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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John Brewer

John Brewer

1944-06-02 2023-05-22

John Wilder 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...

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Richard Gravelding

Richard Gravelding

1943-10-10 2023-01-03

Richard H. Gravelding, 79 of Auburn passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Mr. Gravelding was born in Buffalo, NY on October 10, 1943, to the late Clarence and Shirley Quick Gravelding.

Rick retired as a sergeant for the NYS Department of Corrections. His true passion was music; he was a talented songwriter and musician. He also had a love of trains and over the years he has acquired an extensive collection.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37years, Carmela Barbagallo Gravelding; his children, Scott (Colleen) Gravelding, Nicolas (Melissa) Gravelding, Walter Silensky, Karen Skowron, and Diane Murray; his brother, Dr. Michael (Joyce) Moeller; his sister De...

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Dinah Mary Collins (Wilczak)

Dinah Mary Collins (Wilczak)

1944-10-11 2022-10-15

Dinah M. (Wilczak) Collins Age 78 of Ithaca passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward, and Esther Wilczak. Also, her dearly beloved Son, Edward Joseph Collins and a Sister Dolores Thompson. Dinah is survived by numerous friends and acquaintances. Also, her caregivers, Stephen and Lori Sedlock of Ithaca, Her Herson Wagner Family, Art Webb. Christin Greven, Rob Longo, Gary Bordoni and Amos Malone. Two Grandchildren, Shelby, and Ethan Collins of Florida. Also, many cousins. Her dear friends and neighbors, Matt and Taylor Fellman who did so much for her.

Dinah belonged to many service clubs and organizations, Incl...

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Janet Marie Hagin, Fowler (Gibson)

Janet Marie Hagin, Fowler (Gibson)

1944-09-11 2016-12-04

Janet Marie Gibson Fowler, 72, of Travelers Rest, SC wife of the late Harvey L. Fowler passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016 at McCall Hospice House.

Born in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late, Howard and Viola Gutowsky Gibson. Mrs. Fowler was a caregiver to all. She worked hard in life, but her most favorite job was being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Surviving are her two daughters, Kim Hagin Green and her husband Kenneth and Christine Hagin Bowen; four grandchildren, Krystal Hawkins Capps (Chris), Travis D. Hawkins (Tiffany), Tymmi Green Clayton (Matt) and Kaleb Green (Lauren); great grandchildren, Kayleigh Gardner, Kaitlyn Gardner, M...

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Robert Francis Wood

Robert Francis Wood

1944-10-06 2024-04-05

Robert Francis Wood

October 6, 1944 - April 5, 2024 (79 years old)
Robert Francis “Woody” Wood

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Francis Wood (Manning, South Carolina), born in Ithaca, New York, who passed away at the age of 79, on April 5, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Francis Wood to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert DeForest Wood and Lorraine Connors Wood. He is survived by: his daughters, Kim Smith (Mitch Arthur) of Jacksonville, FL and Tammy Hart (Bob) of...

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David French Brown

David French Brown

2020-08-25

BROWN: David French

It is with such heartache I announce the passing of my sweet husband of 21 years, Dave Brown who left this earth peacefully at our home in North Carolina on August 25, 2020, at the young age of 76. Born in Ithaca, New York , Dave attended Penn State University where he received his MBA. His life’s work as Plant Manager for Libbey Glass eventually led him to Chatham, Ontario. Dave became a Canadian citizen and we continued living in both countries as dual citizens.

Dave leaves behind me, a wife that adored him, Deborah Brown (Wolfe). He is survived by his son Michael (Jennifer), his daughter, Jennifer Brown and grandchildren Isabelle, Sienna,...

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Charlotte Mae Mayo (Baker)

Charlotte Mae Mayo (Baker)

1944-10-11 2024-06-21

Charlotte B. Mayo
October 11, 1944 ~ June 21, 2024 79 Years Old

Charlotte Mayo Obituary
Charlotte Baker Mayo 79, of Ithaca, New York, passed from this earth on Friday, June 21, 2024 and began her next journey. Charlotte was born on October 11, 1944, in Ithaca to Iva (Wood) Baker and Gerald Baker and spent her entire life living within one mile of her family homestead in Danby, New York. She graduated from Ithaca High School in June of 1961 and married her high school sweetheart, Ray Mayo on November 3, 1962. Charlotte was a caring and compassionate daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who was always the first to offer to lend a hand to those in...

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John Gordon Novarr

John Gordon Novarr

1944-10-24 2024-09-16

John Gordon Novarr, age 79, died at home on September 16, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1944, in Hartford, CT to Ruth Gordon Novarr and David Novarr. His family moved to Ithaca shortly before he turned two years old. Other than his college years, and a two-year stint in the army, he lived in Ithaca his entire life.

John was a troublemaker from the start. His exasperated mother, Gordy, would take complaints from their neighbors in Belle Sherman about John’s most recent misdeeds. Whether throwing baseballs through windows or getting into fistfights, David and Gordy’s hopes for a proper home were disrupted. He had great difficulty paying attention to subjects that didn’t inter...

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Loxie Priscilla Hill (Oltz)

Loxie Priscilla Hill (Oltz)

1944-07-13 2024-10-29

Loxie Priscilla (Oltz) Hilll Obituary
Loxie Priscilla (Oltz) Hill, 80 of Danby passed away on October 29 after a relentless battle with kidney disease. Born in Ithaca on July 13, 1944, Loxie was the daughter of the late Leon A. and Elosia Oltz.

She was a 1962 graduate of Ithaca high school and a graduate of Ithaca school of Practical Nursing. She met her beloved husband, Clifford Hill at a church function and they were married in 1964. Together with partners they founded many local businesses, with Loxie always playing a key role as bookkeeper. Among them were Hillview Terrace Mobile Court, Power Town Garage and Genoa Off-Road Speedway, all in the Ithaca area. They wer...

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Suzanne Palmer (Long)

Suzanne Palmer (Long)

1944-02-10 2024-11-14

Suzanne L. Palmer of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on November 14th 2024 of natural causes due to several illnesses.

She was born on February 10th 1944 in Ithaca, NY to parents, Frances M. Long and Morrell R. Long and is survived by a brother, James B. Long of Merced, CA and a sister, Marcia L. Britton of Elmira, NY and also a daughter, Melissa Palmer of Ithaca, NY.

Suzanne graduated from Ithaca High School, class of 1962 and was employed for many years at the Tompkins County Public Library, due to her love of literature and was also an avid reader. Suzanne truly was a very special individual and will be greatly missed by many people who knew and loved her.<...

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Robert Fabbricature

Robert Fabbricature

1944-12-14 2024-12-03

Robert Fabbricatore
December 14, 1944 — December 3, 2024
Altamonte Springs

Robert Lee Fabbricatore, aged 79 of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2024. Mr. Fabbricatore, known as “Fab” or Bob to friends was born and raised in Ithaca, New York. He was the son of the late Francis and Catherine Stockwell Fabbricatore who met as Cornell students and stayed in Ithaca after graduation, and brother of the late John Fabbricatore. His father came to Cornell from Brooklyn and his mother was from Oneida, New York. At some point, Fab referred to this as “Vito Corleone met Mary Poppins.” He graduated from Ithaca High School and Cornell University. At Itha...

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