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Obituaries
Feb
25
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
Ithaca - Barbara B. Yale, 81, of Ithaca died Tuesday evening, February 23, 2010, at her home in the woods by the lake.
Barbara was born in Rochester, NY, the daughter of late the Monroe and Julia Blumenstiel. She lived in Ithaca for the last 48 years, having moved here with her husband, Dr. Daniel I. Yale, when he set up his medical practice in orthopedic surgery.
Barbara loved Ithaca, especially the creativity of the community and the natural beauty of the area. She had a great love of people, and a knack for quickly getting to know them and making them her friends. She took great pride in her family.
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Feb
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
Ithaca - Stephen John Zavaski II, age 59 of Ithaca, died unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. Stephen is the son of the late Stephen J. (R. Merle) Zavaski. He enjoyed cooking, raising orchids, listening to his favorite radio show on Sunday evening, and being around his nephews.
Survivors include his brother, David (Donna) Zavaski; a niece, Michelle Starks and Christopher (Stacy Nickerson) Zavaski; three great-nephews, Cosey Starks, Connor Zavaski, and Austin Nicherson; a cousin, Jeane Nash; a longtime friend, Janice Pack.
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Feb
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
 Leonard Smith, age 84, of Ithaca and formerly of Queens, passed away at home on Saturday, February 20, 2010 of natural causes. Leonard was born on July 15, 1925 in New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Ethel and Richard Smith, Sr. Leonard served honorably in the United States Army during WWII. In the late 1940s, he moved to Ithaca with his brother LeRoy Smith. He eventually relocated to New York City, where he worked for many years at Elmhurst Hospital.
Leonard was married to Gertrude "Frenchie" Smith for many years before she passed away from complications of diabetes. He then shared many happy years with his lady friend, Mamie Washington. In his later years, he was actively involved in church and spiritual activities. He recently moved back to Ithaca, where he enjoyed the slower pace of life and relaxed atmosphere. May his spirit rest peacefully with the Lord.
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Feb
25
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
Trumansburg - Robert "Mark" Dunlop, age 51 of Trumansburg, died Saturday morning at his residence while under Hospice care. Mark is the son of E. Dawn Dunlop -Velasquez and the late Robert J. Dunlop. A painter by trade, Mark enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with his family. He will always be remembered for being a lover of the outdoors and being social with his family and friends.
In addition to his mother, E Dawn Dunlop-Velasquez, survivors include his wife, Tammy Dunlop; a son, Brandon Dunlop; three daughters, Cassandra Dunlop, Samantha (Daron) Bantin, and Sheena Dunlop; six grandchildren; a sister, Rene (PT) Ryan; two nephews, Eddie (Natalie) Vorhis and Chris (Hale) Voris. Mark is predeceased by his step-father, Orlando Velasquez.
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Feb
11
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
Juanita Irene Mooney, age 84 of Ithaca, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday (February 5, 2010) at Hospicare. Mrs. Mooney was born in Genoa, the daughter of the late Frances Wood. Mrs. Mooney was an avid BINGO player and she enjoyed going to the casino with her children when she was active. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting as well as working with canvas.
Survivors include her seven children, Mary Ussery, Frank (Sally) Wells, Carol (David Bogart) Reeves, Cherry (Howard) Porter, Richard (Cathy) Mooney, Tina (Jr.) Mooney, and Tony Mooney Sr.; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Fredenburg; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mooney is predeceased by her husband, Paul Mooney who died in 1963; a son, Paul E. Mooney; a grandson, Jimmy Mooney; a brother, Clarence Bagley and a sister, Bertha Hughes.
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Feb
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
Robert W. Miller, age 85, died at home Sunday, February 7, 2010, following an extended decline in health.
Born to W. Dwight and Reda Miller on September 20, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, Bob graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and then entered the U.S. Navy at the height of World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater as a Radarman 1st Class aboard the U.S.S. Wesson, Destroyer Escort 184, from 1943 until the end of the war. His ship participated in many Pacific battles. On April 7, 1945, the Wesson was hit by a Japanese suicide plane. Eight crew members died and the ship was heavily damaged.
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Feb
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by Herson Funeral Home
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 |
Ithaca - Blanche "Birdie" A. Wells, age 88 of Ithaca, died peacefully surrounded by here family, Tuesday evening at Beechtree Nursing Home. Matriarch of the Wells family, she was born in Newfield and is the daughter of the late Wesley and Nellie Crance. For many years, she was associated with the family businesses, the Corner Store Catering and Flower Field Florist. She was a charter member of Finger Lakes Button Club and a former member of the David Harriman Button Club in Cortland. Birdie was an avid BINGO player.
Birdie is survived by her five sons Lester A. Wells, Daniel "Boon" Wells, John A. (Dorrie Haring) Wells, Charles (Wanda) R. Wells, Arthur J. Wells; two daughters, Mary Jane Wells and Shirley Ann (Douglas) Allen; 7 grandchildren, Kristen (Mark Woodard) Wells, Melissa, Melinda and Melanie Allen, Charles II & Denver Wells, and Tyler Wells; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Michael Woodard and Connor Allen; two sisters, Pauline Cundy and Rita Grover; several nieces and nephews; three good friends, Mary Ann, Sally, and Jackie.
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