Sep 30, 2024

On September 30, 2024, Stephen Philip Johnson, 78, died after a short illness.

He was retired from his position as Vice-President for Government and Community Relations Emeritus at Cornell University where he worked for 42 years. Previously, he was director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Migrant Education Program and was a History and Government teacher in the Syracuse...

Sep 30, 2024

Doris Perialas, "Doe" 87, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Ithaca on January 4, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Josephine Eframson. 
Doris was a longtime businesswoman in Ithaca, NY where she ran VALEX Booking Agency with her husband and partner, John Perialas. She loved...

Sep 21, 2024

Pamela J. Gainey was born July 28 1947 in Ithaca and passed away September 21 2024.

Pamela was a graduate of Ithaca high school, Auburn C C, and Ithaca College.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Gainey and son Anthony Gainey; also her sister Linda Terwilliger and husband Nelson; nieces Lisa and Amy; also...

Sep 17, 2024

Dr. J. Alan A. Renwick passed away at home and surrounded by family on Tuesday September 18th at the age of 88. Alan was born in Monifieth, Scotland on May 7, 1936. After obtaining a degree in chemistry from Dundee Technical College, Alan moved to Yonkers, NY and began his 44-year career at Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research....

Sep 15, 2024

Karen Arlene Jacob died at her home in Ithaca, New York on September 15, 2024, following a two-year battle against cancer. She entered hospice in early September and passed away quickly with family at her side. Jacob was sixty-nine years old.

Before moving to New York in 2023, Jacob lived for 34 years in the Michiana area,...

Sep 15, 2024

Alice A. Roberts, 93, of Ithaca, passed away on September 15, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday September, 27, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Ithaca.

Sep 12, 2024

Lenore Lewis Cohen was born in Ithaca, New York.  She was the daughter of the late Sydelle and I. Morris Lewis of Ithaca, NY.  She died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2024.  Lenore was predeceased by her brothers, Murray Lewis and Ronald Lewis.  She is survived by her son, Aaron Lewis Cohen, daughter-in-law, Ellen Cohen and grandchildren,...

Sep 12, 2024

With great sadness, David L. Romm died peacefully on September 12th in Ithaca, NY. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Zoe Romm, of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral services are open to the public and will be held at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W Green Street, Ithaca, on Sunday, 9/15, at 3:00 p.m.

Sep 11, 2024

Beverly Beach passed away on September 11, 2024 at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Beverly was born on Dec 30, 1933 in Fond du Lac, WI to Lucille and Money Toussaint and spent her early childhood in Ripon, WI before her family moved to Algonquin, IL.  After graduating from Dundee Community High School in 1951, Beverly began...

Sep 11, 2024

Beth Dyer. 85 of Ithaca, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 2-4PM, at Celebrations, 2331 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospicare of Tompkins County.

Sep 8, 2024

Mary K. Huff of Ithaca passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Mary was born September 13, 1926 in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Krauss. When Mary was three years old  her father moved the family to Willseyville to a farm he bought from a catalog.   A lifelong area...

Sep 7, 2024

Nancy J. Wuensch, 87 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at home.

Born October 10, 1936 in Ithaca, she was only child of the late William N. and Mildred J. Boom Masters.

Survivors include her husband, Henry J. Wuensch; children, David Wuensch, Susan (Frank) Eggleston, and Amy (Richard) Ortega; grandchildren, David Wuensch...

Sep 2, 2024

Luke Francis San Souci Sr., 32, of Newfield, NY, formerly of West Warwick, RI, passed away in Johnson City, NY, on Monday, September 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Luke was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, on July 17, 1992, to Laura A. (Lohmeyer) Sousa and the late Leo F. San Souci.  He graduated from West Warwick...

Aug 30, 2024

Catherine "Cathy" Reynolds (née Spencer), born on February 22, 1954, in Ithaca, NY, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Cathy was a loving and selfless family woman, cherished for her dedication to her loved ones and her caring nature.

Cathy graduated from Ithaca High School in 1972, where she was a...

Aug 29, 2024

James (Jim) R. Poyer, 66, of Freeville, NY passed away August 29, 2024.

Jim was born July 1, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to Merton Poyer and Betty Kastenhuber. They moved to the Ithaca area where Jim grew up and spent much of his life.

He met his wife Ellen in 1979 they married April 25,...

Aug 29, 2024

Paul E. Bates

September 1, 1942 - August 29, 2024

Dr. Paul Emerson Bates was born in Rome, NY, the first born of Emerson C. and Marion C. Bates (both of whom pre-deceased him). He was raised in Rome, NY, graduated from Rome Free Academy, and was a member of the track and cross-country team. ...

Aug 19, 2024

Bruce Shindhelm of Ithaca passed away peacefully on August 19,2024. Bruce, a 1966 graduate of Ithaca College, was the long-time owner and operator of Finger lakes Wrecker Service. In his almost 50 years in the towing and recovery profession, Bruce devoted all hours of the day and night helping people who had been in accidents, were stranded in the...

Aug 14, 2024

Susan Kent Niemiller Pesco was a kind, gentle and loving person, who spent her life helping people. She was a dedicated and loving wife to two husbands, three children, four stepchildren and fifteen grandchildren.

Susan was born in Syracuse to Lindley Coates Kent and Betsy Littlehales Kent and was raised in Ithaca with her brother Rob. She...

Aug 12, 2024

Alicia Dale Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning of Monday, August 12, 2024. Alicia was born on August 21, 1952 in Elizabeth, NJ to Janet Virginia Alexander and John Richmond Alexander. She loved to sing and to care for others, and studied Psychology and Performing Arts at Antioch University in California.

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Aug 11, 2024

Aasen Elizabeth Michelle May, aged 11, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Newfield, NY. Born on May 4, 2013, in Ithaca, NY, Aasen was known for her outgoing and artistic nature, and her ability to befriend everyone she met.

Aasen attended Newfield Central School, where she was involved in band, choir, student council, and cheerleading. Her...