Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Russell W. Sawbridge

Russell W. Sawbridge

Aug 15, 2022

Russell Wilfred Sawbridge, age 77 of Newfield, NY passed away peacefully with family by his side, August 15, 2022, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA.

Russell was born in Champlain, IL on June 19, 1945.  As a child he moved to Newfield where he lived the reminder of his life.  While in High school, he worked...

Larry Driscoll

Larry Driscoll

Aug 8, 2022

Larry Driscoll, 70, of Newfield, NY died at home with family on Monday, August 8, 2022.  He is survived by his two daughters, Amber (Robert) Abele and Sayward (Kelley) Montoya, two grandchildren, Mariana & Castiel, his ex-wife Susan Driscoll, his sisters, Michelle Saraceni & Donna Trego and his sister-in-law Kathy Driscoll as well as several nieces and nephews.  He...

Jack T. Baker

Jack T. Baker

Aug 7, 2022

Jack Truman Baker, 80, of Danby, NY passed away on August 7th, 2022.  Jack was born August 3,1942, to late Gerald and Iva Baker.  Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda (Poole) Baker, and their two sons, Jack J. Baker & Jeffrey N. Baker (Karyn) and grandchildren: Darryl, Jessie, Jenna, Connor, Latasha, Hailey, Lindsay, Brianna &...

James E. Turner

James E. Turner

Aug 6, 2022

Family and friends are invited to visit Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W. Green Street, Ithaca on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11:00am until 1:00pm.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Nearly 60 years ago, James E. Turner was a young graduate student, husband, father, activist, educator and one of the most influential...

John C. Semmler

John C. Semmler

Aug 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce John C. Semmler passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2022 at the age of 77. The son of Harold and Ruth Semmler, John was born in Marion, NY on May 6, 1945.  He was one of three brothers. At the time of his passing, John resided with his beloved niece, Lori...

Shirley Ann Sheridan

Shirley Ann Sheridan

Aug 2, 2022

Shirley Sheridan (Koberstine) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home of 38 years in Newfield, NY on August 2, 2022. Shirley was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Joseph and Eleanor Dineen on November 27th, 1945. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gary Sheridan. Her five loving daughters, Janet Dineen, Karen (Dan) Miller, Jennifer (Jared...

Frank J. Pinnisi

Frank J. Pinnisi

Jul 31, 2022

Frank J. Pinnisi, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home in Ithaca, New York.

Frank was born January 22, 1934 in New York City, the youngest of seven siblings.  He loved his family & friends, charity work with the Shriners and Masons, stamp collecting, classical music, dad jokes, and...

Judith (Flower)  White

Judith (Flower) White

Jul 30, 2022

Judith (Judy) Flower White, age 74, of Ithaca, New York, passed away on July 30, 2022. Judy was an only child born to Dr. George Edward Flower and Muriel Armstrong Flower in Montreal, Quebec on November 15, 1947. Surrounded by music and literature, Judy grew up to follow in the footsteps of her father as an educator and an...

Juris Hartmanis

Juris Hartmanis

Jul 29, 2022

Born in Latvia in 1928, Juris Hartmanis emigrated to Germany near the end of World War II.  He studied physics there receiving a degree from the University of Marburg in 1949.  He then came to the United States, ending up in Kansas City, Missouri where he worked as a chauffeur and studied mathematics at the University of Kansas City,...

Margaret "Marge" Amato

Margaret "Marge" Amato

Jul 26, 2022

Margaret “Marge” Amato passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022. Born January 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Amato and Ida Carrigan. Margaret was predeceased by her foster mother: Lulu Tarti, sister: Julia Spencer, nephew: Daniel Spencer and dear friend Dorothy O’Dell. She is survived by her nieces: Janice Thornton (Gerry Angel) and Elicia Spencer,...

Iona Uhler

Iona Uhler

Jul 23, 2022

Iona Pierce Uhler died peacefully in her sleep at Evergreen House in Jacksonville, New York on July 23, 2022. She was 102 years old.

She was born December 31, 1919, in Flora, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Irwin Lester Pierce and Hadia Madeline Croyle Pierce. She had an older sister, Audrey.

She graduated from State Teachers...

Daniel Flynn Bolton

Daniel Flynn Bolton

Jul 21, 2022

Daniel Flynn Bolton, age 39 of Ithaca, NY died unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, July 21st, 2022. He was the fourth son born to John and Nancy Bolton on September 8th, 1982. He was predeceased by his father John G. Bolton Jr. and is survived by his four brothers, Sean, James, Conor and Finley, his mother Nancy, and...

Paul Iacovelli, Sr.

Paul Iacovelli, Sr.

Jul 21, 2022

Paul "Red" Iacovelli, Sr.. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Ithaca, NY on December, 31, 1932. His father, Vincenzo Iacovelli, immigrated from Fondi, Italy in 1921. His mother, Ruth Teetor, was from Newfield, NY. Paul attended Ithaca High School. In his freshman and sophomore years he was the Section 4 Champion in his wrestling...

Karen Sullivan

Karen Sullivan

Jul 20, 2022

Karen (Ralph) Sullivan, 76, of Newfield, NY passed away on July 20, 2022.  She was born on June 12, 1946 to Harry and Sylvia Sutherland.  Besides her parents, Karen was predeceased by her husband, William H. Sullivan, Jr. and many close friends including Audrey Srnka and Lee Leonardo.  She is survived by her children Paula (Wayne) Miller, Patricia (David)...

Richard J. Fricke

Richard J. Fricke

Jul 19, 2022

Richard J. Fricke, Esq. died peacefully surrounded by family on July 19, 2022 in Ithaca, NY.  He was born the son of Richard I. Fricke and Jeanne Hines Fricke in Ithaca, NY on April 17, 1945.  He graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in government in 1967 and a J.D. in 1970.  He was inducted in the Cornell...

Marion E. Wood

Marion E. Wood

Jul 19, 2022

Marion E. Wood, 92, of Ithaca, NY passed away at home on July 19, 2022.  She was born on January 22, 1930 in Ithaca to Carl and Susie Zibulski.  Besides her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband, Donald Wood, Sr; as well as her four siblings.  She is survived by her children, Donald E. Wood, Jr., Janet Wood-Korenman,...

Irene E. Long

Irene E. Long

Jul 18, 2022

As the birds began to sing in the early morning hours of July 18, 2022, Irene E. Long, surrounded by her children, peacefully transitioned to be with her family in heaven.

Irene was a remarkable, always positive woman who truly loved her life on this earth. She was born in her grandmother’s home in NYC on April...

Katherine Woodward

Katherine Woodward

Jul 16, 2022

Our dear mother Katherine (Keiffer Barron) Woodward passed away on July 16, 2022 at the age of 91 ½, in Morgan, Utah. The last six and a half years she lived in an assisted living facility. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and friend to many. Katherine was born to Henry and Mildred Keiffer on December 31,...

Leonard E. Foster

Leonard E. Foster

Jul 16, 2022

Leonard E. Foster, 82, passed away at home on July 16, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1940 in Burdett, NY to Albert B. and Mildred A. Foster.  Besides his parents, Leonard was predeceased by his daughter, Amy Jo; as well as his siblings, Ken Foster, Pete Foster, Millie Tuttle, Jerry Cody, Ed Foster and Billie Tuttle. Leonard...

Douglas R. Brill

Douglas R. Brill

Jul 16, 2022

Douglas R. Brill passed away on July 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; 5 children: David (Kristina), Teddy, Gregory, Natasha (Andrew), and Anthony (Mandy); 2 grandchildren: Hailey and Caden. Father: Robert L Brill Sr. Siblings: James (Margo) Brill, Sharon (Robert) Babcock, Robert Jr. (Mary) Brill, Harold (Kelly); as well as a large extended family and friends....

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