All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Leon Senft, 89, of Auburn, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Mary’s Home in Erie, PA. Bob was born in York, PA to parents Earl Willis and Ruth Marguerite (Fulton) Senft, younger brother of sister Doris Jean Stough. He had a logical mind and was especially skilled at engineering and planning. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State Technical Institute-York, Bob started his first job at General Electric in 1953. He...

Joyce F. Kalar, 83, of Cato passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Commons in Auburn. Joyce was born in Syracuse on January 16, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Madeline Esposito. Joyce spent 37 years driving bus for Cato Meridian School. This was more than a job for Joyce, she truly loved the kids she drove, she cared for them and enjoyed hearing about their day.  Joyce was a Volunteer Lifetime Member EMT for Cato Ambulance/CIMVAC...

Robert A. Cartner, 83 of Owasco, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus. Mr. Cartner was born in Auburn NY on December 29, 1940. He retired from ALCO after 30 years of employment. Bob was a Lifetime Member and Past Chief of the Owasco Fire Department; badge number 111. He joined the department in 1965 and served as Chief from 1984-1987. Bob was always on the go and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and of course trying his luck at...

Bonnie Sullivan of Weedsport passed away Friday, April 26,2024, at the Commons in Auburn. Bonnie was born November 18, 1941, to Bill and Olga (Mathews) Ripley. Bonnie graduated from Cato-Meridian High School in 1959. During high school Bonnie enjoyed art, archery, basketball and field hockey. After high school Bonnie attended Syracuse University and studied Art. Later in life Bonnie was an avid George Straight fan. She and her husband Jim were also Syracuse season ticket holders for football...

Donald R. Kilmer, 72, of Auburn passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. Mr. Kilmer was born in Auburn NY on July 11, 1951, to the late Eugene and Mary Majcher Kilmer. He retired from D&W Diesel after 10 years of employment.  Donald is survived by his loving wife, Kristen Clark Kilmer; brothers- in-law, Brad (Laurie) Clark, their children, Shannon and Melanie; Mark (Tina) Clark, their children Jeff, Joe and Allen; Tim (Elaine) Clark their children Sarah and Valerie;...

Rita Jane Zelinski, 96, of Auburn passed away on April 23, 2024, at The Nottingham RHCF in Jamesville. Born in Auburn on April 8, 1928, Rita was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Rybash) Fritz. She grew up in Auburn and spent the first ninety-three years of her life there. She graduated from St. Hyacinth’s School and Central High School. She was employed with Lewis Drug Store, International Harvester Co., Red Star Express and Auburn Memorial Hospital where she gave many years...

Patricia "Patti" Colbert Erickson, the loving wife of David Erickson, of Second Avenue, Owasco, passed away Monday morning, April 22, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Auburn November 23, 1970, Patti was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude McLean Colbert. A graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1988, she attained her associate degree from Cayuga Community College and was employed with Double K Livestock Sales in Sennett for the last 33 years. She was a...

James David Thomson (Jim, Jimmy)  1/31/1952-4/22/2024 Jim was born in Auburn, NY and was predeceased by his parents Dorothy Delaney Thomson and Richard A Thomson and also his siblings Richard K Thomson, Joan Tucker and Holly Neuffer. He is survived by siblings Donna (Richard) Satterlee, Susan (Stephen) Walker, Kevin (Berry) Thomson, Pam (Gerald) Mickels, Jonathan Thomson, Christopher Thomson, sister-in-law Marcia Thomson, many nieces, and nephews with close nieces Meghan (Jeremy)...

Bonnie Lou Arno, 78, of Auburn, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Auburn Nursing Home. Born in Auburn on July 21, 1945, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Gaston) Gulliver. She was previously employed with the Gavras Center as an aide and more recently at Walmart as a sales associate. Bonnie is survived by her sister, Evangeline (Steve) Taylor; her brothers, Richard (Sharlene) Gulliver, John (Kristy) Gulliver and H. Douglas (Penny) Gulliver; and many extended family...

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Colvin, 92, of Auburn passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2024. Born in Auburn on May 9, 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Felli) Calisprone. Loved all her life by everyone who knew her, Betty held jobs at General Electric, Red Star, New York Telephone and was a store owner, all while raising five sons. She is survived by four of those sons, Tom, Steven, William (Carol) and James, her...