Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Richard  John Archer

Richard John Archer

Sep 14, 2019

In his final days, Richard John Archer (Dick), quipped to family and friends that he would break out of bed and fly to infinity and beyond. Saturday evening he did just that, and blasted off after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 71.

Born to Inglis and Margaret Archer, Dick graduated from Boston College...

James  Michael Saunders

James Michael Saunders

Sep 14, 2019

NEWFIELD – James “Jim” M. Saunders, 56, of Newfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Born on March 10, 1963 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of Esther (Vargo) and the Late Lester L. Saunders.  Jim attended Ithaca High School and for many years worked for Ithaca College as the Custodial Supervisor.

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Johanna  A. Granados

Johanna A. Granados

Sep 12, 2019

Johanna (Jos) Granados (Suykerbuyk), 82, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12th at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca after a courageous battle with cancer.

Anyone who had the good fortune of knowing Johanna was blessed with her bright smile, positive attitude, and joyful disposition.  Her kindness, selflessness, and genuine appreciation for all...

Gary  J. Perlmutter

Gary J. Perlmutter

Sep 11, 2019

Gary Jay Perlmutter

ITHACA - Gary Jay Perlmutter of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 59. Gary was born in Suffern, NY on September 10, 1960 and grew up in Ithaca since the age of 7. He graduated Ithaca High School in 1978 and worked at PMI in...

Gregory  Todd Eells

Gregory Todd Eells

Sep 9, 2019

Dr. Greg Eells passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9.   Our sorrow at this loss is profound and deep.  Yet we are blessed by memories of the life he lived. Greg was an amazing light in this world--a real gift to all who were lucky enough to encounter him on their journey.

He...

Carter  Danforth Thomas

Carter Danforth Thomas

Sep 8, 2019

ITHACA – Carter Danforth Thomas, of Ithaca, September 8, 2019.

Carter was the son of Nancy (Danforth) Schraver; stepson of David M. Schraver; son of the late Jimmy L. Thomas; brother of J. Nelson Thomas; stepbrother of Beth (Michael) Thurz, Jeff (Melanie) Schraver; uncle to Andrew and Anna Thomas, Luke and Jack Thurz, Sam, Addie...

Elizabeth  B. Terwilliger

Elizabeth B. Terwilliger

Sep 7, 2019

ITHACA - Elizabeth B. Terwilliger, 97, of Ithaca, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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Lucile  R. Finn

Lucile R. Finn

Sep 5, 2019

Lucile Rasmussen Finn died peacefully on Thursday, September 5th. Lucile wasborn to Alice (Olson) Rasmussen and Thurman Rasmussen in Oconomowoc,Wisconsin. Her father died when she was three years old. Her mother, who was apublic school teacher, raised Lucile and her brother, with the help of Lucile’sgrandmother and aunt. Lucile learned piano from her aunt at an early...

George Houghton

George Houghton

Sep 4, 2019

George Houghton, aged 86, passed away on September 4, 2019.

A graduate of Alfred University, he lived with his wife Jo in the town of Caroline for over 50 years, worked at Cornell University until retiring in 1994, and did programming work for the USDA until about 2008. He was an avid Outing Club member in his...

Thomas  R. Keagle

Thomas R. Keagle

Sep 1, 2019

Thomas R. Keagle, 71, of Newfield, NY, died Sunday, September 01, 2019 at the Hospicare Residence.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Lloyd  B. Ellis,  Jr.

Lloyd B. Ellis, Jr.

Sep 1, 2019

Lloyd Burton Ellis, Jr. 92, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca son of the late Lloyd and Malvina Beach Ellis and was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Warren Ellis, who died in January, 1999. They were married for 51 years. Lloyd enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944...

Gladys  E. Hastings

Gladys E. Hastings

Aug 30, 2019

Gladys Tarbox Hastings, 94, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Richford, NY daughter of the late William and Angeline Hamilton Tarbox and was the widow of John “Pesty” Hastings who died in 2011.

Gladys is survived by her children, Elizabeth Hastings of...

Fred Voss

Fred Voss

Aug 30, 2019

Fred Voss, 99, a Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran who spent years talking at high schools, churches, and other gatherings to keep alive the memory of the horrors of the 1930s and 1940s, died on August 30, 2019. Voss’s speeches had a consistent message: Don’t hate.

Born on April 12, 1920, in Aachen, Germany, Voss...

Rose  Anna George

Rose Anna George

Aug 30, 2019

Rose Anna (Nardi) George, 100, passed away on August 30, 2019 in Silver Spring, MD. Rose was born in Ithaca on June 24, 1919. Her parents, Michael and Anita (De Petris) Nardi immigrated to the United States from Carpineto, Italy. Rose and her seven siblings resided in the family home on Park Place as children.

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Neva  M. Roberts

Neva M. Roberts

Aug 27, 2019

MECKLENBURG - Neva M. Roberts, 92, of Mecklenburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  Arrangements are pending with Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. in Ithaca.

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Jennie  P. Morris

Jennie P. Morris

Aug 27, 2019

CICERO – Jennie P. Morris, 97, of Cicero, NY, and formerly of Ithaca, died on Tuesday, August, 27, 2019 at University Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.

Born in Buffalo, NY on August 30, 1921, Jennie was the daughter of the late Erma and Nicholas Parente.  She was married to the late William F. Morris for...

Sumner Nunley

Sumner Nunley

Aug 25, 2019

Sumner Nunley, 99, retired educator and WW II Veteran died peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence in Ithaca, NY.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Julian Conley

Julian Conley

Aug 25, 2019

Julian Conley, 58, of Chestnut St., Ithaca, NY, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Antonio Scarsella

Antonio Scarsella

Aug 24, 2019

Antonio Scarsella, 89, a resident of Beechtree care Center, died Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

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Irene  E. Norgren

Irene E. Norgren

Aug 23, 2019

Irene E. Norgren, 86, of Elmira Heights, NY and former longtime resident of Newfield, NY, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born in Detroit, MI daughter of the late William and Anna Matson Ollila and was also predeceased by her husbands, Raymond Cheff and Robert Norgren. She was retired...