Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Kathleen Downes

Kathleen Downes

Apr 12, 2019

Kathleen Downes 63, of Dryden NY passed away unexpectedly on April 12th, 2019.

She is predeceased by her parents William and Dorothy Downes of Liverpool, NY, and is survived by her three beloved children Rebecca Spiro of Brooklyn, NY, Jesse Spiro (Danielle) of Baltimore, MD, and Michaela Spiro of Dryden, NY, her two grandchildren Eva...

Inge  V. Kornreich

Inge V. Kornreich

Apr 11, 2019

Ithaca - Inge V. Kornreich, 81, of Ithaca, died on Thursday, April 11, 2018. Services will be private at the convenience of her family.

Barbara  Clark Stewart

Barbara Clark Stewart

Apr 8, 2019

Former Canandaigua resident Barbara Clark Stewart, age 91, died on April 8, 2019 in Ithaca, New York. She was preceded by her husband of 65 years, Roy C. Stewart, and by her son Chip and her daughter Norma/Nickie. Barbara is survived by her three children (Linda, Marcia, and Gary) and their families, including five grandchildren and two...

Linda  Cole Galea

Linda Cole Galea

Apr 7, 2019

Linda Cole Galea, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 07, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending.

Fredrick Anderson

Fredrick Anderson

Apr 7, 2019

Fredrick Anderson, 59, of 1184 East Shore Dr. Ithaca, died Sunday April 7, 2019 at home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery Wednesday April 17, 2019

at 10:30 A.M. with the V.F.W. There are no calling hours.

Patrick Parks

Patrick Parks

Apr 7, 2019

Patrick Daryl Parks, born September 7,1949 passed away at home after an extended illness on April 7, 2019. He left this life with his wife and longtime friend, Joyce Ann Wheatley, beside him. Patrick was born in Maryland and was raised in and around Memphis,Tennessee by his mother Irene Kay (née Woolf) and father Robert Quinn Parks....

Gregory  S. Gizewski

Gregory S. Gizewski

Apr 5, 2019

ITHACA - Gregory Stanley Gizewski of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born in Chicago on July 13th 1961 to his parents Donna Day (Gizewski) and Stanley Gizewski. He had 3 he siblings he cherished, Mark, Stephen, Lori Ann, and Jon Paul. His family was loving and close, supporting and encouraging each...

Minnie  L. Brill

Minnie L. Brill

Apr 5, 2019

Minnie Louise Thornton Brill, 89, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Cortland, NY on July 26, 1929.

Minnie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and dancing and was an accomplished artist.

Minnie is survived by...

Robert  S. Miller

Robert S. Miller

Apr 4, 2019

ITHACA – Robert S. “Bob” Miller, 95, of Ithaca passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of April 4, 2019.

Born on July 4, 1923 in Binghamton, NY, Bob was the son of the late Erie J. and Helen O. (Kirkendall) Miller. Bob graduated from Ithaca High School where his athleticism shone in...

Raymond  T. Fox

Raymond T. Fox

Mar 31, 2019

Ithaca, NY- Raymond T. Fox, 96, died unexpectedly March 31, 2019, at his home in the East Hills of Ithaca. He was born August 31,1922, in Corning, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Marie (Hauer) Fuchs. He graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1939, joined the US Army in 1942, was trained as a cartographer (T5) in the 648...

Karen  Johns Wells

Karen Johns Wells

Mar 31, 2019

Karen Ann Johns Wells (aka Keren), 72, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019, surrounded by dear friends, family, and her dog, Raffi, at Cayuga Medical Center, after a long illness. Born in Ithaca on May 13, 1946, Keren was the daughter of Joseph and Doris Davenport Johns (Joe and Dottie to family and friends). She...

Daniel  Y. Gaibel

Daniel Y. Gaibel

Mar 30, 2019

Daniel Y. Gaibel ,45, of Ithaca, died March 30, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Marilyn  R. Kemp

Marilyn R. Kemp

Mar 30, 2019

Marilyn Rose Borgersen Kemp , Passed away March 30,2019. She was Born November 21, 1941 To Arnold Borgersen, and Esther Huhtanen Borgersen/ Zaldolkas.

Clifford Richards

Clifford Richards

Mar 30, 2019

Clifford Richards, 61, of Hook Place Ithaca, died March 30, 2019 at home.

Graveside services will be held April 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasants Grove Cemetery

With Fr. Joseph Marcoux officiating. There are no calling hours.

Gerald Tucker

Gerald Tucker

Mar 29, 2019

Gerald G. Tucker, 79, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. His charm, wit, and fun-loving nature will be dearly missed by family and friends. Jerry was known for his big heart, generous spirit, humor, and devotion to his community. He was active...

Harry Kesten

Harry Kesten

Mar 29, 2019

Harry Kesten 87, of Savage Farm Dr. Ithaca, died Friday March 29, 2019 at Kendal at

Ithaca, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Marjorie  J. Wagner

Marjorie J. Wagner

Mar 28, 2019

Marjorie Joy Wagner, 86, of Ithaca, died Thursday March 28, 2018 at the Schuyler Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Lois  Ann Bannister

Lois Ann Bannister

Mar 26, 2019

Lois Ann Bannister, 98, of Comfort Rd., Danby, NY, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Beechtree Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Josephine Stafford Selby and was a retired social worker.

Lois is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Palmer with whom she lived; her son, Don Short, Jr. (Diane) and...

William  Nelson Bliss

William Nelson Bliss

Mar 26, 2019

William Nelson Bliss, father, son, brother, grandfather friend; age 75, died peacefully on Tuesday March 26th, 2019. Bill was born August 6th, 1943 in Johnstown, PA to Red and Betty Bliss.

Bill grew up in Troy, NY with his parents and younger sister. He graduated from Troy High School where he excelled on the hockey, golf and...

Judith  E. Willis

Judith E. Willis

Mar 25, 2019

ITHACA – Judith Eileen Willis, 73, retired former Director of Gadabout Transportation Services, left us on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Judy had also worked at the SPCA briefly and in the Cornell Anthropology Dept. with Prof. John Murra, whom she befriended in his waning years, always devising ways for him to remain in his own...