All Obituaries

Frances Rose "Lolly" Loperfido Watkins, 77 passed away April 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Born in Auburn January 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Maneri Loperfido. She was employed for many years with TRW in Auburn and a member of the Aurora Blind Association. She enjoyed crocheting with her friends and donated countless blankets, hats and scarves to numerous charities. Fran loved spending time with her family,...

Jacqueline S. "Jackie" O'Connell, 70 of Jericho Road, Weedsport passed away Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Auburn September 23, 1953, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Walters Gridley. Jackie was a member of the class of 1971, the first graduating class of Auburn High School and was employed with Welch Allyn, retiring after 35 years of faithful service. Jackie enjoyed bonfires, boating with her lake family in...

Sara L. Silvers, 45, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. She was born in Auburn on July 5, 1978, daughter of Sharon Salls and the late Barry Silvers. Sara’s faith in God was extremely important and impactful in her life. She had a heart of gold and was full of so much love that she gave to everyone she knew. Sara was a loving mother to her three children and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren, mother and her sister. Sara is survived by her...

Dale Uri O'Bryan, 78, of Auburn, passed away on April 8, 2024, at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Fair Haven on January 16, 1946, Dale was the son of the late Richard and Bertha O'Bryan. He was previously employed with Colombian Rope, Goulds Pump and TRW. Dale enjoyed fishing and many times could be found tinkering on cars or anything that needed fixing. Dale is survived by his beloved wife, MaryJane O'Bryan; his daughter, Darlene Greene; his son, Kenneth (Donna)...

Mary Patricia “Patty” Geherin Sincebaugh, affectionately known as “Gert”, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was 76 and was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Auburn on October 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lorraine Woods Geherin. Patty was a graduate of Nazareth College, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In addition to raising a large family, Patty was employed for over 35 years teaching at both Saint...

Richard Allen Ball, known to his loved ones as "Papa," passed away on April 2, 2024, in Auburn, NY, at the age of 85. Richard was born on September 24, 1938 in Auburn, NY, to the late Charles and Pauline Smith Ball. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. Throughout his life, Richard was a dedicated person, loving husband of 53 years to his wife Delia, as well as a loving father to his children. He was actively involved in his children's high school...

Joseph J. Tarquino, 81 the husband of Maureen Casey Tarquino, of Auburn passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse. Born April 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Milton and Madeline Lewis Tarquino. He grew up on Staten Island and was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School.  Joe loved watching birds and has several beautiful pen and ink bird drawings around the house. He liked watching Syracuse University Basketball and filling the...

Phyllis Jean Edmundson, known to family and friends as Jean, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 99 in Weedsport, NY. Born to Percy and Ethel Kash on November 14, 1924, in Middletown, OH, Jean was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and friend. Jean was known for her giving nature, loving spirit, outgoing personality, athletic prowess, compassionate heart, adventurous soul, cheery demeanor, and feisty spirit. Jean is survived by her daughter Linda Lidster, sons John Edmundson...

It is with sorrowful regret that my wife, Debra Ann Allen has gone home to Jesus on March 29, 2024. She is now forever without pain or worry. Debra was born in Rock Island, Illinois on October 17, 1956. She lived her life in Chicago, IL, Oregon, Livermore, CA and Tracy, CA. Debra married Mike Allen in 2001 and finally fully enjoyed life with him. Debra had enjoyed many work experiences in her life. She went to beauty school and worked as a beautician in Illinois and...

Robert E. Hoehn, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Auburn Community Hospital. Bob was born in Rome, NY on Sept. 20, 1944, to the late Robert Sr. and Lucille Bush Hoehn. Bob grew up in Booneville, NY and graduated in 1968 from SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S.in Education. Bob was a 6th grade middle school teacher for 35 years in the Auburn School District, where he also coached soccer and lacrosse. He also coached volleyball for Weedsport. He enjoyed being a ski club advisor...