David Moriah
Jun 4, 2025
On 4 June 2025, David Morrissey Moriah, 74, entered a new phase as he transitioned from this world to the next. He reached the other side of the stream, having spent a lifetime jumping across the stones with a lifelong sense of adventure. In his final days, he was at home in Ithaca, New York. The only thing he wasn't...
Theresa (Mikula) Norman
May 21, 2025
Theresa (Mikula) Norman, 62, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on May 21, 2025. Born on July 4, 1962, in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward Raymond and Mary Jane (Simons) Mikula. Theresa grew up in Lansing, NY, and graduated from Lansing High School before...
Marilyn L. Ray
May 19, 2025
Marilyn L. Ray, 85, died on May 19 after a lengthy illness. She was at home, in the house near Brooktondale where she and her husband had lived for over forty years. She is survived by her husband, Joel Ray, her daughter, Laurie Ray, and Laurie’s partner Heidi Tinnes. Her son Colin had died in 2024.
Marilyn grew up in New...
Lois Carol Levitan
May 14, 2025
Lois was born in Borough Park, Brooklyn, the middle child of Norma (née Brounstein) and Paul Levitan. She grew up and was educated in the public schools of Mount Vernon, New York, and it was during those years that Lois first became interested in and began to observe the relationship between people and the environment.
Lois started college at the University...
Donald E. Harner
May 5, 2025
Donald Elmer Harner, 84, of Lansing, NY, died peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a short period of declining health.
Born on February 10, 1941, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, Don grew up on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work—a principle he carried throughout his life. After graduating from Cornell University, he settled in...
Lisa Bishop Oltz
May 3, 2025
Lisa Bishop Oltz, 70, of Ithaca, NY, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday May 3, 2025. Her sense of humor, contagious laugh, and lively presence will be missed by all who knew her.
Born December 14, 1954, to Roger and Ida Bishop of Ithaca, NY, Lisa spent much of...
Ina Joan (Tyler) Boda
May 3, 2025
Ina Joan (Tyler) Boda, age 95, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, NY.
Born January 21, 1930, in Hector, NY, Ina was the daughter of the late Harold “Orrie” and Eolia “Peg” (Strong) Tyler. Ina, also known as “Punky” to many family and old friends, graduated from Ithaca High...
Toby McFarren Hamilton
Apr 26, 2025
Toby McFarren Hamilton, 79, of Brooktondale, NY, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on April 26, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve, 293 Irish Hill Road, Newfield, NY 14867.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
Mildred Horton
Apr 22, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Horton, 94, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, while surrounded by family at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Born in Ithaca on September 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Collins) Hovanus.
Millie was fortunate to travel around much of the United States and the world with her husband,...
Donald L. Hartill
Apr 16, 2025
Donald L. Hartill, 86, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born in Chewelah, WA, on March 25, 1939, he was the oldest son of the late Julian and Florence (Bakie) Hartill.
Don completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1961, then went on to earn his...
Rose C. Norton
Mar 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Rose Cremonese Norton announces her passing on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at the age of 92. Miss Rose, as she was known to many, is now dancing with the angels.
Rose loved to dance and dreamt of opening a dance school. Although the odds were against her, in 1964, she turned that...
Floyd L. Holt
Mar 26, 2025
Floyd Holt, 82, of Speedsville, NY, passed away peacefully in the home he built for him and his family 62 years ago on March 26, 2025. Born on February 13, 1943, in Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Floyd E. and Aline (Howland) Holt. Floyd was employed by Howland Brothers Company in Berkshire, NY, and graduated...
Miriam R. Drivas
Mar 25, 2025
Miriam Rachael Drivas passed away peacefully at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY, on March 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Born June 27, 1934, in Malden, MA, Miriam was the daughter of the late Fred and Minerva (Horvitz) Ries.
Miriam earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Salem State University and went on to complete her master’s...
Laurie L. Adams
Mar 24, 2025
Laurie L. Adams, 68, of Newfield, NY passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on March 24, 2025. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ruwand Stafford. She spent her childhood in Lacona, NY and graduated from Sandy Creek Central School. Following that, she went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business/Secretarial...
Aileen B. Ellis
Mar 21, 2025
Aileen B. Ellis, 94, a lifelong resident of Ithaca, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cayuga Medical Center with family by her side. Born on February 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George Lawrence and Helen (Hornbrook) Brown. On January 7, 1951, Aileen married the love of her life, Melvin F. Ellis, and their marriage...
Dorothy Ann Stein
Mar 19, 2025
Dorothy Ann Stein, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Ithaca NY on Wednesday March 19, 2025. Dottie was loved and treasured by all who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Her smile could light up a room. Her kind, loving, and easygoing nature made her a pleasure to be around. Her positive mental attitude, her genuine...
James Rutledge Cummins
Mar 19, 2025
James Rutledge Cummins, 74, died at home on March 19, 2025, the last day of winter. James loved this world fiercely, and it was hard for him to leave it. Born on July 9, 1950, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to James Nelson and Lucinda Firebaugh Cummins, James was the oldest of five siblings. He was a sixth-generation orchardist who lived...
Terena C. Blazeyk
Mar 15, 2025
Terena C. Blazeyk (May 13, 1948 – March 15, 2025) passed away peacefully at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family on the afternoon of March 15, 2025 after years of living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Terena was born in Ithaca, NY to Bronslow “Brownie” and Sarah Solomon Blazeyk. She spent her formative years growing up on “Syrian Hill” in Myers...
Mischa Stoddard Dixon
Mar 11, 2025
Mischa (née Michael) Stoddard Dixon, 62, was killed in battle with cancer on the morning of March 11, 2025 at his Freeville, NY home. No “straw death,” this, nor the “red death” fighting injustice he’d hoped for, but an “orange death,” at the tail end of a brutal war he had been doggedly winning.
Mischa was born to Joan and James...
Jenny L. Armstrong
Mar 6, 2025
Jenny Lee Armstrong, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, following a brief illness. Born in Ithaca, NY, on November 5, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Henry Armstrong and Eleanor (Nielsen) Armstrong Brink. A lifelong resident of Lansing, Jenny was a 1973 graduate of Lansing High School.
Jenny dedicated most...
