Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Betty Hunter

Betty Hunter

Dec 22, 2013

Betty Hunter, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Bridges, Cornell Heights. Arrangements are pending.

Barbara Diemond

Barbara Diemond

Dec 21, 2013

Barbara Diemond, 63, of E. Falls St., Ithaca, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence. She was born in Endicott, NY, daughter of the late William and Irma Bender Reilly. Barb is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Diemond and Matt Hartl; her son, Tim Diemond and grandchildren, Marisa Piedigrossi and Timmy and Reilly...

Albert  M. Williams

Albert M. Williams

Dec 21, 2013

Albert M. Williams, 85, retired firefighter with the Ithaca Fire Department, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Edward Smith

Edward Smith

Dec 18, 2013

Edward Smith, 71, formerly of Roat St., died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Beechtree Care Center. Arrangements are pending.

John  C. Chacona

John C. Chacona

Dec 17, 2013

John C. Chacona, 74 of Zephyrhills, Florida, died Tuesday December 17, 2013 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Private services will be held at Bangs Funeral Home. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery will be delayed until Spring.

Virginia  Ginny Canestaro

Virginia Ginny Canestaro

Dec 13, 2013

Virginia "Ginny" Canestaro, 85, of Brooktondale, N.Y. died peacefully at home on Friday December 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Thank you to the staff of Hospicare for your love, kindness and amazing care. Ginny was born in Ithaca, NY, on February 17, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Deabh Thomas Johns. She was the widow of...

Marguerite  C. Moy

Marguerite C. Moy

Dec 12, 2013

Marguerite C. Moy, 86, of Ithaca, died Thursday December 12, 2013 at Bridges at Cornell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00 AM prior to Mass at Church. A complete obituary will follow. Bangs Funeral Home will be...

Clara  T. Platt

Clara T. Platt

Dec 10, 2013

Clara T. Platt, 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence. Among her survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Helaine and Mark Babbage of Ithaca. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cedar Park Beth-El Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.

Jeffrey  E. Doughtery

Jeffrey E. Doughtery

Dec 9, 2013

Jeffrey E. Dougherty, 56, a lifelong Ithaca resident passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 09, 2013 at his home. Jeff was a graduate of Ithaca High School, attended St. Bonaventure and received a BA in Business from Saginaw Valley State University. Jeff was a very kind, considerate, steadfast, and detailed person which was exemplified by his 26 years of...

Donald Armstrong

Donald Armstrong

Dec 9, 2013

Donald C. Armstrong, 82, of Ithaca, passed away Monday December 9, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Born January 29, 1931 in Cortland son of the late Charles and Nellie Berium Armstrong. also pre-deceased by a son Robert Armstrong (2012). Don worked in the Asphalt Distribution Industry for 48 years, first as a superintendent at Koppers Co. and then...

Margaret  Fairlie- Kennedy

Margaret Fairlie- Kennedy

Dec 7, 2013

Margaret Fairley-Kennedy, 88, of Hickory Circle, Ithaca, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her home. Arrangements are pending.

Jacqueline Wildermuth

Jacqueline Wildermuth

Dec 6, 2013

Jacqueline Wildermuth, 66, Of Ithaca, died December 6, 2013. Arrangements are pending

Sophia Malone

Sophia Malone

Dec 2, 2013

Sophia Malone, formerly of 306 Warren Place, Ithaca, passed away on December 2nd, 2013 at Beechtree Care Center. She was 95. Born Sophia Burlew Cleveland on January 22nd, 1918, she was the daughter of Clarence and Margaret Cleveland of Ithaca, NY. A 1936 graduate of Ithaca High School, Mrs. Malone began her career on the office staff of Morse...

Vasilios  "Bill" Zikakis

Vasilios "Bill" Zikakis

Dec 2, 2013

Vasilios (Bill) Zikakis, 83, passed away on Monday, December 2, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Carlsbad, CA. He was a longtime resident of Ithaca, NY, a former owner of local car dealerships, a real estate developer, and an active member of the St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church. Zikakis was born on May 14, 1930 in...

Mary  Fowler Curtiss

Mary Fowler Curtiss

Dec 1, 2013

Mary Fowler Curtiss of 226 Savage Farm Drive died at the age of 94 at Kendal at Ithaca on December 1, 2013. Mary was born on December 19, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended and graduated from Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware where her father was Headmaster. She received her undergraduate degree from Vassar College and her masters...

Kate  L Chrzan

Kate L Chrzan

Nov 30, 2013

On November 30, 2013 Alan Jackson lost his most devoted fan. Kate Lynn Chrzan, 20, left this world at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cortland, NY on May 6, 1993 to Sandra and Anthony Chrzan, Kate was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome at the age of 2 ½. While Kate had Rett Syndrome, Rett Syndrome did not...

Hajra Camo

Hajra Camo

Nov 30, 2013

Hajra Camo, 72, of 2207 North Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, passed away Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Survivors include, Son: Ahmet (Veldina) Camo, Daughters: Jasminka (Darko) Alikalfic and Zerina Omanovic, and Six Grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday December 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. There are no Calling hours. Bangs...

Malinda  Louise Pride

Malinda Louise Pride

Nov 28, 2013

Malinda Louise Vaughan Pride died suddenly on November 28, 2013, while visiting her family in Ithaca, NY. Malinda was born July 22, 1928, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She has resided in Gilhaven Manor, 500 Farmer Street, Petersburg, Virginia for the past 31 years. She was the daughter of Malinda Goode Vaughan and Romaine Vaughan. Her husband, William Pride, sisters,...

Virginia  Maria Meade

Virginia Maria Meade

Nov 25, 2013

Virginia Maria Meade, 86, of Ithaca, died Monday November 25, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are incomplete.

Suzanne  "Sue" France

Suzanne "Sue" France

Nov 25, 2013

Suzanne "Sue" France, 58, of Newfield, N Y, passed away Monday November 25, 2013 at home. Sue was born August 26, 1955 in Rotterdam, NY, Daughter of the late Robert and Irene Seely France. Sue graduated from Schalmont High School, Cobleskill College with an AS degree in Liberal Arts, Ithaca College with a Degree in Physical Education and Cortland...

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