Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Susan  Woodward Fine

Susan Woodward Fine

Mar 8, 2013

Unpretentious, fun, gentle. Susan Woodward Fine died Friday evening, March 8, 2013, in Elmira, New York, at the age of 70 of complications from pneumonia. Born January 17, 1943 in Alice, Texas, Susan spent her girlhood in Dallas and attended Armstrong Elementary and the Hockaday School, from which she graduated in 1960. A strong student, an accomplished athlete, and...

Kerry  R. Kleckner

Kerry R. Kleckner

Mar 7, 2013

Kerry R. Kleckner, 72, of West Danby Rd., Newfield, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Beechtree Care Center. He was born in Parma, Ohio, son of the late George and Edna Kleckner. Kerry was a graduate of Kansas State University and was retired from Borg-Warner where he had worked as an engineer for nearly 30 years....

Elaine Kallet

Elaine Kallet

Mar 7, 2013

Ithaca: Elaine Kallet of Ithaca, New York, formerly of New York City and Jerusalem and Raanana, Israel passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Hospicare in Ithaca, New York. Elaine was a strong, talented and giving woman. She was known as a poet and had many of her poems published. She also wrote short stories. In addition to...

David  R. Ellis

David R. Ellis

Mar 2, 2013

Ithaca: David R. Ellis, 54, of West Village Place, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Richard and Nellie Ellis. Dave had worked for Cornell University, Ithaca College and the E.O.C. He was a member of the VFW Post #961 and assisted with their ritual team at military burials....

Stephen  A. Patterson

Stephen A. Patterson

Mar 2, 2013

Patterson, Stephen A. Brooktondale: Stephen Andrew Patterson, age 37, of Brooktondale, NY, died on March 2, 2013 at Hospicare of Ithaca after fighting a battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Ithaca, NY on October 17, 1975. From a young age, he was heavily involved in sports. He started playing baseball and...

Joseph Quandt

Joseph Quandt

Feb 27, 2013

Joseph Quandt, 20, a Cornell University student, died unexpectedly on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at his McGraw Place residence. Services are being planned for his hometown of Solon, OH and will be announced.

Susan  M. Hotaling

Susan M. Hotaling

Feb 23, 2013

Susan M. Hotaling, 56, of Lansingville Rd., Lansing, NY, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her home. Arrangements are pending.

Gordon  C Begent  Iii

Gordon C Begent Iii

Feb 20, 2013

Gordon C. Begent III, 63, of Ithaca, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, on April 21, 1949, son of the late Gordon C. Begent II and Frances "Betty" Sullivan Begent. Gordie was a graduate of Ithaca High School where he was an exceptional athlete and was a veteran...

Kevin  B Pratt

Kevin B Pratt

Feb 19, 2013

Kevin B. Pratt, 43, of 206 Ithaca Road, Ithaca, died Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center after a short illness. Friends may call Sunday February 24, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Bangs Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be Held "Saturday March 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Sage Chapel Cornell University, a reception to...

R.  Donald Wilkinson

R. Donald Wilkinson

Feb 19, 2013

R. Donald Wilkinson, 86, of 347 The Parkway, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Raymond C. and Katherine Brady Wilkinson. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose M. Wilkinson; his three daughters, Sharon (Peter) Favretto, and Debra W. Prentiss of...

Shayle  Robert Searle

Shayle Robert Searle

Feb 18, 2013

Searle, Shayle Robert Shayle Robert Searle, 84, died on the 18th day of February, 2013 in Ithaca, NY after a short battle with cancer. Shayle was the only child of the late Frank and Hazel Searle of Wanganui, New Zealand, where Shayle grew up. After earning his M.A. (First class Honors in Mathematics) in 1950, from Victoria University College...

Christine  D. Natsios

Christine D. Natsios

Feb 16, 2013

Natsios, Christine Daphne January 2, 1953 - February 16, 2013 Christine Daphne Natsios passed away after a battle with cancer on February 16, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca, NY. She was born January 2, 1953 in Athens, Greece, daughter of the late Nicholas Andrew Natsios, a US Foreign Service Officer, and Mitzi (Peterson) Natsios. She was...

Paul Schimoler

Paul Schimoler

Feb 15, 2013

ITHACA, N.Y. - Paul Schimoler '89, one of the greatest collegiate lacrosse goalies to play the game, passed away on Friday evening after a brief battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m., at the chapel of St. Michael the Archangel on the campus of St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vt. There...

Winston Alexander Martell Smart

Winston Alexander Martell Smart

Feb 15, 2013

Winston Alexander Martell Smart, infant son of Alex Smart and Danya Martell Smart died Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. The family will have a private service.

Irene  A. Asay

Irene A. Asay

Feb 15, 2013

Asay, Irene Furman Irene Furman Asay, 89, longtime resident of Fall Creek, died Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born in Ithaca on March 18, 1923, daughter of the late Dana Clark Furman and Ella White Furman. Irene is survived by her husband of 50 years, Fred E. Asay, Jr.; her daughters, Cheryl (James) Potter and Linda Anderson; her...

Alan  Michael Lyon

Alan Michael Lyon

Feb 12, 2013

Alan Michael Lyon, 53, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He was predeceased by his father, Earl. Al is survived by his mother, Louise (Sobol), brother Stephen (Marcia), sisters Michelle Aston (Tim), Melanie Lovelace (Duane), and Marcia Littleton, nieces Jessica, Casey, Jayde and Heaven and nephews Joseph (Val) and Bryce. He has three great nephews...

Patricia Beach

Patricia Beach

Feb 8, 2013

Patricia Beach 86, Ithaca NY. Died February 8, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday February 15th,10:00am at Immaculate Conception Church.

James Waring

James Waring

Feb 8, 2013

James Reid Waring Sr. 70, passed away peacefully on Friday February 8, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center, after 2 long stays at the hospital fighting complications from bile duct Cancer. Jay fought it to the very end. Jay loved Ithaca so much, He always said it was the center of the Universe, he was well known and loved...

Beth  H. Hilker

Beth H. Hilker

Feb 2, 2013

Beth Diane Hilker went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center. Beth was born on April 18,1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lee and Melba Harden. She lived the majority of her life in Ithaca but also traveled extensively throughout the world. She was planning to retire in February from Therm Incorporated after...

William Mcguire

William Mcguire

Jan 31, 2013

William McGuire, 92, emeritus professor at Cornell University, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his Ithaca home. A full obituary will follow.

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