Richard Bascom

Mar 4, 2021

Richard Bascom, 55, of Ithaca, NY, longtime member of IBES Local 241, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.

Arrangements are pending.

Joyce A. Moore

Mar 2, 2021

Joyce A. Muzzy Moore, age 91, lifelong resident of Danby, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  Mrs. Moore was born October 24, 1929 to Esther May and Frederick Fillmore Muzzy. Joyce was a 1947 graduate of Ithaca High School. On June 5, 1949 Joyce was married to Richard Post Moore.  They raised...

Alexander B. Avramis

Mar 2, 2021

Alexander B. Avramis, 51, of Bushkill, PA and formerly of Ithaca, NY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at his home.

Alex was the sweetest, kindest man you could ever meet. He had a huge and bright heart which he proudly wore on his sleeve. His fun, and almost childlike curiosity led him to many accomplishments...

Shirley Eaton

Feb 26, 2021

Shirley M. Eaton, 74, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Raymond and Selma Lintal Poelvoorde and was the widow of Eugene Eaton.

Shirley is survived by her children, Terri Meddaugh, David (Louise) Meddaugh and Lori Grover; her grandchildren,...

Jane H. Marcham

Feb 26, 2021

Local journalist and devoted Ithacan, Jane Marcham, died Friday, February 26 at Cayuga Medical Center.

The daughter of Stuart and Margaret Haskins, Jane grew up in New England. She attended Cornell University, graduating in 1951, where she majored in English literature. There she met John Marcham, while both were active on...

David L. Beach

Feb 25, 2021

Mary B. Lefler

Feb 25, 2021

Our beloved mother, Mary Barbara (Bobbie), passed away on February 25, 2021 in Ithaca, New York at 97 years of age. Mary Barbara Lefler was born on August 18, 1923 in Alexandria, Virginia to James Ray and Mary Barbara (Ewald) Andrews. She was raised with her three brothers, James, John and Leo in Alexandria until the family...

Barbara Mckay Mcdonald

Feb 25, 2021

Barbara McKay McDonald, 88, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Petrillo McKay, died Thursday, February 26, 2021 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility.

Arrangements will be announced.

Lenore Marie Orrange

Feb 24, 2021

Our precious mother, Lenore Marie Orrange, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 24, 2021 in Ithaca, New York at 93 years of age. She was born June, 3, 1927 in Newark, N.J. to Charles Vincent and Minna (Fientel) Scanlan. Lenore graduated from Newark State Teacher’s College in 1948 and received a M.A. in Education from Cortland State...

Barbara Ruth Gladstein

Feb 24, 2021

Barbara Ruth Gladstein, 90, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

Arrangements are pending.

Mary Wells

Feb 23, 2021

Enfield: Mary Wells of Lansing, NY, formally of Enfield, NY, passed away peacefully at Oak Hill Manor, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the age of 78. Born in Ithaca, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Harvey and Velma Bailey.

Mary is survived by her son, James (Janet) Strait, her grandchildren, Joshua and Jared...

Daniel Riker

Feb 19, 2021

Daniel Riker, 64, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Amandus "Mike" "Teets" Teeter

Feb 17, 2021

Amandus H. Teeter, (known as Mike Teeter & Teets) Mike Teeter died on Feb. 17th, 2021, exactly 1 week after his 93rd birthday. He served as a Mess Sgt. in the Army Reserves for over 30 years & retired as a Maintenance Mechanic at the Army Reserve Center in Ithaca, NY. He volunteered for Cornell sports for...

Robert B. Hedges, Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

Robert B. Hedges, Jr., 71, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Paso Robles, CA. He was born in Ithaca, NY, son of the late Robert and Barbara Hedges.

A complete obituary will follow.

Dolores "Dee" Thompson

Feb 13, 2021

On February 13, 2021 I went to be with my family.

I was born May 14th, 1942 to Edward and Esther (nee Rosica) Wilczak in Ithaca, NY

I attended Immaculate Conception School, graduated from Ithaca High School in 1960 and went on to work for the New York Telephone Company as a Central...

Julee Starr Dean

Feb 9, 2021

Julee Starr Dean, 43, passed away peacefully at her home in Brooktondale, NY on Tuesday, February 9th 2021 following a courageous eight year battle with cancer. The daughter of Harvey and Virginia Besemer Starr, she was born, raised and still lived in the Slaterville Springs area. Julee had worked for many years at Economy Paving in Cortland prior to...

Debra Sue Beardslee

Feb 8, 2021

Margaret Rosa Myers

Feb 5, 2021

Margaret Rosa Myers, 87, of Bella Vista Dr., Ithaca, NY, passed away Friday, February 05, 2021 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending.

Laura Illiano

Feb 4, 2021

Laura Ann Illiano, 37, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Ithaca on Thursday, February 4, 2021 due to a medical condition.

Laura was born on March 10, 1983 in Bronx, NY and is the daughter of Edward and Patricia (Moore) Illiano of Carmel, NY and sister of Gina Illiano of Queens, NY. Laura was...

Pearl Gautreaux Stemley

Feb 2, 2021

Pearl Gautreaux Stemley, 89,  passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021. She was born in 1931 in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of James and Ruby (Smith) Gautreaux. She was predeceased by both parents when she was five years old. At that time she moved with relatives from Grand Rapids, MI to New Orleans, LA. Pearl received her...