Sally J. Macey Baker
May 29, 2022
Sally J. (Macey) Baker, 89, of Newfield and formerly of Lansing, NY, passed away on May 29, 2022, at Seneca View in Montour Falls, NY, following an extended illness. Born on July 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Halstander) Macey. Sally was employed at A&P for 20 years, working as a cashier and clerk...
Barbara D. Pritchard
May 25, 2022
Barbara D. Pritchard, 78, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY from complications associated with dementia, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Barbara was born in Pittsburg, Kan., to William C. Thompson Jr. and Mildred Thompson. She was raised in Artesia, N.M., and some of her most memorable early experiences were playing clarinet, working in her grandfather’s...
Joseph C. Campanella
May 16, 2022
Joseph Charles Campanella, 70, of Lansing, NY, passed away suddenly at home on May 16, 2022. Born in Knoxville, TN, on November 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Mildred (Hantz) Campanella. Joe was employed as a truck driver for Austic Trucking in Interlaken, NY.
Joe loved his family and friends more than anything. On April...
Rebecca Lynn Rumpff
May 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rebecca Lynn (Seamon) Rumpff, age 37, of Locke, NY. She was the light of our lives.
Born on December 31, 1984, in Ithaca, NY, she resided in East Genoa, NY, for most of her life. Rebecca was a 2003 graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and later earned her...
Mary Louise (Streeter) Lee
May 15, 2022
LANSING – Mary Louise Lee (née Streeter), 78, passed away on May 15, 2022. Mary Lou, a teacher, was deeply loved by her family, students and community alike. She enjoyed performing and listening to music, reading, sewing and baking, especially for the holidays. She loved traveling to destinations both close and far. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling via cruise line...
Carol Ornstein
May 15, 2022
Carol loved life with such passion. She was a beloved mother, wife, a friend and an honorary aunt to so many, a carer and empathizer to all.
She loved to be in nature, from her young adulthood when she built and lived in a yurt in the woods of West Danby; through decades of camping trips, hikes and bike rides...
Sarah Carthon
May 7, 2022
The Story of Sarah Carthon. Sarah was a wonderful Woman who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. “Grandma,” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, “The Mayor,” as she was called by some, was an amazing Mom, Daughter, Sister and Aunt like no other could be.
Sarah’s story starts on May 3, 1943, the child...
Gregory Daniel Nerode
May 4, 2022
Gregory Daniel Nerode was born in Ithaca, New York on Oct 28, 1965 and died unexpectedly of natural causes in Ithaca on May 4, 2022. His parents were Anil Nerode and Sondra Nerode. He later moved with his stepfather Benjamin Gebhart and his mother Sondra Gebhart to Buffalo, NY and then to Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of...
Arthur Birnbaum
Apr 18, 2022
Arthur Birnbaum led a life full of appreciation for nature, community, and good food. Born July 26, 1941, to Solomon and Ray Birnbaum, Arthur was an only child but was part of a close extended family. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island, he lived next door to his cousins Larry (Stephanie) Krames, Elliot (Rosellen) Krames, Jennifer (Bob) Futernick, and...
Muawia Barazangi, PhD
Mar 30, 2022
Dr. Nimat Hafez Barazangi, Dr. Nobl Barazangi and Mr. Isaac Smith sadly announce the passing of our dear husband and father, Dr. Muawia Barazangi. He passed away on March 30, 2022 and was laid to rest in a small, family funeral on March 31, 2022 according to Islamic tradition in Ithaca, NY in the presence of his beloved brother Dr....
Nadia M. Rubaii, PhD
Mar 12, 2022
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Nadia Rubaii, beloved daughter, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 57. Nadia’s death resulted from a sudden cardiac arrest she suffered the previous week. Nadia was born on June 13, 1964, to Sandra Pollack and Mahdi Rubaii in Cortland, NY.
Nadia was an adventurer, always willing to try new things. As a...
Henry "Hank" Roy Geiger
Mar 7, 2022
Henry “Hank” Roy Geiger, 88, of Lansing, NY, died on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland, NY, following a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1933, in Whitney, MI, he was a son of the late George Geiger, Sr. and Teresa (Engy) Geiger. Hank enlisted in the US Air Force in 1953 and was honorably discharged...
Charles "Chuck" A. Bower, Jr.
Feb 28, 2022
Where does one begin telling the life story of a person who has been our father, our brother, our grandpa, a father-in-law and an uncle. Chuck Bower went by many names, Chuck, Charles, Juney and Grandpa Chucky, just to name a few.
Chuck Bower passed away on February 28, 2022 in his sleep peacefully with his cat by his side,...
Barbara Barry
Feb 21, 2022
Barbara Barry of Lansing, New York, died February 21, 2022, from complications of kidney failure. Born Barbara Maria Imm on December 10, 1936, in New York City, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary Ross Imm. She lived with her parents in Brooklyn until the age of 3, when her family moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Barbara very quickly developed a love...
Heather Dunbar
Feb 5, 2022
Heather Dunbar (71) passed away in her home in Van Etten, NY on February 5, 2022. Heather engaged with decades of fresh talent, mentoring and supporting the best from us. Lay linguist, incredible communicator, engaging interviewer, writer and speaker- she loved interpretive literature and it would come out in her allegory storytelling. She was a broadcaster, maybe best known for...
John & Alicia Lewkowicz
Feb 2, 2022
John M. Lewkowicz (77) and Alicia B. Lewkowicz (79) passed away peacefully in their home on Wednesday, February 02, 2022, in Ithaca, NY.
John and Alicia were wed in 1964 and enjoyed 58 years of a beautiful and loving marriage together.
John M. Lewkowicz
John was born on May 01, 1945, in Schenectady, NY, and was...
Jack A. Avery
Feb 1, 2022
UPDATE: A memorial gathering for Jack A. Avery (07/14/1933 – 02/01/2022) and Randy A. Avery (09/19/1963 – 09/18/2021) will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY 14882. Friends and family are invited to a period of visitation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. A brief memorial service and sharing of memories will...
Sherry Holcomb
Jan 27, 2022
Sherry “Holkie” Holcomb finished this life on January 27, 2022, following an illness that slowed, but never darkened her good nature and inner light. Born in Oneonta, NY, on September 1, 1972, at age 13 she moved from Broome Developmental Center to a group home in Dryden, NY. Over time, she lived in other supportive houses in Ithaca...
Dona Neno
Jan 27, 2022
Dona (Snapp) Neno, 87, of Brockport and formerly of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Berkshire, NY, on August 25, 1934, she was the only child of the late Sherman Reed and Ruby (Bemis) Snapp. Dona graduated from Newark Valley High School and became employed with Grange League Federation...
James Stephen Hlywa
Jan 26, 2022
James Stephen Hlywa, 83, was born to the late Stephen and Mary (Minarsky) Hlywa in Elmira, NY. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at home on January 26, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed.
James and his two sisters grew up in Horseheads, NY, helping work on the family farm....
