All Obituaries

Mark A. Knapp, 59, of Hamilton Road, Weedsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Mark was born on November 2, 1960, in Auburn, NY, the son of Helen and Charles Knapp. Mark lived most of his life in the Port Byron and Weedsport areas. He began his career as a Union Electrician with IBEW Local 43 in Syracuse. He recently retired from Knapp Electric where he worked for more than twenty years. Mark is survived by his wife, Sharon Hildebrant, daughters, Samantha Knapp,...

Stephen P. Baran, 31, of Weedsport, lost his battle with his addiction on November 2, 2019. He was born in Auburn on April 4, 1988 to Michael Sanders and Stephanie Baran. Stephen spent the last two years living in Florida and just recently returned to Weedsport. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Stephen is survived by his parents, Stephanie Baran and Michael Sanders, his grandmother, Patricia Baran, his aunts, Sharlene (Leroy Aadahl) Baran and Shani (Harry) Dodge, numerous...

Heather Amber Brandstetter, 33 of Auburn passed away in Myrtle Beach SC on November 1, 2019. Heather was born in Auburn on October 10, 1986, the daughter of William “Todd” and Elaine (Kustyn) Brandstetter. She was a graduate of Union Springs High School and earned an Associates Degree from Cayuga Community College. Heather was employed by Reliable Movers and enjoyed many vacations with the owners, who became very close friends of hers. Heather worked at Auburn Nursing Home for...

PORT BYRON — Mildred Cartner, 65, passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2019, at home. Mildred was born on Feb. 25, 1954. Per Mildred's request, there will be no calling hours or services. Arrangements are being handled by White Chapel Funeral Home.

AUBURN - Chris A. Emerson Sr., 70, of 1 Thornton Ave., passed away Oct. 30, 2019, at Auburn Community Hospital. Chris was born March 4, 1949, the son of Eldred and Grace Brooks Emerson. He enjoyed crossword puzzles. Chris is survived by a son, Chris (Julie) Emerson Jr.; daughters, Sheri (Tim) Coyle, and Melissa (Bill) Radcliffe; eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Emerson; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, and two grandsons. Calling hours will...

    Joyce Short, 85, of Potter Rd. Auburn, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Mrs. Short was born in Buffalo on June 2, 1934, to the late Roydon and Wilhelmina Troppman Beals. Joyce graduated from King Ferry High School and went on to attend Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing. After many years, she retired from Dr. Rose, Randall, Murphy & Ferguson's office. Joyce was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of...

  Lynne Kelly, 62, of Osborne St. Auburn, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Auburn Community Hospital. Mrs. Kelly  was born in Auburn on July 1, 1957, to the late George and Gertrude Giesler Gallow. She was formerly employed with Auburn Community Hospital as a Clerk Aide. Lynne loved cats and horses, horseback riding was one of her favorite past times. Above all she enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially with her precious grandchildren. Lynne is survived...

Auburn - Joseph A. Ellers, (CB handle - "Suntan Man"), 79, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Oct. 26, 2019, joining is wife Doris. Joseph was born March 15, 1940 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Malcom and Margaret McCloe Ellers. Joseph is survived by daughters, Jackie (John) Juhl, Debbie (Joseph) Lopez and Carol Madill; son, Kevin (Kim) Ellers; many grandchildren, especially close to Heather Austin and John Juhl II, great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Ellers and Ronnie (Joyce)...

Rita M. Martin, 84, of Auburn, passed away on October 25, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital. Rita was born in Hazelton, PA on August 24, 1935 to the late Paul and Mary Connelly Sheerin. She was employed for many years at General Electric and was also a LPN with Auburn Community Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting and was an animal lover. She also like doing crossword puzzles and attending garage sales. Rita had a generous heart and made many contributions to various organizations. Most of all...

AUBURN | Iva M. Bardreau, 97, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at The Commons on St. Anthony. Iva was born in Scipio on Sept. 25, 1922, to the late Alanson and Mary Connell Doane.  Iva was previously employed at Red Star Express Lines.  She was a past member of the Aurelius Auxiliary Fire Department and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Auburn. Iva is survived by her son, Scott (Susan) McKinley, of Texas; her grandsons, Nicholas and Cole; and several...