Dean Gregg Bandavanis

Dec 3, 2018

Dean "Deany" Bandavanis, 7, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the ones he loved the most, on December 3, 2018.

Born, March 4, 2011 in Memphis, TN. Deany was a free spirit and an old soul. He was always happy, energetic, playful and always did things on his terms. In 2013, Deany and his...

Cornelia Grigoriu

Dec 2, 2018

Cornelia Grigoriu, 77, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 02, 2018 at the Cortland Park Nursing Facility, Cortland, NY. She was born in Romania, daughter of the late Mihai and Cornelia Enescu.

She was a certified architectural drafter and had done extensive freelance work for Cornell University as well as for various local...

Walter Gates, Jr.

Dec 2, 2018

Walter C. Gates Jr. of Ithaca, NY died peacefully on December 2, 2018. His wife of 52 years, Lorna J. Gates, was by his side as he took his last breath. Walter was 80 years old.

Born October 23, 1938 to Walter Collins Gates & Grace Lenore Wilcox, Walter was the oldest of the three...

Merritt Edward Hartz

Dec 1, 2018

A celebration of the life of Ed Hartz will take place on Friday, July 5, 2019, 11:00AM at Long Point State Park, 2063 Lake Rd., Aurora, NY.

All are welcome.  Casual attire.

www.Bangsfuneralhome.com

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Robert F. Eller, Jr.

Nov 30, 2018

ITHACA – Robert F. Eller, Jr. 75, of Ithaca, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY. Born on November 1, 1943 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Olga (Cieciezski) Eller, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife, Padrice...

Richard L. Taormina

Nov 29, 2018

Richard L. Taormina, 52, of Hayts Road Ithaca, died Thursday November 29, at home. Born on January 4, 1966 in Massapequa, Long Island to Louis and Patricia Wassel Taormina. Richard was a self employed contractor and also worked with his brother Mike, The House Doctor. Survivors include his Brother: Michael (Karen) Taormina of Ithaca, nieces: Tamara Taormina and Michelle...

Olga A.. Potorti

Nov 28, 2018

ITHACA, N.Y. – Olga Ann Potorti, 92, formerly of 205 Washington Street, entered into rest on November 28, 2018 of natural causes. She was a native of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY, and had been residing at Brookdale Ithaca.

She was born on July 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Perko Saccucci,...

Patricia Leipham

Nov 25, 2018

Patricia A. Leipham, 72, of Newfield, New York. Born August 15, 1943 in Newtown Square, PA, passed away at home on November 25, 2018, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Thelma Guyer, and her brother, George. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Howard and their three children, Christine (David)...

Yoshiko Lange

Nov 24, 2018

Yoshiko Lange passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018 at Hospicare in Ithaca, New York at the age of 93. She was born Yoshiko Shimizu near Tokyo, Japan on March 30, 1925, the younger of two children and the first daughter, and was raised in the small, seaside town of Numazu. Her beloved father passed away suddenly...

Shirley Hubberman

Nov 24, 2018

Shirley Katz Hubberman passed away peacefully on November 24th at the age of 91. She was born July 1,1927 in Syracuse, NY where she grew up surrounded by the love and care of a large extended first generation immigrant family from Eastern Europe.

In 1950 she met and married Zavel Hubberman and settled in Ithaca,...

Ruth Fedrizzi

Nov 23, 2018

Ruth Nolan Fedrizzi of King Ferry NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 23, 2018 surrounded by her children and family after a long illness.

She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years Louis J. Fedrizzi and 7 year old son John, who died from complications of Cystic Fibrosis.

She...

Eugenio "Gino" Bush, Jr.

Nov 18, 2018

Gino Bush passed away peacefully Sunday November 18th. He is survived by his son, 2 daughters, a wife, a granddaughter, and 2 grandsons.

Gino was born on July 2nd 1942 in New York, New York. Gino will most be remembered for his activist work in the community. Gino always stood for what he believed in...

Erna Manchester

Nov 16, 2018

Erna Frances Manchester (Hiersche) of Ithaca, NY returned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 91 following complications from a recent fall. She passed on quietly and in peace, surrounded by her loving family through her final days. Erna was pre-deceased by her sister Winnifred Keisman of Fryeburg Maine, brother Dexter...

Anna Biskup

Nov 13, 2018

Anna Biskup, 76 of West Danby NY passed away November 13, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family. Anna was born in Warsaw Poland and came to the United States from Germany in 1951 with her parents Jozef and Stefania Chmielewski. Anna's name is inscribed on the Wall of Emigrants on Ellis Island. Anna and her...

Louise A. Maynard

Nov 11, 2018

ITHACA – Louise Agnes Maynard, 78, of McGraw House, Ithaca, died peacefully on November 11, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born on June 12, 1940, she was the youngest daughter of the late Charles Edward and Alice (Tebeau) Maynard.

Louise was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, employed by the Dept. of Gift Records at Cornell...

Lawrence M. Galpin

Nov 11, 2018

Lawrence M. Galpin, 74, of 247 Comfort Rd. Ithaca, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Hospicare Residence. He was the son of the late Regenald and Elizabeth Galpin. Survivors include his domestic partner of 27 years Betty Sheffield, Children: Herb Sheffield, Lloyd Sheffield and Deborah Hart, Grandchildren: Melissa and Angela Sheffield and Chayton and Lauren Hart. At Larry's...

Claude C. Phillips

Nov 9, 2018

Claude C. Phillips age 79 of Ithaca, NY passed peacefully on November 9th at Strong Memorial Hospital in the hands of his loving wife. Claude also known as “Sonny” was born in Ithaca on July 8, 1939, The son of Charles and Helen Phillips. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1957. Claude served six years in...

Phyllis Simons

Nov 6, 2018

Phyllis Meyer Simons, 88, passed away at the Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County on November 6, 2018.

Phyllis was the daughter of Moe and Julia Meyer. She grew up in Utica, NY and earned a B.S. in Home Economics from Cornell University. During her time at Cornell she met and fell in love with Erik,...

John B. "Jack" Rogers Iii

Nov 6, 2018

John B. "Jack" Rogers III, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at his Kendal at Ithaca residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Kathryn A. Decker

Nov 6, 2018

SPENCER – Kathryn A. Decker, 66, of Spencer, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Born on May 2, 1952 in Colonie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose Albert Primeau and Martha Frances Perrot.

For 17 years, she drove bus for the Newfield School District. She was truly loved by her students....