Lawrence J. Maraia
Sep 9, 2024
Lawrence J. “Larry” Maraia, a longtime resident of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on February 17, 1948, in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Laurence J. Maraia and Marie Eve (Indelicato) Weissman. For several decades, Larry was employed by The Antlers restaurant—a job that...
George Schuler
Sep 7, 2024
George Schuler, much loved husband, father, father-in-law, Gramsfather, younger brother, uncle, professor, educational psychologist, camp counselor, and supportive friend to many, passed away at home on September 7, 2024 in Ithaca, New York, following complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
George was born to Helen (Rebhun) and Benjamin Schuler, and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., where he enjoyed a childhood of stick ball,...
Norma Composti
Aug 19, 2024
Norma Maria Composti died peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1926, the youngest of Fortunato and Maria Zuchelli’s five children. She was the beautiful young bride of a World War II Navy man, the love of her life, Victor, and they enjoyed 66 years of a close and wonderful marriage before...
Diane Rutherford
Aug 18, 2024
This is an indicator I went onto next, but not without recognizing how blessed and miraculous my life has been. Life has been a beyond lucky progression! Pittsburgh was my growing up city and a move to the Pennsylvania CountrySide taught appreciation for organic gardening and herbal delights and then a move to Ithaca!!! The Ithaca Winters motivated my 3...
Elizabeth M. Cook
Aug 15, 2024
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Cook, 91, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family on August 15, 2024.
Born November 2, 1932, in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Makarainen and Ida Smith. Betty had two brothers who passed in early childhood. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School. On October 24,...
Jeffery Sobal
Aug 3, 2024
Jeffery Sobal, 74, a thirty-five year resident of Ithaca, passed away on August 3rd after complications following surgery.
Born in Gary, Indiana, the oldest of four brothers, Jeff worked in a local steel mill during summers to put himself through college.
Jeff attained an undergraduate degree in Biology at Bucknell, followed by a Master’s Degree and PhD in Sociology from the University...
Jessie Mae French Harper
Aug 1, 2024
Jessie Mae French Harper “Wa”, 102, died surrounded by her loved ones on August 1, 2024 at her home at Bridges. She was born March 16, 1922, in Ludlowville, NY, to Josephine Riey French and Kenneth French. She had the nature of a true caretaker; her life was all about connection and community. She was outgoing, kind, had a great...
Charles Peter Cudlin
Aug 1, 2024
Charles Peter Cudlin, 73, of Holly Hill, Florida passed away August 1, 2024, at home in his sleep. He was born July 7, 1951 in Ithaca, New York, the son of the late Peter Cudlin and Jane Cudlin. He is survived by his wife, Robin Cudlin; sisters, Marie Germano and Karen Wittman; daughter, Sheena Cudlin; and son, Devin Cudlin.
He graduated...
Eleanor Gill
Aug 1, 2024
Eleanor "Elly" Gill, age 92, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024.
In keeping with Elly's wishes, there will be no public services.
Patrick L. Neff
Jul 27, 2024
Patrick L. Neff, age 61, of Lansing, passed away on July 27, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca after a recent illness. Born September 17, 1962, in Cortland, NY, he was the son of Edgar L. Neff, Sr. and the late Phyllis (Courtney) Bouton.
Patrick, better known as Pat, graduated from Moravia High School in 1979 and began helping his...
Robert E. Teeter
Jul 26, 2024
Robert E. Teeter, 70, of 44 Teeter Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, passed away on July 26, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. Born on July 20, 1954 in Ithaca, he was the son of the late Richard Benjamin Teeter and Alice Cedemia (Whitaker) Teeter. Following graduation from Lansing High School, Bob enlisted in the US Air Force in 1972...
Scott T. Weaver
Jul 26, 2024
On July 26, 2024, one day before his 58th birthday, Scott Thomas Weaver peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Scott lived his whole life in Lansing, NY. In 1985, he graduated from Lansing High School and attended TC3. After 31 years as a loyal employee at the Lansing Highway Department, he retired and started...
James Harry Cornell
Jul 22, 2024
James Harry Cornell, 73, formerly of Buffalo Hill Road in Brooktondale, went home to be with the love of his life, Beverly Bentley, while surrounded by family at the home of his grandson in Newark Valley on July 22, 2024. Born in Ithaca on February 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Alfred Lawrence Cornell, Sr. and Helen...
Susan C. Bracco
Jul 17, 2024
Susan C. Bracco, age 65, passed away peacefully at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca, NY, on July 17, 2024. “Sue B.”, as she was better known to her friends, was born on January 3, 1959 in Bayshore, Long Island, to the late Angelo and Jennie (Sumcizk) Bracco. She excelled in three sports: softball, swimming, and volleyball. After graduating from Brentwood...
Patricia Ann Watkins
Jul 9, 2024
Patricia Ann (Schaefer) Watkins, aged 91 years young, of Ithaca NY passed away peacefully at home with her family & friends on July 9th, 2024. If you ever met Pat, you would know within a few minutes that she was a proud native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. While she was at it, Pat would have discovered which of your family &...
Catherine Abraham
Jun 22, 2024
Catherine Abraham of Myers Heights passed away peacefully at home at the age of 100 on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
A private graveside service will be held at Ludlowville Pine Grove Cemetery, Lansing, NY.
Alan Littlefair
Jun 16, 2024
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Alan Littlefair, 84, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca. Alan was born November 5, 1939 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England to John Leslie (Les) and Gladys Littlefair (nee Grimwood).
Alan and Barbara Cox were childhood sweethearts and were married June 24, 1961. In 1969, together with their...
Sharon Campbell
Jun 10, 2024
Sharon Argetsinger Campbell, 82, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on June 10, 2024 at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY. Born November 23, 1941, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Viola (Niemi) Argetsinger. Following graduation from Lansing High School in 1959, Sharon attended the Robert Packer School of Nursing and earned her...
Jacqueline M. Popson
May 19, 2024
Jacqueline Margaret Popson, 66, of Dunmore, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, while surrounded by family at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. Jackie, as she was better known, was born on August 25, 1957, in Queens, NY, to the late James and Margaret (Nolte) Boyd.
Jackie earned her degree in accounting from the C.W. Post Campus...
Patricia Brandow Swanson
May 11, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Brandow Swanson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home in Ithaca, New York. Pat was the loving wife of Roger Swanson and devoted mother to Glenn Swanson and Elin Swanson Katz. Born to Elwood and Alice Brandow, Pat was raised on a dairy farm in Windham, New York, along with...
