Memorials

MEMORIAL LIST...

This list is currently up-to-date based on information we have received. If anyone has any information on any other classmates that has passed away, please email our WebMaster Diana Buckingham at mamabuck@twcny.rr.com.

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.

  1. Jeffrey Van Blake: Unknown
  2. Frederick Insley Mayer: Nov 29, 1965
  3. Anthony Woodward: Dec 1967
  4. Joseph Wright Mace, Jr: Feb 12, 1969
  5. Lesley Ann Presthus:  1972
  6. William Smith: Sep 29, 1974
  7. Ronalee Fisher Gray: Oct 7, 1977
  8. Benjamin Robert Naylor: Jul 4, 1985
  9. Ronald Theodore English: Aug 13, 1985
  10. Linda Louise Leagans Sutcliffe: Jun 1, 1988
  11. Michael Eugene Grennell: Dec 20, 1988
  12. Alison Jean Palmer Heinicke: Mar 23, 1989
  13. Stephanie Ann Habel Shaw: Jun 15, 1989
  14. Judith Ann Olum Lightfoote: Jul 9, 1989
  15. Richard Clark Taylor: Dec 3, 1989
  16. Joel Timothy de Marc: Dec 3, 1990
  17. Jan David Ponchalek: Jun 29, 1991
  18. Leon Alick Brion: May 25, 1993
  19. Sandra Lee Beebe Graves, Musal: Nov 7, 1993
  20. Nancy Jo Blumenfeld Harris Dalrymple: Nov 29, 1994
  21. Lewis Richard Cherkoss: Jan 12, 1995
  22. David John Seeley: Dec 29, 1995
  23. Leon Frank Catlin, Jr.: Feb 19, 1996
  24. Theodore Walter Jenks: Apr 6, 1997
  25. Sandra Jean Leonard Brink Vicedomini: Aug 6, 1997
  26. John Francis Gorman: Nov 20, 1997
  27. Veronica Reeves Griffin: Dec 17, 1997
  28. Michael Edward O’Brien: Dec 29, 1997
  29. Leah Mae Brown Stark Forsythe: Apr 11, 1998
  30. George Arian Palmer: Aug 5, 1998
  31. John Douglas Worthen: Oct 13, 1998
  32. Anne Louise Alexander Koehler: Dec 13, 1998
  33. Daniel Lawrence Conrad: Jun 25, 2000
  34. John Daniel MacLean: Jul 13, 2000
  35. Kathy Louise Berg: May 2, 2002
  36. Karen Kane Nichol: Oct 28, 2002
  37. John Charles Van Amber: Jan 11, 2003
  38. Donald Lee Hackley: Jul 2, 2003
  39. Joan Van deMark Head: Apr 21, 2004
  40. David Lawrence Hixon: Aug 9, 2004
  41. Kenneth Lavern Hamilton: Dec 27, 2004
  42. Richard Anderson: Dec 29, 2005
  43. David Gerald Light: Feb 1, 2006
  44. George Spero Chacona: May 1, 2006
  45. Gary Martin Golway: Nov 23, 2007
  46. Bunny Watson: Jan 26, 2008
  47. Joseph James DeLaurentiis: May 27, 2008
  48. Rodney Duane Rudolph: Jun 5, 2008
  49. Nancy Elizabeth Hewitt Lamb: Jul 14, 2008
  50. James Albert Spada: Jan 3, 2009
  51. Lloyd Ray Stilwell, Jr: Feb 5, 2009
  52. Sharon Lou Dianne Vicedomini Stranko: Mar 16, 2009
  53. William Frederick James Snyder: Mar 19, 2009
  54. William Christopher Weigand: Sep 5, 2009
  55. Susan Cushman Stiles Lorand (Priti Kaur Khalsa): Sep 20, 2009
  56. Ronald Gary Piech: Apr 21, 2010
  57. Dale Clinton Harrington: Jun 4, 2010
  58. Robert Harley Ray: Jul 16, 2010
  59. Larry Dale Beach: Aug 1, 2010
  60. Patricia Ann Husar: Feb 2, 2011
  61. Donald E Barnett: Feb 22, 2011
  62. Robert Earl Phelps: Feb 23, 2011
  63. Gary Wayne Waite: Mar 1, 2011
  64. Chester_Zalewski:  Mar 11, 2011
  65. Gordon Eugene (Gene) Coggshall: Jan 24, 2012
  66. Alfred James Smith, Jr.: Mar 19, 2012
  67. Gary King Allen: Mar 30, 2012
  68. Edward Spencer Schano: Sep 24, 2012
  69. Sharon Anne (Dee Dee) Townsend: Nov 5, 2012
  70. Joe Moresco: (IHS Coach) Nov 27, 2012
  71. George (Butch) Nicholas: Mar 18, 2013
  72. James William Carroll: Jul 31, 2013
  73. SallyAnn Marion Keim Cole: Jan 10, 2014
  74. James Carlton Fowler: Feb 10, 2014
  75. Emery Bruce Guest: Apr 24, 2014
  76. Lois Diane Tilton Kelsey:  Jun 1. 2014
  77. Linda Sue Butler: Jun 5, 2014
  78. Helen Ruth Perry Egger: Jul 30, 2014
  79. Shirley Eugene Mente Murray: Oct 10, 2014
  80. Steve Albert Turcsik: Mar 7, 2015
  81. RitaElizabeth Riley Nicholas: May 10, 2016
  82. Marsha Doreeb Munro Brown: May 11, 2016
  83. Joyce Louise Minnick Robertson: May 13, 2016
  84. Sandra Kay Slate Miller: Jun 18, 2016
  85. Geoffrey James Nulle: Aug 23, 2016
  86. Joseph Alfred Kohm: Sep 7,2016
  87. Donald James Culligan: (IHS Coach): Nov 6, 2016
  88. Kyle Barnes Frank: Nov 23, 2016
  89. Cecelia Marion Sullivan:  Dec 3, 2016
  90. Janet Marie Gibson Hagen, Fowler:  Dec 4, 2016
  91. Robert Frederick June: Feb 11, 2017
  92. James Paul Erickson: Jul 4, 2017
  93. Bruce John Spaulding:  July 25, 2017
  94. Melvin James Robinson:  Nov 27, 2017
  95. Roger John Steinberg, Jr:  Dec 17, 2017
  96. Sally York VanOstrand:  Dec 18, 2017
  97. Sharron Jean Gray Williams:  Mar 4, 2018
  98. Edward Eugene Mente:  Jun 21, 2018
  99. Constance Natalie Sheldrake O'Connell: Dec 20, 2018
  100. Herbert William Marsden, Jr:  Feb 4, 2019
  101. Jerry Rychlyk:  Jun 21, 2019
  102. Suzanne Alberta Benninger Perez:  Jul 11, 2019
  103. Laszlo Istvan Sziklay:  Aug 2019
  104. David Carach:  Aug 8, 2019
  105. Paul Aaron Davis:  Oct 1, 2019
  106. Edward Earl Fetherbay: Nov 19, 2019
  107. Kathryn Ann Morrow Cannavino:  Dec 18, 2019
  108. Susan Dewire Hosek:  Aug 11, 2020
  109. David French Brown:  Aug 25, 2020
  110. Ronald David Schmal:  Sep 22, 2020
  111. Carol Cheney Wanagel:  Feb 15, 2021
  112. Charles Indelicato:  Apr 6, 2021
  113. Robert Spencer Garmise:  Jul 10, 2021
  114. Daniel Frederick O'Connell:  Sep 13, 2021
  115. John Rury Wilcox:  Dec 4, 2021
  116. Phillip Allen Messenger:  Jun 11, 2022
  117. Dinah Mary Wilczak Collins:  Oct 15, 2022
  118. John Robblee Howatt:  Dec 22, 2022
  119. Richard Howard Gravelding:  Jan 3, 2023
  120. Harold Ivas Bednis:  Jan-Feb 2023
  121. Jo Ann Porter Mulcathy: Apr 15, 2023
  122. John Wilder Brewer:  May22, 2023
  123. Mary Elizabeth Bruster Hartman:  Jun 28, 2023
  124. David Sincrest Richardson:  Jul 1, 2023
  125. Barbara Louise Bartholf Selsky:  Jul 31, 2023
  126. Shirley Ann Bennett Baker:  Aug 9, 2023
  127. Darlene Lynch KleinHazer: Oct 21, 2023
  128. Douglas Lee Hazen:  Feb 22, 2024
  129. Robert Francis Wood:  Apr 5, 2024
  130. Charlotte Mae Baker Mayo:  Jun 21. 2024
  131. Albert Capogrossi:  Sep 2, 2024
  132. John Gordon Novarr:  Sep 16, 2024
  133. Loxie Priscilla Oltz Hill:  Oct 29, 2024
  134. Suzanne Long Palmer:  Nov 14, 2024
  135. Robert Fabbricatore:  Dec 3, 2024

 

 

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Nancy Hewitt

Nancy Hewitt

1944-07-29 2008-07-14 View Memorial and Tributes
Rita Nicholas (Riley)

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...

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Leon Brion

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...

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Sharon-Lou Stranko (Vicedomini)

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...

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Melvin James Robinson

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...

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Bunny O'Brien/Schassburger (Watson)

Bunny O'Brien/Schassburger (Watson)

1944-01-01 2008-01-26

ITHACA - Bunny O'Brien/Schassburger, age 63, a retired head nurse and manager of Ithaca Dialysis, and nurse practitioner for its medical director, Dr. Robert Hesson, died Saturday morning, January 26, 2008, at her residence.



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...

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Leon Catlin, Jr

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...

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Veronica Griffin (Reeves)

Veronica Griffin (Reeves)

1943-10-16 1997-12-17

VERONICA BERYL REEVES GRIFFIN



Veronica B. "Vickie" Griffin, 54, of 205 Mary Lane, Ithaca, NY died Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a long illness. Vickie was born October 16, 1943 in England, a daughter of Beryl Howlett Reeves of Ithaca and the late Frank Reeves. She was graduated from Ithaca High School in the class of 1962 and was employed years ago at Agway and mor...

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Alison Heinicke (Palmer)

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...

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William Snyder

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...

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Jim Fowler

Jim Fowler

1944-12-22 2014-02-10

FOWLER, James C. "Jim". February 10, 2014. Age 69. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Mayer) for 47 and a half years. Loving father of Kristine Baguzis, Bradley (Anna) and the late Mathew (Chanel). Proud and loving Grandpa of Zachary, Ellie, Megan, Maddie, Nicholas and Giuliana. Dear brother of Judith (John) Quagliaroli. Mr. Fowler was proud to be a police officer for 42 years and served as the Deputy Director of Public Safety for Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Thursday 2-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Friday 10:30am until time of 11am Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 415 N. 6th Street, St. Clair. Interment, St. M...

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Donald Barnett

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. View Memorial and Tributes

John Brewer

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...

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David Richardson

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...

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Jo Ann Mulcahy (Porter)

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...

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Mary Elizabeth Hartman (Bruster)

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...

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Geoffrey Nulle

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...

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Lewis Cherkoss

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

 

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Ronalee Gray (Fisher)

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...

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John Worthen

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.

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James Spada

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...

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David Light

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...

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William Weigand

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...

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Lloyd Stilwell

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...

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Douglas Hazen

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...

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Alfred Smith, Jr.

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...

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Carol Waganel (Cheney)

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...

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David Carach

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...

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George Palmer

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...

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Ronald English

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.

 
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Phillip Messenger

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...

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Frederick Mayer

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.

 

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Charles Indelicato

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...

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Karen Nichol (Kane)

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...

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Richard Anderson

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;...

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Jerry Rychlyk

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...

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Sandra Vicedomini (Leonard)

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...

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Constance O'Connell (Sheldrake)

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.



Services will b...

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Nancy Dalrymple (Blumenfeld)

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

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