Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Louise B. Cornish
Feb 17, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Louise Mary Bordoni Cornish, left us all to join her family in heaven in the early morning hours of February 17, 2020 at Hospicare in Ithaca. Waiting for her was “Bob” (Robert Thomas Cornish), her husband of 32 years, who left us in 1980 when he was only 52. Louise...
Lois V. Hall
Feb 15, 2020
Lois V. Newman Hall of Ithaca passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center.
She was predeceased by her husband, F. Rupert Hall of 60 years. Born at home in Avoca on 8/25/31, she was the 7th of 10 children of Alice Celecta Beyea Newman and Andrew J. Newman. After the...
Jeanne Hughes Thoren
Feb 14, 2020
Jeanne Thoren, a long-time resident of Ithaca, NY passed away on February 14, 2020 at the age of 97 in Rochester, NY. Jeanne was a loving wife and mother to five children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years. Theodore (Ted) Thoren. She is survived by her five children; Tanna Clark...
Fred Rumsey
Feb 13, 2020
Fred L. Rumsey, 50 of Enfield
Went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 after a long battle with lung disease. He is survived by his daughter Ellen and son Clayton. His parents Philip and Kathryn Rumsey, sisters Starleen Landon and Dyan (Kevin) Manley. Several Nephews, Nieces, Uncles, Aunts and cousins. Fred...

Nancy Lee Istock
Feb 11, 2020
ITHACA - Nancy Lee Istock, 84, of Ithaca, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Arrangements are private and at the convenience of her family.
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Ruth Brodkin Newman
Feb 11, 2020
Ruth Brodkin Newman, 100, a resident at Kendal at Ithaca, Died Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
In keeping with Ruth's wishes there will be no public services.
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Mary Wyolene Lupo
Feb 10, 2020
Born January 29,1942 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Alfred and Evelyn Douget, Mary was the second daughter in a small bayou family of seven children; Gerald Douget, Geraldine Zajchowski, Freddie Mae Douget, Moris Glyn Douget, Mitchell Douget, and James Douget.
She was married to and predeceased by the love of her life, Anthony...

Diana M. Gaul
Feb 8, 2020
Diana M. Gaul, 89, of Upper Creek Road, Freeville, NY died Saturday February 8, 2020.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
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Margaret J. Bald
Feb 5, 2020
NEWFIELD - Margaret J. Bald, 75, of Newfield, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Arrangements under the direction of Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. are private.
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Maria Nestopoulos
Feb 5, 2020
Maria Nestopoulos, 94, of Ithaca, NY, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home with her beloved family at her side.
She was born in Vassara, Laconia, Greece on February 22, 1925 daughter of the late Nickolas and Diamando Gavrilis. As a first generation immigrant, she courageously left her home in...
Frank H.T. Rhodes
Feb 3, 2020
Frank Harold Trevor Rhodes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in Bonita Springs, Florida on February 3, 2020.
Frank was born in Warwickshire, England on October 29, 1926, to Gladys (nee Ford) and Harold Rhodes. After earning a PhD in geology at the University of Birmingham, Frank was awarded...

Janice Alyce Rackowski
Feb 2, 2020
Janice Alyce Rackowski, 89, of Vero Beach, FL.. died Sunday February 2, 2020, in Vero Beach, Fl.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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Alice M. Vargo
Feb 1, 2020
Alice M. Vargo, 72, of Rockwell Road Newfield, died Saturday February 1, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced
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Michael Swartz
Feb 1, 2020
Michael Swartz, 64, of 106 North Plain Street Ithaca, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 .
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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Elissa A. Olevano
Jan 30, 2020
Elissa “Lisa” Olevano, 87, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Angelo and Elda Olevano.
Lisa was a graduate of Ithaca High School and was retired from Cornell University where she had worked for over 40 years. She had been an active member of the Newman Golf Course...
Ethelle Lesky
Jan 29, 2020
Ethelle Lesky (Ginger) died peacefully at Bridges in Ithaca, New York on January 29, 2020, surrounded by loving family members. She had a full and vibrant life during her 98 years. Her loving spirit and marvelous sense of humor will be missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband David Lesky some years ago.
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Belinda Gilbert
Jan 26, 2020
Belinda Gilbert, 63, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Buffalo, daughter of Dimple Gray Richardson who survives her and the late James Gray. Prior to her disability she had worked at Ithaca College and the Lakeside Nursing Home.
In...

George W. Hetzlein
Jan 25, 2020
George W. Hetzlein, 63, of Ithaca, NY, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Louise F. Maciel Hetzlein who survives him and the late George W. Hetzlein, Sr. George’s occupation and passion was acting.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his...
Margaret A. Stoughton
Jan 23, 2020
Some of the fun and laughter went out of the lives today for those who loved our Peggy. Margaret Stoughton passed away in the early hours of January 23rd at Robert Packer Hospital. She had suffered a major stroke on the previous weekend.
Peggy was born November 14, 1946 in Dumont, NJ and raised in...

Robert Patrick Bickford
Jan 23, 2020
Robert Patrick "Robbie" Bickford, 33, manager of the Brookton's Market in Brooktondale, NY, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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