All Obituaries

Mary J. Fritz, 90 of the Commons on St. Anthony St. Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital.  Mrs. Fritz was born on July 2, 1929, in West Groton, NY to the late John and Bertha Mae Hoffman Hosier. Mary was formerly employed as a secretary at Auburn Spark Plug. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Church in Auburn. Mary loved to  read, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, swimming and taking walks. She loved spending winters in...

  Auburn - Joseph L. Marinelli, 81, passed away  Sunday (January 19, 2020) at home. Joseph was born January 31, 1938 in Auburn, the son of the late Frank and Grace DeGangi Marinelli. He enlisted in the Navy from 1956 - 1960 serving on the USS Sierra and from 1960 thru 1962 in the reserves.  Joseph retired from Chrysler, New Venture Gear in Syracuse.   Josephs greatest joy was his love for his family.   He enjoyed family vacations and gatherings and the time...

Frank A. Greene, 95, of Auburn, passed away January 18, 2020 at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Greene was born in Conquest on November 7, 1924 to the late Frank and Mildred Stewart Greene. Frank was a WWII Army Infantry Veteran, proudly serving his Country from 1942-1945. He retired from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department as an Undersheriff. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post and of the 3rd Infantry Divisions Society. Frank was also a lifetime member of the...

Geraldine Reed, 77 passed away Jan. 15, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. Geraldine was a life long resident Auburn, she retired from Auburn Nursing Home. Geraldine is survived by her life long partner, Bob Bishop; brothers, John (Karen Lawrence) Smith and Tim (Sally) Smith; children, Richard Gordon, Daniel (Sarah Taylor) Gordon, Candance Gordon, Karen Gordon and Terrielynn (Randy) Stanton; grandchildren, Shawna Gordon, Kristen May, Ashley Gordon, Jeff (Lisa Bachman) Richardson, Erica...

Auburn - James A. Tortorello, 78, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2020. James was born Sept. 21, 1941 in Auburn the son of the late Antonio and Rose Maiorano Tortorello. He served in the Army from 1964 - 1966. James retired from ALCO in Auburn. He was a lover of all sports, especially the Yankees and OTB. James is survived by Linda Ashby Tortorello: sons, Raymond Tortorello, Gregory (Valerie) Tortorello, James Tortorello and David (Lynn) Tortorello; grandchildren, Raymond, Ashley,...

Edward Lee Barbery, 77, passed away January 8, 2020, at Veterans Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Edward, or "Steamer," as he was called by his close friends and family, was born Oct. 6, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY to William Adams and Enid Evans. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and was able to travel the world in service of his country. He spoke often fondly of these experiences. He was a proud veteran. Edward enjoyed being home with his wife Susan and loved spending time...

Theresa A. Geisinger, 87, of Mary St. Auburn, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital. Mrs. Geisinger was born in Auburn on December 21, 1932, to the late Anthony and Rose Tranowicz Janas. Theresa was employed with The Big Store for many years. After retirement she volunteered and Mercy Rehab. Theresa looked forward to her weekly coffee get togethers with her good friends, Natalie and Mary. She also cherished the friendships she had with her neighbors on Mary St. She...

John Bean was born April 30, 1934 in Cortland, NY, son of Alton and Gladys Bean.  He graduated from Homer High School and from Ranger School in Wanakena, NY.  He served in the US Army from 1956-1962 when he received an honorary discharge.  John was employed as a model-maker for Welch Allyn’s Research and Development Department in Skaneateles Falls, NY for 35 years and was listed as one of the inventors on a patent Welch Allyn was granted.  He was also a surveyor,...

Ellen D. Fiorenzo, 56, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 4, 2020. Ellen was born February 16, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucille Quinn Gummerson. Ellen graduated from Auburn High School and was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church. She worked as a bartender at Lasca's Restaurant for 18 years and loved working with the public. Ellen was a 'people person,' loved socializing, and had a way of being able to talk with anyone; always...

Lorna K. Bacon, 65, passed away Jan. 4, 2020, at Auburn Community Hospital. Lorna was born May 1, 1954 in Auburn, the daughter of Seymour and Catherine Winter Barnes. Lorna is survived by her husband, David; son, David (Ashley Decker) Bacon; daughters, Christine (James) Hanna and Tammy (Todd Clark) Bacon; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Maryellen) Barnes; sisters, Avis (Joe) Wilson and Shirleen (Thomas) Tratt; several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling...