Richard Griffen

May 22, 2020

Richard (Griff) H. Griffen, formerly of Ithaca, passed away in Syracuse on May 22nd.  He was born in Ithaca on March 3, 1929 to the late Lida and Erven Griffen. He grew up on a farm in Trumbulls Corner and graduated from Newfield High School in 1948.  After high school, Griff started working as an Apprentice Lineman...

Geraldine Powers

May 16, 2020

Geraldine Powers, 92, formally of Peruville, Groton passed away on sat 4/16 at home surrounded by her family.

Gerry is predeceased by her husband Raymond Powers-parents Margaret and Frank Smith and 10 brothers and sisters, Evelyn Smith, Francis Smith, Florence Faulk, Alfred Smith, Roger Smith, Frank Smith, Shirley Molketin, Bertrand Smith,  Barbara Figgolari and her...

Peter E. Zaharis

May 13, 2020

ITHACA - Peter E. Zaharis, 92, passed away May 13, 2020, at Oak Hill Manor. He was the son of the late Evangelos and Garefalia Marinos Zaharis. Peter was born in Cortland, New York, in November of 1927. He graduated from Groton High School with honors and attended Cornell University for a year...

Thomas A. Willey

May 10, 2020

NEWFIELD – Thomas A. Willey, 70, a longtime resident of Newfield, died unexpectedly on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home.  Born in Baltimore, MD on January 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Melvin Willey and the late John and Madeline (Wingate) Schmeyer.

Tom was an avid fisherman and frequented...

Sue-Je L. Gage

May 10, 2020

Sue-je L. Gage, 46, of Ithaca, died May 10, 2020 .

arrangements are pending

Ralph Dickerson

May 9, 2020

Ralph Dickerson, 72, of 800 South Plain Street Ithaca died May 9, 2020 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Shirley Beach Chapman

May 8, 2020

Shirley Beach Chapman, after being embraced by her Heavenly Father, has reunited with the love of her life, her husband John, who preceded her in death 18 years ago. Shirley, who passed away on May 8th, 2020 at the age of 85, was the very embodiment of a long life well lived.

Shirley...

Irene Bailey

May 8, 2020

Newfield - Irene Mary Bailey (Sladich), 73, of Newfield, New York, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born on June 13, 1946, Irene was a graduate of Ithaca High School and worked for many years at Fay's Drug Store in Ithaca NY. Irene loved family and loved to laugh.

Irene is survived...

Joyce A. Petricola

May 8, 2020

Joyce A. Petricola (English), 82, of Ithaca, NY, has passed away May 8, 2020 after a long illness. Born on November 17, 1937, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Joyce spent a number of years in Corning and Elmira New York, before moving to Ithaca to manage Woolworth’s Restaurant.  She met her devoted, lifelong friend of 40 years, marrying Joseph...

James Iacovelli

May 5, 2020

James or Jim Iacovelli as most people knew him, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his six daughters and loving wife on May 5, 2020. Jim was born on July 30, 1930 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. His father Vincenzo Iacovelli immigrated from Fondi, Italy in 1921 and his mother, Ruth Teeter was from Newfield, NY.

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Ruthann Scofield

May 5, 2020

Ruthann Scofield, 93, of 2595 Mecklenburg Road Ithaca died May 5, 2020 at home.

As the sun began to rise on the morning of May 5th, 2020 an ambiance was occurring on Mecklenburg Road West.  Alan Jackson’s song, I’ll Fly Away, could be heard softly wafting through the air and a couple of clouds appeared...

Donald A. Varney

May 4, 2020

ITHACA – Donald A. Varney, 87, of Ithaca, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Born in Birdsboro, PA on December 24, 1932, he was the son of the late Dominic A. and Mary A. (Vilano) Varney.

Donald earned his undergraduate and graduate degree in music from Ithaca College.  He then went on to...

Christopher Ryan Nold

May 3, 2020

Christopher Ryan Nold, 34, of New York, NY lost his battle with cancer on Sunday May 3rd, 2020. Chris was born in Natrona Heights, PA on September 12, 1985 to George and Karen Nold. Chris was the class valedictorian of his Highlands High School of 2004, Eagle Scout from Troop 186 and graduate of the 2008 class...

Dolores A. Pinnisi

Apr 30, 2020

Dolores Ann “Dee” Pinnisi, 84, of Ithaca NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Hospicare facility in Ithaca, New York.

Dee was born May 13, 1935 in Buffalo, NY.  She loved her family & friends, laughing, singing and dancing, interior decorating, and games of all kinds – which she played expertly. She is...

Norma P. Lee

Apr 25, 2020

ITHACA - Norma Pike lee 84 of Ithaca,NY, passed away on April 25,2020 at Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, NY. Her health declined rapidly after falling and fracturing her hip recently.        '

Surviving her are her daughters, Jodi Lee Denman, of Ithaca, and Jennifer Lee, of Palo Alto, CA; grandchildren Emma Denman.of Seattle, WA, Ainslie...

Constantine A. Vlantikas

Apr 21, 2020

Constantine A. Vlantikas, 86, of Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Hospicare Residence. Father Stephen Gousios will offer traditional Greek Orthodox Trisagion prayers at the burial on Monday, April 27 at 11:00 am in Calvary Cemetery.

Thomas J. Mccarthy

Apr 20, 2020

Thomas J. McCarthy, 88, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center, from complications associated with an accidental head injury that he sustained while downhill skiing just over three years ago.

Born October 24, 1931 in Syracuse, Tom was the son of the late John and Mary (Weiss) McCarthy.  Tom...

Rose Marie Strebel

Apr 19, 2020

Rose Strebel was born in New York City to Rosa Cisneros and Jose Raul Gomez on March 20, 1927. She was an adventurous child, constantly getting into mischief. From innocently playing games in city streets to jumping between the rooftops of Manhattan, her escapades never disappointed. After losing her father as a young girl, Rose was raised...

Karla D. Whittaker

Apr 19, 2020

BROOKTONDALE – Karla D. Whittaker, 74, of Brooktondale, died at her home after a long illness on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Karla loved gardening, reading and playing cards.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and other crafts.  A fantastic cook, her meals always filled the home with warmth.  Karla always had a soft spot for animals.  She...

Bryan J. Sherman

Apr 19, 2020

Bryan J. Sherman, 57, of Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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