Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Elliot Rubinstein
Nov 30, 2025
Dr. Elliot Rubinstein, 84, of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Born on May 27, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Rhea and Sam Rubinstein. Elliot pursued his education with distinction, earning a bachelor's degree from Bethany College in West Virginia, a Master of Science from St. John’s University in...
Edward Hampton Rudert
Nov 28, 2025
Edward Hampton Rudert of Ithaca, NY died peacefully on November 28, 2025. He was born November 12, 1942, the son of Ernest and Doris Rudert, in Rome, GA, where he lived most of his life until moving to Ithaca in 2006 to be near children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy McBride Rudert; their daughters...
Thomas James Amici
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas James “Jimmy” Amici, age 77 of Ithaca, NY passed away Thursday, November 27th at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 12th, 1948, in Ithaca, NY to the late Thomas and Viola Amici.
Jimmy graduated from Ithaca High School in 1966. Upon graduation he worked at Kohlers Machine Shop as a machinist and had various...
John E. Navarro
Nov 21, 2025
NEWFIELD, N.Y.: Navarro, John E., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Family, friends, and loved ones are invited to call from 4–6 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 West Green Street, Ithaca. A memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December...
Phillip D. Shapiro
Nov 19, 2025
Phillip D. Shapiro, 79. Passed away on November 19, 2025. Services to be announced.
Marshall Truman Martin
Nov 15, 2025
Marshall Truman Martin, 90, of Ithaca, NY, died November 15, 2025.
Born August 11, 1935, in Ithaca, NY to William (Bill) Martin, of Canada and Rose Hall of Syracuse; Mashall is the youngest of eight; his siblings who all preceded Marshall included Jack, Lorenzo, Wallace, Corea, Rod, Winfred, and Larry. Marshall worked in Ithaca as a small engine mechanic for thirteen...
Gerardo Sciarra
Nov 14, 2025
Gerardo "Jerry" Sciarra, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Born on March 15, 1934, in Fondi, Italy, Gerardo's journey brought him to a life rich in love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community.
For over 30 years, Gerardo worked at Cornell Plantations, where...
Mary Elizabeth Jirka
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Jirka, born to Frances H. and Anthony Nebbioso on January 19, 1933, of late
from Ithaca, NY, passed away from congestive heart failure November 12, 2025. Pre-deceased
by her parents, husband of 47 years, James R. Jirka, and brother Anthony D. Nebbioso.
Survived by sisters Jeannie Schwartz and Clara Parker, sister-in-law Georgia Wilson, sons
James (Tracy) Jirka and Kurt (Barbara Knuth) Jirka,...
Stephanie Vaughn
Nov 12, 2025
Stephanie Vaughn, a fiction writer and professor of English at Cornell University, died November 12 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca. She was 81 and had taught at Cornell for 39 years before her retirement in 2022.
Her collection of short stories — titled "Sweet Talk" in the United States and "Able Baker Charlie Dog" in the UK —...
Pamela J. Simmons
Nov 10, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, Pamela J. Simmons, who passed away peacefully on November 10 th surrounded by friends and family.
Pamela was a skilled musician who played the string bass for the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra while she was still in high school. She later graduated with honors...
Edward C. Sumeriski
Nov 9, 2025
Edward Carl Sumeriski , born the 6th of September 1969 in Tompkins county , died on the 8th of November 2025 in Ithaca, NY .
Edward was pre-deceased by his father David Sumeriski, his mother Patricia Baker, aunt Penny Varner; uncles: David Miller , Jimmy Miller (lifelong partner Susan Craig ) and Rob Miller (lifelong partner Barbra Fredenburg ) . Also...
Melissa Huizing Gould
Nov 9, 2025
Melissa Gould, 82, Of Ithaca, passed away on November 9, 2025. Service will be held on December 13, 2025, at 11am, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Dorothy Hull Sturtevant
Nov 9, 2025
Dorothy Hull Sturtevant, 96 of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
No formal services are planned. Private burial will be in the family plot in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Family and close friends are invited to honor and celebrate Dorothy’s life from 11 am until 1 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at The Royal Court Restaurant.
Quinntin Corey Walker
Nov 7, 2025
Sunrise ~ June 16, 1990
Sunset ~ November 7, 2025
Quinntin Corey Walker was born in the Bronx, then raised in Ithaca, New York as a resident of Tompkins County. He was loved by many and shared a great passion for the field of Hotel Hospitality. His greatest joy came in 2017, when he was offered a guest service position at Cornell...
Gary L. Harris
Nov 7, 2025
Gary L. Harris, 62, of Ithaca, passed away on November 7, 2025.
Gary is survived by his wife: Misty Harris; daughter: Tyffany (Ryan) VanDyke; granddaughter: Mariah VanDyke; sisters: Kim, and Deborah; and family.
A celebration of life will be held at the First Unitarian Society, 306 N Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12pm-4pm.
Alexander Gray Skutt
Nov 6, 2025
Alexander Gray Skutt passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of November 6th , 2025. He was 76 years old.
Alex was a passionate entrepreneur, book publishing executive, co-author of sports histories and biographies, and most recently, the author of North Rose 1940, published in July 2025. His pride and joy was his son, Ethan, with whom he shared...
Orlando Turco
Nov 3, 2025
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Orlando Turco, who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93.
A proud graduate of Cornell University, Orlando was a lifelong educator and mentor. He taught at Ithaca High School, where the gymnasium now bears his name—a tribute to the profound and lasting impact he...
Garry Lee Griffith
Nov 2, 2025
Our big brother, Garry Griffith, 84 years old, passed away on November 2 at Valley View nursing home.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Florence and Tex Griffith, sister Kay Bowman, brother David Griffith, and his long time friend, Doug Lane.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Lynn Francisco (Mike), Jane Griffith, Rita Buyze (Dan) Stephanie Holes (Jim) and...
Jeannette B. Buchanan
Nov 2, 2025
Jeannette (Jean) was born September 25, 1933 to the late George and Jeannette Beach of
Newfield, and passed peacefully on November 2, 2025 at the age of 92. After graduating from
Newfield Central School in 1951, she went to Rochester with her cousin, Sonya, to the Dental
Hygiene School at the Eastman Dental Dispensary. She often said that dental hygiene was the
only thing...
Lois M. Park
Nov 2, 2025
Lois M. Park, 59 of Locke, NY passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Wilson UHS in Johnson City, NY.
Born September 11, 1966 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Sonny and Leah Whitted Park. She had been employed with Novarr Mackesey in Ithaca. Lois loved the outdoors and going camping. She loved her Sunday rides in...
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