Linda Lampila

Aug 22, 2021

On August 22nd, 2021, Linda Lampila of Newfield, NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 after losing a hard-fought battle with Cancer.

Linda was born in Ithaca, NY on January 23rd, 1949, to Harlond Holley and Esther Allen.

Linda was a humble person who always found the good in everyone. It...

Dorothy J. Benedict

Aug 21, 2021

Benedict, Dorothy J. July 20, 1937 – August 21, 2021Dorothy J. Benedict is now resting in God’s loving arms after passing away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca, NY.  Her son, Timothy and granddaughter Caty were by her side.She was born in Ithaca, a daughter of Douglas, Sr. and Marguerite (Yaple)...

John Thomas (Jt) Lee Iii

Aug 19, 2021

John Thomas (JT) Lee III passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 19, 2021 at the age of 31. He was born in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania and grew up in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. JT was an outgoing and loving spirit, always ready to make new friends. He loved music with all his heart and listened to a very wide selection...

Anthony "Buckie" Leach

Aug 14, 2021

Anthony “ Buckie” Leach III, 62, of South Bend IN, passed away very unexpectedly on August 14, 2021 as the result of a motorcycle tragedy. Please know that Buckie did not suffer. Buckie was born September 22, 1958 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Lt. Col Anthony and Betty Leach.  In addition to his parents...

Richard C. French

Aug 11, 2021

Richard C. French, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2021 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Rich was born on February 2, 1954 in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Arthur B. and Edith Avallone French of West Danby, NY.

Rich was a 1972 graduate of Spencer-Van...

Benjamin Edward Neilsen

Aug 5, 2021

Benjamin Edward Neilsen died in his sleep August 4, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Eleanor “Ellie”, his mother Paulette Rosa, sister Aslinn (Michael) Dusseljee, and their children Chyanne, and Noah.  His “Maine Family” Robert and Katlyn Worster and all their children, especially little Aubrie with whom he had a special bond; as well as his...

Dr. Thomas I. Soule

Aug 1, 2021

Dr. Thomas I. Soule (1944-2021)

Dr. Thomas I. Soule, 76, passed away on August 1, 2021 in Ithaca, New York from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Tom was born in Fairfax, Vermont, the second son of Richard Soule Sr. and Phyllis Soule. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax. He is an alumnus...

Colleen Marie Shelton

Jul 25, 2021

Colleen passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in Ithaca, NY on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Always the tomboy, Colleen spent her youth catching pretty much anything that moved -- snakes, frogs, birds, etc. She even dragged a dog home! She graduated in 1975 from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy- Lauralton Hall High...

Jean P Seaman

Jul 24, 2021

On Saturday, July 24, 2021 Jean Patricia Seaman (nee Andersen), much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 89.

Jean was born on March 18, 1932 in Worcester, MA to Anton (Andy) and Mary Andersen.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Framingham State Teacher’s College and a Master’s degree from Bridgewater State...

Alan M. Godfrey

Jul 20, 2021

Alan M. Godfrey, age 33 of Ithaca, New York passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021.

Alan was born September 28, 1988 in Providence Rhode Island he was the son of George and Barbara Johnson Godfrey. He currently worked for Texas Roadhouse in Ithaca. Alan was a fun loving and vibrant person who was...

Toni Williams

Jul 20, 2021

Toni Williams (Nov. 18, 1945 - July 20, 2021)

Toni Williams, a long-time resident of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She moved to Ithaca in 1946 with her parents and attended schools in the Ithaca City School District, graduating from Ithaca High School...

Lee Robert Avery

Jul 19, 2021

Lee R. Avery, age 40 of Ithaca, New York was called Home to Glory by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Born April 21, 1981 in Cortland, New York he was the son of Gloria Hammond Teague and Robert Alan Avery.  Gifted artistically and musically, yet his true gift was...

Micky Haralson

Jul 15, 2021

A week after his 64th birthday, on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, Micky Haralson passed away at Montefiore Hospital in New York City. Micky was born in California on July 8th, 1957 to Lois and Joseph Haralson. He grew up in Hacienda Heights, CA, where he attended Glen A. Wilson High School, after which he enlisted in the...

Illa J. Hayes

Jul 15, 2021

Illa J. Hayes, 77 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly July 15, 2021.  Illa was predeceased by her loving husband, the love of her life William Hayes Sr.  Illa is survived by her sister Pat Houle (James), her children William Hayes Jr. (Stacey), Cindy Coon (Gene), Mary Beth Rapone (Greg), Robert Hayes (Chrissy), many grandchildren, and great...

Jerilea D. Burke

Jul 13, 2021

Jerilea D. Burke, age 80, of Lansing, NY passed away July 13, 2021, as a result of brain cancer.  Jerry was born on August 23, 1940, in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Carl and Isabel Davis.  She was a graduate of Lansing Central School.

Jerry is survived by her husband of 61 years,...

Carissa Anne Stone

Jul 12, 2021

Carissa Anne Stone, born September 30th, 1993 in Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 12th, 2021 at the age of 27, alongside her boyfriend Michael R. Mayer, age 29. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and devoted mother to her only son, Gunner Henley Mayer, age 5. Her mother’s wild child, she lived...

Helen C. Talutis

Jul 10, 2021

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Phyllis Jean Root Norman

Jul 9, 2021

Phyllis Jean Root Norman of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Oak Hill Manor. Phyllis was born on April 24, 1929 in Ithaca, the only child of Clyde and Winifred Robinson Root. As she reminded us many times, she weighed 2 lbs at birth and had Last Rights five times.

She graduated...

Donald James Slattery

Jul 8, 2021

Donald James Slattery (July 11, 1929-July 8, 2021)

Donald Slattery was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Don lived most of his 91 years in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1946. After graduation Don began his career with Cornell University, starting in the stock room at the Campus...

Ljubica Née Resanovic’ Heim

Jul 8, 2021

Ljubica Heim (née Resanovic’) died peacefully on July 8 at Cayuga Medical Center after a years-long struggle with congestive heart failure. She was born on January 19, 1921 in Majske Poljane near Glina, Croatia, the eldest child of Milan Resanovic’ and Jelica  Paspalj. Raised on a farm with five younger siblings, she gained a lifelong skill and...