Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

H. Michael Ayer Newman

H. Michael Ayer Newman

Mar 4, 2020

H. Michael Newman July 24, 1942 - March 4, 2020

H. Michael Newman, Cornell University M.E. ’64 (Engineering Physics), bon vivant, Eagle Scout, engineer, computer scientist, aviator and flight instructor, mariner, ASHRAE Fellow / Engineer of the Year and “Father of BACnet”, consultant to the Architect of the Capitol in Washington...

Marie  E. Burke

Marie E. Burke

Mar 3, 2020

Marie E. Burke, 65, passed away at her home in Ithaca, NY on Tuesday, March 03, 2020.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Patricia  Grace Court

Patricia Grace Court

Feb 29, 2020

Patricia Grace Court, 66, of Ithaca, NY, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

A celebration of Patricia's life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11 am at the Unitarian Church with a reception to follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to...

Louis Fabrizio

Louis Fabrizio

Feb 28, 2020

Louis Fabrizio, 58, of Hayts Road Ithaca, died at home Friday February 28, 2020.

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Bangs Funeral Home

With Fr. Augustine Chumo officiating. There are no calling hours and Burial will be private.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Edwin  A. Brown

Edwin A. Brown

Feb 27, 2020

ITHACA - Edwin A. Brown, 73, of Ithaca, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home.

A Celebration of Ed's life will be held in late Spring or early Summer. A complete obituary will follow.

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Joan Case

Joan Case

Feb 26, 2020

Joan M. Case, age 74, of Ithaca, NY and Bradenton, FL, passed away at home after a extended illness, surrounded by family and close friends, her dog Molly and cat Patches at her side..

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Dean  Thomas Albanese

Dean Thomas Albanese

Feb 24, 2020

NEWFIELD - Dean Thomas Albanese passed away on 24 February 2020 at his home in Newfield. He was 61 and the son of the late Anthony and Bernice Albanese. He is survived by his daughter Katie Lyn Albanese of Houston, Texas, a brother Rick (and Deborah) Albanese of Venice, Florida, a brother Michael (and Pamela) of Webster, NY, a...

Carolyn  J. Welch

Carolyn J. Welch

Feb 24, 2020

Carolyn J. Welch, 81 of Gussie Street, Ithaca died Monday February 24, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Edith Young Blum and widow of  Gordon Welch (1996) Carolyn was a Graduate of Spencer High School and was employed at Borg Warner Morse Tec. for 36 years. Survivors include Children: Linda McMullen,...

Frank  P. Livigne

Frank P. Livigne

Feb 23, 2020

ITHACA - Frank LiVigne passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Bridges Cornell Heights Senior Living Residence in lthaca, NY on February 23, 2020 at the age of 91. The son of Philip LiVigne and Frances (Guarino) LiVigne, he was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 6, 1928.

Frank graduated from Richmond Hill High School...

Elsie  Ecker Zifchock

Elsie Ecker Zifchock

Feb 21, 2020

Elsie Ecker Zifchock, 88, of Lansing, New York, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Elsie was born to Hermann and Justina Ecker, May 17,1931 in (Portland Point) Lansing, New York. She was a graduate of Lansing High School, Class of 1949. She married Richard Zifchock in July...

Charles  E. Hatt

Charles E. Hatt

Feb 18, 2020

Charles E. Hatt, 95, lifetime resident of Ithaca, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca on February 09, 1925 son of the late Arthur and Susie Gould Hatt. He was proud to be a “Fall Creeker” his entire life. His wife of 73 years, Viola I. Hatt predeceased him...

June Moore

June Moore

Feb 17, 2020

ITHACA – June Moore, 92, of Ithaca, died on Monday, February 17, 2020.  Born on June 1, 1927 in Modesto, CA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Richards) Moore.

She grew up in Grass Valley in Nevada City, CA and went on to attend Merit Junior College in Oakland, CA and...

Louise  B. Cornish

Louise B. Cornish

Feb 17, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Louise Mary Bordoni Cornish, left us all to join her family in heaven in the early morning hours of February 17, 2020 at Hospicare in Ithaca. Waiting for her was “Bob” (Robert Thomas Cornish), her husband of 32 years, who left us in 1980 when he was only 52. Louise...

Lois  V. Hall

Lois V. Hall

Feb 15, 2020

Lois V. Newman Hall of Ithaca passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center.

She was predeceased by her husband, F. Rupert Hall of 60 years. Born at home in Avoca on 8/25/31, she was the 7th of 10 children of Alice Celecta Beyea Newman and Andrew J. Newman. After the...

Jeanne  Hughes Thoren

Jeanne Hughes Thoren

Feb 14, 2020

Jeanne Thoren, a long-time resident of Ithaca, NY passed away on February 14, 2020 at the age of 97 in Rochester, NY. Jeanne was a loving wife and mother to five children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years. Theodore (Ted) Thoren. She is survived by her five children; Tanna Clark...

Fred Rumsey

Fred Rumsey

Feb 13, 2020

Fred L. Rumsey, 50 of Enfield

Went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 after a long battle with lung disease. He is survived by his daughter Ellen and son Clayton.  His parents Philip and Kathryn Rumsey, sisters Starleen Landon and Dyan (Kevin) Manley. Several Nephews, Nieces, Uncles, Aunts and cousins.  Fred...

Nancy  Lee Istock

Nancy Lee Istock

Feb 11, 2020

ITHACA - Nancy Lee Istock, 84, of Ithaca, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  Arrangements are private and at the convenience of her family.

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Ruth  Brodkin Newman

Ruth Brodkin Newman

Feb 11, 2020

Ruth Brodkin Newman, 100, a resident at Kendal at Ithaca, Died Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

In keeping with Ruth's wishes there will be no public services.

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Mary  Wyolene Lupo

Mary Wyolene Lupo

Feb 10, 2020

Born January 29,1942 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Alfred and Evelyn Douget, Mary was the second daughter in a small bayou family of seven children; Gerald Douget, Geraldine Zajchowski, Freddie Mae Douget, Moris Glyn Douget, Mitchell Douget, and James Douget.

She was married to and predeceased by  the love of her life, Anthony...

Diana  M. Gaul

Diana M. Gaul

Feb 8, 2020

Diana M. Gaul, 89, of Upper Creek Road, Freeville, NY died Saturday February 8, 2020.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

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