Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Margaret  L Rolfe

Margaret L Rolfe

Oct 17, 2012

Rolfe, Margaret L. One of the most gentle, selfless persons to walk the face of the Earth ended her valiant battle with cancer October 17, 2012. A self-made woman, she overcame immense obstacles in achieving an education that enabled her to serve her husband, children, various employers, and everyone she came in contact with. Foremost, she loved her Lord...

Lawrence  L. Kamin

Lawrence L. Kamin

Oct 16, 2012

Lawrence L. Kamin, 81, of East Lansing Rd. Groton, died Tuesday October 16, 2012 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Menominee, MI, son of the late Leslie and Angeline Dura Kamin. Larry was retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years of service and was also retired from Cornell University with 25 years of service....

Robert  J. Lahood

Robert J. Lahood

Oct 11, 2012

Rob J. LaHood, 53, of Ithaca, NY (formerly of LaPlata, MD) suddenly passed away on October 11, 2012. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 1959. He graduated from the University of Maryland College Park and received his B.S. in Economics and English. His most recent position was with the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce as the Director...

Frank  J. Joseph

Frank J. Joseph

Oct 7, 2012

Frank J. Joseph, 62, of Warwick Pl., died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 07, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. Frank was a musician and an instructor in the school of communications at Cornell University. Among Frank's survivors are his wife, Susan R. Fussell and his parents, Frank and Helen D'Ippoloto Joseph. A memorial is being plannned in his hometown...

Edith  Moshier Leonardo

Edith Moshier Leonardo

Oct 7, 2012

Edith Moshier Leonardo, 84, died Sunday, October 08, 2012 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. She was born June 24, 1928 in Mannsville, NY, daughter of the late Rose and Louis Moshier and was the widow of Alfred Leonardo who died in 2007. Edie and Alfred met at Challenge and they were married on May 27, 1965. Following Alfred's...

Naomi Ewing

Naomi Ewing

Oct 4, 2012

Naomi Ewing, 92, a resident at Bridges, Cornell Heights, died Thursday, October 04, 2012.

Jennifer  L Gerner

Jennifer L Gerner

Oct 4, 2012

Gerner, Jennifer (1947 - 2012) Jennifer Louise Gerner died on October 4, 2012 at her home in Ithaca, NY after battling sarcoma cancer for several years. She was 64. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, and loved to cook for them and entertain their friends throughout her life. She wrote two editions of a cookbook for...

Richard  James Hughes

Richard James Hughes

Oct 2, 2012

Richard James Hughes, Obituary Richard James Hughes, age 67, died October 2, 2012 in Ithaca, New York from complications of a recent heart attack. Known to his friends as "Rick," he was a devoted loving husband and father who always had a smile on his face and assisted anyone who was in need of his time. He was a...

Judith  M Manning

Judith M Manning

Sep 30, 2012

Judith M. Manning, 70, of Newfield, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Cambridge, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Arlene Porter Burch. Judy was a graduate of TC3 and the Tompkins County Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked in nursing for over 30 years, primarily in the Ithaca area...

William  James Aarnio

William James Aarnio

Sep 29, 2012

William James Aarnio, infant son of Samantha and Eugene Aarnio of Spencer, NY, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Arrangements are pending.

Gertrude  Tommie Bryant

Gertrude Tommie Bryant

Sep 27, 2012

Gertrude Tommie Bryant,92, widow of Nelson Bryant, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her Kendal at Ithaca residence. As of now there are no public services planned.

Timothy  Richard Leonard

Timothy Richard Leonard

Sep 24, 2012

Timothy Richard Leonard, 64, of Danby Rd., Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1948 in Scranton, PA, son of the late Robert and Alice Walsh Leonard. Tim was a veteran of the United States Army and was the manager of Ithaca College Towers Dining. Tim is...

Charles  R. Bruce

Charles R. Bruce

Sep 20, 2012

Charles R. Bruce, 87, long time Danby resident, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Henry and Mabel Evans Bruce and was the widower of Althea Williams Bruce who died in 2002. He and Althea had been married for 57 years. Charles was the former owner of...

Ruth Schwartz

Ruth Schwartz

Sep 19, 2012

Ruth Schwartz, 87, Cornell University Professor Emeritus, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 as the result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 24th at 2 p.m. at Bangs Funeral Home with Rabbi Scott Glass officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery

Dora Beasley

Dora Beasley

Sep 17, 2012

Dora Beaseley, 77, of E. Falls St., Ithaca, died peacefully Monday evening, September 17, 2012 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Judith  Schapiro (Judy)  Dietz

Judith Schapiro (Judy) Dietz

Sep 17, 2012

Judith (Judy) Schapiro Dietz Ithaca - A remarkable life ended on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the age of 58. Judy was born in 1954 in Freeport, NY the third daughter of Harry and Ruth Schapiro. One of four children, Judy spent a memorable childhood riding the rides at Nunley's Amusement Park, feasting on French fries from McClusky's Steakhouse...

John  J. Chiment

John J. Chiment

Sep 16, 2012

John J. Chiment, (1950-2012), Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Educator, a good and gentle man. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. In keeping with John's wishes there will be no public services. Those wishing to make a donation in John's memory are asked to consider Birthright....

Susan Davenport

Susan Davenport

Sep 15, 2012

Saturday September 15, 2012, Susan A. Davenport, 62, of Brooktondale NY passed away suddenly as a result of ovarian cancer. Susan was born in Ithaca NY and had resided in Brooktondale for most of her life. She was a graduate of Candor High School and retired from Cornell University where she spent many years employed at Albert R. Mann...

Ruth  A. Munch

Ruth A. Munch

Sep 15, 2012

Ruth A. Munch Ithaca, NY 5/2/1925-9/15/2012 Ruth A. Munch of Ithaca (Varna) NY, age 87, passed away peaceably on September 15, 2012. Her husband of 65 years, Francis "Bud" Munch passed away on January 30, 2009. She spent the last 66 years in the same location and house. Ruth, a loving homemaker and mother, is survived by all 3...

Francis J. "Frank" Carbone

Francis J. "Frank" Carbone

Sep 14, 2012

Francis Julio "Chickie" Carbone, of, Ithaca New York, went to heaven, September 14th 2012 from natural causes. He was born in Trenton New Jersey, March 28th 1947, to Domenick Carbone and Josephine E (Bossio) Carbone. Francis graduated from Trenton High in 1965. He was an entrepreneur, with his own restaurant. His last employment was "Frank's Pizzeria" at Cayuga Ridge...

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