A. Morgan

Jan 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose A. Morgan, who went to be with our Lord and Savoir on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Rose was a kind and sweet soul, known for her enormous heart and loving spirit. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who...

Frank L. Ferrante

Jan 4, 2025

Frank L. Ferrante, age 72 from Elmira NY, passed away Saturday January 4, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 22, 1952 to parents Peter Ferrante Sr. and Rose Curcio.

Frank is predeceased by his father Peter Sr., his  mother Rose ,his brother Peter Jr and his grandson William (Little Billy) Gross.

He...

Alberto "Butch" Valdez

Jan 4, 2025

Alberto “Butch” Valdez, 58 of, Ithaca, NY, formerly from, Donna, TX. Passed away on, January 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our youngest brother, Alberto. His passing was in his current residence of Ithaca, NY, where he made friends with many. Known for his enormous heart, he had a way...

Joseph Larry Tagliavento

Dec 31, 2024

Joseph Larry Tagliavento, age 69, of Ithaca, NY lost his brief battle with lung cancer on December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his large and loving family. Known to his friends as Joe Tag, he was the son of Joseph Tagliavento Jr and Betty Moore Tagliavento. Born and raised in Ithaca NY, Joe grew up on South Hill...

Robert T. Lower

Dec 29, 2024

Robert T. Lower, 96, of Ithaca, passed away on December 29, 2024, at home. Robert was born on May 27, 1928, to Henry L. Sr. and Beatrice Bowlsby Lower. Robert was predeceased by his wife Hattie Cooper Lower. Robert and Hattie met at a square dance after he returned from serving during WWII. They married on July 8, 1950, ...

Susan Catherine Dafoe

Dec 28, 2024

Susan Catherine Dafoe, 65 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born May 2, 1959 in Levittown, PA, the only daughter the late John H. and Catherine Sterling Broomfield. Susan was an Intensive Case Manager for Tompkins County Mental Health.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, Clinton “Scotty”...

Madeline Hammond Larocca

Dec 28, 2024

Madeline Hammond LaRocca, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Madeline was born in Ithaca, NY on September 28, 1942 to Albert H. Hammond and Anna (Hancy) Hammond. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1960 and attended Michigan State and Ithaca College. It was while working at the College Spa Diner...

Robert Raymond Mancini

Dec 24, 2024

Robert Raymond Mancini, 99, of Ithaca, passed away on December, 24, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at 10:30AM, at Calvary Cemetery in Ithaca.

Michael C. Mosher

Dec 23, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael Charles Mosher, aged 60, of Ithaca, NY on December 23rd, 2024.

Michael was born on October 20th,1964, in Ithaca, NY, and lived in Ithaca and Enfield throughout his life where he was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.

Michael had a passion for...

Janice Marie Kottke

Dec 20, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Janice Marie Kottke, aged 83, of Ithaca, NY on December 20, 2024.

Janice was born on December 8, 1941 in Schenectady, NY. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished friend. She was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Ridley Lowell Business and Technical Institute. She enjoyed...

Carmen Ciaschi

Dec 19, 2024

Carmen Giulio Ciaschi

Born February 11, 1961 – Passed peacefully December 19, 2024

Carmen G. Ciaschi passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. His strength, tenacity, and zest for life were unmatched, and his positive attitude inspired all who knew him. Carmen faced his...

Lynnette Lux

Dec 18, 2024

Lynnette Lux, 62, of Willseyville, NY, passed away on December 18, 2024. Born and raised in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Bruce M. Lux and Edwina Inman. Lynnette attended Elmira Free Academy before marrying David Palmieri and enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where she served as a Food Service Specialist from 1984 to 1985.

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Charles Frank (Chuck) Corbett

Dec 16, 2024

Charles Frank Corbett passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, in Groton, NY.

Charles (Chuck) Corbett was born February 15, 1953, to Raymond Merritt Corbett and Edith Emory Rohrer.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1971.  He then enlisted into the U.S. Navy and was stationed at NSA Mid-South in Millington Tennessee.

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R. Keith Dennis

Dec 12, 2024

R. Keith Dennis

March 10, 1944 – December 12, 2024

R. Keith Dennis, 80, a titan in mathematics and benefactor to Cornell and the greater Ithaca, NY community, died on December 12, 2024, following a prolonged battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was known and loved for his quirky personality and sense of humor.

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Luke E. Sjolund

Dec 3, 2024

Luke E. Sjolund, 48 of Ithaca, NY passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at home.

He was born on January 19, 1976 in Brooklyn, NY and in August of that year the family moved to Coram, NY on Long Island. Luke attended Longwood Schools, graduating in 1993. He went on to attend Suffolk County Community College then...

Helen Marie (Snavely) Hammond-Ross

Dec 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Helen Marie Hammond-Ross (Snavely). Helen passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Helen was lovingly known as Mom, Aunt Honey, Gram, Sis, and Xana.

Helen was predeceased by her parents Robert P. Snavely I and Esther Snavely, and her brothers Robert Snavely II, and George Snavely.

Helen is survived by her...