All Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” B. Francisco, 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home in Weedsport, with his loving family at his side. Jerry was born in Penfield NY, on April 16, 1933.  He was son of the late George and Flora Francisco. He proudly served in the United States Navy, primarily aboard the U.S.S. Hornet. Prior to his retirement, Jerry was a correction officer at Auburn State Prison. He coached Little League baseball and was an active member, including at times...

Julia C. Smelski, 85 of Weedsport, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse. Mrs. Smelski  was born in Marcellus, NY on  March 25, 1936 to the late Carl and Edith Marshfield Chapman. After many years of employment in labor and delivery, Julia retired from Auburn Memorial Hospital where she was a Registered Nurse. Julia was exceptional at knitting, sewing and cross stitching. The time spent with family meant the most to Julia, especially the...

Charles A. Zambito, 93, formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 at the Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Rochester on December 23, 1927, Mr. Zambito was the son of the late Salvatore and Marie Zambito. At a young age, Charles worked on the family dairy farm and vineyard in Cheshire, NY. He was also a barber in Canandaigua and later worked as a civilian barber on MacDill Air Force base in Tampa, FL. Charles retired from Allied Chemical in Solvay NY as a mechanic and...

Jeannette Caza Grant, 90, the wife of the late Leland Grant, of Scipio Center, was called home Thursday, November 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Auburn January 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Alice Caza. She was a graduate of Central High School and was employed for over thirty years with the local office of NYS Department of Labor. Jeannette was a devout Catholic who loved to travel, camp, read, knit and was active in the local Widow's Group. Above all,...

Richard J. Stabinsky, 50, of Waterloo, formerly of Throop, passed away November 17, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital. Dick was born in Auburn, NY to Richard E. Stabinsky and Barbara Cornell. He proudly served our Country while in the Untied States Army and Army Reserves. Dick was hired in 1996 as an Auburn Firefighter and later became a Lieutenant. This was a dream of his since childhood, and one that he was most proud of. Upon his retirement in 2020, Dick was a code enforcer for Weedsport...

Michael J. Padula, 63, the husband of Lynda Johnson Padula of Auburn, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Rochester General Hospital. A life resident of Auburn, Michael was born July 3, 1958 the son of the late Dominick Rocco and Joan B. Lukowski Padula. He was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1976 and employed as a truck driver for numerous companies, most recently MBI in Clifton Springs. Mike enjoyed people and was a servant to the community, volunteering with the Tomato...

Marie Christina Phillips – October 22, 1947 – November 14, 2021 Marie, 74, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Marie was born in Auburn, NY to the late Dominic and Josephine (Palumbo) Raymond. After graduating from West High School, Marie moved to New York to attend Pace University where she earned her Master of Education and went on to teach kindergarten/early childhood classes in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Elizabeth, NJ, and finally in her...

Leonore Hunold Stock, 94 the wife of the late Frederick Stock of Weedsport died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home. Born in Syracuse September 7, 1927 the daughter of the late Edwin and Leonore Bronson Hunold, she worked for many years at Welch-Allyn in Skaneateles Falls. Leonore enjoyed traveling, crosswords, reading, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, crafts and watching her favorite shows on the A&E and TLC channels. She loved babies and could calm a fussing baby within...

Elizabeth J. Presley, 87, of Jordan, passed away November 13, 2021 at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation in Syracuse. Born in East Worcester on July 4, 1934, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Louis Woodbeck. She previously owned and operated a fishing store in Jordan, NY and enjoyed listening to music. Elizabeth is survived by her sisters, Ann Freeman and Irma; her brothers Louis, Abram, Edward and Donald Woodbeck and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with her parents, Elizabeth...

Cornelia Mae Perkins Marks, 87 of Moravia, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Cortland Regional Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Born in Sherwood on November 26, 1933 the daughter of the late William J. Sr. and Ethel P. Bown Perkins, she lived most her life in Moravia. Cornelia was a King Ferry High School graduate, class of 1952 and was employed for twenty-one years by the Moravia Central School District. She enjoyed playing any and all card games, was Past President of...