Aug 2, 2023

Nathaleen Multari, 92, of Ithaca, New York, peacefully passed away on August 2nd, 2023 at Groton Community Health Care after a long and productive life of giving and nurturing all those she touched.

Nathaleen (Nat) was born on March 25th, 1931 in Ithaca, New York. Tragically, both of her parents died within one month of each other...

Jul 29, 2023

William Gombash Jr died peacefully at his home in Newfield on July 29, 2023. He was 95.  William’s beloved wife, Patricia Jean, died 5 years earlier.

“Bill” was born and raised in Ithaca. He attended Cornell University where he earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering.  Bill joined the Navy and saw action in Korea.  After his...

Jul 25, 2023

Veasna died after a short illness of natural causes on July 25, 2023. Veasna was born in Bung Tum Pun, Cambodia on May 19, 1986, and spent the first five years of his life in a Cambodian orphanage. At the age of 5 he was adopted by Mark Pedersen (“Dad”) and Rod Howe (“Pa” or “Pappa”).

He...

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Louise Russell, 69, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home in Ithaca, NY.  Born August 9, 1953 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Eileen and Kenneth Russell.  Mary grew up in Lincoln Park, MI, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with Highest Honors from Wayne State University...

Jul 19, 2023

Harold was born in Rochester NY where he lived until 2 years ago when he moved to Ithaca to Beechtree Nursing Home. He was always a hard working man his whole life.. He worked for the Coca Cola company for many years until he got a job with Eastman Kodak Company where he worked for 30 years

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Jul 11, 2023

William “Little Elvis” Carlson 1945-2023

William P. Carlson was born in Buffalo, NY on August 6, 1945. He was the size of a peanut when he popped out, cigar hanging from his lip, hair slicked back like Elvis and a gurgle in his voice. His eyes wide open while he looked on at his new parents and...

Jul 11, 2023

Karen Lynn Backer, age 72, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.   Born in Ithaca, NY on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of Dick and Betty (Morris) Backer.  Karen spent her early life in Glens Falls NY before returning to Ithaca after her father was hired as the Principal of Boynton Junior High School.   ...

Jul 11, 2023

James M. Finlay of Ithaca, New York, age 59, died on July 11, 2023, of complications from heart failure while awaiting a heart transplant. He is survived by sons, P.J. and Devon, and wife, Marcie, sisters Maureen Lamb (Bob) and Mary Finlay (BJ) and his brother Ted Finlay (Heather) and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Jim was predeceased...

Jul 10, 2023

Jodie Suzanne Meyers, 62, of Ithaca, NY, departed for her heavenly home on July 10, 2023. Her passing was both sudden and unexpected. Jodie was born August 17, 1960, in Niagara Falls, NY. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Ithaca where she lived the remainder of her life. A graduate of Ithaca High School, Jodie worked 43...

Jul 10, 2023

D Elena Spiro, 75, of Newfield, NY passed away on July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Per D's wishes, no services will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lifelong, 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Online condolences may be made to D's loved ones at www.bangsfuneralhome.com...

Jul 8, 2023

Our dear mother Geraldine Weber passed away July 8,2023 at the age of 90.  Gerry was a lifelong resident of Tompkins county and for the past 57 years she lived in Newfield with her husband Daniel.  She was the mother of two sons David Weber and Paul Weber. She loved birds and cooking .

She always put...

Jul 5, 2023

Norma Colleen (Whittleman) Wasmuth passed away July 5, 2023, at Ithaca Hospicare.  She was 95 years old, born June 20, 1928 in Alton, Illinois.  Her early years were busy with dance, gymnastics, orchestra, marching band, avid reading and volunteering at local hospitals. In June 1951, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Washington University in St....

Jul 4, 2023

Michelle Marie Cannavino, 62, of Interlaken NY and Concord NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, July 4th at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY following a brief illness.  A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday July 12th, 10:30 AM, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 113 N. Geneva St, Ithaca NY 14850. Burial to follow in Calvary...

Jul 4, 2023

The world lost a lot of it's sparkle with the passing of Gerald W. Hodnett (Gerry or Ger-Bear) on July 4, 2023 but Heaven announced his arrival with a spectacular display of fireworks. Gerry was born November 23, 1947 in Amsterdam NY. His parents were Russell C. Hodnett and Virginia S. Hodnett (both deceased). He was big brother to...

Jul 3, 2023

Ms. Barbara A. Ryan, 79, of Ithaca, NY, died Monday July 3, 2023. She was born September 1, 1943, in Tucson, AZ. She lived in Ithaca for the majority of her life.

She worked for many years at Woolworth’s Department store and also worked at Longview Senior Living Community before retiring. Barbara loved to read and watch...

Jun 30, 2023

Alexander Robert Kerr, born November 1, 1986, in Ithaca, NY, passed unexpectedly June 30, 2023 in Newfield, NY. He was thirty-six years old.

He is survived by parents Michael H. Kerr of Newfield and Sigrid (and Jim) Connors of Groton; siblings Andrew, Sarah (Dan), and Jessica (Jason); step brothers James (Julie) and David Connors; and many loving...

Jun 24, 2023

Shirley Yvonne Rapalee, 94, passed away peacefully June 24, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY and graduate of Ithaca High School. She was the only child of Kermit Rapalee and Ethel Maughan Rapalee and wife of Albert Wilinson of Ithaca (all deceased). Shirley was talented and had interest in art, dance, sewing and cooking. She had...

Jun 24, 2023

David Wayne Sprague, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Ithaca in the early hours of Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by his two children and loving friends after a very brief battle with cancer. With his death comes an immeasurable loss for his family, friends, the entire Ithaca community and anyone who ever knew him. Born and...

Jun 23, 2023

Henry V. “Hank” Capalongo, formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Rochester, NY.

Mr. Capalongo was born in Ithaca on April 30, 1956, the son of the late Henry J. Capolongo and Lorraine Cole. Henry attended Ithaca Schools and served in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his...

Jun 22, 2023

Beverly J. Heatley, 89, of Ithaca, NY passed away on June 22, 2023.  She was born on December 26, 1933 in Elmira, NY to the late Thomas Heatley and Elsie (Stadelmaier) Heatley Price.  She was predeceased by her sister Barbara (Bobbie) Mazza and her brother-in-law Albert Mazza.  She is survived by her nieces Susan Mazza and Donna Mazza, and...