Richard Polenberg

Nov 26, 2020

Richard Polenberg, 83, of Eastwood Ave., Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home.

Private graveside services will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Natividat Acosta

Nov 26, 2020

Natividat Acosta, 91, of Ithaca, died November 26, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Gerald "Jerry" Vanetten

Nov 25, 2020

Gerald Dale Van Etten Sr., Jerry, to all his friends, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on February 7, 1945 to Clifford and Nora Van Etten. Jerry was a master machinist spending 43 years in many capacities at Morse Chain...

Raynald A. Pierre

Nov 25, 2020

Raynald A. Pierre, 73, of Ithaca, NY, died peacefully at his home in Ithaca on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Arrangements are pending.

Rene Leon Aguilar

Nov 23, 2020

Rene Leon Aguilar, 81, a veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Birmingham VA Medical Center with his daughter by his side. Rene was born on January 9, 1939 in Ithaca, NY and was preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Aguilar and Lucy Aguilar, and his brother Lt. Colonel...

Daniel I. Brace

Nov 21, 2020

Daniel I.Brace, 74, of Hector, NY, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home.

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

James Tyler

Nov 20, 2020

James Tyler, 79, 0f 798 South Plain Street, Ithaca died Friday, November 20, 2020.

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

Satomi Hill

Nov 19, 2020

Satomi Hill, 71, of Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home.

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

Quoi Tran

Nov 18, 2020

Quoi Tran, 65, of Wakefield Dr. Ithaca, NY died November 18, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Ruth Martin Schaaf

Nov 18, 2020

Ruth M. Schaaf formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, VA. Born on October 5,1925 in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Grace (Koch) Martin, and the wife of the late Herbert M Schaaf.

She graduated...

Nancy S. Bellamy

Nov 15, 2020

Nancy S. Bellamy was born in Jacksonville, IL on December 16, 1939 and passed away peacefully with her devoted husband Bill by her side on November 15, 2020. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She cared deeply for others, always had a smile on her face and was ready for an adventure or to host...

Pendleton "Penny" Turco

Nov 9, 2020

Ithaca – Pendleton (Penny) Van Schoick Turco, 87, of Ithaca, passed away Monday (November 9, 2020) while at home.There will be no prior calling hours. Burial will be in Spencerport N.Y. at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Penny's memory may be made to the Cancer Resource Center of...

Edna A. Michael

Nov 9, 2020

Edna Ann (Zebrowski) Michael of Ithaca, N.Y. died Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in New Milford, PA of the late Barney and Steffie Zebrowski and was predeceased by her husband Dr. James D. Michael, sons Robert J. Michael and Dennis G. Michael. She is survived by her daughter Lynn (William)...

Rosella Baker

Nov 8, 2020

Rosella Baker, 92, of Ithaca died November 8, 2020 at the Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced

Frank J. Raponi Sr.

Nov 8, 2020

Ithaca – Frank Joseph Raponi, Sr. 93, passed away peacefully at home, after a brief illness, on November 8, 2020.

Frank was born in Ithaca, NY on September 7, 1927. Predeceased by his parents Vincenzo and Eva (Webster) Raponi, his brother Pasquale (Pat) Raponi , sister Angela Raponi Ceracche Servidone, son Stephen Raponi, daughters in...

Louis Michael (Micky) Falkson

Nov 7, 2020

Louis Michael (Micky) Falkson, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Ithaca, NY, on November 7, 2020 surrounded by family including his grand pup Ollie who was gently embracing him with his paws.

Micky was born July 13, 1937 in Cambridge, MA, to Ruth and Arthur Falkson. He attended Tabor Academy during...

Carol Keech Stauffeneker

Nov 7, 2020

Carol Keech Stauffeneker, 68, of  South Carolina died November 7, 2020 at her home.

Private Graveside services will be held at Willow Glen Cemetery

Joyce Orzino

Nov 6, 2020

Joyce N. Orzino, of Ithaca, NY was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 6 at age 85. Joyce was born February 25, 1935 in Valois, NY, daughter to the late Grant and Florence (McEvoy) Newkirk. She was the widow of Frank J. Orzino...

Elizabeth Boyle

Nov 5, 2020

Elizabeth Boyle, 80, of West Danby, died November 5, 2020, at the Beechtree Care Center.

Daughter of the late Lewis and Loretta Williams Boyle.

Elizabeth worked in the food service at Cayuga Medical Center, Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton

and  Reconstruction Home.

Survivors include: Sisters, Kathleen Metcalfe of Newfield and...

Donald T. Birkmayer

Nov 5, 2020

Donald T. Birkmayer, 95, of Kendal at Ithaca died November 5, 2020.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced