Zelaway R. Sawyer

May 21, 2019

Zelaway R. Sawyer, Jr., 84, of Ithaca NY, passed away May 21, 2019. He was born in Gainesville, FL.  He was predeceased by parents, Idella & Zelaway R. Sawyer, Sr., brothers Franklin & Xazier, sisters Sandra & Myrtice.

Zelaway is survived by his wife, Lisa; siblings Ira, Csiko, Lois, Jacqueline; many...

Thomas Vanleeuwen

May 20, 2019

Marjorie Kearl

May 19, 2019

Lansing—Marjorie Lee Lail Kearl, aged 96, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 19, 2019. Born on April 15, 1923, in Shelby, N.C., she was the widow of Chase Delmar Kearl and daughter of the late Marion Oliver and Leila Parker Lail.

Marjorie lived a full life. She left Shelby when she...

Harold Porter

May 19, 2019

Harold S. Porter, 87, of Munson Rd., Interlaken, NY, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born in Ithaca, NY, son of the late Joseph and Harriet Porter.

Mr. Porter was a 1949 graduate of Ithaca High School. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cornell University and was a veteran of the United States...

Sandra Lee Bordoni Townsend

May 18, 2019

Sandra Lee Bordoni Townsend, 57, of Brooktondale, NY, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late David and Iolanda Olevano Bordoni.

Sandy was a 1980 graduate of Ithaca High School and had worked for Hill Drug Store and then Kinney Drugs as a...

Helen Coluzzi Hartnett

May 16, 2019

Helen Coluzzi Hartnett, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at The Old Hundred. She was born in Ithaca, daughter of the late Frank and Carrie Lupo Coluzzi and was also predeceased by the love of her life, her late husband, Joseph M. Hartnett who died May 07, 1983.

Helen and Joe were one of...

Anita Malone

May 15, 2019

Joyce Malone, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Groton Community Healthcare Center in Groton, NY, in the presence of loved ones. Anita was born on June 7, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of five children. She lived a full and active life and survived many hardships with a smile and indomitable spirit....

Jack Sousa Kelly

May 14, 2019

ITHACA - Jack Sousa Kelly, 23, of Ithaca, formerly of Beverly, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Friends may call for 4-6 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Bangs Funeral Home, Inc, 209 West Green Street in Ithaca, NY. Loved one and friends will have an opportunity to share memories and...

Sterleen Sittinghawk

May 14, 2019

Sterleen Sittinghawk, 66, of Newfield, New York, died May 14, 2019,

at Cayuga Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced..

Russell Bourne

May 9, 2019

Russell Bourne, 90, of 5212 Savage Farm Dr. Ithaca, died May 9, 2019.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 210 North Cayuga Street in Ithaca, NY.

SERVICES Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:00 AM

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Sara Komaromi

May 8, 2019

Sara Komaromi passed away on May 8, 2019 at the Seneca View nursing facility in Montour Falls, NY at the age of 95. She was born on June 23, 1923 in Ithaca, NY.

Sara graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Ithaca High School. She cared for her ailing mother and helped with the family’s small...

Michael C. Gesin

May 8, 2019

Michael C. Gesin, 43, of West Seneca Street, Ithaca, died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at home.

A Celebration of Mike's life will be held Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the V.F.W.

There are no calling hours.

Helen Allmuth Ayer

May 4, 2019

Helen Allmuth Ayer died peacefully on May 4th surrounded by her family. Death finished the job that dementia began nearly twenty years ago. Before she had to engage with dementia, Helen was a vibrant and energetic member of the many communities in which she lived. She was a graduate of Cornell University with a BS in Home Economics and...

Gayle Gray

May 3, 2019

It is with tremendous sadness that I, Gayle Gray (born July 3, 1948) announce my departure from this earth after a lengthy illness on May 3rd, 2019 at the age of 70 years old. I will always hold within my heart and care my precious son, Damon Furberg, my beloved daughter-in-law, Jacki Remus, and my adorable grandchildren Grace and...

Thelma Lou Groves

May 2, 2019

Lou Groves, also known at various times in her life as Lou Myers and Thelma Louola Johnson, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Thursday, May 2, 2019. As she wished, she passed away at home, at the Old Hundred elder home on Five Mile Drive in Ithaca, New York. She declined and passed away...

Scott Steelman

Apr 28, 2019

Ithaca, NY — Scott Steelman passed away of a heart attack in Ithaca, NY this past Sunday evening, April 28, 2019 at the age of 67. He spent a relaxing weekend celebrating his birthday with his wife and friends before his passing. He is survived by his wife, Carol Chaplin, daughter, Alexandra Steelman, sister, Suzanne Steelman &...

Michael E. Visnyei

Apr 27, 2019

Michael E. (Ernie) Visnyei 94, died Saturday April 27, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Ernie graduated in 1942 at Ithaca High School. He wrestled for the YMCA for many years. Traveling all over the U.S. with the team. He earned 2nd place in the U.S in his weight class and was slated to wrestle in the Olympics, however, WWII...

Lorraine A. Bard

Apr 26, 2019

Lorraine A. Bard, 52, of Baldwinsville, NY died Friday April 26, 2019 at Upstate Medical Center, as the Result of Automobile Accident.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Mildred M. Mcfall

Apr 25, 2019

Mildred M. (Clark) McFall was called home by her Lord & Savior on 4/25/19. Millie was born October 22, 1926 in Jersey Shore, PA. She is predeceased by her first husband, Harold J. Morgan (1954), then by husband of 58 years, Gerald L. McFall; parents Charles & Elizabeth Clark, brother Dale Clark, sister Betty Houghton, and great...

David Phillip Mankin

Apr 24, 2019

David P Mankin, the beloved Professor of Classics at Cornell, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2019. He is survived by his sister Allison, his brother Keith, two devoted cats and a host of students and friends who benefited from his warm wisdom and generosity through the years.

David was a famous figure loping through...