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...

Stephen G. Strait

Nov 20, 2019

Stephen Grinnell Strait aged 67 died on November 20, 2019 in Ithaca NY due to heart failure.

Stephen was a son to Richard R Strait and Thelma G Dodd and had his family roots in Enfield, NY.

He is survived by his wife Verushka (Vera) Howe-Strait and his son Austen Strait;...

Marshall "Lou" Sidle

Nov 19, 2019

Marshall "Lou" Sidle, 77, of Baldwinsville, NY passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born in Patterson, NJ and lived most of his life in Ithaca. Son of the late Carl and Maria "Belle" Sidle In 2007 he retired to Myrtle Beach until this past year when he moved to Baldwinsville, NY.

Lou was a graduate...

Helen I. Whitman

Nov 15, 2019

Helen I Whitman of Ithaca, NY passed away November 15 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home at the age of 98.Helen was born August 21, 1921 in Cortland, NY, daughter of the late Frederick Barto and Ina (Woodin) Barto Romero.  She is predeceased by her husband Robert Schmidt and her husband of 48 years Rex G. Whitman.  She...

Ronald Prouty

Nov 15, 2019

Ronald E. “Ron” Prouty, 87, of Coddington Rd., Ithaca, NY, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Edward and Edith Johanson Prouty.

Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathryn “Katie” Myers Prouty; his sister, Joanne Prouty; brother-in-law,...

Ronald A. Maycumber, Sr.

Nov 14, 2019

NEWFIELD - Ronald A. Maycumber Sr., 55, died unexpectedly November 14, 2019 in Ithaca, NY. He was born May 16, 1964 in Ithaca, the son of the late Robert D. Maycumber Sr. and Mary J. (Happel) Maycumber.

Ronald worked at the City of Ithaca’s Department of Public Works for 26 years and was the owner...

Susan Witchella

Nov 11, 2019

Susan Witchella, 63, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing facility.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Tina L. June

Nov 9, 2019

Tina L. June, 55, of Old Stage Rd., Cortland, NY and formerly of Newfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 09, 2019 at her home. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Lloyd and Rose Wing and was the widow of Jeffrey June who died on January 29, 2019.

Tina is survived by her...

David Robertshaw

Nov 8, 2019

Dr. David Robertshaw was born January 15, 1934 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England to Dorothy Whitmore and Rawson “Robbie” Robertshaw who started out as dairy farmers. He had two brothers, John (d) and Ryland. He died November 8.

His career spans four continents with a focus on emerging centers of higher education, in most...