Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Colleen  Marie Shelton

Colleen Marie Shelton

Jul 25, 2021

Colleen passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in Ithaca, NY on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Always the tomboy, Colleen spent her youth catching pretty much anything that moved -- snakes, frogs, birds, etc. She even dragged a dog home! She graduated in 1975 from the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy- Lauralton Hall High...

Jean  P Seaman

Jean P Seaman

Jul 24, 2021

On Saturday, July 24, 2021 Jean Patricia Seaman (nee Andersen), much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 89.

Jean was born on March 18, 1932 in Worcester, MA to Anton (Andy) and Mary Andersen.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Framingham State Teacher’s College and a Master’s degree from Bridgewater State...

Alan  M. Godfrey

Alan M. Godfrey

Jul 20, 2021

Alan M. Godfrey, age 33 of Ithaca, New York passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021.

Alan was born September 28, 1988 in Providence Rhode Island he was the son of George and Barbara Johnson Godfrey. He currently worked for Texas Roadhouse in Ithaca. Alan was a fun loving and vibrant person who was...

Toni Williams

Toni Williams

Jul 20, 2021

Toni Williams (Nov. 18, 1945 - July 20, 2021)

Toni Williams, a long-time resident of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She moved to Ithaca in 1946 with her parents and attended schools in the Ithaca City School District, graduating from Ithaca High School...

Lee  Robert Avery

Lee Robert Avery

Jul 19, 2021

Lee R. Avery, age 40 of Ithaca, New York was called Home to Glory by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Born April 21, 1981 in Cortland, New York he was the son of Gloria Hammond Teague and Robert Alan Avery.  Gifted artistically and musically, yet his true gift was...

Micky Haralson

Micky Haralson

Jul 15, 2021

A week after his 64th birthday, on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, Micky Haralson passed away at Montefiore Hospital in New York City. Micky was born in California on July 8th, 1957 to Lois and Joseph Haralson. He grew up in Hacienda Heights, CA, where he attended Glen A. Wilson High School, after which he enlisted in the...

Illa  J. Hayes

Illa J. Hayes

Jul 15, 2021

Illa J. Hayes, 77 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly July 15, 2021.  Illa was predeceased by her loving husband, the love of her life William Hayes Sr.  Illa is survived by her sister Pat Houle (James), her children William Hayes Jr. (Stacey), Cindy Coon (Gene), Mary Beth Rapone (Greg), Robert Hayes (Chrissy), many grandchildren, and great...

Jerilea  D. Burke

Jerilea D. Burke

Jul 13, 2021

Jerilea D. Burke, age 80, of Lansing, NY passed away July 13, 2021, as a result of brain cancer.  Jerry was born on August 23, 1940, in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Carl and Isabel Davis.  She was a graduate of Lansing Central School.

Jerry is survived by her husband of 61 years,...

Carissa  Anne Stone

Carissa Anne Stone

Jul 12, 2021

Carissa Anne Stone, born September 30th, 1993 in Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 12th, 2021 at the age of 27, alongside her boyfriend Michael R. Mayer, age 29. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and devoted mother to her only son, Gunner Henley Mayer, age 5. Her mother’s wild child, she lived...

Helen  C. Talutis

Helen C. Talutis

Jul 10, 2021

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Phyllis Jean Root Norman

Phyllis Jean Root Norman

Jul 9, 2021

Phyllis Jean Root Norman of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Oak Hill Manor. Phyllis was born on April 24, 1929 in Ithaca, the only child of Clyde and Winifred Robinson Root. As she reminded us many times, she weighed 2 lbs at birth and had Last Rights five times.

She graduated...

Donald  James Slattery

Donald James Slattery

Jul 8, 2021

Donald James Slattery (July 11, 1929-July 8, 2021)

Donald Slattery was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Don lived most of his 91 years in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1946. After graduation Don began his career with Cornell University, starting in the stock room at the Campus...

Ljubica Née Resanovic’ Heim

Ljubica Née Resanovic’ Heim

Jul 8, 2021

Ljubica Heim (née Resanovic’) died peacefully on July 8 at Cayuga Medical Center after a years-long struggle with congestive heart failure. She was born on January 19, 1921 in Majske Poljane near Glina, Croatia, the eldest child of Milan Resanovic’ and Jelica  Paspalj. Raised on a farm with five younger siblings, she gained a lifelong skill and...

Stan Bowman

Stan Bowman

Jul 5, 2021

Stan Bowman (1934–2021), An Artist on the Leading Creative Edge

Famous for his bright colored shirts and suspenders, Stan was an artist, educator, husband, father, grandfather and a genuine creative spirit. He was always exploring new ways of creating art. From his early days of working in photography, he experimented with collages, in 2 and...

Elaine  King Buchanan

Elaine King Buchanan

Jul 5, 2021

Elaine (King) Buchanan passed peacefully into God’s rest on July 5, 2021.

Born April 1, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Albert V. and Florence (Stevens) King,. She was pre-deceased by the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Daniel M. “Bud” Buchanan. She is survived by her four children, Amy...

Frederick Van Dyke Siefke

Frederick Van Dyke Siefke

Jul 5, 2021

Frederick Van Dyke Siefke, 97, of Ithaca, NY, and South Salem, NY, and lately of New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Herman and Marjorie Siefke.

He attended the Kent School before moving on to Cornell University, where he studied chemical...

Sherry  Lea Corbett-Consalvi

Sherry Lea Corbett-Consalvi

Jul 3, 2021

Sherry Lea Corbett-Consalvi, 66 of Newfield, NY passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 3, 2021. Daughter of the Late Robert P. and Edith M. Rohrer.

Sherry is survived by; her Husband, Andrew R Consalvi Jr.; her daughters, Shannon Marie Denmark of Newfield, Tracey Lynn Pulido of Myrtle Beach,  SC , and Penny Jo Hamilton...

Stanley  John Hornbrook

Stanley John Hornbrook

Jun 29, 2021

Stanley John Hornbrook died June 29, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife and children after the bravest of battles with multiple myeloma. He was born May 30, 1953 to Raymond and Dorthay Hornbrook. He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, daughter Meredith Murolo (Michael), son Patrick (Natalie), and five grandchildren (Grace, Charlotte and Mark...

Nancy Phyllis Greene Milstein

Nancy Phyllis Greene Milstein

Jun 27, 2021

Nancy Phyllis Greene Milstein passed away peacefully in her sleep in Ithaca, NY on the morning of June 27th at the age of 83. Nancy always exhibited grace and poise, including the years during which she lived with dementia which made it increasingly difficult for her to communicate. Yet, it also distilled her down to the best...

Daniel Wall

Daniel Wall

Jun 27, 2021

Daniel L. Wall, of Newfield, NY died on June 27, 2021 at home. Daniel was born on March 14, 1959 in Cortland, NY to Elise (Hayes) Wall and the late William Wall.

Daniel was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, and was employed with Cornell University for over 40 years. Daniel was a Chevy Truck enthusiast...

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