Jean R. Robinson

Jan 5, 2019

Jean R. Robinson, 93 of 956 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, died Saturday January 5, 2019 at Kendal at Ithaca.

A Celebration of life and memorial service will be held Sunday January 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Kendal at Ithaca

with Pastor Rick Bair and Pastor Laurie Carson officiating. There are no calling...

Paul R. Jones

Jan 3, 2019

Paul Raymond Jones was born on July 19, 1930 in Chicago to David Henry and Una Goodrich Jones. He passed away on January 3, 2019 after a period of declining health.

He grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois and spent several happy summers working on his brother’s ranch in South Dakota. Paul received his BA...

Spelios "Spike" Stamas

Dec 31, 2018

Spelios "Spike" Stamas, 83, of Ithaca, NY, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home.

In keeping with Spike's wishes no public services will be held.

Linda O. Warner

Dec 30, 2018

Linda O. Warner’s graceful, joyful, generous journey through this life came to a close on December 30, 2018 at Hospicare in Ithaca. She was supported, comforted, and peacefully released in the loving presence and prayers of family and friends, loved ones far and near.Linda was born in Auburn, NY on November 14, 1947 to Olaf and Karin...

Judith Klein Burns

Dec 27, 2018

Judy Burns died peacefully on December 27th at Kendal after a ten-month long battle with cancer. Born on July 30th, 1942, in Oshkosh Wisconsin, to Walter and Francis Klein, Judy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joe Burns, her children, Caitlin and Patrick, and her brother, William (Bill) Klein.

Judy and her family...

John Joseph Mcginnis

Dec 26, 2018

John Joseph McGinnis, 74, of Sun Lakes, AZ. died December 26, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Casey McGinnis.

John Graduated from Groton High School, Tompkins-Cortland Community College, and earned his Bachelors of Science degree from SUNY Binghamton. He served with the United States Army from 1966 to 1968....

Philip Kish

Dec 26, 2018

Philip Kish, 78, “One of The Good Guys”, died December 26, 2018. He was born November 14, 1940, son of the late Louis and Nina Longhouse Kish.

Phil was a retired electrician and longtime member of I.B.E.W. Local #241. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Trumansburg American Legion,...

Jean E. Clare

Dec 26, 2018

ITHACA – Jean Elizabeth Clare, 94, of Ithaca, NY passed away at home on December 26, 2018.

Born on November 25, 1925 in Ontario, New York, Jean and her twin sister, Jane were the daughters of the late Peter and Lena Clare. The Clare family moved from Ontario to Genoa in 1931, where Jean graduated...

Meredith V. Paleen

Dec 25, 2018

Meredith V. Paleen, 49, a native of Ithaca, died unexpectedly on Christmas Day in Miami, FL.

Survivors include her parents, Joyce and William Paleen of Ithaca.

There will be no public services.

Gordon W. Miller

Dec 25, 2018

NEWFIELD - Gordon W. Miller, age 79, passed away surrounded by his family on December 25, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1939 in Ithaca, NY to William and Mildred Miller. Gordie married Sandra Stevens. Together they had three daughters. When their daughters were young Gordie and Sandy enjoyed taking them on weekend trips. Gordie built...

H. Marjon Van Der Meulen

Dec 22, 2018

H. Marjon van der Meulen - - Marjon passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon after enduring Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband Yde, and their daughters, Marjolein and Sabine. She was loved and will be dearly missed. Marjon was born in Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia). The family evacuated in 1942 without her father, arriving in Australia...

Geraldine Cobb Mente

Dec 18, 2018

Geraldine Cobb Mente, 72, of Indiana St., Newfield, NY, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced.

William Noble Bryant

Dec 18, 2018

William Noble Bryant, 76, of Ithaca New York, Son of Grace and Frederick Bryant, Brother to Barbara McChesney, Husband to Virginia Bryant and Father to Sam Bryant, passed away peacefully on December 18th, with his wife at his side.

“Bill” attended Ithaca High School, Manlius School, and graduated from Middlebury College. Upon graduation, Bill was...

William Varian Mitchell Steele

Dec 17, 2018

I'm sorry to tell everyone here that Bill Steele, writer of many great songs including "Chocolate Chip Cookies", "Griselda's Waltz", and, most famously, "Garbage!", died on Monday of smoke inhalation when a fire at his house in Ithaca, NY, started in his kitchen. He was 86, and until April 1 was still working full-time at the Cornell University News...

Shirley Valenza

Dec 13, 2018

Shirley Valenza, 92, of 1229 Trumansburg Road Ithaca, died Thursday December 13, 2018

at the Cayuga Ridge Extended Care. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Leon Prekker

Dec 12, 2018

Leon Prekker, 82, of White Tail Dr. Ithaca, died Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held Friday December 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Lakeview Cemetery, Ithaca. A complete obituary will follow.

Roger J Howley

Dec 12, 2018

ITHACA – Roger Howley, 93, of Ithaca, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Born on November 28, 1925 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick Francis and Alice Teresa (Hester) Howley.

In June of 1943, he graduated from Ithaca High School and entered the United State Navy. He honorably served his...

Robert Martin Reed

Dec 11, 2018

Robert Martin Reed, 65, of Haines City, FL and Ithaca, NY passed away on December 11, 2018 at the Forsyth House of the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. He was born in Ithaca, NY to the late Ira W. Reed Jr.and Emma (Petricola) Grover. Bob graduated from Ithaca High School in 1971 and from Cornell University...

Patricia Pullman

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia A. Pullman passed in peace with her daughter by her side. Preceded in passing by her father William Schu, mother Irene Schu and brother Billy Schu. Survived by her sister Anita Young, sister in law Irene (Billy) Schu, daughter Amy (Steve) Galiotti, son J (Eydie) Pullman, grandchildren Natalie, Lindsey, Cecelia, Elliott and Nicholas. Further survived by...

Veronica L. Eskridge

Dec 11, 2018

Veronica L. Eskridge, 74, of N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 11 am at Temple Tikkun v'Or, 2550 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a charity will be announced in...