Obituaries

Jun 5, 2011

Lansing, NY

 

Calvin D. Volbrecht, age 86, of Lansing, NY, passed away June 5, 2011.

 

Born March 5, 1925, he was a son of the late Arthur and Eva (Keener) Volbrecht, Sr.

After graduation from High School, Cal proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Upon returning to Lansing, he was married to his loving wife of...

May 24, 2011

Ithaca, NY

Adrian Epstein died on May 24, 2011 at home in Ithaca.  He was born in the Bronx, NY on 11/9/1926.  His survivors include his wife, Lynne Taetzsch; children Marc (Tamara Goldman), Daniel (Claire Amkraut), Eric, Owen, and Blixy Taetzsch (Gene Yaples); his grandchildren Kate, Rebecca, Naomi, Michael Yaples and Rachel Yaples.  Adrian is a graduate of Syracuse University...

Apr 25, 2011

Lansing

Roseanne “Ro” Burin, 49, passed away April 25, 2011, at Cayuga Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.

Born November 3, 1961, in Ithaca, Ro was a lifelong resident of the Lansing community.  Preceded in death by her father, Paul Burin,  she is survived by her Mom and Stepdad, Carolyn and Louie “JR” Mikula; her second Mom, Agnes Burin;...

Lansing, NY

Georgia K. Baker became her family’s guardian angel unexpectedly on June 13, 2012. She was born on August 20, 1955, to George and Terry Baker. From day one, Georgia was full of spunk and fire, and she quickly earned the nickname “Punk”. She spent most of her life working hard, but her favorite occupation was being a...

The family of Olan Dean Forker is saddened to announce his death on May 9, 2018. We lost one of the world’s most kind and gentle souls. Olan, son of Fred and Mary (Butler) Forker, was born on August 18, 1928 and raised on a farm near Kendallville, Indiana. He attended Rome City High School and Purdue University, receiving his...

Ithaca, NY

Pamela Anne Williams Cawley, 82, died Feb. 17, 2012, at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home in Ithaca NY. She was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Atlanta GA to Leonard H. and Mabel Jones Williams. Pam was a Free Thinker, Humanist, world traveler and persistent individualist with a unique sense of humor and a love of puns and language....

Colin Kiyoshi Hayward Toland, age 10, of Ithaca, NY returned to the cosmos peacefully and gently in the loving embrace of his family on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. He lived a full and meaningful life that was shaped but not defined by ependymoma, a brain tumor he was diagnosed with at...

Lansing

Amanda Lynn Bush went to be with her Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 27.

She was born June 11, 1987, to Wilfred Jr. and Kelly Ahrens Bush. Amanda loved people and her relaxed nature made friends gravitate toward her. Her greatest passion and source of happiness in life was being an exceptional mother to Madison...

Ithaca, NY

Connelly, Laura Anne Lyon, 88, died on 2/21/2012 at her home in Kendal at Ithaca after a brief illness. She was born in Albany, NY on 1/23/24 and spent most of her life in the Albany area. She had several successful careers as a kindergarten teacher, great mom, and travel consultant. She was predeceased by her parents (Floyd...

Lillian Frances Neff, of 54 Moore Rd, Lansing died peacefully at home on 3-30-18. She was born on 1-26-1920 in Bridgeport, CT to Jack and Emma Schroeder O'Connor. Lillian worked for GE for 5 years after high school, then earned a scholarship to UConn, graduating with a teaching degree. Lillian met Charlie Neff while confined together at a summer teachers'...

Lansing, NY

Richard Pitre, a loving father of two, age 62, passed away in his home on Asbury Rd., Lansing, NY, on August 29, 2013. Born November 4, 1950, in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Maximo and Alice (Lopez) Pitre.

Richard enjoyed his time spent with family. He also loved fishing, puzzles, reading the Bible,...

Paul J. Reeve1951 - 2018

Lansing, NY

John P. Myskow “Bones”, age 93, passed away peacefully at the home he built on Buck Rd. in the presence of his family on February 13, 2014.

Born November 4, 1920, in Nazareth, PA, John was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Braccio) Myskow. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Army during World War...

Lansing, NY

Dorothy E. Braid, of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on March 21, 2015, at the age of 93.

Born October 1, 1921, in Scranton, PA, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Alden and Verna Shaffer Cobb.

A graduate of Practical Bible College, Dorothy supported her husband in ministry for over 60 years during...

Trumansburg, NY

Gladys Jean McConkey died at her home on Aiken Rd. on February 26, 2013, at the age of 89.

She is remembered for her generosity of spirit, including her hospitality to visitors, and her capabilities as a research chemist and as an editor. Married for 68 years to Jim, who survives her, she and her husband felt their...

Lynne Margaret Hunter was born on March 19, 1963 in Binghamton NY and lived her early years in Ithaca, NY before finding her home in Florida. She enjoyed boating and spending time at the beach! She had many adventures in life and was blessed with a daughter, Melissa Margaret Simmons. Lynne is survived by her brother, John Hunter, sister Carol Engels,...

Freeville, NY

Cooper, Albert F., age 74, born in Ithaca, NY, on  April 26, 1943, died peacefully at home with his wife Barbara and son Brian by his side on May 23rd, 2017. Al liked to travel between Freeville, NY and Colorado Springs, CO in his younger years. He had a love for classic cars and western movies. Al worked...

Ithaca, NY

Jimmy Dalton Baines, PhD, passed away on Oct. 7, 2013 at the age of 81.  Jimmy was born in Pampa, Texas, to Marcus and Willie Baines.  After initially preparing for the Methodist ministry, he became enamored of the theater, receiving degrees from Southwestern and Baylor Universities where he wrote, directed and acted in many productions. After three years in the US...

Lansing

Eleanor R. Ruzicka, 85 passed away with family and her faithful dog Annie by her side at her home in Lansing on March 14, 2016. Born November 5, 1930 in Lansing. She was the daughter of the late Dana and Ruth (Townley) Ludlow.  Eleanor was married to Leland J. Ruzicka in 1951, and she and Lee enjoyed over...

Lansing, NY

Freda L. Wilson, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Ridge Rd., Lansing, on December 11, 2014.

Born June 22, 1919 in Ithaca, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Harriet (Minier) Howland. Freda was a graduate of Ithaca High School and she attended hairdressing school for a period of time. She...