Jan 24, 2025

Claire Susan Rickard, age 67, of Ithaca, New York died January 24, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home. Claire was born on September 12th 1957 in Ithaca, the daughter of Charles Glenwood Rickard II and Florence Gates Rickard.

Claire lived in the Ithaca area most of her growing up years. She graduated from Ithaca High School,...

Apr 15, 2025

William J. Shippos Jr. age 72, passed away on April 15, 2025, in Van Etten, NY.

William was born in Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca High School, where he was an active student-athlete in football and wrestling, earning the nickname “Broadway.” He was a veteran of the United States Army, and after his service, he attended TC3 for Construction Management. William...

Apr 12, 2025

John Gorsky (84) passed away at home on April 12. He grew up in Cohoes, NY and graduated from Cohoes High School.

After graduation, John attended RPI in Troy, NY, and Ithaca College, eventually moving to Ithaca with his wife Anne to run his uncle’s business, the Cornell Laundry and Mall Dry Cleaners.

John is survived by his wife Anne, his children...

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons (née Julian) November 5th, 1942 – April 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Gibbons, née Julian, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025, in Ithaca, New York.

Born in 1942, Barbara grew up in Tracy, California, and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1960. During her school years, she found joy in the performing arts, participating in the drama...

Apr 2, 2025

We are heart broken at the loss of our beloved brother, Robert Patrick “Bobby” Troy. Bobby passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 in his sleep from an apparent heart issue. Bobby was born October 5, 1960 in Ithaca, NY to William and Shirley Troy. Bobby was the sixth of eight siblings. Bobby lived his entire life in Ithaca. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Joseph Cudlin 97 of Newfield, NY passed away on March 29, 2025. Joe was born in Zruc, Czech Republic on July 2, 1927 to Charles and Josephine (Sysova) Cudlin and came to the United States with his parents that same year. Joe served in the air force as a radio repairman & radio operator from 1945-1948, he was stationed in...

Mar 28, 2025

Barry G. Valentine, a dedicated husband, father, papa, and friend, age 62 of Newfield, NY passed away March 28th, 2025. Barry was born in Ithaca NY November 19th, 1962 with his two siblings Gordy (Sherri) Valentine and Carol Valentine to the late James and Elizabeth Valentine. He is survived by his wife Linda Valentine, two children Ian (Brandi) Valentine, Eric...

Mar 28, 2025

Donald Lee Fisher, 81, of Newfield, passed away on March 28, 2025. Bangs Funeral Home.

Mar 26, 2025

Glenn L. Hubbell, age 90, lifelong resident of Ithaca, passed away at home Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born November 5,1934 he was one of six children of the late Robert and Nellie Updike Hubbell. He was the founder of the family business, known as Hub’s Place. He was a landlord for 50+ years, a licensed electrician, and...

Mar 22, 2025

Ed passed away suddenly overnight in his apartment in Ithaca, New York where he had lived since December 2022. Ed grew up on Highland Avenue in Rochester, New York, the third of eight children (Mary Clare, Bill, Ed, Tom, Kate, Dan, Mike, and Dave) of Edward and Jeanette Gefell. In Ed’s earliest years, his love of the earth, music, fishing,...

Mar 20, 2025

Allen B. Snyder, 81 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home with his loving wife with him.

Allen was a man with a great heart. He was a volunteer with the Newfield Fire Department for over 50 years and employed at Cornell Life Safety for 41 years. Allen also was a...

Mar 19, 2025

Ernest Byrd Jr. 61, from Ithaca NY passed away peacefully on March 19 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Volusia County Florida to Overlee Glover and Ernest Byrd Sr. He was a soulful, compassionate and creative man. He loved fishing, nascar racing and spending time with friends and family.

Ernest is survived by his father Ernest Byrd Sr. (Vivian),...

Mar 17, 2025

God gained another perfect angel.

Gale Park, 73 of Ithaca passed away on March 17th, at Cayuga Medical Center after a courageous 47-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, with her husband by her side. Gale and John were married May 2, 1970. May 2, 2025 would have been their 55th wedding anniversary.  Gale was born on July 27,...

Mar 10, 2025

George Scott Payton was born to Edwin and Elsie Payton in Hamilton Ontario Canada October 29,1930 and was ‘Promoted to Glory’ in the early morning hours of March 10, 2025.

George served over 45 years in ministry in The Salvation Army retiring in 1995 with the rank of Major.  This Sacramental life of service expanded to cities...

Mar 10, 2025

John G. Zavatski Jr., 75, of Ithaca, passed away on March 10, 2025. Born in Brooklyn. John worked at the Royal Court Restaurant for 27 1/2 years. There will be no services per John's wishes.

Mar 4, 2025

Marian I. Beardslee, a much loved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, daughter and sister, Marian Beardslee, 91, of Newfield, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025 of natural causes. She was born November 5th, 1933 in Interlaken, NY. She spent the majority of her life residing in Newfield, NY.

Marian’s greatest joy in life...

Mar 2, 2025

“It’s a hotel at best - you’re here as a guest” - Jackson Browne, “Looking Into You”

Joseph Anthony McKeon, 62, was born to Diana Brady McKeon and Donald Stillwell McKeon

in Port Chester, NY.  He passed away on March 2, 2025 with family by his side.

Joe was...

Feb 26, 2025

Joe Burns passed away on February 26th, after succumbing to Leukemia. He was surrounded by his brothers, nephews, children and friends. Joe was born in 1941 to Genevieve and John Burns in Queens, New York, the fourth of five boys.

Joe was raised in the rural outskirts of Cold Spring, NY. He graduated valedictorian from St. Patrick's...

Feb 20, 2025

Debra Kreidler, 74 of Ithaca, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. No services are planned at this time.