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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...
Marilyn H. Austin
Jun 2, 2020
Marilyn Helen (MacMaster) Austin made her transition on June 2, 2020. She was predeceased by her mother Helen (Gleason) MacMaster, father George W. MacMaster, and brother George M. MacMaster.
Marilyn was born in Syracuse, and was a lifelong resident. She was a pioneering woman of Syracuse's LGBTQ community, as well as a staunch feminist, and social justice activist & advocate....
Lynn M. Eastman, Jr.
Apr 20, 2020
Lynn M. Eastman, Jr., 52, of Lansing, NY, passed away at home on April 20, 2020, while surrounded by family. Born in Ithaca on May 24, 1967, he was the son of the late Lynn M. Sr. and Alberta McLean Eastman. He was employed as a welder and fabricator at Stonewell Bodies and Machine, Inc. in Genoa, NY.
Lynn had...
Norman Earl Wheeler, Sr.
Apr 19, 2020
Norman Earl Wheeler, Sr., 85, of Lansing, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Born in Worcester, MA, Norman was one of thirteen children born to William A. and Naomi M. Wheeler of Worcester, MA. He spent many years as a member and employee of the Lincoln Square Boys’ Club of Worcester. He attended classes...
Beverly Szewczyk
Mar 20, 2020
It is with great sadness to announce that Beverly Patte Szewczyk of Rochester (Penfield), NY has passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 at the age of 78.
Bev was born in Holyoke, MA. She spent her childhood in Dryden, NY and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Physical Education. She spent her child raising years in Rochester...
Gerd Helene Aasen
Mar 18, 2020
Gerd Helene (Syversen) Aasen, 85, of Lansing, passed away on March 18, 2020, while surrounded by family. Gerd Helene was born on November 8, 1934 in Follebu, Norway, to her mother, Gunvor (Syversen) Gudbranson of Follebu and to her father, Nils Larsen of Lillehammer, Norway. Gerd was raised primarily by her grandparents, Hans Syversen and Nilla Kampesveen Syversen of Follebu....
Lawrence John Creighton
Mar 18, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” John Creighton, 57, of Lansing, NY, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, March 18, 2020. Lawrence was born in Harvey, Illinois on November 28, 1962 to Stephen and Rose (Wachdorf) Creighton. He was a generous and thoughtful man, who would do anything to help others.
Lawrence worked for Ithaca City School District for over 34 years before...
Sheryl Anne Howell
Mar 17, 2020
Sheryl Anne (Niemi) Howell, 71, formerly of Lansing, NY passed away on March 17, 2020. She was a graduate of Lansing High School in 1966 and worked for over 34 years as an office manager at Cornell University in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Sherri truly lived life to its fullest through simple pleasures: visiting with friends and...
Bernard "Bernie" F. Rick
Mar 10, 2020
Bernard Frank Rick, 91, of Ithaca, passed away on March 10, 2020, at Seneca View Nursing Home in Montour Falls, NY. Born on June 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Eleanore and Richard Rick, and younger brother to Richard. Bernie attended Lane Tech High School in Chicago, where he met the love of his life, Eleanor...
Julie L. Lewis
Mar 2, 2020
Julie L. Lewis, 50, of Genoa, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2020, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca. She is survived by her husband, son, and a large extended family.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Road, Lansing. A brief memorial service will immediately follow.
Surinder Singh Sidhu
Mar 1, 2020
Surinder Singh Sidhu, 81, from Ithaca, entered into the beyond within peacefully, Sunday, March 1st, 2020 of chronic pulmonary impairment, surrounded by a roomful of family at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, New York. Additional family also gathered in California and Hawaii to send continuous blessings and love throughout his transcendence. After a long, full day of...
Martin E. Farkas
Feb 20, 2020
Martin E. Farkas, 81 years old, of Punta Gorda, FL, and Freeville, NY, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness in Florida on February 20, 2020 surrounded by his children, grandchildren and life companion Carol Weber.
Marty was born in Lansing, NY to Stephen and Nellie Farkas. He worked with his father in the family's excavation business through high school...
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