Louis M. Varga
Oct 14, 2024
Louis M. Varga, 74, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on October 14, 2024. Born on November 2, 1949, in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen G. Varga, Sr. and Susie (Solomon) Varga.
Louie, as he was better known to his family and friends, enlisted in the US Army and honorably...
Melvin H. Negley
Oct 8, 2024
Melvin H. Negley, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Ithaca, NY while surrounded by family on October 8, 2024. Born on December 10, 1929, in Tarentum, PA, he was one of ten children born to the late Homer Clair and Anna Mae (Pierce) Negley. His younger years were spent with his family in the Saltsburg/Indiana area of...
Nancy (Sweazey) Norman
Sep 23, 2024
On September 23, 2024, Nancy Norman (nee Sweazey) passed peacefully in hospice in Chandler, Arizona. She was born August 12, 1932, to Marion and Gladys Stedman Sweazey of Lansing, NY. She grew up on her father’s farm overlooking beautiful Cayuga Lake. She married her high school sweetheart, Samuel “Sam” Norman in 1951. They met in 5th grade and were married...
Doris Rita Godin
Sep 18, 2024
Doris Rita Godin, 77, known as “Didi” to friends and family, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was laid to rest at Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve in Newfield, NY on September 21. She is survived by her loving daughter Tasha Michel Williams of Valrico, FL, grandchildren Jah Michael Bigelow and Marley Marahya Glidden, and her faithful brother Arthur...
William T. Ford
Sep 15, 2024
William T. Ford, age 89, of Lansing, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Cayuga Medical Center following a brief illness.
Bill, as he was better known, was born in Fruitland, MD, on January 6, 1935, to the late William R. and Mildred (Francis) Ford. He retired from Agway in 1997 after 42 years as...
Luann Norman
Sep 11, 2024
Luann Alice (Iacovelli) Norman, age 69, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Elkland, PA, while surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born in Ithaca, NY, on November 3, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Albert R. and Bessie M. (Reeves) Iacovelli.
Luann was a graduate of Ithaca High School...
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...
