Memorials
MEMORIAL LIST...
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Below is the memorial list of classmates that have passed away followed by their Date of Death if known. If the name is underlinded, there is a death notice or obituary attached below. Please feel free to contact our WebMaster if anyone has any additional information to share on the names below of if you know of a classmate whos name is not listed below. Your help and support would be greatly appreciated.
- Jeffrey Van Blake: Unknown
- Frederick Insley Mayer: Nov 29, 1965
- Anthony Woodward: Dec 1967
- Joseph Wright Mace, Jr: Feb 12, 1969
- Lesley Ann Presthus: 1972
- William Smith: Sep 29, 1974
- Ronalee Fisher Gray: Oct 7, 1977
- Benjamin Robert Naylor: Jul 4, 1985
- Ronald Theodore English: Aug 13, 1985
- Linda Louise Leagans Sutcliffe: Jun 1, 1988
- Michael Eugene Grennell: Dec 20, 1988
- Alison Jean Palmer Heinicke: Mar 23, 1989
- Stephanie Ann Habel Shaw: Jun 15, 1989
- Judith Ann Olum Lightfoote: Jul 9, 1989
- Richard Clark Taylor: Dec 3, 1989
- Joel Timothy de Marc: Dec 3, 1990
- Jan David Ponchalek: Jun 29, 1991
- Leon Alick Brion: May 25, 1993
- Sandra Lee Beebe Graves, Musal: Nov 7, 1993
- Nancy Jo Blumenfeld Harris Dalrymple: Nov 29, 1994
- Lewis Richard Cherkoss: Jan 12, 1995
- David John Seeley: Dec 29, 1995
- Leon Frank Catlin, Jr.: Feb 19, 1996
- Theodore Walter Jenks: Apr 6, 1997
- Sandra Jean Leonard Brink Vicedomini: Aug 6, 1997
- John Francis Gorman: Nov 20, 1997
- Veronica Reeves Griffin: Dec 17, 1997
- Michael Edward O’Brien: Dec 29, 1997
- Leah Mae Brown Stark Forsythe: Apr 11, 1998
- George Arian Palmer: Aug 5, 1998
- John Douglas Worthen: Oct 13, 1998
- Anne Louise Alexander Koehler: Dec 13, 1998
- Daniel Lawrence Conrad: Jun 25, 2000
- John Daniel MacLean: Jul 13, 2000
- Kathy Louise Berg: May 2, 2002
- Karen Kane Nichol: Oct 28, 2002
- John Charles Van Amber: Jan 11, 2003
- Donald Lee Hackley: Jul 2, 2003
- Joan Van deMark Head: Apr 21, 2004
- David Lawrence Hixon: Aug 9, 2004
- Kenneth Lavern Hamilton: Dec 27, 2004
- Richard Anderson: Dec 29, 2005
- David Gerald Light: Feb 1, 2006
- George Spero Chacona: May 1, 2006
- Gary Martin Golway: Nov 23, 2007
- Bunny Watson: Jan 26, 2008
- Joseph James DeLaurentiis: May 27, 2008
- Rodney Duane Rudolph: Jun 5, 2008
- Nancy Elizabeth Hewitt Lamb: Jul 14, 2008
- James Albert Spada: Jan 3, 2009
- Lloyd Ray Stilwell, Jr: Feb 5, 2009
- Sharon Lou Dianne Vicedomini Stranko: Mar 16, 2009
- William Frederick James Snyder: Mar 19, 2009
- William Christopher Weigand: Sep 5, 2009
- Susan Cushman Stiles Lorand (Priti Kaur Khalsa): Sep 20, 2009
- Ronald Gary Piech: Apr 21, 2010
- Dale Clinton Harrington: Jun 4, 2010
- Robert Harley Ray: Jul 16, 2010
- Larry Dale Beach: Aug 1, 2010
- Patricia Ann Husar: Feb 2, 2011
- Donald E Barnett: Feb 22, 2011
- Robert Earl Phelps: Feb 23, 2011
- Gary Wayne Waite: Mar 1, 2011
- Chester_Zalewski: Mar 11, 2011
- Gordon Eugene (Gene) Coggshall: Jan 24, 2012
- Alfred James Smith, Jr.: Mar 19, 2012
- Gary King Allen: Mar 30, 2012
- Edward Spencer Schano: Sep 24, 2012
- Sharon Anne (Dee Dee) Townsend: Nov 5, 2012
- Joe Moresco: (IHS Coach) Nov 27, 2012
- George (Butch) Nicholas: Mar 18, 2013
- James William Carroll: Jul 31, 2013
- SallyAnn Marion Keim Cole: Jan 10, 2014
- James Carlton Fowler: Feb 10, 2014
- Emery Bruce Guest: Apr 24, 2014
- Lois Diane Tilton Kelsey: Jun 1. 2014
- Linda Sue Butler: Jun 5, 2014
- Helen Ruth Perry Egger: Jul 30, 2014
- Shirley Eugene Mente Murray: Oct 10, 2014
- Steve Albert Turcsik: Mar 7, 2015
- RitaElizabeth Riley Nicholas: May 10, 2016
- Marsha Doreeb Munro Brown: May 11, 2016
- Joyce Louise Minnick Robertson: May 13, 2016
- Sandra Kay Slate Miller: Jun 18, 2016
- Geoffrey James Nulle: Aug 23, 2016
- Joseph Alfred Kohm: Sep 7,2016
- Donald James Culligan: (IHS Coach): Nov 6, 2016
- Kyle Barnes Frank: Nov 23, 2016
- Cecelia Marion Sullivan: Dec 3, 2016
- Janet Marie Gibson Hagen, Fowler: Dec 4, 2016
- Robert Frederick June: Feb 11, 2017
- James Paul Erickson: Jul 4, 2017
- Bruce John Spaulding: July 25, 2017
- Melvin James Robinson: Nov 27, 2017
- Roger John Steinberg, Jr: Dec 17, 2017
- Sally York VanOstrand: Dec 18, 2017
- Sharron Jean Gray Williams: Mar 4, 2018
- Edward Eugene Mente: Jun 21, 2018
- Constance Natalie Sheldrake O'Connell: Dec 20, 2018
- Herbert William Marsden, Jr: Feb 4, 2019
- Jerry Rychlyk: Jun 21, 2019
- Suzanne Alberta Benninger Perez: Jul 11, 2019
- Laszlo Istvan Sziklay: Aug 2019
- David Carach: Aug 8, 2019
- Paul Aaron Davis: Oct 1, 2019
- Edward Earl Fetherbay: Nov 19, 2019
- Kathryn Ann Morrow Cannavino: Dec 18, 2019
- Susan Dewire Hosek: Aug 11, 2020
- David French Brown: Aug 25, 2020
- Ronald David Schmal: Sep 22, 2020
- Carol Cheney Wanagel: Feb 15, 2021
- Charles Indelicato: Apr 6, 2021
- Robert Spencer Garmise: Jul 10, 2021
- Daniel Frederick O'Connell: Sep 13, 2021
- John Rury Wilcox: Dec 4, 2021
- Phillip Allen Messenger: Jun 11, 2022
- Dinah Mary Wilczak Collins: Oct 15, 2022
- John Robblee Howatt: Dec 22, 2022
- Richard Howard Gravelding: Jan 3, 2023
- Harold Ivas Bednis: Jan-Feb 2023
- Jo Ann Porter Mulcathy: Apr 15, 2023
- John Wilder Brewer: May22, 2023
- Mary Elizabeth Bruster Hartman: Jun 28, 2023
- David Sincrest Richardson: Jul 1, 2023
- Barbara Louise Bartholf Selsky: Jul 31, 2023
- Shirley Ann Bennett Baker: Aug 9, 2023
- Darlene Lynch KleinHazer: Oct 21, 2023
- Douglas Lee Hazen: Feb 22, 2024
- Robert Francis Wood: Apr 5, 2024
- Charlotte Mae Baker Mayo: Jun 21. 2024
- Albert Capogrossi: Sep 2, 2024
- John Gordon Novarr: Sep 16, 2024
- Loxie Priscilla Oltz Hill: Oct 29, 2024
- Suzanne Long Palmer: Nov 14, 2024
- Robert Fabbricatore: Dec 3, 2024
Rita Nicholas (Riley)
1944-08-27 2016-05-10
Rita Elizabeth (Riley) Nicholas, 71, a lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY, died at the Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Rita was born in Ithaca, NY on August 27th, 1944, to Anne Smith Riley and Albert John Riley, the baby sister to Patricia Robertson of Saratoga Springs, NY, and Carol Riggs (Ralph) of Lake Oswego, OR.
She was an Ithaca High School graduate, class of 1962. Rita married George (Butch) Nicholas in May 13, 1966. Rita was predeceased by her husband of 50 years George (Butch) and her mother and father. Surviving family members include her loving and devoted daughters, Julie Nicholas of Rochester, N.Y. and Susie Miller (Daniel) of Ithaca; her...
Leon Brion
1943-09-02 1993-05-21
LEON ALICK BRION
LEON ALICK BRION
MACON, IL – Leon Alick Brion, 49, of Macon, IL died 1:30 p.m. Friday May 21, 1993 in his residence.
Mr. Brion was born in Ithaca on September 2, 1943, the son of Alick and Madelyne Honness Brion. He married Judy Quick on April 28, 1978 in Fort Meyers, FL. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Decantur and American Legion Post 800 in Groton, NY. He was the owner of J & L Construction Co., and a six year Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife; sons Greg and Jeremy, both...
Sharon-Lou Stranko (Vicedomini)
1944-09-04 2009-03-16
SHARON-LOU DIANNE VICEDOMINI STRANKO
SHARON-LOU VICEDOMINI STRANKO
BINGHAMTON, NY
Sharon-Lou (Vicedomini) Stranko, surrounded by her loved-ones, went peacefully to be with her parents in the arms of a loving God on Monday, March 16, 2009, after a courageous three year battle with cancer.
In addition to her parents, James Vicedomini and Margaret (Poole) Vicedomini, she was predeceased by her brother, John Vicedomini; favorite cousin, Sandy Vicedomini, (all of Ithaca, NY). Sherry is su...
Michael Grennell
1944-09-18 1988-12-20
MICHAEL EUGENE GRENNELL
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Melvin James Robinson
1943-09-19 2017-11-27
Melvin James "Mel" Robinson
(September 19, 1943 - November 27, 2017)
Melvin James “Mel” Robinson, 74, lifelong Ithaca resident, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca son of the late James and Barbara Bell Robinson and was also predeceased by his wife, Linda Turco Robinson who died March 16, 1992.
Mel graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962 and attended Oklahoma State University. Mel was an outstanding athlete and a member of the Ithaca High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned four varsity letters in both football and track from 1959 to 1962. As a member of the IHS...
Bunny O'Brien/Schassburger (Watson)
1944-01-01 2008-01-26
She was born in Ithaca, a daughter of Edwin and Betty Watson. Bunny had been with her husband, Ron Schassburger, since March 30, 1989, and the two had been a loving couple ever since, with their formal marriage on May 12, 2007 at their home. Theirs was...
Leon Catlin, Jr
1943-10-08 1996-02-19
LEON FRANK CATLIN, JR
LINK CATLIN
NEWFIELD – Link Catlin, 52 of 136 Benjamin Hill Road, Newfield, died Monday, February 19, 1996 in the Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca. He was born in Ithaca, son of Jean Webber and the late Leon Catlin.
Link had been associated with Bill Zikakis for many years as Service Director before retiring to a cattle rancher in Newfield.
He was a member of the Newfield Rod and Gun Club, the South Seneca Sportsmans Club and the Loyal Order of Moose.
In addition to his mother...
Veronica Griffin (Reeves)
1943-10-16 1997-12-17
VERONICA BERYL REEVES GRIFFIN
Alison Heinicke (Palmer)
1944-10-28 1989-03-23
ALISON JEAN PALMER HEINICKE
Alison Palmer Heinicke, 44, of 108 Valley Road, died Thursday. March 23, I989. in Strong Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Ithaca, daughter of Robert and Alice Palmer.
She was a graduate of the Ithaca City School System and attended Cornell University. She was a former administrative assistant and then program director of the Women's Community Building of Ithaca and was active in the Women‘s Information Network. She was a former member of the Unitarian Church of Ithaca.
She is survived by her parents of Ithaca; a sister, Anne Plain of Newfield; her former husband, Mar...
William Snyder
1944-12-01 2009-03-19
William Frederick James Snyder
LEICESTER - William Frederick James "Rick" "Bill" Snyder, 64, died March 19, 2009, at his home on Lake Dunmore.
He was born Dec. 1, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Herbert and Hermina (Dick) Snyder.
He graduated in 1962 from Ithaca (N.Y.) High School. He received a master's in aerospace engineering from Cornell University in 1968.
In his early career, Mr. Snyder worked for Boeing in Huntsville, Ala. He later joined Computer Sciences Corp. in Paramus, N.J., and then Composition Systems Inc...
Jim Fowler
1944-12-22 2014-02-10
Donald Barnett
1944-12-23 2011-02-21
Donald E Barnett
Donald E. Barnett, a lifetime resident of Tompkins County (with the exception of a brief interlude in Charleston, S.C.), died on February 21, 2011. Donald was born in Ithaca in 1944. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Carol (LaBombard) Barnett; their daughter, Susan, and her husband, Greg; his brother, Roland, and his wife, Roberta; an uncle, Don Dawson; and several cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward J. Barnett and Eudora (Dawson) Barnett. A veteran of the U.S.
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John Brewer
1944-06-02 2023-05-22
John Brewer, Jr.
John Wilder Brewer Jr of Spencer, passed away at home on Monday, May 22nd. John was a loving man, and a friend to all he met. He was always willing to help someone in need and opened his door to family and friends, many of whom have stories of their time staying with him.
John spent his free time on his land. Having had an affinity for animals and nature, he could often be found at the pond feeding his fish.
He is survived by his brother, Carl (Eddie) Brewer of Danby, his daughters, Carolyn Brewer of Danby, and Machelle Brewer of Ithaca, his son, Clayton Brewer of Dryden, 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was predeceased...
David Richardson
2023-07-01
David Richardson Obituary
David Sincrest Richardson, 79 of Lansing, NY passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 and was reunited with his beloved wife Martha.
David was born to Maynard and Lenora Richardson and attended Ithaca High School where he graduated in 1962.
He leaves behind 2 sisters, Charlotte and Lorraine (Eric), 1 brother, Maynard, 2 sons Jeff (Nicole), Scott (Lisa), grandchildren Jonah (Jen), Natia (Joe), Kyla (Lee), Jaydenn (Owen), 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
David worked as a Journeyman electrician for the local union 241 and Cornell University for 22 years. Upon his retirement from electrical work, in 2...
Jo Ann Mulcahy (Porter)
1943-12-24 2023-04-15
JoAnn Porter Mulcahy
December 24, 1943 - April 15, 2023
Jo Ann P. Mulcahy passed away on April 15, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1943, at the US Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA, to John and Kathleen Porter, as John awaited deployment as a US Navy Pilot in World War II. John and Kathleen would go on to have five more children: Jim (Liz) Porter, Patricia (Chauncey) Johnstone, Paula (Don) Patrick, Mary Lee, and Peggy Charles. Jo Ann spent her childhood in Iowa surrounded by a large and loving extended family. At 16, her family relocated to Ithaca, NY, where she graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962. Following high school, Jo Ann proudly graduated from the Genese...
Mary Elizabeth Hartman (Bruster)
1944-08-16 2023-06-28
Mary Elizabeth Hartman, 78, of Lowman, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023, at Strong Memorial hospital after complications from a stroke. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Syracuse, NY, to the late George and Christine Wooster Bruster. Mary was raised by her late stepmother, Wanda Bruster. She was predeceased by her sister Betty (George) Sutliff, and her brothers George, Jack, Jerry, and Robert Bruster. Mary was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Krista Jayne and great-granddaughter Alicia Jayne.
Mary lived most of her life in the Ithaca/Spencer area, where she raised her family and created countless cherished memories. She had a deep love for penguins and enjoyed wat...
Geoffrey Nulle
1944-12-26 2016-08-23
Geoffrey James Nulle, 71, son of the late Richard and Claire Couch Nulle, died of a heart attack at his Manhattan home on August 23, 2016. He is survived by brothers David, Bruce, Gregory, and niece Alexandra Duemer. Jeff was a graduate of Ithaca High School, Cornell, and Columbia University.
Jeff taught English at Manhattan Community College and Farleigh Dickinson University and was employed at Davis-Polk law firm for many years.
Jeff was a lifelong birding enthusiast and mentor, a conservation activist, past president of the Linnaean Society of New York. He helped establish the bird sanctuary at Riverside Park in Manhatta...
Lewis Cherkoss
2023-01-31 1995-01-12
LEWIS RICHARD CHERKOSS
LEWIS CHERKOSS
Lewis Cherkoss, 51, of 413 W Buffalo St. died Friday, Jan 12, 1995 at his residence. He was a life resident of Ithaca, NY.
He is survived by his mother, Dora Cherkoss of Miami, FL.
Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Birnbaum Funeral Service Inc., Syracuse is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, NY) · Tue, Jan 17, 1995 · Page 4
Ronalee Gray (Fisher)
2023-01-31 1977-10-07
Ronalee Vivian Fisher Gray
GRAY, Mrs. Ronalee V.
Age 32 of 736 Riverside Ave., Elmira, Friday, October 7, I977 in Roswell Park Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. Surviving are her husband, William C. Gray; two sons, Christopher and Michael and one daughter, Jennifer, all at home; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Fisher of Cortland; a brother Kenneth Fisher of San Jose, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Burris of Newfield and Mrs. Amy Sage of Groton, N.Y.; nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held in charge of the Wagner Funeral Home, Ithaca; Pastor Arthur Rittenhouse of Bridgeville, Pa. officiating. Interment in...
John Worthen
1944-04-21 1998-10-13
JOHN DOUGLAS WORTHEN
JOHN D. WORTHEN
OLD SAYBROOK, CT – John D. Worthen, age 54, of 330 Watrous Point, Old Saybrook, died Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at his home with his wife Mary Ellen and son John Ty by his side. He was born April 21, 1944 in Ithaca, son of Albert W. & Katherine (Haberly) Worthen of Syracuse. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962 then graduated from Ithaca College in 1967. He was the cofounder of Focus Research Inc., of W. Hartford, Ct., President and CEO of Mergent International Inc. of Rock Hill Ct. and was the founder and partner of the Catalyst Group in Farmington, Ct.
James Spada
1944-06-10 2009-01-03
JAMES ALBERT SPADA
JAMES SPADA
McIntosh, NM
James Spada, 64, of McIntosh, NM, died at his home on January 3, 2009, after a long illness. He was born in Ithaca, NY on June 10, 1944 to Tony and Helen (Mabee) Spada. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara (Marshall); daughter, Danyae of CA; two sons, Kyron of Candor, and Roblee of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren; and dear friend, Frank Osborne. Also surviving are his mother, Helen, of Groton Nursing Facility; two brothers, Ronald and Jeffrey, both of Brooktondale; and a sister, Terry, of Hector. He was employed for many years at C...
David Light
1944-07-07 2006-02-01
DAVID GERALD LIGHT
David Gerald Light, 61, passed away after a brief illness on February 1, 2006, at his home in Nairobi, Kenya. David is survived by his wife, Wendy Stone and their eleven year old daughter, Mara, whom he loved so very much. He was predeceased by his father, Ben Light, who passed away in 1971, and is survived by his mother, LaVerne. He is also survived by his brother Gordon and Gordon's children, Kimberly (Kiki) and Cory; his brother Charles; and his brother Terry (Amina), and Terry and Amina's children, Sabah and Abi; and many cousins, friends and colleagues too numerous to mention.
Born in Ithaca in 19...
William Weigand
1945-08-12 2009-09-05
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER WEIGAND
WILLIAM C. "BILL" WEIGAND
FROSTPROOF - William C. "Bill" Weigand, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009, at the Florida Hospital Heartland Division in Sebring.
He was born August 12, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Chester and Margaret (Wilkinson) Weigand; he came here from Ithaca, NY 15 years ago. He was retired from the Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY as a police officer in 1991. He was of the Methodist faith and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1253 in Ithaca, NY and e...
Lloyd Stilwell
1944-04-13 2009-02-02
LLOYD RAY STILWELL, JR
Lloyd Ray Stilwell Jr., 64, of Horse Cave, Ky. died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Ky.
Mr. Stilwell was the son of Lloyd Stilwell Sr. and Susie Sackett Stilwell. He was formerly employed by Stilwell Farms, Inc. of Graham and was a member of Munfordville Baptist Church, a Gideon, Mason and member of the Morocco Shrine Temple.
Survivors include his wife, Melodie Stilwell; a son, Michael Stilwell (Donna) of Gainesville; a daughter, Michelle Flynn (Gr...
Douglas Hazen
1944-05-12 2024-02-22
Doug was born May 12, 1944 and passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 79.
He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine Sepos and Russell Hazen, and his Sister and Brother-In-Law Carole Hazen and John 'Jack' Carpenter.
He is survived by his niece Cathy Pace residing in Ithaca, NY and cousins, both in New York and in Illinois. He is also survived by two very special families – Dan and Nancy Anderson and their children residing in Gurnee, IL and Dave and Sharon Franklin, residing in Bellingham, WA. Doug and Dave have been great friends since Ithaca High School.
He graduated from California School of Professional Psychology with a PhD in 198...
Alfred Smith, Jr.
1944-01-07 2012-03-19
ALFRED JAMES SMITH, JR
ALFRED J. "AL" SMITH JR.
Ithaca: Alfred J. "Al" Smith, Jr., 68, of Ithaca, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Sidney, NY, he was a son of the late Alfred and Margaret Smith. Al was employed as a printer for many years at Arnold Printing Corporation prior to his retirement. He was a member of Ithaca Eagles Aerie #1253 for over 30 years where he had served as president and was currently serving as treasurer, as he had for some time. Al was also a member of the Moose and the VFW.
He was a huge fan of NASCAR and especially loved go...
Carol Waganel (Cheney)
1945-01-15 2021-02-15
Carol Cheney Wanagel
Freeville - January 15, 1945 - February 15, 2021
Carol died peacefully at home Feb 15, 2021 following multiple strokes, her family at her side. She was born and raised in Ithaca, NY by her parents Martha and Alexander Cheney.
Among her many accomplishments were three Cornell degrees and raising 11 children with her husband John. She was well-known for her personality, which she had a lot of! People loved and respected Carol for her strength, boundless energy, infinite supply of opinions, keen intelligence, and her passionate love for her family to whom she dedicated her life...
David Carach
1945-01-18 2019-08-08
David Carach, 74, of N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY, died Thursday, August 08, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, son of Pauline Salvino Carach who survives him and the late Eugene J. Carach who died in 2004.
Dave was a graduate of Ithaca High School and served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother he is also survived by his sister, Gina Carach Miller of Lansing.
A prayer service to celebrate Dave's life will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 3 pm at the Bangs Funeral Home with Fr. Augustine Chumo of the Immaculate Conception Church officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemeter...
George Palmer
1945-01-31 1998-08-05
GEORGE ARLAN PALMER
GEORGE A. PALMER
TRUMANSBURG – George A. Palmer, 53, of 3400 Halseyville Rd., Trumansburg, NY was called to be with his Lord Aug. 5, 1998 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.
George was born Jan 31, 1945 in Ithaca, NY, the son of the late Andrew and Edna Bement Palmer. He was a 1962 graduate of Ithaca High School. George was the Operations Manager and partner of the B&P Building Supply Center in Interlaken for 36 years.
He was a 37 year member of the Enfield Fire Dept. and served as an Assistant Chief, Lieutenant and Captain and also as a member of the Board of...
Ronald English
1944-02-16 1985-07-13
Ronald Theodore English
Ronald T. English
ABOARD THE U.S.S IWO JIMA – Ronald T. English, 41 died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1985, on board the U.S.S Iwo Jima while on duty in the Mediterranean.
Mr. English had served as the Hull Technician Chief.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia English; a son, Ronald English of Tucson, Ariz.; his mother, Ellen English of Ithaca,; two sisters, Mrs. Darwin (Lois) P. Snyder of Union Springs and Mrs. Moody (Roberta) R. Sanford of McLean.
Burial will be in Hampton, National Military Cemetery in Virginia Beach. Va.
Phillip Messenger
1944-02-17 2022-06-11
Phillip "Phil" A. Messenger, 78, of Myerstown was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Ithaca, New York on February 17th, 1944, he was the son of the late Albert G. and Emma I. (Westmiller) Messenger.
He leaves a hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his one-of-a-kind personality and truly unique sense of humor. He brought life to the party in his own special way.
Surviving are four children, Michelle L. Messenger of Texas, Michael A. Messenger Sr., husband of Gina M. o...
Frederick Mayer
1945-02-22 1965-11-29
Frederick Insley Mayer
Frederick Mayer Found Dead in California
SKANEATELES – Frederick Insley Mayer, 20, of 10 Woodmere Drive, Skaneateles, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1965 in Pasadena, Calif. of self-inflicted gun wounds. He was born in Ithaca, Feb. 22, 1945 and was graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962. He was winner of the New York State science award in his junior year.
Mr. Mayer was a senior and honor student at California Institute of Technology, recipient of the George W Greene Memorial for outstanding ability and achievement in the field of creative scholarship.
H...
Charles Indelicato
1944-02-27 2021-04-06
Charles Indelicato
Ithaca - Charles Indelicato died of natural causes on April 6, 2021 with his long term partner, Sally, by his side. Born February 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of Salvatore and Hildegard Indelicato, most recently of Ithaca, NY. Charles graduated from Ithaca High School, class of 1962, and went on to Hotel School at Paul Smith College. He had a variety of related jobs for several years, and in the early 70s opened a record store with his great friend Charles (Chuckie) Wells. They named the store Eddy St. Records, being a stone's throw from the "Eddy Gate". This was an iconic time in Ithaca. Many Cornell students and local town musi...
Karen Nichol (Kane)
1944-03-03 2002-10-28
KAREN KANE NICHOL
Karen Kane Nichol, age 58, of Ithaca. NY passed away Monday, October 28, 2002 at home following an extended illness. Karen was born March 1, I944 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Ruth Brosmer Kane and the late Robert J, Kane.
At the young age of 12, Karen was proud that she successfully swam across Cayuga Lake, not wanting to be shown up by older brother Kip who had already accomplished the task. Karen graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962 and continued her education at Tompkins Cortland Community College. She worked as a home health aide for many years, caring for others in need. As a mother, she instilled her sense of...
Richard Anderson
1944-03-07 2005-12-29
RICHARD R.ANDERSON
PORT ORANGE, FL - Richard R. Anderson, 6l, of Port Orange, Florida, and formerly of Ithaca, passed away Thursday, December 29. 2005, at Halifax Medical Center in Florida.
Richard was born in Ithaca, son of the late William and Katherine Anderson. He was co-founder of the former Anderson Moving Company of Ithaca. He was a Navy veteran and enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially since moving to Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sally Mann Anderson; his sons, Richard John (R.J.) Anderson of Ithaca, New York, and Matthew M. Anderson of Clearwater, Florida;...
Jerry Rychlyk
1944-03-08 2019-06-21
Jerry Rychlyk, age 75, left this world to join his parents and older brother in Heaven on June 21, 2019. Born in Hamburg, Germany on March 8, 1944 to Julia and Wasyl Rychlyk, he immigrated to the United States at six years old, speaking no English.
He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962. Jerry served his country honorably as a medic in Vietnam. Jerry is survived by his two daughters, four grandchildren, and his younger sister.
Jerry and his family moved to Arizona in 1971. He worked his way up the ranks in the United States Post Office, starting as a truck driver, until he retired in the early 2000s. He loved driving his truck. Even...
Sandra Vicedomini (Leonard)
1944-04-03 1997-08-06
SANDRA J. VICEDOMINI
Sandra J. Vicedomini, 53, of 2250 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, died August 6, 1997 at Hospicare after a short illness.
Born April 3, 1944 in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leonard and Jennie Vicedomini. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, working for the past seventeen years for Ithaca Space System, Inc. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Renee Brink of Ithaca, Gina Brink of Newfield and son, Paul Bostwick of Newfield, along with granddaughters, Bobbi Jo and Jessica Stone. Alexis Monroe and Alyssia Bostwick; her b...
Constance O'Connell (Sheldrake)
1944-04-07 2018-12-20
Constance Natalie O'Connell
Mooresville, NC
Constance Natalie O'Connell, 74, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at her home. She was born April 7, 1944 in Athens, GA to the late Charles Whipple and Elsie Hulsey Whipple. She was a dental hygienist before her retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel O'Connell and step-dad, Raymond Sheldrake.
She is survived by her children, Heather and Michael Scrip; sister, Barbara Bendzunas; brothers, George and Gregory Sheldrake.
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Nancy Dalrymple (Blumenfeld)
1944-04-08 1994-11-29
Nancy Jo Blumenfeld, Harris, Dalrymple
Born April 8, 1944, died Nov 29, 1994 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virgina.
See Find A Grave – https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111948553&ref=acom