Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

James M. Linton
Jun 9, 2019
James (Jim) Linton passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9 th with his loving wife by his side. Self-employed farmer, general jack-of-all trades, his son Jeff described him perfectly with the statement “If it’s broke – I can fix it”. He could also figure out how to make just about anything he needed from the endless supply of parts...
Robert A. Spaulding
Jun 9, 2019
ITHACA - Robert Arthur Spaulding (Bob), 77, Ithaca, NY, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle/car collision in the Town of Richford.
Bob’s story began January 15, 1942 when he was born in Elmira, NY. He was the oldest son of the late Kenneth & Mary (Litey) Spaulding. Bob has 2 younger...
Robert Earle
Jun 5, 2019
ITHACA - Robert "Bob" Earle, 93, passed away as the dawn was breaking on Wednesday June 5, following ashort illness but long and adventure-filled life with Marion, his wife of 71 years (“my first wife,” as Bobliked to introduce her). His family thanks the doctors and staff at Cayuga Hematology OncologyAssociates, Longview, and Hospicare for their loving and compassionate...

Lillian Winterling
Jun 5, 2019
Lillian Winterling, 82, of Road Trumansburg, New York died
Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced.
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Bert King
May 24, 2019
July 23, 1930-May 24,2019
Bert King departed this plane peacefully and surrounded by his loving family and the extraordinary caregivers at Hospicare of Ithaca on May 24, 2019 after a brief bought with Cancer. Born to Louis and Minnie Kaminsky in New York City. Bert relocated to Arizona, subsequently joining daughter Leslie (Paul) Strebel and granddaughter Debra...
Robert J. Clune
May 23, 2019
CLUNE, ROBERT JAMES
May 23, 2019, age 82, husband of JoAnn G. Clune; father of Megan, John, Elizabeth, Chris, Julie, Tricia, Margie, Allan; grandfather of Canon, Cameron, Rainbow, Jack, Joshua, Jordan, Ethan, Luke, Levi, Jane, Isabella and Mia. A mass will be held on Saturday, June 1st at St. Catherine of Siena, 309 Siena Drive, Ithaca, at...
Robert H. Silsbee
May 23, 2019
Robert Herman Silsbee died May 23, 2019. The youngest child of Francis and Clara Gillis Silsbee, Bob was born February 24, 1929 in Washington, D.C. Following graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School, Bob went on to Harvard University where he received a B.A. and Ph.D. in physics. He spent most of his working life as a professor of physics...

Thomas J. Little
May 22, 2019
Thomas J. Little,63, of Newfield, NY, died Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital.
Private Graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial service will be held at a later Date.
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Zelaway R. Sawyer
May 21, 2019
Zelaway R. Sawyer, Jr., 84, of Ithaca NY, passed away May 21, 2019. He was born in Gainesville, FL. He was predeceased by parents, Idella & Zelaway R. Sawyer, Sr., brothers Franklin & Xazier, sisters Sandra & Myrtice.
Zelaway is survived by his wife, Lisa; siblings Ira, Csiko, Lois, Jacqueline; many...
Marjorie Kearl
May 19, 2019
Lansing—Marjorie Lee Lail Kearl, aged 96, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 19, 2019. Born on April 15, 1923, in Shelby, N.C., she was the widow of Chase Delmar Kearl and daughter of the late Marion Oliver and Leila Parker Lail.
Marjorie lived a full life. She left Shelby when she...
Harold Porter
May 19, 2019
Harold S. Porter, 87, of Munson Rd., Interlaken, NY, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born in Ithaca, NY, son of the late Joseph and Harriet Porter.
Mr. Porter was a 1949 graduate of Ithaca High School. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cornell University and was a veteran of the United States...
Sandra Lee Bordoni Townsend
May 18, 2019
Sandra Lee Bordoni Townsend, 57, of Brooktondale, NY, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late David and Iolanda Olevano Bordoni.
Sandy was a 1980 graduate of Ithaca High School and had worked for Hill Drug Store and then Kinney Drugs as a...

Helen Coluzzi Hartnett
May 16, 2019
Helen Coluzzi Hartnett, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at The Old Hundred. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Frank and Carrie Lupo Coluzzi and was also predeceased by the love of her life, her late husband, Joseph M. Hartnett who died May 07, 1983.
Helen and Joe were one of...
Anita Malone
May 15, 2019
Joyce Malone, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Groton Community Healthcare Center in Groton, NY, in the presence of loved ones. Anita was born on June 7, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of five children. She lived a full and active life and survived many hardships with a smile and indomitable spirit....
Jack Sousa Kelly
May 14, 2019
ITHACA - Jack Sousa Kelly, 23, of Ithaca, formerly of Beverly, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Friends may call for 4-6 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Bangs Funeral Home, Inc, 209 West Green Street in Ithaca, NY. Loved one and friends will have an opportunity to share memories and...

Sterleen Sittinghawk
May 14, 2019
Sterleen Sittinghawk, 66, of Newfield, New York, died May 14, 2019,
at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced..

Russell Bourne
May 9, 2019
Russell Bourne, 90, of 5212 Savage Farm Dr. Ithaca, died May 9, 2019.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 210 North Cayuga Street in Ithaca, NY.
SERVICES Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:00 AM
...Sara Komaromi
May 8, 2019
Sara Komaromi passed away on May 8, 2019 at the Seneca View nursing facility in Montour Falls, NY at the age of 95. She was born on June 23, 1923 in Ithaca, NY.
Sara graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Ithaca High School. She cared for her ailing mother and helped with the family’s small...

Michael C. Gesin
May 8, 2019
Michael C. Gesin, 43, of West Seneca Street, Ithaca, died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at home.
A Celebration of Mike's life will be held Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the V.F.W.
There are no calling hours.