Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Deborah Ann Canestaro
Dec 30, 2016
Deborah AnnDeborah Ann Canestaro passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friends. Deborah would have turned 67 on January 19th, 2017. She resided in Brooktondale, NY in the beautiful home she has lived in for almost 40 years. Deborah was born on January 19, 1950 in Cortland, NY to...

Barbara Brion Rogers
Dec 29, 2016
Barbara Brion Rogers, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2016. She was born in Alliance, OH, daughter of the late Alick and Madelyn Honness Brion. Barb is survived by her husband, Danny Taylor; her children, Mark (Anette) Rogers, Elizabeth (Robert Gitzeneaner) Rogers and Christopher Rogers and her grandchildren, Alex, Jessica, Mackenzie and Jasper. She is...

William Lyle Lefferts Iii
Dec 29, 2016
William Lyle Lefferts III, 64, of Ellis Hollow Rd., died Friday, December 30, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending.
Bryant Defrahn "Moose" Moore
Dec 27, 2016
Bryant DeFrahn "Moose" Moore, 27, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his residence in Lansing. He was born in Ithaca on May 16, 1989. Bryant was a graduate of Lansing High School and was pursuing a photography degree at Tompkins Cortland Community College. He was an avid fan of art and in particular visual art including video...

Frederick A. Rowley
Dec 26, 2016
Frederick Rowley, 80, of Ridgedale Rd., Ithaca, NY died Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born Buffalo, NY son of the late Frederick and Catharine Willoughby. Fred was an accomplished photographer and photographic artist. His works have been displayed from New York City galleries to the State of The Art Gallery in Ithaca. He...
Robert Edward (Bob) Musal
Dec 25, 2016
Robert (Bob) Musal, 81, of Horseheads, NY and formerly of Ithaca, passed away on Christmas Day 2016. He was born May 05, 1935 in Newark, NJ to the late Ruth and Edward Musal. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Russell and younger sister, Lois Bender. He is survived by his sons, Kip Musal of St. Petersburg, FL and...

Hazel K. Mandeville
Dec 17, 2016
Hazel Kirk Mandeville Ithaca, NY Hazel Kirk Mandeville, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17th, 2016 at her home, which was filled with her family and friends. While she will be greatly missed; she lived a long and happy life, full of love. Hazel was a caregiver since the age of five; she was the embodiment of generosity and...

June C. Heroy
Dec 17, 2016
June C. Heroy, 82, of 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd. Ithaca, died Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced

Clifford Beckley Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
Clifford Beckley Sr. 64, of 212, Main St. Freeville, New York, died Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Bonnie Sue Edwards
Dec 15, 2016
Bonnie Sue Edwards, 62, of Autumn Ridge Circle, Ithaca, died Thursday December 15, 2016 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Celia Ross. Bonnie was a long time dedicated employee of Manos Diner and most recently employed by Royal Court of Ithaca. Survivors include her long time companion: Bruce Shindhelm also her children:...

Judith Gelinas
Dec 14, 2016
Judith Gelinas, 70, of 361 West Hill Circle, Ithaca, died December 14, 2016 at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced

George Wolga
Dec 14, 2016
George Wolga, 85, of Snyder Hill Rd., Ithaca, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Susan M. Christopherson
Dec 14, 2016
Susan M. Christopherson, 69, of Ithaca, died Thursday December 14, 2016 at home. Susan is survived by her mother Paula (Esau) Christopherson of Minnesota; her four brothers Timothy of Wisconsin, Peter of South Dakota, Paul (Deborah) of Washington State, and Charles (Tara Sweeney) of Minnesota; and her two sisters Marcia of Minnesota and Amy Loomis (Shane) of Wisconsin. Susan...

Gladys H. Anderson
Dec 12, 2016
Gladys H. Anderson, 84, formerly of Ithaca, died Monday December 12, 2016 at the East Lake Nursing& Rehabilitation Center. Born in Caroline, NY daughter of the late Frank and Lola Bickel Hotaling. At her wishes private services will be held.

Ann Johnson
Dec 11, 2016
Ann Johnson, 51, of Estates Drive Lansing, died Sunday December 11, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
Margy Hagin Dillon
Dec 11, 2016
Margy Hagin Dillon, 62, born and raised in Ithaca, NY and longtime resident of Questa, NM, left this world peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was supported by love and surrounded by family. Born the youngest of 4, into the loving family of George and Marjorie Hagin (both deceased), Margy graduated from...

Robert L. White
Dec 10, 2016
Robert L. White, 74, of 3437 Slaterville Rd. Brooktondale, NY died Saturday December 10. 2016 at home. Arrangements are pending

Rose Steidl
Dec 10, 2016
Rose Steidl, 95, died peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Jacksonville, New York. Born and raised in Paris, Illinois, she received her undergraduate degree from St. Mary-of-the- Woods College, Indiana and earned her master's degree and Ph.D. from Cornell University with a focus on home management and family economics. In 1980, she retired from Cornell University with the...
Allen E Akers
Dec 10, 2016
Allen E. Akers, 81, of 1469 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca died Saturday December 10, 2016 at home. He was the son of the late Clinton and Esther Akers. He was a very active member with the Newfield Lions Club where he moved up to a District Governor position. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife...
William Schumacher
Dec 9, 2016
William E. Schumacher July 5 ,1964 .- December 8, 2016 Our Beloved Bill went to be with the Lord suddenly and tragically on December 8, 2016. Born to Robert Waldemar Schumacher (Deceased) and Florence Jean (Simmons) Schumacher (Deceased). He is survived by his Son Blake (Amanda) Schumacher, and Daughter Janelle (David) Hurd . Grandchildren William E. Schumacher, Nathaniel E....