Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Katherine  T. Haeling

Katherine T. Haeling

Feb 17, 2014

Katherine, T. Haeling, 82, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at her residence in Lansing. Arrangements are pending.

Brenda Kumpf

Brenda Kumpf

Feb 16, 2014

Brenda June Kumpf passed over to a new life on February 16, 2014 following many difficult years. Brenda was born on July 18, 1965 to John H. Kumpf and Lorna R. Kumpf (Burch). Brenda lived life for her God, family and friends. Brenda spent time nurturing her relationship with Jesus wherever she found her home to be, from the...

Beverly  A. Mix

Beverly A. Mix

Feb 15, 2014

Beverly A. Mix, 70, of Aurora, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. In keeping with Beverly's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Merrill Sherman

Merrill Sherman

Feb 13, 2014

Merrill Sherman, 66, of Ithaca, died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence. Private interment will be held in Greensprings Natural Cemetery.

Roy  H. Lewis

Roy H. Lewis

Feb 13, 2014

Roy H. Lewis, 70, of Alpine, New York, passed away Thursday,February 13, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was the son of the late Perley and Ella Wheeler Lewis. Roy was a veteran of the US Navy and had worked as a bookkeeper for several years at the Race Office Equipment Co. He enjoyed gardening and baking...

Charlotte  A. Jirousek

Charlotte A. Jirousek

Feb 13, 2014

Charlotte Ann Jirousek, Associate Professor and Curator at the school of Human Ecology at Cornell University, died February 12, 2014 of a sudden severe heart attack. She was 75. Charlotte was born in 1938 and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She obtained her B.A. in Sociology at Hamline University, and was part of the folk blues revival scene. She served...

Marjorie  J. Dobson

Marjorie J. Dobson

Feb 10, 2014

Marjorie J. Dobson, 86, of Etna, NY, passed away quietly on February 10, 2014. Born in Tullynessle, Scotland in 1927, Marjorie is survived by her loving husband Alan and children Ian, Janet, Graham and Barry and many Grandchildren whom she adored. She met a dapper Englishman while working as scientist at the Rowett institute. This led to a 59...

Helen  Louise Fisher

Helen Louise Fisher

Feb 8, 2014

Today at 1:11 PM Helen Louise Fisher, daughter of the late Walter James and Veronica Marie Fisher, was born on December 20, 1927 in Ithaca, New York and died on February 8, 2014. Helen was a lifelong Communicant of Immaculate Conception Church and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Ithaca High School. Upon Graduation, she was employed...

Lauren  Paige Comly

Lauren Paige Comly

Feb 7, 2014

Lauren Paige Comly passed away at her home in Ithaca, NY on Friday, February 7, surrounded by her family. Adored by her husband of 21 years, Edwin A. Cowen (Todd), she was a devoted and loving mother to her two children, Archer and Lily. She was born in Lancaster, PA on November 29, 1965 and is survived by her...

Richard Hutcheson

Richard Hutcheson

Feb 5, 2014

Richard Hutcheson, 86, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, died Wednesday, February 05, 2014. Arrangements are pending.

Christopher  R. Long

Christopher R. Long

Feb 5, 2014

Christopher R. Long, 31, of Ithaca, died Wednesday February 5, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Dayton, Ohio son of James Long and Anna Drake Long. Survivors include Brothers: James (Angela) Long, Aaron and Nicholas Long, also several Nieces, Nephews and many Friends and his loving dogs Deeogee and Bree A celebration of his life will be...

Dorothy  L. Joki

Dorothy L. Joki

Feb 4, 2014

Dorothy L. Joki, 93, of Ithaca and formerly of Horseheads died Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing. Survivors include Sons: Carl and Richard Joki, Daughter: Carolyn Larsen, also several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren one Nephew: Stephen Gulick. Graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery Newfield, will be delayed until Spring. Bangs Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements....

Ari  Van Tienhoven

Ari Van Tienhoven

Jan 31, 2014

Ari van Tienhoven, Emeritus Professor of Animal Physiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University died January 31, 2014 at home in the comfort of his family and many friends. Born 22 April, 1922 in The Hague, The Netherlands, he came to the United States in 1947 and became a United States citizen in 1959....

J.  David Ferris

J. David Ferris

Jan 30, 2014

J. David Ferris 76, of Ithaca, died Thursday January 30, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday February 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St Catherine of Siena Church. There are no calling hours. A complete obituary will follow

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera

Jan 29, 2014

C. Theresa Ceracchi Macera, 82, died Thursday, January 29, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Angelo and Consolina Rossi Ceracchi. Theresa was the former secretary/treasurer at Cerrache Cable TV and had also managed numerous local properties that had been developed by her brother, Anthony. She was a lifelong member of...

Leslie  M. Brown

Leslie M. Brown

Jan 29, 2014

Leslie M. (Les) Brown, 89, of Newfield, New York, passed away at home on Wednesday January 29, 2014. Born in Macon, Ga. Son of the late Leslie and Margaret MacLane Brown. Les was a veteran of WWII with the 82nd Airborne of the U.S. Army receiving three Purple Hearts A Silver Star and A Bronze Star, he was a...

Annette  Iacovelli Robbins

Annette Iacovelli Robbins

Jan 26, 2014

Annette Iacovelli Robbins, 66 of Ithaca, Passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Ithaca , Daughter of the late Joseph and Anastasia Centini Iacavolli. Survivors include, Husband : Thomas Robbins, Daughters and Grandchildren: Anne-Marie (Donald) Pett & Their children Travis and Lindsay Pett, Mary (David) Wirtz and Their Children Melanie & Matthew Wirtz,...

Joyce Elbrecht

Joyce Elbrecht

Jan 25, 2014

Joyce Elbrecht 86, of Ithaca, died Saturday January 25, 2014 at home.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Frank Szabo

Frank Szabo

Jan 22, 2014

Frank William (Bill) Szabo, age 95, of Ithaca, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Frank was born on December 4, 1918, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of the late Frank and Julia Molnar Szabo. Mr. Szabo attended Miami University, where he earned a BS in Education. Additionally, he attended the University of Idaho, Cornell University and New...

Marilyn Cameron

Marilyn Cameron

Jan 20, 2014

Marilyn Cameron, 90, a resident of McGraw House, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending.

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