Mary Burke
Oct 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Burke announces her passing on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the age of 84. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bonny (Nick) Boles and Tom (Robin) Burke, and her brother, Benny (Mary) Macera. “Nanny” will also be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her grandchildren, Kelli, Tommy, Billie,...
Janet Nnakku Nsibambi
Sep 29, 2020
Janet Nnakku Nsibambi was born to Simeon and Eva Nanfuka Bakaluba Nsibambi on July 5, 1926 in Bulange, Uganda.
Children played a central role in Janet’s life. After attending Shimoni Teacher College Training she worked as a kindergarten teacher at several primary schools in Kampala, Uganda and later started her own nursery school at her parents’ home in Bulange.
For...
Edward John McGowan
Sep 28, 2020
Ed McGowan, writer, Catholic peace activist, and renowned musician died peacefully at Hospicare of Ithaca on September 28, 2020. Ed’s parents, both Irish immigrants, were Felix McGowan from Kinloch, County Leitrim and Catherine Walsh of Mullagh, County Clare. Ed was born May 7th, 1935 at Knickerbocker Hospital, in NYC. Ed grew up in a tightly knit Irish neighborhood in Kingsbridge...
Bernard "Bud" F. Stanton
Sep 25, 2020
Bernard (Bud) Freeland Stanton passed away September 25, 2020 at Kendal at Ithaca. He was born on Old Homestead Farm in Westerlo Township, New York on August 3, 1925. Bud grew up on the small farm and was active in 4-H and the local dairy club as a boy. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1942 and, after working...
James R. Smith
Sep 7, 2020
James “Jim” Smith, passed away on September 7, 2020 at the BeechTree Center. Jim was born in Mount Pleasant, PA on August 9, 1929, and was the son of the late Ronald and Elsie Smith. At a young age, he and his family moved to Lansing, New York.
After graduating from Lansing High School, Jim worked at Smith Corona before...
Leslie Henrickson
Aug 15, 2020
Leslie J. Henrickson, 77, died August 15, 2020 at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home in Ithaca and will be buried in Brantingham, NY, her longtime home. Born Leslie Holmes Johnson on November 17, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to parents Ruth Moorman Johnson and Eugene Littell Johnson Jr., she grew up in Clinton, NY, graduating from Clinton Central High School...
Stephen L. Farkas
Aug 11, 2020
Stephen L. Farkas, 78, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2020, after a long fight with kidney disease and dementia. Born on April 16, 1942, Steve was the son of the late Stephen and Nellie (DiGiacomo) Farkas.
After graduating from Lansing High School, Steve earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Ithaca College and...
Charles R. McCray
Aug 3, 2020
Charles “Chuck” McCray went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mother, Laura (McCray) Swabsin; wife, Evelyn A. McCray; and daughter, Lorena M. McCray. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Thompson (Tim) of Hiawassee, GA; son, Ronald McCray (Carol) of Lansing, NY; son, Kenneth McCray of Lansing, NY; son, Michael...
Barbara Langford Davidson
Jul 27, 2020
Barbara Langford Davidson died Mon., July 27, 2020, in New York City. She was 82.
Born Feb 15, 1938, in New Orleans, La., she was a daughter of the late Norman Lindsley and Edith Kirk Davidson. Her father was a well-known breeder of Aberdeen Angus beef cattle and a dedicated conservationist. She is survived by sisters Janet, widow of Howell...
Paul Michael Cardon
Jul 24, 2020
Paul Michael Cardon, 76, of Freeville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.
Marie "Eve" Weissman
Jul 21, 2020
Marie “Eve” Weissman, age 95, of Ithaca, NY, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Cayuga Medical Center.
Eve was born in the Bronx, NY, on October 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Cuccia) Indelicato. Her surviving family includes her daughters Vickie & Dorian, her sons Larry & Steve, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Burial will be...
Roselyn M. Clark
Jul 18, 2020
Roselyn M. Clark, 89, of Lansing, NY was called to the Lord on July 18, 2020. She attended Ithaca schools and graduated in 1948. In later years she worked at Cornell University in the Space Sciences Department and traveled many times with the team to the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
She is predeceased by her sons, Michael D. and Kevin W....
Kathryn "Katy" Grace
Jul 18, 2020
Katy’s great networks of friends through life have lost an amazing woman. Katy was a friend to anyone she met. She helped physically challenged children as a school-based occupational therapist for over 30 years in southern Idaho, Cleveland, OH, and Buffalo, NY. In retirement in Ithaca, NY, Katy was a proud member and past president of the Tompkins County Quilter’s Guild,...
Ann Marie Erickson
Jul 10, 2020
On July 10, 2020, just one day before her 87th birthday and three weeks after her 67th wedding anniversary, Ann Marie Ensrud Erickson passed away in Kendal at Ithaca. Ann was born in Velva, ND, daughter of H.B. Ensrud and Dorathea Sorenson Ensrud. She married Eugene Curtis Erickson on June 20, 1953, and together they raised five children: Kenyon (Betsy),...
Kit Lambert
Jul 5, 2020
Kit Lambert, 97, of Ithaca, NY, died on July 5, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, while surrounded by her family. Kit was born in 1923 in Binghamton, NY. She is survived by her children, Victoria Boynton, Rebecca Norton, Ben Boynton Jr., and Elizabeth Thomas; four step children, John Lambert, Jim Lambert, Steve Lambert, and Sue Ault; and many grandchildren...
Lara Stanton
Jun 20, 2020
Lara Kristjanson Stanton passed away June 20, 2020 at Kendal at Ithaca. She was born in Mountain, North Dakota on December 29, 1924, the fifth of seven siblings who grew to adulthood. During World War II, she served in the Purple Heart Platoon of the Women’s Army Corps and later attended college on the GI Bill. She graduated from North Dakota State University...
Richard L. Hollister
Jun 19, 2020
Richard ”Rich, Dickie” Lee Hollister, age 76, of Lansing, NY passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 with his family by his side at the Misty Glen Rehabilitation Center in Cortland, NY following a 6 month battle since having heart surgery in January. Richard was born on December 12, 1943 in New Brighton/Beaver Falls, PA to Robert E. Hollister and Matilda...
Donald James Sheldon
Jun 11, 2020
Donald James Sheldon, Lt. Col, US Air Force Ret., passed away on June 11, 2020, after singing songs and reciting military hymns with staff at the NY State Veterans Home at Oxford. He went to join his soulmate of 62 years, Jane Phoenix Sheldon (died 6/27/2014). Don was a family man who will be missed by his 5 surviving children:...
Arlene Muzyka
Jun 7, 2020
To view Arlene's obituary on the EcoVillage website, please click here.
To remember Arlene is to know a woman of multiple talents, skills and accomplishments – a musician, an artist, a professional who planned medical conferences all over the world, a dedicated worker and fund raiser for non profits, and her most heart felt accomplishment – working at assisting...
Retha Lynn Cazel
Jun 3, 2020
Retha Lynn Cazel, 62, of South Corning, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of James Edward Cazel, Sr. and Betty (Lola) Cazel. When Retha moved to Corning she was working as a development engineer for Corning Incorporated. During that time her love for yoga grew until she courageously...
