All Obituaries

Jamie was born on August 27th , 1968, and passed away on May 15th , 2024, at the age of 55. Jamie was predeceased by his mother Arline Shultz, his father William Shultz (Bill) and survived by many of his cousins. Jamie was an electrician with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) local 241. He loved what he did for work and more importantly loved all his co-workers from local 241 (Brothers and Sisters of Local 241). Jamie will be missed by all his friends and...

On the 15th of May, 2024, I, Roger Willard Yonkin slipped my cable and sailed out into those unknown waters wherein I hope to discover our destinies. I was born April 15, 1939 in Bethel Grove, NY what then was a close-knit reliable and friendly community lost now to so-called progress. While I look forward to an adventure I sorrow to leave behind family and friends. I am the son of Helen J. Nelson and J. Willard Yonkin, parents who provided me with a safe, worry free and oh so happy...

Thomas "Tom" Cerullo, a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Born in Paterson, NJ and raised in Lincoln Park, NJ, Tom lived his last 20+ years living his dream on the farm he built and loved in Upstate New York.  He was a graduate of Boonton High School  (1971) and attended County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ. Tom worked for Shop-Rite of Lincoln Park for many years before retiring 20 years ago to live on...

John passed away in Ithaca, New York on April 25th surrounded by loved ones. John was born and raised in Southwest England by his parents Janet Jones and Arthur Leonard Silcox. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Heather Penhale Silcox. He is survived by his younger sister, Ann L. Silcox and his close companion, Cynthia Robinson. He is also survived by daughters Heather J. (Ron) Andelora, Allison T. Silcox, and Laurie E. (Jon) Clarke and grandchildren Tristan Clarke, Grace...

Santo L. Aramini, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on May, 7, 2024. Santo was born on September 15, 1936 in Ithaca, to the late Armando and Columbo Massucci Aramini.  Santo served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Santo was a teacher for the Oswego BOCES and also worked there as a weekend security guard. He also designed two of the buildings on the campus. Santo is survived by his cousin Orlando B. Aramini, who lived next door to him for 19 years. Santo was a private...

Gloria Ann Benson, 74 of Danby passed away on April 28, 2024, after an illness. Gloria was born in Ithaca on October 5, 1949, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Mullen Klein. Gloria is survived by her husband of 54 years, David, Their son Jeffrey, daughter Michelle Benson (Brian Kreowski) and grand-children Lilly, and Kenzie Benson and Anna, and Jocob Kreowski. There will be no services for Gloria at this time.

Michael John Brendan Dominic Meads Linsdell, aka “Mick”, was born the middle child of Mona & Charles Meads 6 children in Ramsgate, County Kent, in Great Britain. Mick was always very proud of his English heritage, often jokingly acclaiming that the Americans can’t speak English. He had a very difficult time renouncing the Queen when he became an American Citizen in 2002. Upon the death of Charles, the family accepted an invitation from relatives and moved to Brisbane,...

Diane Kari Sweet, 69 of Ithaca passed away Tuesday at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on November 27, 1954 the daughter of the late Donald and Irene Robinson Smith.  Diane was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, working for the City of Ithaca for 13 years.  She was a past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Elks Lodge 636.  Diane was a devoted wife, mother, and sister. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Predeceased by her parents...

Richard E. Hughes, Jr., age 77, died on April 27, 2024 at the Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Ithaca. “Dick” (or “Rick” or “Ted” as he was variously known) was born in Albany, NY on April 2, 1947. He was the son of Richard E. Hughes and Hazel Wetmore Hughes, late of Ithaca. Dick is survived by his cousins, Thomas Stratton of Constableville, New York, Patricia Martin of Beverly, Massachusetts, and Douglas Albern, of McLean, New York. Dick...

Janice Newman Esman was born December 26,1919 in New York City. Her father, Otto Newman an immigrant from Prague and mother Carrie nee Bernhart lived on East 87 th street, part of a large Jewish family and members of Central Synagogue. Her father Otto was a successful businessman but was adversely impacted by the depression. She attended New York University. After several short-term jobs in NYC, she moved to Washington DC and worked at the Civil Service Commission where she met Milton...