Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Thomas  L. Mcguire

Thomas L. Mcguire

Feb 21, 2018

Thomas Leroy McGuire died Wednesday February 21, 2018. Born September 7, 1933 to Ken and Laura McGuire in Newfield, New York, growing up during the depression with his sisters, Bessie, Teen and Anne along with a large extended family in Trumbulls Corners. Tom met his future wife, Mary Daiziel Docherty in 1953 while stationed at Kirknewton Air Force Base,...

Marilyn  C. Collins

Marilyn C. Collins

Feb 19, 2018

Marilyn C. Collins, 89, a former resident of McGraw House, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Oak Hill Manor. She was born on April 7, 1928 in Albany, NY, the only daughter of John W. and Catherine Albert. Marilyn was a 1945 graduate of Holy Name High School and attended Rose College in Albany. After raising her three...

Donald Coyne

Donald Coyne

Feb 19, 2018

Donald Coyne, 59, of Reuben St., Ithaca, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home. Don is survived by his parents, Robert and Joan Stevens; his brothers, Ralph (Paula) Coyne, Sr., Fay Coyne and Floyd Coyne; his sisters, Diane (Jim) Barron and Gloria Brewer and his daughters, Pamelina, Donell and Aissa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, and...

Elizabeth  C. Deprosse

Elizabeth C. Deprosse

Feb 16, 2018

Elizabeth (Libby) deProsse {maiden name Hemsath} died peacefully at Beachtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on February 16, 2018, in Ithaca New York at the age of 94. Libby was a long-time resident of Ithaca and lived at Longview for the last few years. Libby was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Gertrude Hemsath and her son...

Judith  S. Mcpherson

Judith S. Mcpherson

Feb 11, 2018

Judith S Williams McPherson : February 11th 1940 - February 11th 2018 On her Birthday... surrounded by love, and held by her family, Judy went to join the love of her life, her husband John McPherson for a homecoming celebration in Heaven. She missed him terribly since his passing in 2010 and we can find some comfort in knowing...

Dorothy Helen Sylva Brown

Dorothy Helen Sylva Brown

Feb 10, 2018

Dorothy Helen Sylva Brown Long-time California science and math teacher and community advocate, Dorothy Helen Sylva Brown was born on October 14, 1930, in Modesto, California, into a family descended from immigrants from the Azores and Eastern North America arriving in California during the early to middle nineteenth century. Dorothy grew up in the Central Valley community of Modesto,...

James Parkes

James Parkes

Feb 9, 2018

James Parkes, 83, died Friday, February 9, 2018.. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Lewis  Alan Mcclellan

Lewis Alan Mcclellan

Feb 8, 2018

Lewis Alan McClellan, 62, of 137 Judd Falls Road, Ithaca, died February 8, 2018 at Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Laurence P. "Larry" Eannetta

Laurence P. "Larry" Eannetta

Feb 7, 2018

Laurence P. "Larry" Eannetta, 90, a resident of Longview, Ithaca, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2018. He was born in Geneva, NY, son of the late John and Philomena Eannetta. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and had attended Ithaca College where he majored in physical education and was a member of one of the...

Carmela  C. Wilkins

Carmela C. Wilkins

Feb 5, 2018

Carmela C. Wilkins, 94, of 602 Hudson Street, Ithaca, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Robert  M. Hansen

Robert M. Hansen

Feb 5, 2018

Robert M. Hansen, 91, of Ithaca, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Douglas  Leigh Hilker

Douglas Leigh Hilker

Feb 4, 2018

Douglas Leigh Hilker, 53, of Ithaca, New York Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother, Beth Hilker and brother, Keith Hilker. Doug is survived by his father Henry E. Hilker, sister and brother-in-law Noreen and Doug von Borstel, two nephews, Jeremiah and Luke and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Doug was...

Nancy Kelley

Nancy Kelley

Feb 1, 2018

Nancy Kelley, 65, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Thursday, February 01, 2018. She was born in Waverly, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Florence Kelley and was also predeceased by her grandson, Anthony Severtson. She was retired from the Ithaca City School District where she worked for over 27 years. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kelley;...

Jean  D. Pluck

Jean D. Pluck

Jan 31, 2018

Mrs. Jean Pluck passed away at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY on January 31 at the age of 66. Jeanie is survived by her husband Ronald Pluck, and her children Jason and his wife Caroline, of California, and her daughter Carrie and her husband Howard of Trumansburg. Jeannie was born on March 7, 1951 in Ithaca NY. She...

Cynthia  Teel Bouldin

Cynthia Teel Bouldin

Jan 24, 2018

Cynthia Huntley Teel Vail Bouldin was a force to be reckoned with. She was born on election day, November 4, 1924, in West Medford, Massachusetts, to Elbridge Teel II and Ethel "Dulcie" Montague Huntley Teel. She attended Andover Academy in Massachusetts and Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Cynthia passed away quietly January 24, 2017, at age 93. She...

Merritt  W. Norton

Merritt W. Norton

Jan 24, 2018

Merritt William Norton 11/24/1985 It is with great sorrow that the family of Merritt Norton announce the passing of their beloved son, brother and uncle. Merriitt died on 1/24/2018 from an apparent accidental overdose of prescribed medica&ons. He is survived and will be forever cherished by his father Patrick Norton, mother Debbie Norton, sister Kathryn Norton (Dana) and nephew...

Clifford Manchester

Clifford Manchester

Jan 22, 2018

Clifford Earl Manchester of Ithaca, NY returned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 93. Cliff returned just as he lived, peacefully and quietly, surrounded by his loving family. Cliff is survived by his wife Erna (Hiersche); three children: Laurie (Al Pickerd) of Cortland, NY, Carol of Candor, NY and Scott (Yvonne) of...

Amanda Giroux

Amanda Giroux

Jan 21, 2018

Amanda Giroux, 29, of Main St., Dryden, NY, died Saturday, January 21, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

Mary  Ellen Little

Mary Ellen Little

Jan 21, 2018

Mary Ellen Little, 83, of 800 South Plain Street Ithaca, died Sunday January 21, 2018 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

Mary  Louise Harvey

Mary Louise Harvey

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Louise Harvey, 82, of 602 Hudson Street Ithaca, died Saturday January 20, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.