Nov 1, 2024

Fareed M. Abdulky

(March 31st, 1945- November, 1st, 2024)

Fareed M. Abdulky passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Friday, November 1st, 2024. Fareed was born in Al-Hasakah, Syria, on March 31st, 1945, to his father, Mansour Abdulky, and mother, Mary Miro. When his father went to register his birth the very next...

Oct 30, 2024

Helen passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on her own terms, just how she lived her life. Born in Ithaca to Chuck and Hazel Mandeville, she was known for her independent spirit, natural sense of style, adventurous nature, and daily walks along Brooktondale Road. She was a music lover; collector of books, LPs, and antiques; steward of Six...

Oct 30, 2024

James Norman Nicholas, aged 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024 following a one-year battle with cancer.

Jim was born in Ithaca, NY in 1942 to Abraham and Elma (Petaja) Nicholas, and lived in the area most of his life. He attended high school in Ithaca before enlisting in the US Marine Corps in...

Oct 28, 2024

Stephen M. Shululu, Sr., beloved husband, father, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1937, in Bulungwa, Tanzania, to Father Matthaius Mashimi Chizi and mother, Agatha Kalekwa Lembeli.

Stephen was deeply grounded in his family.  He is survived by his cherished wife of 58 years, Marsha Shululu,...

Oct 27, 2024

David Alan Dubow, aged 73, was a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful family member. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Barbara and children, Emily and Ethan. He is also survived by his four delightful grandchildren, Noah, Trevor, Quinn and Reese, his caring son in law Brian and daughter in law Katie and his loyal...

Oct 25, 2024

Kathryn (Katie) Ronsvalle passed away October 25, 2024 in Ithaca,

She lived in Port Orange, Florida until recently with her dearest friend and companion, Michael Burke.

Katie was predeceased by her husband Ronald Salvatore Ronsvalle and her son Ronald Scott Ronsvalle. Her parents were Kenneth Roy Heath and Golda Stickane Heath and brother Kenneth Heath....

Oct 17, 2024

Penelope “Penny” Anne (Moss) Ciccone, age 69, of Brooktondale, NY passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca after a two-year battle with ALS. Penny was born in Buxted, East Sussex, England on June 22, 1955, and lived much of her childhood in Ontario, Canada. These early years abroad fostered a close bond with her...

Oct 16, 2024

Many obituaries discuss passing on peacefully. But, while he was surrounded by family on

October 16th, 2024, it seems more likely that Mac did not go gently into that good night, but

rather rode his motorcycle away at full tilt, with the wind at his back, and a wide open grin on his

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Oct 16, 2024

Many obituaries discuss passing on peacefully. But, while he was surrounded by family on October 16th, 2024, it seems more likely that Mac did not go gently into that good night, but rather rode his motorcycle away at full tilt, with the wind at his back, and a wide open grin on his face.

Charles (Mac) McGurk...

Oct 16, 2024

Elaine Jeanette Day Hottel, 81, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on October 16,2024.

Elaine was born on August 25, 1943 to Faust Fremont Day and Emma Groot Day in Vienna, Virginia. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 24, 1954.

She graduated from James Madison High School in 1961 and received several...

Oct 10, 2024

Athena Andritsakis, 85, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2024 surrounded by her children. Athena was born in Goritsa, Laconia, Greece in April of 1939 to the late Kyriakoulis and Stamatiki (Papageorge) Marinakos. Athena moved to the USA with her family in 1947. They settled in Port Allegany, PA where she spent her early childhood. Her...

Oct 6, 2024

Sigrid A. Cicchetti October 6, 2024.  Sigrid A. Cicchetti, 92, of Ithaca New York, passed away on Sunday with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Ithaca and married her high school sweetheart with whom she spent 60 years.  She raised 5 boys and was a dedicated sports mom. Was a Korean War veteran and served...

Oct 5, 2024

Florence Gates Rickard, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 5, 2024, of natural causes.

Florence was born in Oneida, NY on August 23, 1921, to her parents Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae (Wentzel) Gates. She grew up in Hamilton, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1943 when she married Charles Glenwood Rickard.

Oct 5, 2024

Florence Gates Rickard, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 5, 2024, of natural causes.

Florence was born in Oneida, NY on August 23, 1921, to her parents Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae (Wentzel) Gates. She grew up in Hamilton, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1943 when she married Charles Glenwood Rickard.

Oct 5, 2024

Deborah Stern Levin, a long-term resident of Ithaca, died on October 5, 2024, at the

age of 101. Debbie died peacefully at her home in Eastwood Commons as was her wish.

Born on November 17,1922, in Baltimore, MD, Debbie was the second of two children, raised by

her mother after her father died...

Oct 5, 2024

Frances N. Terwillegar, 92 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home in the loving care of her family.

Born September 3, 1932 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Cardonia Aagaard and the wife of the late Eber J. Terwillegar, who passed away in 2003.  She was also predeceased...

Oct 4, 2024

William (“Bill”) F. Farrell, a kind, humble, sensitive man, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 93.  Bill was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in the spring of 2024, and he died at Cayuga Medical Center where he was on palliative care.  His passing was peaceful and exactly as he would have wished.

Bill was...

Oct 4, 2024

Sherry Crissey Canzonetti was born May 10, 1961, and died October 3, 2024, after a long illness at the age of 63.

Sherry was employed at Cornell University for 38 years, retiring in March 2024.  She began as a Cashier in the Campus Dining Department, working her way up to an Account Representative position, where she was...

Oct 2, 2024

Matthew Gitlin, 46 of Ithaca NY, passed away October 2, 2024. Matthew was a kind, gentle soul who was happiest playing poker, bowling or cheering on his beloved New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills. He also dutifully kept friends and family abreast on the latest happenings on the Law & Order TV show. Matthew was born in 1977 in...

Oct 1, 2024

Emilia Sposito, age 87 of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her children and beloved husband. Born October 22, 1936, in Casanova DiCarnola, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Martullo and Stella DeRosa. At just seven years old, she met the person who would eventually be her...