All Obituaries

Francis "Frank" Siracusa, 86, of Auburn died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 after a short illness. He was born at home in Auburn, NY, the son of the late Rosario and Giovanna Caruana Siracusa and was a lifelong resident.  Frank was a member of UA Local 73 Plumbers and Steamfitters and retired after more than 50 years of service.  He served as Business Agent and then Business Manager for the Local. Frank was on the City of Auburn Plumbing...

  Jack S. Harney, 88, formerly of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021;in Auburn, NY . Mr. Harney was born in North Tonawanda, NY on December 23, 1932; to the late  John and Helen Harney. He was a proud Korean War Veteran, serving in The United Stated Army. For 30 years, Jack was employed with General Electric as a supervisor, in Auburn and Brockport, and later retired from Carrier in Syracuse.  He loved biking and enjoyed...

Robert (Bob) J. Bradtke Sr. age 64 of Weedsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Syracuse on April 3, 1957, Bob was the son of the late Anthony J. Bradtke Sr. and Rosina (Rose D’Agostino) Bradtke.  Bob held a variety of jobs throughout his life, mostly self-employed and was passionate about Bradtke Greenhouses working alongside all of his family and close friends.  Bob truly had a love for life, enjoyed...

Phyllis Stanton, 73, the wife of the late James Stanton of Scipio, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the Commons on St. Anthony. Born November 22, 1947 in Ossining, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Roby Peck Maxwell. She was employed with the Schrade Knife Factory in Ellenville, NY prior to moving to Scipio. Following the move to Central New York, she worked at Mackenzie-Childs, Aurora. She is survived by two sons, Dan Stanton (Roberta) of Auburn and Michael Stanton...

Beverly J. Thomson aged 94, of Auburn, passed away on September 12, 2021 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Endicott, N.Y. on June 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Freida (Marble) Hammond. Beverly is survived by her sons, William (Madeline) Thomson and Robert (Debra) Thomson and sons, Kody (Raelene) Thomson and Scott Thomson along with several grandchildren; cousin, Jerry Gross and several other cousins. Beverly will be buried with her late husband, William, in Indian...

Francesco Chindamo, 98, of Auburn passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Auburn Nursing Home. Francesco was born in Auburn on August 12, 1923, the son Michael and Micholina Giacalome Chindamo. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and owned and operated Francesco's Hair Style Center in Auburn. Francesco is survived by his son, Joseph Chindamo and his wife Sue; brother Sam Chindamo and his wife Nora; sister-in-law Margherita; his beloved grandchildren, Joseph,...

Richard Babiarz 90, of Throop passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Mr. Babiarz was born on October 15, 1930; to the late Stella and Bernard Babiarz. He graduated from Weedsport Central High School. Richard served our country with the United States Army from 1951-1953. Following his tour in Korea, he served with the US Army Reserves for eight years as Master Sergent. He  graduated from Delhi Ag & Tech in 1955; and retired from Auburn Carpenters Union, Local 277. For 48...

George H. Myers, 81, of Weedsport, passed away September 8, 2021 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. Mr. Myers was born in Auburn on February 17, 1940 to the late Alonzo and Grace Howard Myers. He previously lived in Jordan NY and graduated from Jordan High School. George was employed at Jordan and Auburn Wire for 50 years. During the peak of his career, George was the plant manager and retired as a shipping supervisor. He enjoyed old westerns, camping and...

Francis A. Cook, 45 of Auburn passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Born in Elmira March 7, 1976, Francis is the son Albert and Dorothy Page Cook. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed music, animals, fishing and was an all-around good person. Francis made it to the Life Rank in the Boy Scouts and a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister-in-law Kelly Cook; two nieces...

William T. Delaney, 90 of Owasco passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mr. Delaney was born in Auburn, NY on February 23, 1931; the son of the late Raymond and Anna Grant Delaney. William proudly served our country with the United States Air Force from 1950-1953. Bill was employed at Loblaws as assistant manager for 24 years. After that William, along side his wife, owned and operated Delaney's Grocery on the corner of Anna and Frances Streets in...