Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Helen S. Cogan
Jan 31, 2026
Helen S. Cogan, 96, (b. 12/15/1929) of Ithaca, NY, died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her home in the Tudor House at Bridges Cornell Heights. At the time of her death, she was with her daughter, Judy, and a treasured caregiver.
Helen was deeply loved by her family and so many dear friends. She was a wife, mother and grandmother. She...
William Parsons Sullivan Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
William P. Sullivan, Jr., 82 of Ithaca, NY passed away January 29, 2026. Funeral Mass 10:30 am Monday, February 9, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church. Calling Hours 1-3 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Bangs Funeral Home. A full obituary to follow.
Edward N. Austen
Jan 29, 2026
Edward N. Austen, born in Ithaca NY on January 24th 1930, passed away peacefully at home on January 29th 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Edward leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness, service, and significant contributions to his profession and local organizations.
Edward proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the...
Patricia M. Longrod
Jan 28, 2026
Patricia M Longrod went to be with our Lord January 28, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1936, to Helen & Stanley Romanowski. Patricia attended to Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Ithaca high School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She married Scott Longrod on September 1, 1962. Patricia held many jobs over the years including working...
William A. Bassett
Jan 25, 2026
William A. Bassett (Bill), age 94, passed away peacefully on January 25 with his family at his side. He was born on August 3, 1931, to Preston and Jeanne Bassett and grew up in Rockville Center, NY, while spending his summers on a farm in Rochester, Vermont. Bill received his Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and Ph.D. from Columbia University....
Antonio S. Zannella
Jan 25, 2026
Antonio Salvatore Zannella, 74, of Ithaca, New York, passed away suddenly on January 25 of natural causes.
Antonio was born on August 25, 1951, in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, to Crescenzo and Raffaella Zannella, who preceded him in death. He later made his home in Ithaca, where he built a life rooted in family, tradition, and hard work. No matter where...
Kevin D. Dorn
Jan 23, 2026
Kevin D. Dorn, age 65, of Brooktondale, NY, passed away on January 23rd, 2026.
Born on December 15th in Ithaca, NY, Kevin was the son of Hubert F. Dorn and Patricia Brecht. Kevin was a self-made, hardworking man who ran his own business and made sure his family always had what they needed. He loved deeply, especially his two grandsons, who...
Marian May Ridley
Jan 19, 2026
Marian M. Ridley, 75, of Lansing, NY passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 of a brief fight with Plasma Cell Leukemia. She was born in Ithaca, NY on May 4, 1950, daughter of the late Mary Huff and Robert Miccinatti.
Marian worked alongside her husband Donald J. Ridley at Ridley’s Book Bindery, the family business. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings, boating,...
Robert E. Hawkes
Jan 19, 2026
Robert E Hawkes passed away January 19th, 2026 after a long battle with cancer at home with family by his side.
Robert was born to Robert A and the deceased Patricia A (nee Bodendorf) Hawkes on May 22, 1952 in Westfield, MA.
During his high school years Rob played trumpet and was one of top wrestlers before graduating from C.W Baker High...
Joan D. Reppert
Jan 13, 2026
Joan Lee (Davis) Reppert, 90 A Lifetime of Family, Faith, and Music
Joan Lee (Davis) Reppert, age 90, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.
Joan was born on December 28, 1935 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Ann (Robinson) Davis....
Shirley Ann Struble
Jan 10, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Shirley Ann Personius Struble. Shirley, age 65, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at Beechtree Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY in the early morning of Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She deeply cared for her family and friends and was like a...
Robert Joseph Sukle
Jan 8, 2026
Robert Joseph Sukle, lovingly known to many as Bob, died on January 8, 2026, in Ithaca, New York, following a major cardiac event. A devoted educator, gifted gourmet cook, and cherished brother and uncle, Bob lived with deep curiosity, high standards, and a generosity that made people feel truly cared for.Born in Paonia, Colorado, Bob grew up in Delta with...
Herbert I. White
Jan 7, 2026
Herbert I White (87) of Newfield New York passed away peacefully in his sleep January 7,2026. Born November 8, 1938 in Fort Fairfield, Maine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his daughters Ellen(Walter) Stiering and Lisa (Jason) June; his grandchildren Paige, Devon, Keith, Leah, Maddie and Nick. He was predeceased by his parents, Mungo and Eva (Hill) White; siblings,...
James A. Johnson
Jan 6, 2026
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, James Allen Johnson, 81, of 311 Tupper Rd, W Danby, NY, passed peacefully at home with his beloved partner and wife, Susan Sarabasha, at his side. He was born in St Paul, MN, on December 26, 1944, to Neva and Eugene Johnson.
Jim had many interests, skills and talents. In his late teens, he was a...
Cheryl L. Ward
Jan 6, 2026
Cheryl L. Ward, 61, of West Danby passed away on January 6, 2026, born on February 24, 1964 to John and Catherine (Turbeville) Bargher.
Cheryl is pre-deceased by her husband Rodger F. Ward whom she married on May 20th 1989 and had their only son in 1993. Cheryl is survived by her son: Ryan Ward (Courtney McNamara); siblings: Michelle Knickerbocker, and...
Jon R. King
Jan 3, 2026
Jon Robert King, age 70, of Newfield, NY, passed away on Saturday January 3rd, 2026, at 12:45 pm. Jon was born in Cortland NY on Oct 4th, 1955, to Warren and Pearl King. Jon graduated from Marathon Central School in 1973 and graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny Iowa in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral...
Jon Arthur Ferris
Jan 2, 2026
Jon Arthur Ferris, beloved son of the late Barbara Tiffany Burt Ferris and Earl Henry Ferris, and beloved husband of Anne “Jake” Ferris, died January 2, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.
Jon was born in Hartford, Connecticut, May 25, 1959, and attended public schools in Wethersfield, CT. Jon had many interesting jobs during his short life, and each one...
Craig O. Wells
Jan 1, 2026
Craig O. Wells passed away on January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him best. Craig will be remembered for his deep passion for vintage cars, a love that reflected his appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and the simple joy of a finely tuned engine. Whether admiring classic designs or sharing stories with fellow enthusiasts,...
Sandra "Sandy" K. Waterman
Jan 1, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" K Waterman, 77 of Ithaca, passed away January 1, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born May 1, 1948, she was the daughter of late Quentin and Martha Marcy.
Sandy will be remembered for her love of animals, and her enjoyment of sunshine and warm weather. Sandy was known for having a heart as big as heaven, and always looking...
Marie Linda Roberts
Dec 31, 2025
Marie L Roberts 68 of Marathon, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina.
Born July 7, 1957 in Malone, NY she was the daughter of John and Patricia Peno. Marie was a long time employee of Cornell University and had recently retired.
Marie is survived by her husband, Richard Roberts; daughter, Brandy Lynn Roberts; son, Bryan Andrew...
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