Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Margaret  Bonnie Sullivan

Margaret Bonnie Sullivan

Aug 7, 2016

Margaret "Bonnie" Sullivan, (72), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 7, 2016 at the Hospicare Residence. She was born in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Buonomo and was the widow of Robert Sullivan who died in 2007. Bonnie is survived by her children, Rick (Tammy) Lopez, Catherine Lopez, Michelle Lopez and Jim...

Sheryl  Lynn Rollins

Sheryl Lynn Rollins

Aug 6, 2016

Sheryl Lynn Rollins, 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 06, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Sheryl had been a licensed childcare provider in Ithaca for 22 years. She loved the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. Sheryl is survived by her mother, Sharron Rollins (Patrick Spirawk); her nephew, Tyler James Hall-Rollins and great nephew,...

Theodore  C. Rogers

Theodore C. Rogers

Aug 6, 2016

Theodore Christopher Rogers was born in Ithaca, New York, February 6, 1950. He completed his life August 6, 2016. His life and memory are celebrated by his son John Barker Rogers IV, father John Barker Rogers III, sister Robin Mitchell Rogers, brother-in-law John Y. Lambert, nephews John (Jack) Lambert Rogers and Christopher Lambert Rogers, as well as a myriad...

Loretta Mendola

Loretta Mendola

Aug 4, 2016

Loretta Mendola, 93, of Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca died Thursday August 4, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Juddson  G. Leonard

Juddson G. Leonard

Aug 4, 2016

Juddson G. Leonard, 73, of Ithaca passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 4, 2016. "Juddy" was born July 15, 1943, the son of Nelly Warman. Following high school, Juddy served with the United States Army in Germany. Upon returning to the States, He was an active and loyal member of the Ithaca Fire Department until...

William  I. Noonburg  Jr.

William I. Noonburg Jr.

Aug 1, 2016

William I. Noonburg Jr. 85, of 106 Concord Place, Ithaca, died Monday August 1, 2016 at the Cayuga Ridge Extended Care Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Dominic  Michael Amici

Dominic Michael Amici

Jul 27, 2016

Dominic Michael Amici (February 14,1947- July 27, 2016) Dominic M. Amici, 69, of Jake Street Ithaca, NY passed away Wednesday July 27, 2016 at home. Formerly of Utica Street. He was Born in Williamsport PA, son of the late Dominic and Caroline Amici Dominic is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris "Bunnie" Amici ; his children Lisa...

Venkatesiengar Ramakrishna

Venkatesiengar Ramakrishna

Jul 26, 2016

Venkatesiengar Ramakrishna, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Kenneth Mcmillen  Jr.

Kenneth Mcmillen Jr.

Jul 25, 2016

Kenneth McMillen Jr, 61 of Ithaca NY died suddenly on July 25, 2016. Ken was a strong, kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He would be the first to introduce himself to anyone and always had a camera to capture whatever moment was going on. We know when we get to heaven you will be our...

Solon  E. Ogden  Jr.

Solon E. Ogden Jr.

Jul 22, 2016

Solon "Sol" Ogden, 84, of Brooktondale, passed away at home on Friday July 22, 2016. Sol was born at home in Elmira, NY, to Solon and Elvira Ogden on January 31, 1932. He retired from Cornell University Plant Science Department after 30 plus years of service. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Marian L. Ogden their son, Solon...

Donna Wadzeck

Donna Wadzeck

Jul 21, 2016

Donna Wadzeck, 63, of Trumansburg, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Marjorie Myrianthopoulos

Marjorie Myrianthopoulos

Jul 21, 2016

Marjorie Myrianthopoulos, 88, of 101 Bundy Road, Ithaca, died Thursday July 21, 2016 at Home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Colby  Lynn Sewall

Colby Lynn Sewall

Jul 19, 2016

Colby Lynn Sewall, infant daughter of Chris Sewall and Brandy Saunders, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. "Remember me always, as I will never forget you. I know you love me, and I love you too. Remember me always, as I fly close and near. As your angel baby, there to catch every tear. Remember me always, tucked safe...

David  H. Rumsey

David H. Rumsey

Jul 17, 2016

David H. Rumsey, 77, of Ithaca, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Harrison and Mildred Quinn Rumsey. Dave was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired sheet metal worker. He had been a member of Sheet Metal Worker's Local #112 for...

Calvin  B. Jump

Calvin B. Jump

Jul 16, 2016

Calvin B. Jump, 98, of Meadow Wood Terrace, Ithaca, NY, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born in Union Springs, NY, son of the late Floyd and Mabel Houghton Jump and was the widower of Lorena B. Jump who died in 2008. Calvin had worked for Agway for 44 years and was the Northeast Regional Supervisor of...

Cecile  S. Spero

Cecile S. Spero

Jul 14, 2016

Spero, Cecile Schiffer Ithaca: Cecile (Ceil) Spero, 88, of Kendal at Ithaca, NY passed away Thursday, July 14 after a difficult struggle with cancer. She was born October 10, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in New York City, the daughter of Allyn M. Schiffer and Belle (Solomon) Schiffer. She graduated high school (1944) from the Lincoln School...

Robert Blovsky

Robert Blovsky

Jul 13, 2016

.Robert (Bob) R. Blovsky passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years Alice (Weeks) Blovsky, his children Robert K. (Jan), Linda (Barry) Valentine grandsons Ian (Brandi) Valentine, Eric (Victoria) Valentine, Brock and Nick Blovsky along with one great grandson Mason Valentine. Bob is also survived by brothers Richard (Terry), John (Mary)...

Erik Simons

Erik Simons

Jul 12, 2016

Erik Simons, 89 of Ithaca passed away on July 12th. As an early teenager, Erik and his family fled Holland, just 3 days before the Nazi's required all Jews to wear yellow stars. After a long journey, Erik arrived in NY City Thanksgiving Day, 1940. Thanksgiving is a holiday that Erik cherished throughout his life. During WW2, he served...

King  Bill Liu

King Bill Liu

Jul 11, 2016

King Bill Liu, 69, of Wakefield Dr., passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held from 10 am until 12 noon on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Bangs Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery.

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Carol  W. Sczepanski

Carol W. Sczepanski

Jul 9, 2016

Carol W. Sczepanski passed away July 9 at home. She was predeceased by her parents Edward A.Whitlock, Rhea C and brother Gale. She is survived by her husband Walter Sczepanski,her children Mimi Hodge,Jodi Chaffee, John (Sheryl) Shepardson, Michael Shepardson, Bonnie. (Tim) Farrell and Suzie (Patrick) McCheyne. Siblings are Sondra (John) Rance, Sharon (Harry) Gold and Ed (Kala) Whitlock. Several...