Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Hugh Corrigan, Jr.
Jun 29, 2019
Hugh Corrigan Jr., "Hugo", a resident of Candor, New York, an artist, craftsman, loving father, voracious reader, excellent poker player, iconoclast and fiercely loyal friend, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2019, at the age of 72.
Hugo was born in New York City on September 9, 1946, the second son of Hugh Corrigan and Elizabeth...

Richard W. "Dick" Clapp
Jun 29, 2019
Richard W. "Dick" Clapp, 85, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 03, 2019 at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with a reception immediately following at Kelly's Dockside Café. A complete obituary will follow.
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Shirlee L. Stith
Jun 27, 2019
Shirlee Stith, hospital volunteer, church choir member
Shirlee Lou Stith, 91, of Ithaca, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019 after a short illness.
Born on July 21, 1927 in Johnstown, Ohio, she was the only child to parents Harold and Charlene Thompson Longwell. She was a graduate of Johnstown High...
Zahra Exantus
Jun 26, 2019
Zahra Exantus, beloved daughter of Joe and Cathi Exantus, died unexpectedly at her home in Shanghai, China. Zahra is survived by her husband, Nicholas Wan; her siblings; Jordan (nieces - Ayanna and Gaelle), Camille and Etienne Exantus, her parents, Joe and Cathi Exantus, her grandparents, David and Carol Dornbusch and a large extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles....
Donald F. Seacord
Jun 23, 2019
ITHACA - Donald F. Seacord of Ithaca passed away on June 23rd at the age 77.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Virginia, his children Amy (Chris) Jogis, Brian (Sue) Seacord, Sheree (John) Walshe, his brother Ron (Ereign) Seacord and his grandchildren Kim, James, John and Ciaran.
After graduating from Ithaca...

Ronald E. Regal
Jun 17, 2019
Ronald E. Regal, 88, of Forest Drive Ithaca, died Monday June 17, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
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William C. Miller
Jun 15, 2019
NEWFIELD – William C. Miller, 76, of Newfield, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 13, 1943, he was the son of the late William and Mildred (Parks) Miller. He is survived by his wife, Penny L. Miller of Newfield; his sons, Bill (Rhonda Emery), Robert (Raven Crenshaw);...

Eric Nelson
Jun 14, 2019
Eric Nelson 50, of Elm Street Ithaca, died June 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital, In Rochester, New York.
Graveside services will be held Friday at Calvary Cemetery. There are no Calling hours.
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Austa Anne Ostrander
Jun 13, 2019
NEWFIELD - Austa Anne Ostrander, 88, of Newfield, died on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Beechtree Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Ithaca with her two sons by her side. Her arrangements are private and will be at the convenience of her family.
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Eleanor H. Hilsman
Jun 11, 2019
We are saddened to announce that our mother, Eleanor Hilsman, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. Our mother was a loving and devoted mother, wife, and grandmother.
Mom lived a long and full life and cherished all of it: her loved ones, all the people she met, and all the wonderful experiences...

Antonia Glasse
Jun 11, 2019
Antonia Glasse, 86, of Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
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David Arthur Pytcher
Jun 11, 2019
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James M. Linton
Jun 9, 2019
James (Jim) Linton passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9 th with his loving wife by his side. Self-employed farmer, general jack-of-all trades, his son Jeff described him perfectly with the statement “If it’s broke – I can fix it”. He could also figure out how to make just about anything he needed from the endless supply of parts...
Robert A. Spaulding
Jun 9, 2019
ITHACA - Robert Arthur Spaulding (Bob), 77, Ithaca, NY, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle/car collision in the Town of Richford.
Bob’s story began January 15, 1942 when he was born in Elmira, NY. He was the oldest son of the late Kenneth & Mary (Litey) Spaulding. Bob has 2 younger...
Robert Earle
Jun 5, 2019
ITHACA - Robert "Bob" Earle, 93, passed away as the dawn was breaking on Wednesday June 5, following ashort illness but long and adventure-filled life with Marion, his wife of 71 years (“my first wife,” as Bobliked to introduce her). His family thanks the doctors and staff at Cayuga Hematology OncologyAssociates, Longview, and Hospicare for their loving and compassionate...

Lillian Winterling
Jun 5, 2019
Lillian Winterling, 82, of Road Trumansburg, New York died
Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced.
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Bert King
May 24, 2019
July 23, 1930-May 24,2019
Bert King departed this plane peacefully and surrounded by his loving family and the extraordinary caregivers at Hospicare of Ithaca on May 24, 2019 after a brief bought with Cancer. Born to Louis and Minnie Kaminsky in New York City. Bert relocated to Arizona, subsequently joining daughter Leslie (Paul) Strebel and granddaughter Debra...
Robert J. Clune
May 23, 2019
CLUNE, ROBERT JAMES
May 23, 2019, age 82, husband of JoAnn G. Clune; father of Megan, John, Elizabeth, Chris, Julie, Tricia, Margie, Allan; grandfather of Canon, Cameron, Rainbow, Jack, Joshua, Jordan, Ethan, Luke, Levi, Jane, Isabella and Mia. A mass will be held on Saturday, June 1st at St. Catherine of Siena, 309 Siena Drive, Ithaca, at...
Robert H. Silsbee
May 23, 2019
Robert Herman Silsbee died May 23, 2019. The youngest child of Francis and Clara Gillis Silsbee, Bob was born February 24, 1929 in Washington, D.C. Following graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School, Bob went on to Harvard University where he received a B.A. and Ph.D. in physics. He spent most of his working life as a professor of physics...

Thomas J. Little
May 22, 2019
Thomas J. Little,63, of Newfield, NY, died Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital.
Private Graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial service will be held at a later Date.
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