Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

David  E. Riley

David E. Riley

Apr 22, 2019

David E. Riley, 58, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Hospicare Residence.

A memorial service with burial in Grove Cemetery in Trumansburg will be announced at a later date.

Kevin Lambert

Kevin Lambert

Apr 21, 2019

Kevin Lambert, 65, of Newfield, NY, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Upstate Medical Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

In keeping with Kevin's wishes there will be no public services.

Peggy  C. Petrillose

Peggy C. Petrillose

Apr 21, 2019

Peggy C. Petrillose, 78, of Ithaca, NY passed away on April 21, 2019. She is lovingly survived by her husband Joe Petrillose of Ithaca, NY; daughter Dana Williams of Ithaca, NY; daughter Jolie Massicci of Ithaca, NY (Mike); son A.J. Petrillose of Bedford, NY (Kristen); brother Jim Chester of Fort Myers, FL (Cathie); sister Cookie Terboss of Philadelphia, PA;...

Donald  D. Dawson

Donald D. Dawson

Apr 19, 2019

Donald D. Dawson, 94, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cayuga Ridge.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Frances  E. Burcham

Frances E. Burcham

Apr 19, 2019

Frances E. Burcham (Fritzie), age 92, died peacefully and with family on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born July 18, 1926 in Rosewood, Ohio, the daughter of Cora and Ward Van Horn. Fritzie graduated from Harrison Adams High School in 1944 and was employed at Cromwell Collins Publishing Company, Wren’s Department Store and Bauer Brothers in Springfield,...

Sally  A. Brown

Sally A. Brown

Apr 18, 2019

Sally A. Brown, 80, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

In keeping with her wishes there will be no public services.

Carolyn  S. Romani

Carolyn S. Romani

Apr 17, 2019

Carolyn S. Romani, 78, of Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Olga Stanton Letizia. She was predeceased by her brother Michael (Maryann) Letizia (Elmira, NY).

Carolyn was retired from the Ithaca City School District where she had...

Karen  Eileen Massicci

Karen Eileen Massicci

Apr 16, 2019

Karen Eileen Massicci passed away from injuries sustained in a swimming accident on April 16, 2019 while vacationing in Tampa, Florida. Born July 17, 1959 in Ithaca, NY, the second of four children of Peter J. and Patricia (Uher) Massicci.

Karen was mischievous and expressive from the time she could talk and packed a lot into 59...

Phan Sy

Phan Sy

Apr 15, 2019

ITHACA – Phan Sy, 76, of Ithaca, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 13, 1943 in Cambodia.

Phan is survived by her four children, Sophal Oung, Vannara Oung, Sopheap Oung, Lina Oung; 14 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Friends may call from...

Pia Cryztal

Pia Cryztal

Apr 15, 2019

"Pia Cryztal passed away April 15th after a long illness. She is survived by her children, Adam and Ashley Cake, and her brothers Leszek (Mary) Michniewicz and Andrej (Terry) Michniewicz. A remembrance service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ithaca, NY on Saturday, May 18th at 6pm and all are welcome to attend. A...

Jane  S. Williams

Jane S. Williams

Apr 12, 2019

Jane S. Williams, age 85 years, died peacefully April 12, 2019 at Hospice Care of Ithaca. Jane’s biggest loves were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved to play cards. She was a lifelong member of the Brooktondale Volunteer Fire Department. She was a founding member of the Ithaca Paid Firefighters Auxiliary....

Mark Humulock

Mark Humulock

Apr 12, 2019

Mark A Humulock, 64, waived goodbye to all his friends on April 12th, 2019. He was survived by his 2 daughters, Shannon (Randy) Bocook and Nikki Humulock as well as his 4 grandchildren, Merrik Foune, Darien and Bryce Bocook and Auron Humulock. He also leaves his sister Susie Davis and her family. As a member of the local 267 Mark...

Kathleen Downes

Kathleen Downes

Apr 12, 2019

Kathleen Downes 63, of Dryden NY passed away unexpectedly on April 12th, 2019.

She is predeceased by her parents William and Dorothy Downes of Liverpool, NY, and is survived by her three beloved children Rebecca Spiro of Brooklyn, NY, Jesse Spiro (Danielle) of Baltimore, MD, and Michaela Spiro of Dryden, NY, her two grandchildren Eva...

Inge  V. Kornreich

Inge V. Kornreich

Apr 11, 2019

Ithaca - Inge V. Kornreich, 81, of Ithaca, died on Thursday, April 11, 2018. Services will be private at the convenience of her family.

Barbara  Clark Stewart

Barbara Clark Stewart

Apr 8, 2019

Former Canandaigua resident Barbara Clark Stewart, age 91, died on April 8, 2019 in Ithaca, New York. She was preceded by her husband of 65 years, Roy C. Stewart, and by her son Chip and her daughter Norma/Nickie. Barbara is survived by her three children (Linda, Marcia, and Gary) and their families, including five grandchildren and two...

Linda  Cole Galea

Linda Cole Galea

Apr 7, 2019

Linda Cole Galea, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 07, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending.

Fredrick Anderson

Fredrick Anderson

Apr 7, 2019

Fredrick Anderson, 59, of 1184 East Shore Dr. Ithaca, died Sunday April 7, 2019 at home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery Wednesday April 17, 2019

at 10:30 A.M. with the V.F.W. There are no calling hours.

Patrick Parks

Patrick Parks

Apr 7, 2019

Patrick Daryl Parks, born September 7,1949 passed away at home after an extended illness on April 7, 2019. He left this life with his wife and longtime friend, Joyce Ann Wheatley, beside him. Patrick was born in Maryland and was raised in and around Memphis,Tennessee by his mother Irene Kay (née Woolf) and father Robert Quinn Parks....

Gregory  S. Gizewski

Gregory S. Gizewski

Apr 5, 2019

ITHACA - Gregory Stanley Gizewski of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born in Chicago on July 13th 1961 to his parents Donna Day (Gizewski) and Stanley Gizewski. He had 3 he siblings he cherished, Mark, Stephen, Lori Ann, and Jon Paul. His family was loving and close, supporting and encouraging each...

Minnie  L. Brill

Minnie L. Brill

Apr 5, 2019

Minnie Louise Thornton Brill, 89, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Cortland, NY on July 26, 1929.

Minnie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and dancing and was an accomplished artist.

Minnie is survived by...