Barbara Johnson Foote

Sep 15, 2020

Barbara Johnson Foote, ne Barbara Huntington Jones: farm girl, home demonstration agent, wife, mother, educator, author, and a friend to all, died today, September 15, 2020, at the age of 99. As an educator, I wonder if she considered 99 a special number; one that bespeaks excellence, yet leaves a reason to strive on. Barbara, you were...

Rosemary Anderson

Sep 13, 2020

Mrs. Rosemary King Anderson of Berkshire, NY died unexpectedly on September 13, 2020 at the age of 74.

Rosemary is survived by her husband Robert, daughter and son-in-law Blaise and Brian Hoopes, daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Lane Simon, daughter and son-in-law Faye and Cameron Fort, son Christopher Anderson, and seven grandchildren. She is predeceased...

Walter James Wiggins

Sep 9, 2020

Walter J. Wiggins

February 23, 1925 – September 9, 2020

The world has lost a renaissance man!

Attorney…Hotelier…Restaurateur…Author…TennisChampion…Civil Rights Activist…Union Organizer…Photographer…US Marine Corporal…Woodworker…Sailor…Teller of Stories…

Husband…Father…Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather

Wally was born in St. Louis on February 23,...

Donald A. Cacciotti

Sep 6, 2020

Donald A. Cacciotti, 90, lifelong Ithaca and Korean War veteran, died Sunday, September 06, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending.

Margaret George

Sep 6, 2020

Margaret J. George

Ithaca, NY – Margaret Johnston George, age 98, left this world peacefully, attended by her grandson and other local family, at her residence in Kendal at Ithaca on September 6, 2020. She was beloved by a large extended family and many dear friends.  She had been living at Kendal since...

Kevin R. Talty

Sep 6, 2020

Kevin R. Talty, 56, of Ithaca, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was a loving father, husband, brother, and friend.

Kevin was born October 26, 1963 in Buffalo, NY; the oldest of 6 siblings. He was a proud lifelong, although often frustrated, Bills and Sabres fan....

Allen J. Vanbuskirk

Sep 3, 2020

Allen J. VanBuskirk, 53, of Ithaca passed away on September 3, 2020 from complications of a sudden cardiac event.

Allen found joy in being outdoors and spent much time sitting silently on his porch with a cold beverage. Allen will be remembered as having a big heart and, at times, an equally big...

Jean Nowack

Aug 31, 2020

Jean Nowack – the wise, wonderful, tireless and beloved chair caning lady of West Danby, NY, has passed from this world to the next, joining her husband, the renowned artist Wayne Nowack, who passed in 2004.

Jean Anne Curtis Nowack was born on 12/9/33 in Kirksville, Missouri, to Dwight Curtis and Anne Robinson Curtis. She...

Derrick Wilder

Aug 31, 2020

Our beloved son and father, Derrick V. Wilder, affectionately known as "0" departed this life on August 31, 2020, at his home in Ithaca, New York. Derrick was born in Mountainside Hospital on May 17, 1968, in Montclair, NJ.

Derrick attended schools in Montclair, E. Orange and Plainfield. He eventually obtained his GED through Montclair...

Bessie Wrisley

Aug 30, 2020

Bessie Wrisley, 93, of Ithaca died August 30, 2020 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a complete obituary.

Christina S. Foltman

Aug 28, 2020

Christina S. Foltman died early Saturday August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by family in Ithaca, NY. She was 99.

Christina was born in Deposit, NY on March 19, 1921. Christina attended and graduated from Cornell University in 1942, with a degree in Home Economics.  Following graduation, she worked...

Jay Michael Lucia

Aug 24, 2020

Jay Michael Lucia, 42 passed away at his home after a long and difficult battle with mental illness and addiction.   Although Jay worked hard to fight the demons, he finally succumbed to the silent tyrant of addiction.

Jay is survived by his loving family who wish to thank all those who...

Jane R. French Mead

Aug 23, 2020

Jane R. Mead, 77, of Ithaca, NY passed away on August 23rd, 2020. Jane was born and raised in Worcester, MA, and attended Vassar College. After graduation, she went to Brazil as a Peace Corps volunteer with her first husband. On her return from Brazil, Jane earned a Master of...

Carl Mosher

Aug 21, 2020

Carl E. Mosher passed peacefully from this life on August 21, 2020. Husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, farmer, avid square dancer and friend are a few of the terms that can only begin to describe Carl and his life. Carl started the adventure of this life on June 27, 1930 in Ithaca, NY on a farm which...

Ruth A. Dutton

Aug 21, 2020

Ruth A. Dutton, 82, of Newfield, New York, died August 21, 2020, on the birthday of her late husband, Richard Dutton, with her family by her side.

Upon her retirement from Cornell University, she spent her time relaxing, doing crossword puzzles, and learning all about social media from her children and grandchildren. She then became...

Aleksander W. Travis

Aug 19, 2020

Aleksander William Bunting Travis (Alek), 18, passed away on August 19, in a hiking accident. In everything he did, Alek did it with passion, with care for others, and with his entire being. He loved nature—from the frogs, salamanders and snakes in his backyard, to the big animals of Africa. His lifelong loves were Legos, Godzilla, making...

Gloria R. Lama

Aug 16, 2020

Gloria R. Lama, 94, of Ithaca, NY died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Scott Lee Hamilton

Aug 15, 2020

Scott Lee Hamilton 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2020.

Scott is survived by his four children: Kellee Coyne (Rye-Lee), Chad Hamilton, Ashley Hamilton and Heather (Keith) Forbes.

and his nine Grandchildren. Also his father Edward Hamilton and mother Sharon Fuller and all his Siblings.

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Joel Harlan

Aug 14, 2020

Joel Harlan 72, of 318 South Albany Street Ithaca died Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Beechtree Care Center.

Private graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.

A complete obituary will follow.

Gina M. Brink

Aug 14, 2020

Gina M Brink, 57, of Newfield passed away unexpectedly Friday August 14th at home. Gina was born March 28th 1963 to Sandra Vicedomini and Donald Brink. Gina attended Ithaca High school and was a dedicated Home Health Professional for over twenty years. She cherished many things but family was always her first priority.

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