Ralph Anton Westwig

Jan 25, 2025

Ralph Anton Westwig of Ithaca, New York died January 25, 2025 at the age of 88.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Erna Arnold Westwig, their children Karen W Sommers (Bob) of Boston, MA and Erik A Westwig (Karen Trible) of Ithaca, NY and six grandchildren John Westwig, Olivia Sommers, Mark Westwig, Bobby Sommers, Anna Westwig,...

Claire Rickard

Jan 24, 2025

Claire Susan Rickard, age 67, of Ithaca, New York died January 24, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home. Claire was born on September 12th 1957 in Ithaca, the daughter of Charles Glenwood Rickard II and Florence Gates Rickard.

Claire lived in the Ithaca area most of her growing up years. She graduated from Ithaca High School,...

Mark Von Schlieder

Jan 24, 2025

It is with sad news to note the passing of Mark von Schleider of Newfield, N.Y. at age 71, on January 24, 2025.  Mark was born to Howard and June von Schleider in 1953 in Englewood, N.J. where he lived with his parents, sister Robin and brother Arthur. The family relocated to Ithaca in 1967 where Mark graduated from...

Anthony Lucatelli

Jan 21, 2025

Anthony Lucatelli, 65, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on October 3, 1959, to Giuliano and Yolanda Lucatelli.

Tony worked for the family businesses Italian Carry Out and Lucatelli’s. Anthony went by many names Toad, Tiger, and his personal favorite...

Ronnie L. Crump

Jan 20, 2025

Ronnie L. Crump, 71 of Ithaca, NY passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born April 12, 1953 in Carthage, NY he was a son of the late Charles and Jeanette Remore Crump. In 1993, he met Raymond Heffron and they have enjoyed their 32 year partnership together. Ron retired from Building Care at...

Stanley (Stanislaw) Biskup

Jan 19, 2025

Stanley (Stanislaw) Biskup, 85 of West Danby, NY, passed away peacefully, January 19, 2025.

Stanley was born in Warsaw Poland to Mariany Kozha and Karol Biskup. He immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950’s.

He met his wife Anna in 1963, and they were married for 54 years.

Stanley was predeceased by...

Joanne Edith (Jordan) Davenport

Jan 14, 2025

Joanne Edith Jordan Davenport passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born in Auburn, NY on October 17th, 1940 to the late Earl Westfall Jordan & Blanche Bernice (VanDyne) Jordan. Joanne spent most of her life on the farm she built with her husband, Raymond Ellis Davenport, who predeceased her in 2012. She loved their land and...

Richard L. Cogger

Jan 10, 2025

Richard L. Cogger  May 1941 - January 2025 Richard "Dick" Cogger, electronics geek, information technology professional, and self-described "Jack of all trades" died age 83 on Friday the 10th, at the Bridges Cornell Heights "Fossil" residence, after a long decline with Alzheimer's. Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Carroll Smith Cogger, electrical engineer and inventor, and Ruth...

Jonathan David Yates

Jan 6, 2025

What to write when someone dies? How to convey what people know, don't know, and want to know about this person? How to make a bundle of all of the things that make up a life and toss it over to others in the belief that this will help them understand who he was? Our understanding of other people is...

Arthur (Sam) L. Paul

Jan 6, 2025

Arthur (Sam) L. Paul, age 83 of Kane PA, formerly of Gouverneur NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Galeton PA and was son of the late Arthur and Iva Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Betty Kjelgaard Paul, who passed away...

Michael (Mike) A. Kandrach

Jan 6, 2025

Michael (Mike) A. Kandrach, 88, of Ithaca, passed away on January, 6, 2025.

Mike is survived by his wife Margaret; step-children: Christine Vangeli, Jeff Vangeli, Philip Vangeli, and Amy Magdon.

Rose A. Morgan

Jan 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose A. Morgan, who went to be with our Lord and Savoir on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Rose was a kind and sweet soul, known for her enormous heart and loving spirit. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who...

Frank L. Ferrante

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...

Alberto "Butch" Valdez

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...

Joseph Larry Tagliavento

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...

Robert T. Lower

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, ...

Susan Catherine Dafoe

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”...

Madeline Hammond Larocca

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...

Robert Raymond Mancini

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.

Michael C. Mosher

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...