Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Ruth  Shelton Tuuri

Ruth Shelton Tuuri

Apr 1, 2014

Ruth Parr Shelton Tuuri, 92, of 1229 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca, died Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church at a time to be announced, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Eddie Valasquez

Eddie Valasquez

Mar 30, 2014

Eddie Velasquez, 48, of Abbott Rd., Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Eddie is survived by his sisters, Lily McArdle, Jackie Leon and Lori Totino; his brother, Armando Velasquez and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Carmen Morales Velasquez.

Funeral services will...

Ralph  C. Bordoni

Ralph C. Bordoni

Mar 29, 2014

Ralph C. Bordoni, 84, formerly of Richard Pl., Ithaca, NY, passed away on March 29, 2014 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. He was born Ithaca, son of the late Camillo and Nancy Feocco Bordoni.

Ralph was a graduate of Ithaca High School and spent his career at NYSEG and had also worked on...

Roxie Boccia

Roxie Boccia

Mar 23, 2014

Roxie Boccia, 94 of Ithaca, died Sunday March 23,2014. Services are incomplete and will be announced.

George  C. Myron

George C. Myron

Mar 22, 2014

George C. Myron, 94, of bella Vista Dr. Ithaca, New York died Saturday March 22, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County. Private Spring Burial will be held in the King Cemetery Ithaca, New York.

Blanche Alice Holub Ruuspakka

Blanche Alice Holub Ruuspakka

Mar 15, 2014

Blanche Alice Holub Ruuspakka, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness on March 15, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Blanche Holub, her son-in-law, Richard L. Lang, and sister, Sylvia Williams.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Eero Ruuspakka of Newfield, NY; daughter,...

Alice  A. Robinson

Alice A. Robinson

Mar 15, 2014

Alice A. Robinson, 93, of Coddington Rd., died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Private graveside services to be held at the South Hill Cemetery will be delayed until spring.

Edward  B. Perlmutter

Edward B. Perlmutter

Mar 6, 2014

Edward B. Perlmutter, 85, of Simsbury Dr., died Thursday, March 06, 2014 at the Beechtree Care Center. He was born in Bayonne, NJ, son of the late Samuel and Rebecca Perlmutter. Ed was a retired manufacturer's representative and was a former business owner. He was a member of Jewish War Veterans #425. Ed is survived by his wife of...

Andrew  Douglas Dixon

Andrew Douglas Dixon

Mar 4, 2014

DIXON - ANDREW DOUGLAS Age 55 of Ithaca, born November 18, 1958, in Ithaca, New York, passed away March 4, 2014. Andrew was a beloved father, son, and brother. He lived a successful professional life and was devoted to his children, Erik and Leah. Growing up in Ithaca and spending his youth on Cayuga, Andrew was a true son...

Ruth Laidley Eckert (Gwynne)  Dullien

Ruth Laidley Eckert (Gwynne) Dullien

Mar 3, 2014

Ruth Laidley (Gwynne) Eckert Dullien, 82, of Ithaca, New York, and Vermilion, Ohio, passed into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ on March 3, 2014. Ruth was born June 29, 1931 in Windber, Pennsylvania, to the late Dr. J. Harold (d. 1996) and Jeannette (Baer) Gwynne (d. 1977). She was born and raised in Martin's Ferry, Ohio....

Lana  L. Walsh

Lana L. Walsh

Mar 3, 2014

Lana L. Walsh, 65, of Newfield, passed away Monday, March 03, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Terrence  D. Beasley

Terrence D. Beasley

Mar 2, 2014

Terrence D. Beasley, 91, of Falls St., passed away at his home on Sunday, March 02, 2014. Arrangements are pending.

Paul  S. Richards,  Sr.

Paul S. Richards, Sr.

Mar 2, 2014

Paul S. Richards, Sr., 91, of Oak Hill Manor, and formerly of Longview and Bundy Rd., died on March 2nd, 2014. He was born on February 15, 1923 in Ithaca to the late Archie Warren Richards and Rachel Harvey Richards. Paul was predeceased by Josephine, his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 69 years, and by his brother,...

Herbert  C. Woodhull

Herbert C. Woodhull

Mar 1, 2014

Herbert C. Woodhull, 77, of Besemer Rd., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 01, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca on August 10, 1936, son of the late Charles S. and Bernice (Hungerford) Woodhull. Herb had been a heavy equipment operator for many years and was still active plowing snow. He was an avid...

Mary Yaple

Mary Yaple

Feb 27, 2014

Mary Yaple, 93, of Ithaca, died Thursday February 27, 2013 at Cayuga Ridge Extended Care. Born in Ithaca, NY, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Torrillo Casano, and widow of husbands Lawrence VanOstrand Sr. and Ross Yaple. Mary retired from First National Bank of Ithaca, was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Eagles and Moose lodge Survivors...

Ruth  E. May

Ruth E. May

Feb 25, 2014

It is with great celebration that Jesus welcomed home on February 25th, his faithful servant Ruth Ellen May. She was born august 22, 1928, in Auburn N.Y., daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Tallmadge) May. Her growing up years were spent in Ithaca, N.Y., were among other things she became an accomplished violinist. Ruth graduated from Wellesley College,...

Alice  Sanderson Rivoire

Alice Sanderson Rivoire

Feb 24, 2014

Alice Sanderson Rivoire, 93, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at her reisdence. In keeping with Alice's wishes, no public services will be held.

John  S. Aagard

John S. Aagard

Feb 24, 2014

John S. Aagaard, 79, of Coddington Rd., Brooktondale, died peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Andrew and Nancy Cardonia Aagaard. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Aaagard who died in 2010 and his brother, Andrew "Popeye" Aagaard. John graduated from Candor Central in...

Donna  K. Dunn

Donna K. Dunn

Feb 19, 2014

Donna K. Dunn, 76, of Ithaca, passed away Wednesday, February 19th at Kendal of Ithaca. Donna was born on July 10th, 1937 in Waterloo, NY and had a long and rewarding career as a elementary school teacher on Long Island, and in Cheektowaga, Potsdam and Corning, NY. In her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering and traveling. Donna returned to her...

Irene  I Feldman

Irene I Feldman

Feb 18, 2014

Irene "Iza" Rocker Feldman, 77, died February 18, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends who will always remember her as a kind, generous person who could not say no to any person in need. Daughter of Leon and Clara Rocker, she was born on December 17, 1936 in Poland. A Holocaust survivor, Irene and...

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