All Obituaries

Penalyn “Penny” J. Hobart, 78, of Weedsport, passed away on May 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. Penny was born in Flushing, New York, to the late Richard and Alida LaForce. While raised in Central New York, as a teenager she spent winters in Florida and graduated from Miami Edison High School. Following her graduation, Penny completed secretarial school at Charron Williams. It was in Miami where Penny met and married Merrill (Mel) Hobart...

Mary R. Grzasko, 94 of Auburn passed away Thursday, May 28,2020 at Auburn Community Hospital following a brief illness. Mary was a daughter of the late Valentine and Aniela Grzasko. She graduated from Central High School and was employed by Red Star Trucking for more than 30 years. Mary was an exceptional athlete, excelling in bowling and golf, and was lucky enough to get a hole-in-one. She traveled the world and spent winters in Florida, but her favorite place was Owasco Lake. Mary was an...

Marjorie (Midge) H. Hamel, 85, of 8544 South St. Rd., Port Byron, passed away on May 25, 2020 with her loving family by her side after a courageous fight with cancer. Midge was born in Canada and moved to New York in 1959 with her husband and three daughters, as her husband pursued his career through the Local 1249. She was a stay at home mom and later worked for the Port Byron School District as a “comedian” cafeteria aide and was also a member of the Port Byron Fire Department’s...

Sandra (Sandy) A. Mitchell, 73, of Charles Street in Auburn, passed away on May 24, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. Sandy was born in Auburn, the adopted daughter of the late Dominick and Angelina DeChick Cascianello and step daughter of the late, Luke Spinelli. Sandy worked many years at the Auburn Wegmans. She loved being "out in the yard" and spending time with friends, family and especially her cherished grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her husband, Robert Mitchell of...

Jean Battaglia Day passed away on May 17, 2020 at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of John for 60 years and will be forever in his heart. Jean was the loving mother of Jacqueline Burns (Peter), John and Peter Day. She was the proudest grandma of Caitlyn, Hannah and Riley Burns. Jean also will be greatly missed by her big sister, Rita. Some of Jean’s fondest memories are of her childhood on West Street with her extended family. Enjoy the reunion Jean! Cooking her Sunday pasta,...

    OWASCO | Warren J. “Bud” Smith, 94, of Owasco, passed away peacefully at his home on Owasco Lake, on Friday, May 15, 2020. Bud was born in Geneva, the son of the late Robert and Delia (Fitzpatrick) Smith. He was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church. Bud retired from NYSEG as a foreman of the UCM Department, after 44 years of employment. He was a loving father and husband that devoted his life to his children and the love of his life, Shirley. His passions were...

Vernon Bailey Blumer, age 99, was born February 25, 1921 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence Blumer Sr. and Helen Van Buskirk Blumer. He passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 78 years Catherine Sobles Blumer and his five children, Jerry Blumer (Kathy), Marty Blumer (Karen), Peggy Campione (Vic), Kathy Quivey (Richard) and Joann Hofmeister (Michael), fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren. He also...

On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Donna G. Deyo, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 68, in the presence of her family. She was born March 24, 1952, in Niagara Falls, NY. She was one of five children born to the late William and Shirley Adams. Her family moved to Auburn where she attended Auburn Schools. Donna was predeceased by her husband Pete Deyo in 1995. Donna made a career working for the school cafeteria system at the age of 16. Donna started as a server and ended...

Marilyn L. Cole, 90, of Cato, passed away on May 8, 2020, at Matthew House, Auburn, NY. Marilyn was born in the town of Cato, NY, on September 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Lester A Lee and Iva(H) M. Snyder. She was a long-time member of the Meridian Baptist Church. She joined the Order of the Eastern star in 1947 where she held positions as past matron of Cato Star Chapter #234, grand officer (to include associate grand warder and chairman of necrology) as well as secretary of...

AUBURN | Joseph G. Trojnor passed away peacefully Sunday, May 3, 2020, following complications from a stroke. Joe had his family with him, sharing love and stories as he took steps towards his next journey. He is survived by Annie Trojnor (Mike Riley), Laurie and Charlie Rubeor, Vicki Trojnor, Melissa Trojnor, and William and Lorraine Trojnor; his nieces and nephews, Katherine, Elizabeth, James, and Liam Trojnor-Riley, Bryann Dusharm, Joseph, Rick, James Michael, Mysia, and Bill...