Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ithaca, NY

Laurence P. "Larry" Eannetta
Feb 7, 2018
Laurence P. "Larry" Eannetta, 90, a resident of Longview, Ithaca, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2018. He was born in Geneva, NY, son of the late John and Philomena Eannetta. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and had attended Ithaca College where he majored in physical education and was a member of one of the...

Carmela C. Wilkins
Feb 5, 2018
Carmela C. Wilkins, 94, of 602 Hudson Street, Ithaca, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Robert M. Hansen
Feb 5, 2018
Robert M. Hansen, 91, of Ithaca, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Douglas Leigh Hilker
Feb 4, 2018
Douglas Leigh Hilker, 53, of Ithaca, New York Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother, Beth Hilker and brother, Keith Hilker. Doug is survived by his father Henry E. Hilker, sister and brother-in-law Noreen and Doug von Borstel, two nephews, Jeremiah and Luke and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Doug was...

Nancy Kelley
Feb 1, 2018
Nancy Kelley, 65, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Thursday, February 01, 2018. She was born in Waverly, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Florence Kelley and was also predeceased by her grandson, Anthony Severtson. She was retired from the Ithaca City School District where she worked for over 27 years. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kelley;...

Jean D. Pluck
Jan 31, 2018
Mrs. Jean Pluck passed away at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY on January 31 at the age of 66. Jeanie is survived by her husband Ronald Pluck, and her children Jason and his wife Caroline, of California, and her daughter Carrie and her husband Howard of Trumansburg. Jeannie was born on March 7, 1951 in Ithaca NY. She...
Cynthia Teel Bouldin
Jan 24, 2018
Cynthia Huntley Teel Vail Bouldin was a force to be reckoned with. She was born on election day, November 4, 1924, in West Medford, Massachusetts, to Elbridge Teel II and Ethel "Dulcie" Montague Huntley Teel. She attended Andover Academy in Massachusetts and Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Cynthia passed away quietly January 24, 2017, at age 93. She...

Merritt W. Norton
Jan 24, 2018
Merritt William Norton 11/24/1985 It is with great sorrow that the family of Merritt Norton announce the passing of their beloved son, brother and uncle. Merriitt died on 1/24/2018 from an apparent accidental overdose of prescribed medica&ons. He is survived and will be forever cherished by his father Patrick Norton, mother Debbie Norton, sister Kathryn Norton (Dana) and nephew...
Clifford Manchester
Jan 22, 2018
Clifford Earl Manchester of Ithaca, NY returned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 93. Cliff returned just as he lived, peacefully and quietly, surrounded by his loving family. Cliff is survived by his wife Erna (Hiersche); three children: Laurie (Al Pickerd) of Cortland, NY, Carol of Candor, NY and Scott (Yvonne) of...

Amanda Giroux
Jan 21, 2018
Amanda Giroux, 29, of Main St., Dryden, NY, died Saturday, January 21, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

Mary Ellen Little
Jan 21, 2018
Mary Ellen Little, 83, of 800 South Plain Street Ithaca, died Sunday January 21, 2018 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

Mary Louise Harvey
Jan 20, 2018
Mary Louise Harvey, 82, of 602 Hudson Street Ithaca, died Saturday January 20, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Marlea A. "Lee" Cutler Leonardo
Jan 19, 2018
Marlea "Lee" Cutler Leonardo, 63, of Alison St., Ithaca, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 19, 2018. Lee was born to G. William Cutler and Marlea Culver Sherwood in Ithaca on May 29, 1954 and was brought up by her grandmother, Sybil Culver. She was always thankful for the neighbors that helped raise her. The Rundle's...
Robert Whitmarsh
Jan 17, 2018
Robert F. Whitmarsh, age 99, formerly of Ithaca, went home to the Lord to join his precious wife, Ginny, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Robert "Bob" Whitmarsh, grew up in Greene, NY the son of Floyd and Edith Gates Whitmarsh. Bob served in World War II as a Corporal in the Army. After his service, Bob went on to...

Anthony Dellavalle
Jan 17, 2018
Anthony DellaValle, 89, of Ithaca, died January 17, 2018 at Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Michael F. Welch
Jan 16, 2018
Michael F. Welch, 68, lifelong resident of Ithaca, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening January 16, 2018 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Francis E. "Judd" Welch and Jean Gallagher Welch. Mike was a graduate of Ithaca High School where he was a three sport letterman. He attended the University of Tennessee and...

Michael Orlov
Jan 16, 2018
Michael Orlov, 70, of Elm Street, Ithaca, died Tuesday January 16, 2018 at home. Graveside services will be held Thursday January 25, 2018 at 11 am at the Greensprings Natural Cemetery, Newfield. New York. There are no calling hours.Michael J. Orlove Biographical sketch As told to Lisa S. Turner in 2013: Michael Orlove was born to Helen and Milton...

Rama Parthasarathy
Jan 15, 2018
Rama Parthasarathy of Bella Vista Dr., died Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Hospicare Residence. Arrangements are pending.

Jacqueline Lafrance
Jan 15, 2018
Jacqueline LaFrance, 96, of 602 Hudson Street Ithaca, died Monday January 15, 2018 at the Oak Hill Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

Florence D. Emery
Jan 14, 2018
Florence D. Emery, of Newfield, passed away Sunday, Januayr 14, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Alva and Mildred Beach Dart of Hammondsport, NY and was the widow of Herbert Emery who died in 2009. Florence grew up on Gibson Hill on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport and liked being referred to as a Gibson Girl. She attended...