Nov 15, 2021

Gail Friesema Farnham, age 82, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2021 after a short bout with late-stage pancreatic cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillie Masselink Friesema and Harry Friesema, her brother, H. Paul Friesema, son-in-law Vaughn Blesi and Gail’s husband of 37 years, William Mills Farnham, II.  She is...

Nov 12, 2021

Ithaca - Holly Gail Brown 57 of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2021 at home.

Born on December 25, 1963 she was the daughter to the late Jean Pinkham Brown and Nathan Brown.

Holly is survived by her life partner Thomas Veit, her son Robert (Defaner) Sweet, Sisters Mindy Dahl, Janie...

Nov 8, 2021

Donald Walter Miller

In the early morning hours of Monday, November 8, 2021, Don passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY after battling sepsis. He was surrounded by his family whom he cherished. His strong will to live and the love, support and prayers of family and friends helped Don survive a...

Nov 8, 2021

Allan Lentini passed away at age 77 on Monday, November 8th, 2021, in Seattle, Washington.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in New Milford, New Jersey. He graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, NJ, where he lettered in track and field and choir. He commuted to Manhattan College,...

Nov 7, 2021

Newfield - Rebecca (Becky) N. AuCoin, age 86, passed away at home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, after an extended illness. Becky was born on December 12th, 1934, in NYC, to the late Joseph and Stella Colletti. She completed the 8th grade in NYC Public School PS 59, and she proudly earned her GED while raising her...

Nov 6, 2021

LANSING – Gloria L. (Head) Christopher, age 97 of Lansing, NY passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Groton Community Health Care.

Born September 16, 1924 at home in Lansing, NY she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Ina Mae Moseley Head and wife of the late Frederick L. Christopher who passed away...

Nov 6, 2021

Mildred (Millie) Christophe Kuner was born on 10 February, 1922 in New York City, the daughter of Benjamin Barnet and Diana Kuner. She graduated from Hunter College where she obtained a B.A. in English and Classics; in her senior year she wrote a play, a modern version of Antigone, set in Nazi-occupied Poland, which was staged in...

Nov 5, 2021

Ailish McKeever-Belcher, a Montessori teacher and long-time resident of Ithaca, NY, was born in Dublin, Ireland on Sep 22, 1958 to Leo and Carmel Mckeever. Ailish died of breast cancer peacefully at home with her family on November 5, 2021 at the age of 63.

While her interests were many, the defining passions of Ailish’s...

Oct 30, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Selover (Kastenhuber) passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 30, 2021.

Margaret was born October 26, 1945 and grew up on her family farm in Enfield NY with 4 other siblings. After retiring from Cornell University, where she worked in the admissions office, Margaret eagerly packed up her...

Oct 30, 2021

Tommy L. Brown

Tommy L. Brown, 79, passed away in his sleep at his home in Enfield on October 30, 2021, following an extended illness. Born in Henderson, KY, on April 28, 1942, to Samuel Preston Brown and Marion Madeline Haynes, Tom spent his childhood near the Ohio River, on which his father worked as...

Oct 29, 2021

Jack McDonald Blakely

John (Jack) McDonald Blakely was born on April 8, 1936 in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland to Elizabeth McDonald and James Blakely and died peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on October 29, 2021.  Jack was ever grateful for the strong mentorship of fine teachers at Dalry High School who guided him to Glasgow University...

Oct 27, 2021

Meredyth (Manns) Jones passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021, in Ithaca, New York. The family is grateful to the staff at Longview, Bridges, and Cayuga Medical Center for their tender care.

Meredyth was born on March 14, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio to Doris (Stewart) and Walter Manns. She excelled in piano, organ, and voice...

Oct 26, 2021

Bernadine Ann Fauls passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Tuesday October 26th  at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Bernadine was born in Ithaca on August 28, 1931 to Catherine and Kenneth Fauls. She then lived all her 90 years within walking distance of her parish church, Immaculate Conception.

Bernadine was a devoted...

Oct 19, 2021

Norma D. Russo (Forbes), 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY and Newfield, NY, passed away on October 19, 2021 at her home in Harleysville, PA.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Anthony M. Russo, and her brother Norman Forbes.  Norma is survived by her daughter, Dorothy M. Russo, her son, Anthony J. (Pamela) Russo,...

Oct 11, 2021

Terrel “Terry” VanOrman 75, son of the late Emma and Ray VanOrman Jr. born April 8, 1946, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021.

He is survived by the Love of his life and Soul mate of 42 years, Pam Shoemaker; his sons, Jason (Karry) VanOrman and their children, Brittany, Jason and Justin; Brandon VanOrman (Shonna)...

Oct 11, 2021

Ursula Erika Schacht Schlough passed away on October 11, 2021 following her battle with cancer. Shefought her illness with hope and determination from day one and never looked back, which was how shelived her life - with unmatched strength and dignity.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ursula Erika...

Oct 9, 2021

Barbara Jean “Beans” Goodwin age 86 of Spencer passed away Saturday October 9, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born March 1, 1935 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Robertson Ladd

and was also predeceased by her grandson, Oran Cedric Magee III...

Oct 4, 2021

Robert Everett Nobles, (Bob) age, 100, a life-long resident of Ithaca, NY died quietly at home of natural causes on Monday, October 4, 2021.   He was born on January 30, 1921, in Newfield, NY to Leo and Lula Knettles Nobles. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Bette Ridley Nobles in 2009 and his son,...

Oct 4, 2021

Edwin F. Sutter, age 87 of Ithaca, New York passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Born October 12, 1933 in Rochester, New York he was the son of the late Earl and Ruth Stein Sutter. Ed was a liquor salesman with Eber Bros. of Rochester, NY...

Oct 1, 2021

Frederick M. Denmark, 88 of Trumansburg Passed away October 1 at home with his family by his side.  Fred was born on September 21, 1933 in Ithaca the son of the late Howard and Ruth Handlin Denmark.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building homes.  Fred was a reputable painter and always ready to lend a helping hand...