Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Florence Gates Rickard
Oct 5, 2024
Florence Gates Rickard, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on Oct 5, 2024, of natural causes.
Florence was born in Oneida, NY on August 23, 1921, to her parents Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae (Wentzel) Gates. She grew up in Hamilton, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1943 when she married Charles Glenwood Rickard.
...Deborah Stern Levin
Oct 5, 2024
Deborah Stern Levin, a long-term resident of Ithaca, died on October 5, 2024, at the
age of 101. Debbie died peacefully at her home in Eastwood Commons as was her wish.
Born on November 17,1922, in Baltimore, MD, Debbie was the second of two children, raised by
her mother after her father died...
Frances Neva (Aagaard) Terwillegar
Oct 5, 2024
Frances N. Terwillegar, 92 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home in the loving care of her family.
Born September 3, 1932 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Cardonia Aagaard and the wife of the late Eber J. Terwillegar, who passed away in 2003. She was also predeceased...
William F. (Bill) Farrell
Oct 4, 2024
William (“Bill”) F. Farrell, a kind, humble, sensitive man, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 93. Bill was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in the spring of 2024, and he died at Cayuga Medical Center where he was on palliative care. His passing was peaceful and exactly as he would have wished.
Bill was...
Sherry C. Canzonetti
Oct 4, 2024
Sherry Crissey Canzonetti was born May 10, 1961, and died October 3, 2024, after a long illness at the age of 63.
Sherry was employed at Cornell University for 38 years, retiring in March 2024. She began as a Cashier in the Campus Dining Department, working her way up to an Account Representative position, where she was...

Matthew Gitlin
Oct 2, 2024
Matthew Gitlin, 46 of Ithaca NY, passed away October 2, 2024. Matthew was a kind, gentle soul who was happiest playing poker, bowling or cheering on his beloved New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills. He also dutifully kept friends and family abreast on the latest happenings on the Law & Order TV show. Matthew was born in 1977 in...
Emilia Sposito
Oct 1, 2024
Emilia Sposito, age 87 of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her children and beloved husband. Born October 22, 1936, in Casanova DiCarnola, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Martullo and Stella DeRosa. At just seven years old, she met the person who would eventually be her...
Stephen Philip Johnson
Sep 30, 2024
On September 30, 2024, Stephen Philip Johnson, 78, died after a short illness.
He was retired from his position as Vice-President for Government and Community Relations Emeritus at Cornell University where he worked for 42 years. Previously, he was director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Migrant Education Program and was a History and Government teacher in the Syracuse...
Doris "Doe" Perialas
Sep 30, 2024
Doris Perialas, "Doe" 87, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Ithaca on January 4, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Josephine Eframson. Doris was a longtime businesswoman in Ithaca, NY where she ran VALEX Booking Agency with her husband and partner, John Perialas. She loved...
Pamela J. (Mazza) Gainey
Sep 21, 2024
Pamela J. Gainey was born July 28 1947 in Ithaca and passed away September 21 2024.
Pamela was a graduate of Ithaca high school, Auburn C C, and Ithaca College.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Gainey and son Anthony Gainey; also her sister Linda Terwilliger and husband Nelson; nieces Lisa and Amy; also...
Dr. J. Alan A. Renwick
Sep 17, 2024
Dr. J. Alan A. Renwick passed away at home and surrounded by family on Tuesday September 18th at the age of 88. Alan was born in Monifieth, Scotland on May 7, 1936. After obtaining a degree in chemistry from Dundee Technical College, Alan moved to Yonkers, NY and began his 44-year career at Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research....
Karen Jacob
Sep 15, 2024
Karen Arlene Jacob died at her home in Ithaca, New York on September 15, 2024, following a two-year battle against cancer. She entered hospice in early September and passed away quickly with family at her side. Jacob was sixty-nine years old.
Before moving to New York in 2023, Jacob lived for 34 years in the Michiana area,...
Alice A. Roberts
Sep 15, 2024
Alice A. Roberts, 93, of Ithaca, passed away on September 15, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday September, 27, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Ithaca.

Lenore Lewis Cohen
Sep 12, 2024
Lenore Lewis Cohen was born in Ithaca, New York. She was the daughter of the late Sydelle and I. Morris Lewis of Ithaca, NY. She died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2024. Lenore was predeceased by her brothers, Murray Lewis and Ronald Lewis. She is survived by her son, Aaron Lewis Cohen, daughter-in-law, Ellen Cohen and grandchildren,...

David Romm
Sep 12, 2024
With great sadness, David L. Romm died peacefully on September 12th in Ithaca, NY. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Zoe Romm, of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral services are open to the public and will be held at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W Green Street, Ithaca, on Sunday, 9/15, at 3:00 p.m.
Beverly Beach
Sep 11, 2024
Beverly Beach passed away on September 11, 2024 at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Beverly was born on Dec 30, 1933 in Fond du Lac, WI to Lucille and Money Toussaint and spent her early childhood in Ripon, WI before her family moved to Algonquin, IL. After graduating from Dundee Community High School in 1951, Beverly began...

Beth Marie Dyer
Sep 11, 2024
Beth Dyer. 85 of Ithaca, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 2-4PM, at Celebrations, 2331 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospicare of Tompkins County.

Mary Huff
Sep 8, 2024
Mary K. Huff of Ithaca passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Mary was born September 13, 1926 in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Krauss. When Mary was three years old her father moved the family to Willseyville to a farm he bought from a catalog. A lifelong area...
Nancy J. (Masters) Wuensch
Sep 7, 2024
Nancy J. Wuensch, 87 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at home.
Born October 10, 1936 in Ithaca, she was only child of the late William N. and Mildred J. Boom Masters.
Survivors include her husband, Henry J. Wuensch; children, David Wuensch, Susan (Frank) Eggleston, and Amy (Richard) Ortega; grandchildren, David Wuensch...
Luke Francis San Souci, Sr.
Sep 2, 2024
Luke Francis San Souci Sr., 32, of Newfield, NY, formerly of West Warwick, RI, passed away in Johnson City, NY, on Monday, September 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Luke was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, on July 17, 1992, to Laura A. (Lohmeyer) Sousa and the late Leo F. San Souci. He graduated from West Warwick...