Fred Madden
Dec 6, 2021
Fred Madden, Professor Emeritus of English, died peacefully in Ithaca on December 6, 2021. He faced his two-year cancer treatment with courage, as well as with gratitude for a life filled with love and adventures. Fred was born in Pocatello, Idaho in 1944 to Stanley and Helen Madden, and grew up in San Francisco as one of three brothers. He...
George N. Zezule
Nov 17, 2021
George N. Zezule, 86, was a man who appreciated the simple pleasures in life. He was an avid fisherman who liked to catch and release and would give the fish a worm in honor of the good fight. Family was extremely important to George and he raised four kids on his own in the 1970’s, holding down several jobs to...
Rev. John Shirk Shortle
Nov 15, 2021
Rev. John Shortle passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, NY. He was born on August 17, 1946 in Greencastle, IN, to the late Marguerite and John S. Shortle, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Susan Shortle, Sarah Nimick, and Sam Shortle. He...
Carole E. Bowman
Nov 10, 2021
Carole Elizabeth Bowman, age 80, passed away unexpectedly in Charlotte, NC on November 10, 2021. Carole was born at a VA Hospital in Utica, NY on May 23, 1941, to Ralph and Emily Elizabeth Quick. Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Bowman; father, Ralph Quick; mother, Emily Quick; sister, Lucille Robin; brother, Ralph Quick; nephew, Josiah Robin;...
Jean Jordanek
Nov 9, 2021
Jean Jordanek, 90, of Ithaca, NY, died November 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter Melinda after a brief illness. Her most recent residence was McGraw House in Ithaca, where she had many friends. She was buried on Sunday, November 14, at Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve. A memorial reception will be held on Sunday, December 12, from 1:30 to...
Michael F. Walter
Nov 5, 2021
To view the livestream of Mike's memorial service at Lansing United Methodist Church, please visit the church's YouTube Channel by clicking here. Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Husband. Father. Grandpa. Brother. Son. Farmer. Teacher. Mentor. Friend. Humble Man. Child of God. Michael Faivre Walter, born on December 5, 1945, was the 6th of 8 siblings...
Calvin Stewart
Nov 3, 2021
Calvin Stewart, 53, of Genoa passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Calvin left an impression on almost everyone he came into contact with. He always had the ability to make you laugh and almost everyone who ever met him has a great story about him. His personality was infectious and he was a good...
Dwight David Usherwood
Oct 24, 2021
Dwight David Usherwood, 61, of Lansing, NY, passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.
Born in Syracuse, NY, Dwight was the son of Yolanda Joan (Gardiner) and the late David Stewart Usherwood. He grew up in Tully, NY, and was a graduate of Tully High School, where...
Susan R. Nohelty
Oct 23, 2021
Susan Rebecca Nohelty of Interlaken passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 72. Susan was born on June 19, 1949, the daughter of the late Bernard and Ida Friedman. She was an avid reader and lifelong student. Following a full career as a nurse and patient advocate, Susan completed her doctorate in Public Health. She then...
Bruce Bowman
Oct 15, 2021
Bruce Bowman, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 15, 2021. Bruce was born on June 23, 1939, to Hazel Traver. He was adopted by Edmond and Grace Bowman at 16 months. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmond Bowman; mother, Grace Bowman; mother, Hazel Traver; sisters, Phyllis (Bowman) Howell and Floy Ann...
Patricia Pryor
Oct 3, 2021
Patricia Pryor, 79, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca. Born on November 21, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha “Marie” (Middaugh) Stanton.
After earning her Master’s in Education, Pat began teaching at Lansing Central School District. She spent the majority of her 38-year career in...
Laura L. Green
Sep 22, 2021
Laura Louise (Marks) Green, 97, of Lansing, passed away on September 22, 2021, at Seneca View in Montour Falls, NY. Born May 28, 1924 in Genoa, NY, she was one of ten children born to the late Joseph and Sarah Marks. After growing up in Genoa, Laura lived in Lansing and retired from Cornell in 1989. She enjoyed her retirement—volunteering...
Carolyn E. Montague
Sep 21, 2021
Carolyn Ethel Dorothy Eichelberger Montague, the lady whose name was as long as she was petite, died September 21, 2021 at Clare Bridge House at Brookdale Ithaca. She was 86 years old.
Born the youngest of four children to Theodore and Teresa Eichelberger of Lancaster, NY, Carolyn attended St. Mary’s on the Hill elementary and high school. Upon graduation she...
Robert E. Spencer
Sep 17, 2021
Robert E. Spencer, 91, of Groton, NY, passed away following a period of declining health on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Born in Portland Point, NY, he was the son of the late Sherman and Helen (Farkas) Spencer. He attended Groton Schools and was given an honorary diploma. Bob joined the US Army in 1952...
Thomas J. Norton
Sep 15, 2021
Thomas J. Norton, 77, of Lansing, NY, passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Born on December 20, 1943, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Boyle) Norton. He was a graduate of Lansing Central Schools and Ithaca College, and went on to retire...
Janice Pettigrew Palmer
Aug 28, 2021
Janice (Pettigrew) Palmer of Asbury Drive, Ithaca, NY, passed away at home on August 28, 2021, while surrounded by her daughters. After a graceful and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, she is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her loving husband and her mom who will be waiting for her.
Janice...
Janet "Jan" Mills Nagel
Aug 25, 2021
Janet “Jan” Ellen Mills Nagel, 91, of Lansing; loving wife, mother and friend, departed this life peacefully on August 25, 2021, after an unexpected illness. Born December 21, 1929, at her Kesling grandparents’ home in Springboro, Ohio, she was the only child of Harold and Marie (Kesling) Mills. Her childhood was spent five miles away in Franklin, Ohio.
After a...
Kathleen McGuire
Aug 25, 2021
Kathleen McGuire, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 after an extended illness. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Patricia Gee, her nephew, David Gee, and numerous cousins. She was the eldest daughter of William and Gertrude McGuire of Lansing. Born in Fall Creek, she spent many happy days in her family home on Lincoln Street, until...
Irene Sophie Johnson
Aug 17, 2021
We honor and celebrate the life of Irene Sophie Johnson, who passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on August 17, 2021 at the age of 87. Irene resided at her farm in Groton, NY until her passing.
Born February 28, 1934 in the middle of a snow storm in Greenport, Long Island, Irene Sophie Mezynski was the...
Niaz Husain
Aug 11, 2021
Niaz Husain, 67, of 112 Esty Street, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on August 11, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center. Niaz was born in Karachi, Pakistan, son of the late Irshad Husain and Begum Saltana. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Business and Hotel Management at the University of Karachi and moved to the United States...
