Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Valentine Bill Benedict
Apr 27, 2017
Valentine W. "Bill" Benedict, age 81, son of the late Joseph and Magdalene Benedict, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 27. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Joseph. Bill was born in Buffalo, NY and was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY with his wife Dorothy (Stone). Bill and his wife worked...
Barbara B. Lukas
Apr 26, 2017
Ithaca: Barbara Bennett Lukas, age 92, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away April 26, 2017. Barbara was a long time resident of Cayuga Heights before moving to Florida in October, 2015. Barbara was born in Fulton, NY to Fred and Gladys (Wise) Bennett, with one brother. Barbara was married in 1945 to Vincent DePaul Lukas, who served during WWII...
William "Marty" Burun
Apr 24, 2017
William "Marty" Burun, 63, of Newfield, passed away at home on Monday April 24, 2017 at home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
Nicholas Poulos
Apr 24, 2017
Nicholas Poulos, 59, of 3074 Elmira Road, Newfield, New York, passed away at home Monday April 24, 2017 at home. He was born in Greece, son of the late Evangelos and Giannoula Parigoris. John worked most of his adult life in food service and with his brother at the Queen Diner in Dryden. Survivors include his brother, John Poulos...
Gordon C. Myer
Apr 23, 2017
Gordon C. Myer, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, artist, former teacher and coach, passed into the loving arms of God on April 23, 2017 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Laura Winnick Myer, children, Christine Radi (Steven), JoAnn Myer-Foland, and Rhonda Salay (Christopher); five grandchildren, Jennifer Radi Greenberg (Brian), Mark Foland, Stephanie...
Neal Hood
Apr 22, 2017
Neal D. Hood, 59, of 150 West Village Place, Ithaca died Saturday April 22, 2017 at home. Son of the late James and Helen Gillis Hood. Neal graduated from Cortland State in 1981 and Ithaca High School in 1975. Survivors include Sisters: Sheryl Hood and Christine (Darren) Hasara, Brother: Wayne (Carol) Hood, also Two Nephews and a Niece. Private...
Rodney Macera
Apr 19, 2017
Rodney Macera, 101, of Groton and formerly of Ithaca, died Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the Groton Community Health Care Center. Rodney was born May 7, 1915 in Ithaca, son of the late Benjamin and Philomina Di Biasio Macera. Private graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.
Anthony M. Russo
Apr 19, 2017
Anthony M. Russo, 86, of Van Kirk Road, Newfield died Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
Lyman H. Warren
Apr 13, 2017
Lyman H. Warren 98, of 103 Bundy Road Ithaca, died Wednesday April 13, 2017 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
William E. Campbell Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
William E. Campbell Jr., aka "Alpine Bill", 62, passed away Thursday April 13th peacefully with his children by his side at Cayuga Medical Center. Born October 1, 1954 to parents William Sr and Mary (Casselbury) Campbell in Ithaca New York, Bill worked for many years at Manos Diner in Ithaca after graduation from the Culinary Institute of America. Bill...
Maria C. Morrison
Apr 12, 2017
Maria "Chris" Morrison, 79, passed away after a short illness at Cayuga Medical Center, she was surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on November 30, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Brown. She had three older brothers James, Phillip and Donald Brown, who were her champion and...
Walter Reimers
Apr 9, 2017
Walter H Reimers, of Danby, New York, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on April 9, 2017 at the age of 82. Walter was born in Hamburg, Germany on March 6th, 1935 and immigrated to New York City in 1955. He married Elizabeth Mauder in 1956 and later moved to Ithaca, New York. He was trained...
Dorothy A Cook
Apr 7, 2017
Dorothy Ann Cook, 81, of Ithaca, passed away Friday April 7, 2017 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Lyon Mountain , NY to William and Mildred (Cayea) Cook on November 19, 1935. She graduated from St. Joe's Academy in Brasher Falls, NY. After Graduation she entered the convent as a Sister of Mercy in Tarrytown, NY...
Peter Morgan
Apr 7, 2017
Peter Morgan, 75, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Friday. April 07, 2017 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He graduated from Winchester High School class of 1959 and attended Norwich University Military Academy of Vermont. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. He began his career in law inforcement with the Winchester Police, Mass. Metropoltan...
Bill Burl Brodie
Apr 7, 2017
B Bill Burl Brodie, 82, of Ithaca, was born to George Elmer and Carmel Mae Brodie at home on April 25, 1934, in Alma, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 7, 2017, at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY. Bill is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Mary H Brodie, his daughters Sheila...
Phyllis Besemer Sprague
Apr 7, 2017
Phyllis went to join her husband, David of 64 years on April 7, 2017. She died peacefully after a long illness. She was born in Ithaca, NY to the late Herman D. Besemer and Carrie Marion Besemer. She was a tirelessly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who was extremely talented at everything she did. She was an accomplished...
Marilyn Reyna Taylert
Apr 6, 2017
Marilyn Reyna Taylert, 83, passed away Thursday, April 06, 2017 at the Hospicare Residence. She was born in Ithaca on November 11, 1933, daughter of the late Albert and Martha Brewer Reyna and was the widow of Gerald W. "Jeff" Taylert. Marilyn had worked for the Cornell University Athletic Department for many years. She was a generous, caring person...
Lela Marie Blanford
Apr 4, 2017
LELA MARIE (TARBOX) BLANFORD Feb 20, 1920 - Apr 4, 2017 April 4, 2017, Newfield New York Lela Marie (Tarbox) Blanford, 97, passed peacefully from this life, her family by her side on April 4, 2017, at her long- time residence in Newfield. Lela was born Feb. 20, 1920 in Pennsylvania to Roy and Bessie Tarbox, the oldest of...
Ann E. Lyons
Apr 4, 2017
Ann E. Lyons, 93 of Ithaca, died Tuesday April 4, 2017 at Home. Arrangements are pending and will be announc4ed.
Eric K. Poysa
Mar 31, 2017
Eric K. Poysa, 71 of East Shore Drive Ithaca, died Friday March 31, 2017 at Home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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