All Obituaries

Gary Thomas Smith, 64, passed away Thursday, August 11th, 2022, at Matthew House in Auburn, NY. Gary was born September 26th 1957, to the late Ned and Marilyn (Crawford) Smith.   He was a graduate of Auburn High School and attended Auburn Community College. He then moved to Albany where he began a career as a Private Investigator for Albany Investigations and Process Services. With over 30 years of experience, Gary was their Senior Investigator—a job he took much pride in,...

James "Howie" Campbell, 64, formerly of Auburn and Ballston Spa, passed away August 11, 2022, in Georgia, where he was currently residing. Born in Rome, NY on January 18, 1958, James was the son of the late Malcolm and Mary (Cowan) Campbell. James endured a lifelong battle with Type I diabetes. He very much enjoyed coffee and loved animals. He was devoted to his mother and helping her in any way he could. James is survived by his brother, John (Linda) Campbell of Pegram, TN; his...

Charles J. "Chuck" Randolph, 62 of Auburn died Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Auburn, November 30, 1959, the son of the late Robert and Vivan Battram Randolph, Chuck was a graduate of Weedsport High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the lottery. He retired from Carrier Corp., and was passionate about collecting coins, some of which he found, along with other treasures, while out metal detecting.  Chuck is survived by his loving...

Helen Zamniak Del Favero, 86, passed peacefully Sunday, July 31, 2022 at home, with her devoted husband of 65 years, Peter, by her side.  She is also survived by two sons; Steven and Richard Del Favero of Auburn; and one daughter Christine Del Favero of Fayetteville. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by special niece Sandy Delmonte (Bob); and several nieces and nephews. Helen was a graduate of Auburn Central High School, and was employed by Cayuga...

Rosemarie Bizzari Foley, 89 of Auburn passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Matthew House after a short illness. Born in Auburn August 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angeline Parenzino Bizzari. She was a graduate of West High School and faithfully served the children of the city as a crossing guard for more than 30 years. A communicant of St. Alphonsus Church, Rosemarie volunteered at their Bingo and was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post, holding...

Bernard Fronczek, 73, of Auburn passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Fronczek was born in Auburn on January 15, 1949, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Friend) Fronczek. Bernard was previously employed as custodian with the Auburn Police Department and was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church.  Bernard is survived by his good friends, Jeff and Kathy Stanton and Doug and Diane Pike. A graveside Committal Service will be offered on Wednesday,...

Jody Ann Chapman, 54, of Auburn, New York passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022. Ms. Chapman was born in Fulton, New York on May 18,1968 to the late Loraine (Vader) Chapman and the late Jay Chapman. She was adopted by her Uncle Robert and Aunt Sandra (Vader) Fielding as a teenager. Jody never married, but, maintained a loving committed relationship with Ed Pollay for 35 years and loved his children and grandchildren as her own. Jody thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and her cats. She...

Riley (Abigail) Sawyer, February 10, 1989- July 24, 2022. Riley Sawyer of Weedsport passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with diabetes.  Riley is survived by his mother Cindy Smith and partner Kevin Lavin of Syracuse; his father, Edward Sawyer; his sister, Maggie Smith; grandmother, Judy Schramm; aunts and uncles Don (Kathy) Schramm, Greg (Tammy) Schramm, Uncle Paul (Megan) Wilson, Sharon (John) Rooker, Donald Minier, Thomas Sawyer, Barbara Perrotta,...

Joseph E. Fabrize, 92 the husband of the late Barbara Perkins Fabrize of Locust Street, Auburn, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 in his home. A native of Seneca Falls, Joseph was born October 8, 1929 the son of the late Joseph E. and Stella DeChick Fabrize. He was a Korean War Veteran, having served honorably with the United States Army. Following being discharged, Joseph enjoyed a 31-year career as a Police Officer with the Auburn Police Department. After retirement, he worked...

Helen "Tootsie" L. Carpenter Johnston, 96, wife of the late Charles (Bud) Johnston of Hume Lane, Throop, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in Auburn on May 13, 1926. Helen was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Beatrice Carpenter. Attended Mutton Hill school house and West High until 11th grade when she left school to help at home, and later earned her GED. In 1952 she met the love of her life while working at American Locomotive (ALCO). They had six...