Nov 26, 2025

Suzanne Hastings Cullen, originally of Ithaca, New York, and most recently of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away at home on November 26, 2025. She was surrounded and lovingly cared for by three generations of family. Her passing was swift and unexpected, yet peaceful and graceful.

Suzanne was born on April 1, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to Francis and Susan (Cleveland)...

Dec 22, 2025

Terry L. Ecker, 70, passed away Monday, December 22 at Cayuga Medical Center. Terry was born on November 30, 1955 in Ithaca, to John and Jeannette (Shraiy-Mahool) Ecker.

Terry attended Immaculate Conception School through 8th Grade, and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1974.

Joined the United States Marine Corps in 1974 before receiving an honorable discharge. Terry was an extremely hard...

Dec 20, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” Leonardo April 30, 1961 – December 20, 2025 Leonard “Lenny” Leonardo—lifelong Ithacan, Fort Myers retiree, professional instigator of fun, and the undeniable life of every party he ever walked into—passed away peacefully at his Florida home on December 20, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on April 30, 1961, in Ithaca, New York, Lenny lived life...

Dec 20, 2025

Dr. Soon Hon Cheong, DVM, PhD, DACVT

Dr. Soon Hon Cheong was a distinguished veterinarian, scientist, and educator whose life’s work advanced reproductive medicine across species and disciplines. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from University Putra Malaysia and completed advanced clinical training and a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University. In 2012, he joined the faculty...

Dec 19, 2025

June Michele Haynor passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2025, holding hands with her beloved daughter and granddaughter. A lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY, she was born on May 11, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Carmen (Sis) Solomon. June graduated from Ithaca High School and attended Cascadilla Business School. After dedicating 32 years of service...

Dec 16, 2025

Elaina Marie Rogers 12/10/1966 - 12/16/2025

Treasured daughter of Peter Jr. (Elline), pre-deceased by her mother, Donna (Newhart), cherished sister to Peter III, David (Melanie), Paul (Jean) & Melissa (Joel), crazy aunt to beloved nephews Derrick (pre-deceased), Jeffrey, Thomas & Hunter, and cat mom to little Monkey & Lonnie. Elaina was a fiercely loyal and amazing friend, who spiritually touched everyone...

Dec 16, 2025

Doris “Bunnie” Amici passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 a.m., surrounded by her loved ones. She was simply the best — the best mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. The absolute best. A kind, gentle, loving soul whose presence made people feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for.

Born in Ithaca, New York, Doris spent her life...

Dec 14, 2025

Albert H. Capista, Jr. of Ithaca, NY, died on December 14, 2025 at the age of 77, just days shy of his 78 th birthday. Born in Alton, Illinois to Eleanor Graziano Capista and Albert H. Capista, Sr., Albert’s family later relocated to Waterford, CT, and eventually settled in Little Silver, NJ, where Albert graduated from Red Bank Regional High...

Dec 14, 2025

Susan B. Williams (née Browne) passed away on December 14th, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Born in Crown Point, NY to Robert Browne and Alice Browne, Susan grew up in Ithaca with her older brothers David and Richard.

Upon graduating from Ithaca High School, she took courses in journalism at Syracuse University. She then settled into a long,...

Dec 14, 2025

Margherita Biefeni-Olevano Nassar, 83, of Ithaca and Queens Village, NY, died on December 14th 2025 at the Bridgewater Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Binghamton, N.Y.

As the youngest of four children to Epifanio Biefeni-Olevano and Marina Dandini, she was born June 15th 1942 in Anagni, Italy, in the province of Frosinone, after the family fled Rome during the bombings of WWII...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Mary Ahl, of Danby, NY, passed away swiftly from heart failure on December 12th, 2025.

Mary Elaine Ahl (née McAninch), was born in Dallas, TX in 1948, the oldest daughter of Jack McAninch and Isabel McAninch (née Olson).

Mary attended Highland Park High School, where her slight frame, pixie cut and directional fashion sense earned her the nickname Twiggy. She went on...

Dec 6, 2025

Marvin A. English Jr, 82, of 327 Poole Circle Newfield, passed away Saturday December 6th, 2025 at Hospicare in Ithaca NY. Marvin was born November 6, 1943 in Ithaca, a son of Marvin Sr. and Alta (Batsford) English, married to Kathleen (Thomas) in 1964 before her passing in 1992. 

Marvin was well known for his role of playing Santa at NCR,...

Dec 3, 2025

Melissa L. Manning, 45, of Ithaca, New York passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on December 3, 2025. 

She was born on April 1, 1980 the daughter of the late Gregory Poole and Brenda Campbell Poole. She graduated from Candor Central School in 1999 and worked for over 17 years at Cornell University as an event planner in the ILR...

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...

Nov 29, 2025

Nick Salvatore, 82, of Ithaca, New York, died on Saturday, November 29th after a period of declining health. He passed away peacefully, listening to music he loved and comforted by the presence of his family. He will always be remembered for his sharp wit, gregarious personality, and generous mentoring of students and scholars.

His wife, Ann Sullivan, daughters Gabriella Salvatore and...

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...

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...

Nov 25, 2025

Edward J. Ciaschi, our beloved partner, godfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his partner and loving family members. To know Ed was to know a man who loved deeply, led with humility, and gave generously of his time, wisdom, and heart. His presence filled every room with warmth, encouragement, and a gentle belief that people could...

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...