Dorothy F. Cotton

Jun 10, 2018

Dorothy F. Cotton died surrounded by friends on June 10, 2018 at Kendal of Ithaca. Dorothy served for twelve years as Director of Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. She was the only female member of the SCLC Executive Staff, and became one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest friends and colleagues. Her position in...

Bernice Zupancic

Jun 9, 2018

Bernice Meredith Zupancic died on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was one of five children born to Leslie and Bernice (Hayes) Chambers in New York City on January 1,1937. Bernice moved to Richford in 1955 where she attended and graduated from Newark Valley High School.

Bernice worked for several years at Smith-Corona in Cortland. After...

Norman R. Jordan, Jr.

Jun 8, 2018

Norman R. Jordan, Jr., age 57, passed away at The Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center Residence in Ithaca, NY due to liver complications resulting from hereditary hemochromatosis that he fought for the last few years of his life.

Norm was predeceased by his father Norman R. Jordan, Sr. In addition to his mother Dorothy Jordan...

Carl Frank Gortzig

Jun 2, 2018

Cary Frank Gortzig, 87, Cornell University Professor Emeritus, died Saturday, June 02, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Robert Holt

Jun 1, 2018

Robert A. Holt, 78, of Ithaca, peacefully passed away with dignity on Friday, June 1, 2018 in the presence of his loving family. Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years Dianne Holt of Ithaca; son J. Todd Holt of Ithaca; son Greg Sharma-Holt, his wife Meeta and their two children – Somya and Junardhen...

Sherill D. Foster

May 30, 2018

Sherill D. Foster, 76, of Moravia, NY, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Michael G. Billing

May 28, 2018

Michael “Mike” Gerard Billing, age 65, of Pheasant Lane Ithaca N.Y. passed away from melanoma on May 29, 2018. In his final week, Mike was surrounded by his wife, Joyce, children, grandchildren, and colleagues celebrating his retirement and 41 years of service in particle physics research at Cornell University.

Born to Robert Arthur Billing of...

Avram Pinals

May 25, 2018

Avram Pinals, 21, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a Cornell Student, died Friday May 25, 2018 in Ithaca. Private family services were held Saturday May 26, 2018 at the Funeral Home. Services and Burial will be held Monday May 28, 2018 at the Beth Shalom Cemetery in Oregon, Ohio. with the Robert H. Wick-Wieniewski Funeral Home from Toledo Ohio.

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Michael J. Hollis

May 23, 2018

Michael J. Hollis, 64, of 667 Chestnut St., Ithaca, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Hospicare Residence. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11 am at the Calvary Cemetery with Edie Regan officiating. There are no calling hours.

Robert H. Wasserman

May 23, 2018

Professor Robert H. Wasserman, Professor Emeritus, 92, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held Sunday May 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Temple Beth El of Ithaca with Rabbi Scott Glass officiating. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Bette Jean Lahti

May 20, 2018

Bette Jean Lahti, 58, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018. A private interment will be held at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Jean P. Strout

May 18, 2018

Jean P. Strout, 90, of Savage Farm Drive, Ithaca, died Friday May 18, 2018 at Kendal at Ithaca. A memorial celebration for family and friends will be held on October 01, 2018 at 2 pm in the auditorium of Kendal at Ithaca. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Racker Center, 3226 Wilkins Rd., Ithaca, NY...

Clifton R. Barnes

May 18, 2018

Clifton Robert Barnes, born in Walton, NY March 4, 1938, passed away peacefully on Friday May 18, 2018. He was pre-deceased by his sister Catherine, father Clifton, brother Charles, step father Paul Franklin, and his mother Veta Franklin.

As a child, Bob and his family moved to Boulder City Nevada where his father was employed...

Elizabeth A. Reed

May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Elizabeth A. Reed passed on surrounded by love at Kendal of Ithaca. Born in New York City on Nov. 21, 1926, she was a bright light in the lives of her family and friends. Elizabeth was senior class president at Walton High school in the Bronx. She had a keen mind...

Maria Floros

May 16, 2018

Maria Floros passed into the hands of our Lord on Wednesday May 16, 2018. Maria was born on March 13, 1949 in Ithaca NY. Her parents were the late Nicholas P. Floros and Dee Floros and her sister is Gail Floros. At a very young age it was quite evident Maria had an exceptional singing voice. When...

David Lloyd

May 13, 2018

David Lloyd, 67, of Willseyville, NY, and formerly Syracuse, New York died Sunday May 13, 2018 at the Cayuga Medical. David was the son of Esther Lloyd Johnson of Ithaca and Al C. Lloyd of Rochester. He is survived by his Mother and Step Mother Mamie Lloyd of Rochester, his daughter Keyyl Lloyd of Ithaca, his sons Sean and...

Donald T. Farley Jr.

May 13, 2018

Donald Thorn Farley Jr., 84, of Ithaca, New York, died May 13, 2018. Don was born in New York City on October 26, 1933, the only and well-loved child of Donald Thorn Farley Sr. and Rebecca Hamlin Farley. He graduated with the highest scholastic honors from Bronxville High School, where he earned straight As all four years. While there,...

Patricia Ann Winn

May 13, 2018

Patricia Ann Winn, 87, of Reuben Street Ithaca died Sunday May 14, 2018 at Home. Pat's memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23rd at 3 pm with a reception to follow. It will be held at the Jacksonville United Methodist Church, Rt. 96, Jacksonville, NY.

Marian Johanson

May 12, 2018

Marian Johanson, 86, of 318 South Albany St. Ithaca, died Saturday May 12, 2018 at the Beechtree Care Center. A complete obituary will be announced.

Mary Bligh

May 11, 2018

Mary A. Bligh, 90, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on May 11, 2018. Mary was born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late John Alex (Alexopoulos) and Nikki (Papastrat) Alex, both of Greece. The family moved to Ithaca, where Mary spent her formative years. She was predeceased by her younger brothers, George and Peter. She graduated...