Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

David M. Bates
Dec 11, 2019
David M. Bates, 85, of Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, died Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Kendal at Ithaca.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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Harry E. Ellsworth
Dec 9, 2019
Harry E. Ellsworth, 85, died peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born in Endicott NY in 1934 to Ford and Vera Love Ellsworth and he grew up alongside one brother, near his grandparents, as well as many aunts and uncles.
He graduated from Clarkson University with a degree in mechanical engineering,...

Helen T.M. Bayer
Dec 8, 2019
Helen T.M. Bayer, 98, of Forest Home Drive Ithaca, died December 8, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
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Robert L. Smith
Dec 8, 2019
Robert L. Smith, 77, of Newfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca with his family by his side. Born in Binghamton, NY, on June 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Best) Smith. He retired from PepsiCo after 30 years, then went on to...

Ruth Ann Davis
Dec 6, 2019
Ruth Ann Davis, 100, of 602 Hudson Street Ithaca, died December 6, 2019 at Oak Hill Manor.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a complete obituary.
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Irene Frances Petito
Dec 6, 2019
Irene Francis Petito (Casciotti), 90, of Newfield, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2019. Irene was born on May 10, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Ithaca and Newfield. Irene was the beloved wife of Tony Petito (deceased).
The most important thing to Irene...

Joseph J. Zichettella
Dec 5, 2019
Joseph James Zichettella "Ziggy," 91 years old of Ithaca, NY was received into eternal live on Dec 5, 2019. Beloved husband, adorable father, exquisite dresser, beautiful dancer, and faithful servant of God. Joseph was born in Auburn, NY on Feb 29, 1928 to Nicholas and Doratea (Giacalone) Zichettella. He graduated from West Auburn High School in 1946. He married...

Timothy G. Diemond
Dec 4, 2019
Timothy G. Diemond, 46, of Ithaca, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY following a brief illness. He was born in Ithaca on July 03, 1973 son of George Diemond, Jr. and the late Barbara Reilly Diemond.
Timmy was a member of IBEW Local #241 and had worked as an electrician for...

Mary Ellen Abbene
Dec 3, 2019
HORSEHEADS – Mary Ellen Abbene, 74, formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born on October 1, 1945 in Sidney, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Franklin and Hilda Margaret (Barnhart) Morse.
Mary’s artistic abilities and creativity knew no limits. She knew her...
Brian Tierney
Nov 30, 2019
Brian Tierney, 97, the Cornell University Emeritus Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, died peacefully in his sleep on November 30, 2019, after spending the day surrounded by his family. He was an internationally renowned scholar and widely recognized as a leading authority on medieval church law and political thought.
Tierney was born in...
Esther Saunders
Nov 29, 2019
NEWFIELD – Esther Saunders, 78, of Newfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. Born on June 12, 1941 in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Tilly Vargo.
For many years, Esther worked for Ithaca College. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping. It didn’t matter what she was...

Richard Bennett
Nov 27, 2019
Richard Bennett, 64, of W. Danby Rd., Newfield, NY, died November 27, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
In keeping with Richard's wishes there will be no public services locally.
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J. Murray Elliot
Nov 26, 2019
John Murray Elliot, of 301 Wyckoff Avenue, Ithaca, NY, Professor of Animal Science Emeritus at Cornell University, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Ithaca. He was born November 6, 1927, in Howick, Quebec, a son of the late William Wallace Elliot and Christena May Lang.
Following his graduation from McGill University, he studied...

Peter R. Capalongo Sr.
Nov 26, 2019
Peter R. Capalongo Sr., 82, of East King Road Ithaca, died Tuesday November 26, 2019 at the
Cayuga Medical Center. At Pete's request there will be no public services. Family will have a private burial
at Frear Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in Pete's memory made be made to...
France Fadalti
Nov 26, 2019
Jacksonville, NY- France Fadalti formerly of Jacksonville, NY passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunny day; November 26, 2019, at the age of 84. France, daughter of the late Jean and Charlotte Baar, was born on January 11, 1935, in Liege, Belgium.
France grew up in Liege, Belgium where she met her husband, Connie and...
Dr. Yervant Terzian, Phd.
Nov 25, 2019
Yervant Terzian, the Tish Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Astronomy at Cornell University, died on November 25, 2019 after a long illness. Yervant made major contributions to the field of astronomy as a researcher, an inspired teacher and a gifted administrator. He had a tremendous capability to infect both students and everyone...
Cherry Lowman
Nov 22, 2019
Anthropologist and health scientist administrator Cherry Lowman was a fantastic dancer and generous friend who always rooted for the underdog. She spoke softly, laughed hard and possessed an elegant beauty highlighted by garments and accessories from around the world. Among her passions: renovating and decorating houses; going to museums; travel; supporting the arts and artists; and cats....

Effie Hamilton
Nov 21, 2019
Effie Hamilton, 69, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Beechtree Care Center.
A celebration of Effie's life will be held at a future date and will be announced.
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Anne Thomson
Nov 21, 2019
Catherine Anne Thomson, 72, of Shaffer Road, Newfield, passed away at her home Wednesday November 21, 2019.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
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Phillip R. Tichenor
Nov 20, 2019
ITHACA – Phillip R. Tichenor, 71, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, with his daughter at his side. Born on January 23, 1948 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Ellen (Eaton) Tichenor.
Phillip enjoyed fishing on Cayuga...