Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Dolores  A. Pinnisi

Dolores A. Pinnisi

Apr 30, 2020

Dolores Ann “Dee” Pinnisi, 84, of Ithaca NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Hospicare facility in Ithaca, New York.

Dee was born May 13, 1935 in Buffalo, NY.  She loved her family & friends, laughing, singing and dancing, interior decorating, and games of all kinds – which she played expertly. She is...

Norma  P. Lee

Norma P. Lee

Apr 25, 2020

ITHACA - Norma Pike lee 84 of Ithaca,NY, passed away on April 25,2020 at Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, NY. Her health declined rapidly after falling and fracturing her hip recently.        '

Surviving her are her daughters, Jodi Lee Denman, of Ithaca, and Jennifer Lee, of Palo Alto, CA; grandchildren Emma Denman.of Seattle, WA, Ainslie...

Constantine  A. Vlantikas

Constantine A. Vlantikas

Apr 21, 2020

Constantine A. Vlantikas, 86, of Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Hospicare Residence. Father Stephen Gousios will offer traditional Greek Orthodox Trisagion prayers at the burial on Monday, April 27 at 11:00 am in Calvary Cemetery.

Thomas  J. Mccarthy

Thomas J. Mccarthy

Apr 20, 2020

Thomas J. McCarthy, 88, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center, from complications associated with an accidental head injury that he sustained while downhill skiing just over three years ago.

Born October 24, 1931 in Syracuse, Tom was the son of the late John and Mary (Weiss) McCarthy.  Tom...

Rose  Marie Strebel

Rose Marie Strebel

Apr 19, 2020

Rose Strebel was born in New York City to Rosa Cisneros and Jose Raul Gomez on March 20, 1927. She was an adventurous child, constantly getting into mischief. From innocently playing games in city streets to jumping between the rooftops of Manhattan, her escapades never disappointed. After losing her father as a young girl, Rose was raised...

Karla  D. Whittaker

Karla D. Whittaker

Apr 19, 2020

BROOKTONDALE – Karla D. Whittaker, 74, of Brooktondale, died at her home after a long illness on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Karla loved gardening, reading and playing cards.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and other crafts.  A fantastic cook, her meals always filled the home with warmth.  Karla always had a soft spot for animals.  She...

Bryan  J. Sherman

Bryan J. Sherman

Apr 19, 2020

Bryan J. Sherman, 57, of Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Sonia  Marie Smith

Sonia Marie Smith

Apr 17, 2020

Sonia Marie Smith (81) – Wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 17, 2020.

Sonia, a long time Lansing resident, lived her life devoted to her husband and family. Her life long passion was the happiness of the people closest to her. She also loved animal of...

Janet  M. Buckley

Janet M. Buckley

Apr 17, 2020

Janet Buckley, 90, of Ithaca died Friday evening, April 17 at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca.

Jan was born Janet May Elliott on May 2, 1929, in Galt, Ontario, Canada to Hugh Croll Elliott and Jean (Barrie) Elliott. She received degrees in both Elementary Education and Home Economics from the MacDonald Institute at Guelph where...

Kimberly  Sue Brothers

Kimberly Sue Brothers

Apr 17, 2020

GROTON – Kimberly S. Brothers, 48, of Groton, is now at eternal rest having passed in her sleep on April 17, 2020.  Born on September 24, 1971 in Johnson City, NY, she was the daughter of Delores “Dee” (Hover) Brothers and the late Vernon Brothers.

After graduating from Ithaca High School in 1989, she went...

Frederica  A. Gibson

Frederica A. Gibson

Apr 15, 2020

Frederica A. Gibson, 87, of Parrish St., Canandaiqua, NY and former longtime resident of Ithaca, died April 15, 2020 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center. She was the widow of Frank Gibson.

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

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Alexandra "Sandy" C. Lipsky

Alexandra "Sandy" C. Lipsky

Apr 13, 2020

ITHACA – Alexandra C. “Sandy” Lipsky, 79, of Ithaca, died on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Beechtree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on July 30, 1940 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alexandra Chapko.

On June 9 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, David B. Lipsky, at...

Barbara  A Chatham

Barbara A Chatham

Apr 11, 2020

Barbara A. Chatham, 87 of Mecklenburg Rd., Ithaca, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at he Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County.

Private Graveside services will be held at the Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

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John  T. Cannon,  Jr.

John T. Cannon, Jr.

Apr 10, 2020

John Thomas Cannon, Jr., 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home in Ithaca.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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F.  Elizabeth Phelps

F. Elizabeth Phelps

Apr 5, 2020

F. Elizabeth Phelps, 95, a Cornell University retiree, died Sunday, April 05, 2020 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Maren Herman

Maren Herman

Apr 5, 2020

Maren Herman, 62, of Newfield, NY, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Cayuga Medical Center. The daughter of the late Milly and Eddie Herman, Maren grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with her older sister, Ilene. She met her soulmate, Bob, while they were both students at SUNY Albany. For 18 years, they lived in the Washington DC...

Ernest Meeker

Ernest Meeker

Mar 28, 2020

Ernest Meeker, 86, of Richford, NY, died March 28, 2020 at the Bridgewater Nursing Home, Binghamton, NY.

A private graveside service will be held at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, NY

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Elizabeth Herrington

Elizabeth Herrington

Mar 27, 2020

Elizabeth (Betsy) Herrington passed away on March 27, 2020. She was 66 years old. Betsy spent a large part of her life in Atlanta, Georgia with her mother, Ann Herrington, and siblings, Nancy and Arthur. Betsy attended Druid Hills High School. She studied Music Theory at New College of Florida, and German Linguistics at Emory University. She...

Christie  Ann Lerch

Christie Ann Lerch

Mar 27, 2020

Christie Ann Lerch, 81, of 1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility.

A private interment will be held at the All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA.

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Joyce Maloney

Joyce Maloney

Mar 27, 2020

Joyce Maloney, 73, of Horton Road, Newfield, died Friday March 28, 2020 at  Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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