Jan 4, 2025

Frank L. Ferrante, age 72 from Elmira NY, passed away Saturday January 4, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 22, 1952 to parents Peter Ferrante Sr. and Rose Curcio.

Frank is predeceased by his father Peter Sr., his  mother Rose ,his brother Peter Jr and his grandson William (Little Billy) Gross.

He...

Jan 4, 2025

Alberto “Butch” Valdez, 58 of, Ithaca, NY, formerly from, Donna, TX. Passed away on, January 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our youngest brother, Alberto. His passing was in his current residence of Ithaca, NY, where he made friends with many. Known for his enormous heart, he had a way...

Dec 31, 2024

Joseph Larry Tagliavento, age 69, of Ithaca, NY lost his brief battle with lung cancer on December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his large and loving family. Known to his friends as Joe Tag, he was the son of Joseph Tagliavento Jr and Betty Moore Tagliavento. Born and raised in Ithaca NY, Joe grew up on South Hill...

Dec 29, 2024

Robert T. Lower, 96, of Ithaca, passed away on December 29, 2024, at home. Robert was born on May 27, 1928, to Henry L. Sr. and Beatrice Bowlsby Lower. Robert was predeceased by his wife Hattie Cooper Lower. Robert and Hattie met at a square dance after he returned from serving during WWII. They married on July 8, 1950, ...

Dec 28, 2024

Susan Catherine Dafoe, 65 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born May 2, 1959 in Levittown, PA, the only daughter the late John H. and Catherine Sterling Broomfield. Susan was an Intensive Case Manager for Tompkins County Mental Health.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, Clinton “Scotty”...

Dec 28, 2024

Madeline Hammond LaRocca, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Madeline was born in Ithaca, NY on September 28, 1942 to Albert H. Hammond and Anna (Hancy) Hammond. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1960 and attended Michigan State and Ithaca College. It was while working at the College Spa Diner...

Dec 24, 2024

Robert Raymond Mancini, 99, of Ithaca, passed away on December, 24, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at 10:30AM, at Calvary Cemetery in Ithaca.

Dec 23, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael Charles Mosher, aged 60, of Ithaca, NY on December 23rd, 2024.

Michael was born on October 20th,1964, in Ithaca, NY, and lived in Ithaca and Enfield throughout his life where he was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.

Michael had a passion for...

Dec 20, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Janice Marie Kottke, aged 83, of Ithaca, NY on December 20, 2024.

Janice was born on December 8, 1941 in Schenectady, NY. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished friend. She was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Ridley Lowell Business and Technical Institute. She enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2024

Carmen Giulio Ciaschi

Born February 11, 1961 – Passed peacefully December 19, 2024

Carmen G. Ciaschi passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. His strength, tenacity, and zest for life were unmatched, and his positive attitude inspired all who knew him. Carmen faced his...

Dec 18, 2024

Lynnette Lux, 62, of Willseyville, NY, passed away on December 18, 2024. Born and raised in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Bruce M. Lux and Edwina Inman. Lynnette attended Elmira Free Academy before marrying David Palmieri and enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where she served as a Food Service Specialist from 1984 to 1985.

Dec 16, 2024

Charles Frank Corbett passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, in Groton, NY.

Charles (Chuck) Corbett was born February 15, 1953, to Raymond Merritt Corbett and Edith Emory Rohrer.  He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1971.  He then enlisted into the U.S. Navy and was stationed at NSA Mid-South in Millington Tennessee.

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Dec 12, 2024

R. Keith Dennis

March 10, 1944 – December 12, 2024

R. Keith Dennis, 80, a titan in mathematics and benefactor to Cornell and the greater Ithaca, NY community, died on December 12, 2024, following a prolonged battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was known and loved for his quirky personality and sense of humor.

Dec 3, 2024

Luke E. Sjolund, 48 of Ithaca, NY passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at home.

He was born on January 19, 1976 in Brooklyn, NY and in August of that year the family moved to Coram, NY on Long Island. Luke attended Longwood Schools, graduating in 1993. He went on to attend Suffolk County Community College then...

Dec 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Helen Marie Hammond-Ross (Snavely). Helen passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Helen was lovingly known as Mom, Aunt Honey, Gram, Sis, and Xana.

Helen was predeceased by her parents Robert P. Snavely I and Esther Snavely, and her brothers Robert Snavely II, and George Snavely.

Helen is survived by her...

Dec 3, 2024

Sharon Green Wimer passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her husband Mark, sons Matthew and Jonathan, twin sister Susan, sister Lori, and mother Beverly. Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Robert Richard Green, who passed away in 2008. She carried forward his legacy of dedication to family and...

Dec 2, 2024

Virginia Marie Ebel Pakkala, age 65 of Newfield, died Monday morning, December 2, 2024, while at Cayuga Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong and courageous woman battling with Multiple Myeloma over the past several years, but never losing her optimistic and motivating spirit. Virginia was born in Ithaca, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Nov 29, 2024

On the evening of November 29, 2024, Meredith L. McCray of Manlius, New York passed away peacefully at the age of 80, in Ithaca New York.

Born on June 15, 1944, to Cecilia and Philip McCray, Meredith grew up with a deep love for learning and a passion for helping others. She earned her master’s degree from...

Nov 27, 2024

Carol “Cari” Sagan Greene, age 83 of League City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in Webster, Texas, with her husband of nearly 60 years at her side. She was born August 5, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Sam and Rachel Sagan. Her brother was Carl Sagan. When she was seven years old,...

Nov 27, 2024

Joseph Michael Kimball, age 81, died at home on November 27th surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers. Michael, son of Harold “Bus” Kimball and Peg O’Neil Kimball, was born on March 6, 1943 in Springfield, OH.  He is survived by his wife, Christine, and his three children Justin, Micaela, and Hilary.

At a young...