All Obituaries

Frank Kimak, 73 the husband of Darlene Morgan Kimak, of Port Byron, died Saturday, January 17, 2021 in the Auburn Nursing Home. Born May 9, 1947  in Auburn, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Wilberta Goss Kimak. He was a graduate of Port Byron High School, Class of 1965 and served honorably with the United States Air Force until his discharge in 1969. Frank retired after more than 30 years of employment with New Process Gear. He was an active member of the John Cool Post 257 of...

Constance "Connie" Cuddy, 90, formerly from Weedsport and Baldwinsville passed away on  January 17, 2021; at The Commons on St. Anthony's, due to complications of Covid -19. She had lived at the Commons for five years.  Connie was born in Albany on September 14, 1930 and graduated from Oneonta high School 1948, Union College (LPN) and in 1976 from Auburn Community College (RN). She was a Flight Nurse for Air Medic, did homecare and worked for several medical...

Helen K. McKellop, 98, of Auburn, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Auburn, on July 1, 1922, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Barbara Spin Lepak of Arlington Avenue. She graduated in June, 1941 from Auburn Central High School. In her earlier years, Helen was employed as a Timekeeper at Colombian Rope Company, a Teller at the Morris Bank and Secretary at Kalet's in Auburn. Helen met her future husband, James E. McKellop, Jr. at Colombian...

Daniel K. Davis, 69 of Auburn passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021; at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Davis was born in Auburn on May 17, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Gloria Glessing Davis. After graduating from Auburn High School, Dan went on to proudly serve his country with the United states Air Force from 1970-1971. Daniel is survived by his siblings, Christine (Robert) Smith, Kenneth ( Judy ) Davis and Russell Davis; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Daniel...

Kathleen A. Barry Grader, 86 the wife of William J. Grader, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, January 12 in the Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn June 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Benedict and Theresa Lull Barry, Kathleen was a proud member of the Union Springs graduating class of 1951. She enjoyed Home Bureau Crafts and was a leader for both Weedsport and Port Byron, as well as a Girl Scout leader for Sennett. Together with her husband, Kathleen loved traveling and spending time with...

Kathy Ann Welch, 73, of Auburn, passed away on January 10, 2021 at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Syracuse on July 7, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Luley Welch. Kathy was a wonderful and compassionate educator, teaching at the former Thornton Ave and Seward Elementary for 34 years. She was the former secretary of the Auburn Teachers Association and board member of the Merry Go Round Playhouse. She was an animal lover and an avid fan of Syracuse sports. Kathy...

Mary Anne Murphy-Lipe, 74 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The Commons on St. Anthony. Mary Anne was born in Auburn on December 29, 1946; to the late Alfred H. and Irene Brunner Murphy. She was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School class of 1964.  Mary Anne retired from Peerless Liquor Sales in Syracuse, where she was a sales representative for many years.    Special mention to Mary Anne’s dear friends, who visited with her at the Commons and...

James L. Smithler, 86, of Cato passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at The Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn. Mr. Smithler was born to the late Lyle and Mary Kennedy Smithler on December 24, 1934; in Cato, NY on the family farm,  where he continued to reside and raise his own family. James had an excavating business for many years and was a tractor trailer driver for Page Trucking. For over twenty years, James was a councilman for the Town of Cato.  He was a hardworking, dedicated...

David J. Hawelka, 93 the loving husband of Anna Tarala Hawelka of Swartz Towers, Auburn died Friday, January 8, 2021 in Auburn Community Hospital. Born October 1,1927 in Auburn, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Nelian Hawelka, David retired following 35 years with Nolan's Sporting Goods. A communicant of St. Mary's Church, he enjoyed skiing, golf, traveling and spending winters in Florida. David was a life member of both the Utopia Club and the Knights of Columbus and loved...

Rheba L. Merritt, 78, of Weedsport, passed away January 6, 2021 at the Commons. Mrs. Merritt was born in Auburn on June 17,1942 to the late Albert and Lillian Ashby Simmons. Rheba enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time with family. Rheba is survived by her daughters; Lorie (Dale) Johnson, Joy Cote and Dorothy Walrath, her son; Doug Simmons, her step children; Annette Merritt, Shirley Salisbury and Linda (Floyd) Bertollini, many grandchildren and several great grandchildren....