Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY
Robert S. Miller
Apr 4, 2019
ITHACA – Robert S. “Bob” Miller, 95, of Ithaca passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of April 4, 2019.
Born on July 4, 1923 in Binghamton, NY, Bob was the son of the late Erie J. and Helen O. (Kirkendall) Miller. Bob graduated from Ithaca High School where his athleticism shone in...
Raymond T. Fox
Mar 31, 2019
Ithaca, NY- Raymond T. Fox, 96, died unexpectedly March 31, 2019, at his home in the East Hills of Ithaca. He was born August 31,1922, in Corning, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Marie (Hauer) Fuchs. He graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1939, joined the US Army in 1942, was trained as a cartographer (T5) in the 648...
Karen Johns Wells
Mar 31, 2019
Karen Ann Johns Wells (aka Keren), 72, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019, surrounded by dear friends, family, and her dog, Raffi, at Cayuga Medical Center, after a long illness. Born in Ithaca on May 13, 1946, Keren was the daughter of Joseph and Doris Davenport Johns (Joe and Dottie to family and friends). She...

Daniel Y. Gaibel
Mar 30, 2019
Daniel Y. Gaibel ,45, of Ithaca, died March 30, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Marilyn R. Kemp
Mar 30, 2019
Marilyn Rose Borgersen Kemp , Passed away March 30,2019. She was Born November 21, 1941 To Arnold Borgersen, and Esther Huhtanen Borgersen/ Zaldolkas.

Clifford Richards
Mar 30, 2019
Clifford Richards, 61, of Hook Place Ithaca, died March 30, 2019 at home.
Graveside services will be held April 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasants Grove Cemetery
With Fr. Joseph Marcoux officiating. There are no calling hours.

Gerald Tucker
Mar 29, 2019
Gerald G. Tucker, 79, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. His charm, wit, and fun-loving nature will be dearly missed by family and friends. Jerry was known for his big heart, generous spirit, humor, and devotion to his community. He was active...

Harry Kesten
Mar 29, 2019
Harry Kesten 87, of Savage Farm Dr. Ithaca, died Friday March 29, 2019 at Kendal at
Ithaca, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Marjorie J. Wagner
Mar 28, 2019
Marjorie Joy Wagner, 86, of Ithaca, died Thursday March 28, 2018 at the Schuyler Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Lois Ann Bannister
Mar 26, 2019
Lois Ann Bannister, 98, of Comfort Rd., Danby, NY, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Beechtree Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Josephine Stafford Selby and was a retired social worker.
Lois is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Palmer with whom she lived; her son, Don Short, Jr. (Diane) and...
William Nelson Bliss
Mar 26, 2019
William Nelson Bliss, father, son, brother, grandfather friend; age 75, died peacefully on Tuesday March 26th, 2019. Bill was born August 6th, 1943 in Johnstown, PA to Red and Betty Bliss.
Bill grew up in Troy, NY with his parents and younger sister. He graduated from Troy High School where he excelled on the hockey, golf and...
Judith E. Willis
Mar 25, 2019
ITHACA – Judith Eileen Willis, 73, retired former Director of Gadabout Transportation Services, left us on Monday, March 25, 2019.
Judy had also worked at the SPCA briefly and in the Cornell Anthropology Dept. with Prof. John Murra, whom she befriended in his waning years, always devising ways for him to remain in his own...

Denise Renee "Nene" Wells
Mar 23, 2019
SERVICES Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 30, 2019 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Foundation of Light 391 Turkey Hill Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850
Barbara Perkins
Mar 22, 2019
Barbara M. Perkins, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. She dedicated her life to her big family. Barbara’s husband , William C. Perkins III, passed in 2004 and she has missed him everyday since; they are finally reunited. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, William C. Perkins IV (Colleen), Patricia S. Colon,...

Clinton Lee Delmage
Mar 21, 2019
NEWFIELD - Clinton Lee Delmage, 37, of Newfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Services will be private and at the convenience of his family.

Diana Lee Warters
Mar 20, 2019
Diana Lee Warters, 86, of Hillcrest Rd., Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. She was born on February 11, 1933 to the late Scott and Velma Rouse Knowlton and was also predeceased by her loving husband, Lowell Warters who died in 2013. She was an avid reader and enjoyed...
Linda Facey
Mar 18, 2019
FREEVILLE - Linda (Covey) Facey, was born June 17, 1948 and passed peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Monday, March 18, 2019 with her loving husband Kenny Facey at her side.
She was the daughter of Robert and Doris Covey of Ithaca, NY and the loving wife of Kenneth Facey of Ithaca...

Chuu Buasin
Mar 17, 2019
Chuu Buasin, 80, of 305 North Fulton St. Ithaca, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home.
Services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Funeral Home.
SERVICES Funeral Service
Saturday, March 23, 2019 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
...
Elliott Green
Mar 16, 2019
Elliott Green, 16, of 134 Ludlowville Rd. Lansing, NY died suddenly Saturday March 16, 2019 at his home.
Elliott’s family will be greeting those who want to say goodbye to him at Bangs Funeral Home (209, West Green St, Ithaca) from 2.30 – 4.30 pm on Wednesday, 20th March. We would like to be able...

Dr. Shanti S. Yerra
Mar 15, 2019
Dr. Shanti S. Yerra, 49, of 201 Elmwood Ave. Ithaca, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Strong Memorial Hospital,
Rochester, NY.
Services and visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 1 to 3 pm at the Bangs Funeral Home.
Burial at East Lawn Cemetery will be delayed...