May 7, 2025

August 28, 1938 – May 7, 2025

Ruth Rosenblum Lewis, daughter of Bernard and Ida Rosenblum, died on May 7th. She is survived by her three children Jeffrey (Kristin), JoAnne (Gary), John (Jody) and seven grandchildren Ilissa (Matt), William (Laura), Alison, Anna, Maisy, Jane and Charley. Ruth is also survived by her sister Hazel Herzog (Bud), and niece and nephews Brad,...

May 3, 2025

Eugenia (Jeannie) Marie Barnaba passed away on Saturday, May 3 in Ithaca, NY. Jeannie fought a short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer and spent her last days in the place she had volunteered for and served for many years – Hospicare Center on East King Road in Ithaca.

Jeannie was born on June 9, 1936 in Binghamton, NY and grew...

Apr 26, 2025

KRISTINA W. PERIALAS

ITHACA – Kristina Perialas, 70, of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 11, 1955. Kris was raised by her mother, Ellen O’Bryan, and her stepfather, the late William O’Bryan.

Krissy, as she was fondly called, earned an associate degree in social work from Corning Community College. For many...

Apr 19, 2025

Van Hartman, a dedicated Navy veteran, public servant, beloved husband, father,

grandfather, great-grandfather, and craftsman, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025,

surrounded by his children and nephew. He was 81.

Born on May 6, 1943, Van grew up in Wellsburg, New York, and graduated from Southside

High School in Elmira in 1960. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States

Navy, proudly serving...

Apr 15, 2025

William J. Shippos Jr. age 72, passed away on April 15, 2025, in Van Etten, NY.

William was born in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School, where he was an active student-athlete in football and wrestling, earning the nickname “Broadway.” He was a veteran of the United States Army, and after his service, he attended TC3 for Construction Management. William...

Apr 12, 2025

John Gorsky (84) passed away at home on April 12. He grew up in Cohoes, NY and graduated from Cohoes High School.

After graduation, John attended RPI in Troy, NY, and Ithaca College, eventually moving to Ithaca with his wife Anne to run his uncle’s business, the Cornell Laundry and Mall Dry Cleaners.

John is survived by his wife Anne, his children...

Apr 11, 2025

James S. Zifchock, Jr., 64 of Ithaca passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born April 4, 1961 in Ithaca, he is the son of James Stephen Zifchock Sr.and the late Joanne Grace Zifchock. He was the owner and cook of Ziffy’s Diner on Lincoln Street for several years. He was an avid sports fan refereeing soccer and...

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

Ruth Zikakis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 93, after spending the day with her four children.

Born Ruth Cora Smith in Fremont Center, New York, she came into the world early and tiny - just four pounds - and was kept warm in a drawer placed by the...

Apr 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons (née Julian) November 5th, 1942 – April 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons, née Julian, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025, in Ithaca, New York.

Born in 1942, Barbara grew up in Tracy, California, and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1960. During her school years, she found joy in the performing arts, participating in the drama...

Apr 2, 2025

We are heart broken at the loss of our beloved brother, Robert Patrick “Bobby” Troy. Bobby passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 in his sleep from an apparent heart issue. Bobby was born October 5, 1960 in Ithaca, NY to William and Shirley Troy. Bobby was the sixth of eight siblings. Bobby lived his entire life in Ithaca. He...

Apr 1, 2025

Terry L. June-Daniel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025, at his home

in Vestal, NY.

Terry was born on February 27, 1962, in Ithaca, NY, the son of the late Alfred June Sr.

and Freida Fish June. He was also predeceased by his spouse, Wendell B. Daniel, and

two brothers, George and Darryl June and nephew Jeffrey June.

He is survived by...

Mar 29, 2025

Joseph Cudlin 97 of Newfield, NY passed away on March 29, 2025. Joe was born in Zruc, Czech Republic on July 2, 1927 to Charles and Josephine (Sysova) Cudlin and came to the United States with his parents that same year. Joe served in the air force as a radio repairman & radio operator from 1945-1948, he was stationed in...

Mar 28, 2025

Barry G. Valentine, a dedicated husband, father, papa, and friend, age 62 of Newfield, NY passed away March 28th, 2025. Barry was born in Ithaca NY November 19th, 1962 with his two siblings Gordy (Sherri) Valentine and Carol Valentine to the late James and Elizabeth Valentine. He is survived by his wife Linda Valentine, two children Ian (Brandi) Valentine, Eric...

Mar 28, 2025

Donald Lee Fisher, 81, of Newfield, passed away on March 28, 2025. Bangs Funeral Home.

Mar 26, 2025

Glenn L. Hubbell, age 90, lifelong resident of Ithaca, passed away at home Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born November 5,1934 he was one of six children of the late Robert and Nellie Updike Hubbell. He was the founder of the family business, known as Hub’s Place. He was a landlord for 50+ years, a licensed electrician, and...

Mar 22, 2025

Ed passed away suddenly overnight in his apartment in Ithaca, New York where he had lived since December 2022. Ed grew up on Highland Avenue in Rochester, New York, the third of eight children (Mary Clare, Bill, Ed, Tom, Kate, Dan, Mike, and Dave) of Edward and Jeanette Gefell. In Ed’s earliest years, his love of the earth, music, fishing,...

Mar 20, 2025

Allen B. Snyder, 81 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home with his loving wife with him.

Allen was a man with a great heart. He was a volunteer with the Newfield Fire Department for over 50 years and employed at Cornell Life Safety for 41 years. Allen also was a...

Mar 19, 2025

Ernest Byrd Jr. 61, from Ithaca NY passed away peacefully on March 19 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Volusia County Florida to Overlee Glover and Ernest Byrd Sr. He was a soulful, compassionate and creative man. He loved fishing, nascar racing and spending time with friends and family.

Ernest is survived by his father Ernest Byrd Sr. (Vivian),...

Mar 17, 2025

God gained another perfect angel.

Gale Park, 73 of Ithaca passed away on March 17th, at Cayuga Medical Center after a courageous 47-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, with her husband by her side. Gale and John were married May 2, 1970. May 2, 2025 would have been their 55th wedding anniversary.  Gale was born on July 27,...