Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Caryl Arsenault

Caryl Arsenault

Aug 13, 2017

Caryl Arsenault passed away suddenly on August 13th. She was predeceased by her parents Tanis and Roberta Smith, her granddaughter Sophie Kawejsza, and her stepsons Michael and Kevin Arsenault. Caryl is survived by her loving husband of 27 years David Arsenault, her son Tony Sidle, daughter Jenee (Rob) Kawejsza, stepchildren David (Pat) Arsenault, Melissa (Patrick) Kutka, John Arsenault, and...

Myrna  J. Doane

Myrna J. Doane

Aug 12, 2017

Myrna J. Doane, 77, of Ithaca, NY, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Genevieve Henry

Genevieve Henry

Aug 10, 2017

Genevieve Cecelia Walker Henry, loving mother and longtime educator, passed away peacefully in Liverpool, NY on Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1921 in Oswego, NY. Genevieve and her beloved husband of 67 years, Donald, were longtime residents and teachers in Ithaca, NY. Her career included 23 years as an educator...

Eleanore  Muller Gearhart

Eleanore Muller Gearhart

Aug 10, 2017

Eleanore Muller Gearhart, 89, of 403 Wyckoff Ave. Ithaca, died Thursday August 10, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Dr.  Eugene Madsen

Dr. Eugene Madsen

Aug 9, 2017

Dr. Eugene Madsen died August 9, 2017. He leaves immediate and extended family members and colleagues to whom he was devoted and who very much miss him. He leaves many memories about his personality, his habits, his brilliance as a scientist, his curiosity about the world and his love of all things family. Eugene was born to Donald and...

Shirley Dougherty

Shirley Dougherty

Aug 9, 2017

Dougherty, Shirley Joyce, passed away August 8, 2017, at the age of 87. She was born in Ithaca, NY and resided in Saginaw, MI. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School, received a Nursing Degree from Mount Sinai in NYC and her Master's Degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 1950. After working as a nurse for over...

Angel Acosta

Angel Acosta

Aug 7, 2017

Angel Acosta, 66, of 261 Main Street, Newfield died at Home Monday August 7, 2017. Funeral services will be held Friday August 18, 2017 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Bangs Funeral Home Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. "Que descanse en Paz"

Darol Chamberlain

Darol Chamberlain

Aug 5, 2017

Darol Chamberlain of Ithaca, New York passed away suddenly from a cardiac event on Saturday August 5th, 2017. Darol grew up in Berkeley, California, and had a lifelong love for California, especially the Sierras, where he spent many happy weeks at the family cabin, Watawangawa, originally built by his great-grandfather. He was a talented potter, gracing friends' and family...

Lorraine Arnold

Lorraine Arnold

Aug 4, 2017

Lorraine Arnold 7/24/1937-8/4/2017 Predeceased by her husband Eugene Arnold Survived by her brother Alan (Heather) Mallanda; daughter Kathryn Arnold; son Jason (Kim) Arnold; grandchildren Cecilia and Nathan; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lorraine was born in Queens, New York to Lottie and Arthur Mallanda. In 1948 the family moved to Tivoli, NY then on to Red Hook, NY in...

Elisabeth-Gross  M. Marks

Elisabeth-Gross M. Marks

Aug 4, 2017

Elisabeth-Gross-M Marks, 77 of Sunnyview Lane Ithaca, died Friday August 4, 2017

Diane  P. Butler

Diane P. Butler

Aug 2, 2017

Diane P. Butler, 63, of 227 N. Willard Way, Ithaca, died at home August 2, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Daniel  J. Steenhuis

Daniel J. Steenhuis

Aug 1, 2017

Daniel Jeffrey Joost Steenhuis, born October 7th, 1984, died on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017. Daniel was full of energy and excelled in theater, music, and dance. At a young age, he spent many years at Ithaca Ballet, and later learned to tap and swing dance. At the Lehman Alternative Community School, he participated in many theater productions. He attended,...

George  H. Hulse

George H. Hulse

Jul 31, 2017

George Harold Hulse peacefully passed at home, on Monday July 31, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. George loved hunting, friend and family gatherings and spending time with his great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his beloved Bubba, parents, Harold Hulse and Lois Kendall Surdam and a sister Leah Whitted. George was a lifetime resident of Newfield. He served...

Charles  Edward Odell

Charles Edward Odell

Jul 30, 2017

Charles Edward Odell, 84, of Spruce Way, Ithaca, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Hospicare Residence. He was born in Ithaca son of the late Harry and Neva Foote Odell and was the widower of Janice VanAlstine Odell who died in 2005. Charlie served with the United States Navy from December 1952 to October 1954 and was a...

William Joseph "Buddy" Humble Iv

William Joseph "Buddy" Humble Iv

Jul 29, 2017

William Joseph (Buddy) Humble IV died July 29, 2017 at his home in Georgia. Buddy, was formerly from Newfield, NY and was the son of Joseph and Margaret Humble. He is survived by his sons, William and Christopher Humble; daughter in law, Susie Humble and his grandchildren, Maggie, Owen and Arlo. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert,...

Betty Weneser

Betty Weneser

Jul 29, 2017

Betty Weneser, 88, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Kendal at Ithaca. Arrangements are pending.

Kathy  Jo Trapani

Kathy Jo Trapani

Jul 27, 2017

Kathy Jo Trapani née Buchanan, 65, of Utica Street, Ithaca, passed away at home on Thursday morning, July 27th surrounded by her family. She was born in Holland, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Austin J. and Mary Katherine Buchanan. A warm, loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Kathy is survived by her best...

Virginia Rogers

Virginia Rogers

Jul 27, 2017

Virginia Rogers, 83, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility. Interment will be held on Friday, September 01, 2017 at 11 am at the Frear Memorial Park.

Donna  L Webster

Donna L Webster

Jul 27, 2017

Donna L. Webster , 75, died peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2017 at the Beechtree Care Center following a long illness. Donna was the daughter of the late Gilbert D. and Flossie J. Dawley Rowe Webster. She was also predeceased by long-time friend and mentor PK Lovelace in 2002. Originally from Oneida County, Donna resided in Tompkins County for many...

Tracy  R. Jones

Tracy R. Jones

Jul 26, 2017

Tracy R. Jones, 96, of Haller Blvd. died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his home. Son of the late Leon and Evelyn Williams Jones and widow of Marjorie Jones. Tracy Graduated from Ithaca High School also served in the US Army during WWII. He was employed by the New York Phone CO. for many years his hobbies included wood...