All Obituaries

  John L. Gower Jr, 64, of Auburn, passed away Monday, April1 2, 2021.  John was avid Yankees fan. He enjoyed woodworking, and the peaceful times he spent fishing.  John is survived by his mother Teresa Gower; and close friends who were like family to him, Alan Reed and Mary Lou Vasile. He was predeceased by his father, John L. Gower Sr. Visitation will be held at white Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St. Auburn on Monday, April 19th from...

Michael Yaremchuk, 94 the husband of the late E. Gloria Sampson Yaremchuck, of Weedsport passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 16, 1926 in Bismarck, ND, Michael was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kaytor Yaremchuck. He was a Veteran of World War II having proudly served with the United States Navy. Following his faithful service, he was a member of the Clark-Heck Post 568 of the American Legion, the Sampson Boots, and a life...

Alice Elizabeth French Nash, wife of the late Richard L. “ Dick” Nash, passed peacefully at home with her family, April 12, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Anna and John French of Auburn and her brother Stuart and his wife Marie French of Honeoye, NY. Always known as Betty, she had many accomplishments, including graduating with honors (Phi Beta Kappa)from Cayuga Community College in 1975, and a scholarship to Cornell University. She enjoyed piloting her...

James F. Fouts, 82, of Moravia, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021 at Crouse Hospital. Mr. Fouts was born in Cortland NY on June 29, 1938 to the late Floyd and Amelia Rieck Fouts. Mr. Fouts owned farms in New York and Iowa and was proud to be a farmer his entire life. He served as Elder and President at Redeemer Lutheran Church. In his leisure he restored numerous antique tractors which he drove with great pride in tractor rides across New York , as a member of Old Time Farmers Club,...

Richard Kenneth Thomson of Auburn, NY, passed away peacefully beside his devoted and loving wife, Marcia Sager-Thomson on Monday, April 5, 2021. Survived by his daughters Meghan Wingerter (Jeremy) and Brooke Wingerter, and his grandsons, Seamus Farrell, Liam Farrell, and Braedan Bilak. Richard is also survived by his step-mother, Peggy Thomson, brother, James Thomson, sisters, Donna Satterlee (Richard), and Sue Walker (Steve); brother, Kevin Thomson (Berry), sister,  Pam Mickles...

Charles R. Green,  75, of Weedsport, passed away Saturday, April 3,2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.  The son of the late Carl Roland and Charlotte Mary Williams Green, he was born in Auburn on June 9, 1945. Charles was a graduate of Weedsport High School Class of 1964. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy aboard the USS Warrington during the Vietnam conflict. He was employed for many years with S.L. Auburn Spark Plug as a product...

Charles W. Kreplin, 90, of Weedsport, passed away peacefully, at his home surrounded by his family on April 1, 2021. Charlie was born in Cleveland, OH on June 21, 1930 to the late William M. and Evelyn Bates Kreplin. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. When Charlie's children were young he enjoyed coaching Little League and Babe Ruth. He was very involved within the community, always greeting you with a hug and a warm smile. He was...

David A. Lupo, 41, the loving husband of Jamie DeJohn Lupo and proud father of Cole and Cameron, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Auburn, October 26, 1979, David was a graduate of Auburn High School Class of 1997 and a member of their Maroon Vanguard Marching Band. He was a caring employee and Team Leader of Unity House, where he touched the lives of clients and their family's alike, and instrumental in the success of their...

Ralph Penird Jr.,87 of Auburn, passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at Auburn Nursing Home. Mr. Penird was born in Auburn on October 6, 1933 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Penird Sr. He retired from Towpath Machine Corp where he was a machinist and was an avid NASCAR fan.  Ralph is survived by his wife Mary Ann McKay Penird; his sons, Gary (Lynn) and Neal Penird; and brother, John Penird.  A private graveside service will be held for the family. Arrangements are with White Chapel...

Shirley Sornberger Bannister, 83 the wife of Robert Bannister of Route 31, Port Byron passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Shirley was born March 1, 1938 in Williamsport, PA to the late Hilda M. and Harry W. Smith. She was a stay at home mom and was later employed as a certified nurses aid at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed riding and showing horses while maintaining the home and...