Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Zachariah  Zane Okun

Zachariah Zane Okun

Aug 5, 2014

Zachariah Zane Okun, 34, of Ithaca, beloved son of Victoria Reap, died on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 following an extended illness. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the upper pavilion of Robert Treman State Park near the mill. We invite everyone to please share something to convey...

Mickey  C. Perry  Jr.

Mickey C. Perry Jr.

Aug 3, 2014

Mickey C. Perry Jr. of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 1st, 2014 at the age of 38. He was born in Ithaca on March 26th, 1976 to Mickey and Donna Perry of Newfield, NY and graduated from Newfield High School in 1995. Mickey lived and worked in the Ithaca area most of his life and was most...

Marion  W. Raymond

Marion W. Raymond

Aug 1, 2014

Marion Wright Raymond, 93 years old, passed away peacefully from heart failure, Friday August 1, 2014 at Hospicare of Tompkins County, She was born January 26, 1921 in New York City to Thomas and Elsie Wright of Chappaqua N.Y. She developed an early interest in the natural world as she walked freely in the neighboring countryside. Horace Greely School...

Barbara Abraham

Barbara Abraham

Jul 30, 2014

Barbara Abraham, of Myers Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. A private burial service will be held. There are no public services.

Robert Protts

Robert Protts

Jul 26, 2014

Robert James (Prottsie) Protts, 64, passed from this world on July 26, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Newfield Central School in 1968 and entered into the U.S. Navy. Jim worked various jobs throughout his life, but the most notable was bartending at the Chanticleer and the VFW Post 961. He was known...

Leon  E. Spencer,  Jr.

Leon E. Spencer, Jr.

Jul 26, 2014

Leon Edgar Spencer Jr., 87, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2014, son of the late Leon and Kathleen O'Connor Spencer Sr. and widow of Teresa Bordoni Spencer (2005). Leon was a veteran the of US Marines, A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Leon was an avid pool player and a great sports fan. Survivors...

Kathy  Lee Berggren

Kathy Lee Berggren

Jul 24, 2014

BERGGREN - Kathy Lee (Druckman), passed away unexpectedly July 24th 2014. Kathy has been loved by everyone she touched. She affected their lives in different ways, but everyone came away changed. She made Ithaca her home but her passions took her beyond those borders. Kathy was part of the Ithaca & Cornell Community since 1986, coming as a student...

Natalie Decombray

Natalie Decombray

Jul 20, 2014

Natalie DeCombray, 71, of Lake Avenue, Ithaca, died peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at her home. Arrangements are pending.

Dean  Leroy Linscott

Dean Leroy Linscott

Jul 19, 2014

Dean Leroy Linscott, 82, of Ithaca, NY passed peacefully on July, 19, 2014. Dean was born in Blue Springs, Nebraska to John and Ruth Linscott. He began his academic career in a one room country school house in Gage County, Nebraska. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1949 and was inducted into the Beatrice High School Hall of...

Josh Wood

Josh Wood

Jul 15, 2014

Josh Wood, 39, of Hanshaw Rd., Freeville, found his peace on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center following a brief illness. Josh is predeceased by his father, Michael Wood and his maternal grandfather, Howard Myers. Josh is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Myers Wood. In addition to his mother, Josh is survived by his children, Extacy,...

Jean  Martin Warholic

Jean Martin Warholic

Jul 14, 2014

Jean Roberts Martin Warholic passed away on 7/14/14 at the age of 70 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She resided on Ringwood Road in Freeville for over 30 years, followed by moves to Longview, Clarebridge and Beechtree Care Center. Family and friends are grateful for the many caregivers who supported Jean during her long illness. Memories of her bright...

Peter Moore

Peter Moore

Jul 14, 2014

Peter Moore, 74, son of the late Reginald & Sarah Holcroft Moore passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14th 2014. He is survived by his wife, JoElla Moore of 42 Years, daughter Katrina Young of Ashburn VA., granddaughters, Lauren Duffy, Brielle & Emily Young. Nieces, Yvonne(Chuck) Everhart, Ann(Jeff) Bangs, Rita(Randy) Hallows. Nephews: Tim(Defne) Moore, Michael (Casey) Moore,...

Almasi Niangu

Almasi Niangu

Jul 13, 2014

Almasi Niangu, 60, of Railroad St., Freeville, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Cortland Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be celebrated by Pastor Nathaniel Wright on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 1 pm at the Calvary Baptist. Friends may call prior to the service beginning at 12 noon.

Elsie  C. Perrone

Elsie C. Perrone

Jul 11, 2014

Elsie C. Perrone, 94 of 32 Woodlane Road, Ithaca, died Friday July 11, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Private services were held Monday July 14, 2014.

Jacquelyn A. Smith

Jacquelyn A. Smith

Jul 11, 2014

Jacquelyn A. Smith, of Danby, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 16, 1932, she was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Helen Rodabaugh and a sister, Danielle Sackle. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Carl R. Fitchpatrick. Jackie, as she liked to be called,...

Louis Nigro

Louis Nigro

Jul 10, 2014

On the afternoon of July 10, 2014, Louis Nigro passed on from natural causes at Cayuga Medical Center at the age of 98. Lou was born in New York City on Feb. 16, 1916. He was a soft-spoken, gentle man known for his warmth and his sometimes-outlandish sense of humor. He was reliable, hard working, industrious, generous, and loved...

Estelle Deutsch

Estelle Deutsch

Jul 7, 2014

Estelle Deutsch, 91, of 103 Bundy Rd., died Sunday, July 06,2014 at her home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 08, 2014 at 1 p.m. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Queens, NY. There are no calling hours.

Paul  A. Townsend

Paul A. Townsend

Jul 6, 2014

Townsend, Paul A. 59 of Ithaca NY passed away unexpectedly 0n July 6th 2014. Paul was born on May 19th 1955 at Edwards AFB in California to Peter C. Townsend of Phippsburg ME and Eileen K. Townsend of Lansing, NY. Paul was an Ithaca High School graduate, class 1973. Soon after graduation Paul entered the USAF where he served...

George  J. Raleigh,  Jr.

George J. Raleigh, Jr.

Jul 5, 2014

George J. Raleigh, Jr., 82, died Saturday, July 05, 2014 at the Auburn Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be celebrated by Fr. Joseph Marcoux on Tuesday, July 08, 2014 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Rose  Solomon Zakour

Rose Solomon Zakour

Jul 5, 2014

Rose Zakour, 85, formerly of Bella Vista Drive, died Saturday, July 05, 2014 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility. Arrangements are pending.Rose Solomon Zakour, 85 of Ithaca passed away on July 5, 2014 at Cayuga Ridge nursing home surrounded by family and friends. Rose was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1929 and graduated from Canonsburg High school...

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