Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Eleni Tselekis
Dec 1, 2020
Eleni Petros Tselekis, a long-time resident of Ithaca, NY, passed away on December 1, 2020 at the age of 80 years old. Eleni is survived by her sons, John (Cherie) Tselekis and Sarantos (Stacy) Tselekis; by her grandchildren Peter John, and Peter Sarantos; and by her sister, Diamando Mazi. She is...
James Denmark
Dec 1, 2020
James Denmark, 53 of Mayo Rd., Trumansburg, NY, died at his home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
We’ve lost our little brother Jimmy tonight. The kid with a Heart of Gold & a Sweet Soul.The struggling with illness is gone and he is now at peace.
We love you, miss youYou...

Ritva Cederstrom
Dec 1, 2020
Rivta Cederstrom, 80, of 1028 Ellis Hollow Road, Ithaca, NY, died December 1, 2020 at home.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
Betty B. David
Nov 30, 2020
Betty B. David , 93, of Ithaca, NY passed away at home on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born in Slaterville, NY on December 25, 1926 - a daughter of the late Donald R. and Ruth A. (English) Besemer.
With the exception of living three years in Scottsdale Arizona in 1942 – 1944, Betty lived in...

Edmund Volpe
Nov 29, 2020
Edmund Volpe, 86, of Newfield, New York died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Reuven Opher
Nov 28, 2020
Reuven Opher, 88, of New York, NY died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City.
Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at a time to be announced.

Richard Polenberg
Nov 26, 2020
Richard Polenberg, 83, of Eastwood Ave., Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home.
Private graveside services will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Natividat Acosta
Nov 26, 2020
Natividat Acosta, 91, of Ithaca, died November 26, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Gerald "Jerry" Vanetten
Nov 25, 2020
Gerald Dale Van Etten Sr., Jerry, to all his friends, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born on February 7, 1945 to Clifford and Nora Van Etten. Jerry was a master machinist spending 43 years in many capacities at Morse Chain...

Raynald A. Pierre
Nov 25, 2020
Raynald A. Pierre, 73, of Ithaca, NY, died peacefully at his home in Ithaca on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
Arrangements are pending.
Rene Leon Aguilar
Nov 23, 2020
Rene Leon Aguilar, 81, a veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Birmingham VA Medical Center with his daughter by his side. Rene was born on January 9, 1939 in Ithaca, NY and was preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Aguilar and Lucy Aguilar, and his brother Lt. Colonel...

Daniel I. Brace
Nov 21, 2020
Daniel I.Brace, 74, of Hector, NY, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced in a complete obituary.

James Tyler
Nov 20, 2020
James Tyler, 79, 0f 798 South Plain Street, Ithaca died Friday, November 20, 2020.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced in a complete obituary.

Satomi Hill
Nov 19, 2020
Satomi Hill, 71, of Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced in a complete obituary.

Quoi Tran
Nov 18, 2020
Quoi Tran, 65, of Wakefield Dr. Ithaca, NY died November 18, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Ruth Martin Schaaf
Nov 18, 2020
Ruth M. Schaaf formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, VA. Born on October 5,1925 in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Grace (Koch) Martin, and the wife of the late Herbert M Schaaf.
She graduated...
Nancy S. Bellamy
Nov 15, 2020
Nancy S. Bellamy was born in Jacksonville, IL on December 16, 1939 and passed away peacefully with her devoted husband Bill by her side on November 15, 2020. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She cared deeply for others, always had a smile on her face and was ready for an adventure or to host...
Pendleton "Penny" Turco
Nov 9, 2020
Ithaca – Pendleton (Penny) Van Schoick Turco, 87, of Ithaca, passed away Monday (November 9, 2020) while at home.There will be no prior calling hours. Burial will be in Spencerport N.Y. at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Penny's memory may be made to the Cancer Resource Center of...
Edna A. Michael
Nov 9, 2020
Edna Ann (Zebrowski) Michael of Ithaca, N.Y. died Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in New Milford, PA of the late Barney and Steffie Zebrowski and was predeceased by her husband Dr. James D. Michael, sons Robert J. Michael and Dennis G. Michael. She is survived by her daughter Lynn (William)...

Rosella Baker
Nov 8, 2020
Rosella Baker, 92, of Ithaca died November 8, 2020 at the Hospicare Residence of Tompkins County.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced