Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Iolanda  Olevano Bordoni

Iolanda Olevano Bordoni

Jul 5, 2014

Iolanda M. Bordoni ITHACA Iolanda "Lonnie" M. Bordoni of Ithaca, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Cayuga Medical Center due to complications from a fall at her home. As she passed she was surrounded by all those that loved her. She was born February 12, 1925 in Ithaca, daughter of the late Angelo and Elda Mollela Olevano. Lonnie...

Angelo  Anthony Petito

Angelo Anthony Petito

Jul 2, 2014

Angelo Anthony "Tony" Petito, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 2, 2014. Tony was the beloved husband of the Irene (Casciotti) and the son of the late Carlo and Carmela Petito. Tony was a lifelong resident of the Ithaca area and a veteran of World War II, having served as a young Navy gunner and...

Stuart  W. Stein

Stuart W. Stein

Jun 24, 2014

Stuart W. Stein, 84, of 11 Cornell Walk died Tuesday June 24, at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

Leeblond Farley

Leeblond Farley

Jun 20, 2014

LeeBlond Farley of Ithaca, quietly entered eternal rest on June 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Robert and Selina Bell Woolfolk, she was born on November 4, 1928 in Fort Mitchell, AL. She lived her life fully and passionately as a devout Christian woman, trusting in God. She was a member of the St. James...

Fiorinta  M. Pifalo

Fiorinta M. Pifalo

Jun 18, 2014

Fiorinta Pifalo, 93, recently of Ithaca, NY and who called Staten Island home for more than fifty years, died on June 18, 2014 at Hospicare and Palliative Services of Tompkins County. Mrs. Pifalo was born on June 1, 1921 in Greenwich Village, daughter of Salvatore and Grazia (Muzii) Tenaglia. Her first move to Staten Island was as an infant,...

Dale  W. Freeman

Dale W. Freeman

Jun 14, 2014

Dale W. Freeman, Profoundly Grateful for the gift of life and for many people and creatures that have been a part of it, Dale formerly of Newfield, NY, passed away Saturday June 14, 2014 at the age of 83. A Celebration of his life will be held Thursday June 19, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. at Bangs Funeral Home with...

Bertie  F. Hodes

Bertie F. Hodes

Jun 13, 2014

Bertie F. Hodes, 94, a resident at Kendal at Ithaca, died Friday, June 13, 2014. Arrangements are pending.

Dr.  Nathan Newman

Dr. Nathan Newman

Jun 11, 2014

Dr. Nathan Newman, 97, of 229 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2014 at Kendal at Ithaca.

Donald  Roger Schaad

Donald Roger Schaad

Jun 7, 2014

Schaad, Donald Roger Born in Geneva NY. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Schaad; mother Asenith Schaad, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife, Jessica, who adored him and will be lost in this world without him. He will be dearly missed by his 5 children: Daniel (Kathy) Utah, David, Rhode Island, Donna...

Terry  Terpening Welch

Terry Terpening Welch

Jun 6, 2014

Terry Terpening Welch, 60, died peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on New Year's Eve, 1953 to the late Charles Henry Terpening, Sr. and Cynthia Page Terpening at the old Ithaca Hospital on Quarry St. Terry graduated from Ithaca High School in 1972 and then attended SUNY...

Vincent  Depaul Lukas

Vincent Depaul Lukas

Jun 3, 2014

Vincent DePaul Lukas, 90, of Ithaca, NY passed away June 3, 2014 at Home. Vincent was born in Yonkers, NY to Joseph and Anna Stramikas Lukas, The youngest of four children. He served during WWII in the US Army Air Corps as a B17 lead crew navigator, flying 30 mission in the European Theatre with the 388th Bombardment Group,...

Jesse Brown

Jesse Brown

Jun 2, 2014

Jesse Brown, 54, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the Bangs Funeral Home. There are no calling hours.

Timothy  W. Starr

Timothy W. Starr

Jun 1, 2014

Timothy W. Starr, 31, of Ithaca, died Sunday, June 01, 2014 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Arrangements are pending.

Elsie Puhalka

Elsie Puhalka

May 30, 2014

Elsie Puhalka, 88, of Ithaca, died Friday May 30, at Beechtree Care Center. Born in Luxemburg, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Godar and widow of Francis Puhalka (1991). Elsie was a member of Immaculate Conception Church where she was a active member of the Food Pantry and the Christmas Bazaar and was active with several other organizations...

Lorna  R. Kumpf

Lorna R. Kumpf

May 30, 2014

Lorna Ruth Kumpf (Burch) born August 15, 1945 passed over to a new life on May 30, 2014. Lorna was born to Walter K. Burch and Ruth I. Burch (Heffron). She was predeceased by her daughter, Brenda. Lorna leaves behind her loving, devoted, and forever partner, John H. Kumpf and her daughter, Sheryl who inherits her Mother's strength and,...

Jean  Magee Stinson

Jean Magee Stinson

May 26, 2014

JEAN MAGEE STINSON ITHACA - Jean Magee Stinson, of Ithaca, died May 26, 2014 at the age of 91. Jean, the daughter of the late Emery E. and Fay V. Magee, was born in Iowa City and raised in Waterloo, Iowa along with her beloved identical twin sister, Jane Magee Loomis, who passed away in 2007. Jean graduated from...

Regina Thompson

Regina Thompson

May 18, 2014

Regina Thompson, 94, of 511 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, died Sunday May 18, 2014 at Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

Richard Classen

Richard Classen

May 12, 2014

Classen, Morton Richard "Dick" Newfield, NY: May 12, 2014 at the age of 80. Dick Classen passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. A Korean War veteran, Dick was born on June 19, 1933 in Ithaca, New York. Referred to by many as a "true American," he served his country and his community....

Robert  Lyle Clark

Robert Lyle Clark

May 12, 2014

Robert "Bob" Lyle Clark of Freeville, New York, passed from this world to rest with his Father and Savior on Monday, May 12th, 2014 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Louise Baese Clark, along with his five children, Katherine (Bruce) Schultz, Matthew (Eileen) Clark, Kristin (David VanAmeyden) Clark , Daniel Clark,...

Wilma  B. Brown

Wilma B. Brown

May 12, 2014

ENFIELD. Wilma Brown passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on May 12 after a lengthy illness. She was born in 1942 in Louisville, KY., the daughter of Estill C. and Mildred Bach Brandenburgh. Her professional training was in social work and included a B.S. from the University of Kentucky and an MSW from the University of Minnesota. She...

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