All Obituaries

CATO | Patricia A. Ward, 80, of Cato, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her home. Born on Jan. 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Leonard Taylor. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Rodney Ward; her half-sisters, Marjorie Zott and Celia; her brother, James Taylor; sisters, Delores Ward, Jesse Wellington, and Linda (William) Ward, and sister-in-law, Carol. Patricia is survived by her husband, Richard; her...

  RED CREEK | Stephen L. Turner, 65, of Red Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Oswego Hospital.   Mr. Turner was born in Fulton on March 27, 1954, to the late Elias and Beverly (Bond) Turner.  Stephen worked as a machinist for Auburn/Nucor Steel and retired after 40 years of service to the company.  Stephen felt most at peace when he was outdoors.  He enjoyed farming and camping.  He also had a great love for all...

    WATERLOO | Antonia Ferrera, 89, of Waterloo, passed away on May 15, 2019, at Seneca Nursing Home. Antonia was born on Oct. 4, 1929 in Venosa, Italy to the late Antonio and Rosa Pallitto Gisonno. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning her home. Antonia was a devout Catholic and loved spending time with her family. Antonia is survived by her son, Robert (Lorraine) Ferrera; her grandchildren, Danielle Kehoe, Dennis Russell, Karina Ferrera, Beth Russell, Fabian Ferrera, and Lindsey...

  Jane E. Millas, 95, of Auburn passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Finger Lakes Center for Living. Mrs. Millas was born in Auburn, NY on January 7, 1924, to the late Edward and Elsie Sickles Brownhill. Jane was a Nurse Aide at Auburn Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and China painting. Jane had a love of traveling, whether it was going on bus trips or just getting in her car and “getting lost.” Some of her favorite places to visit were...

      AUBURN — Catherine M. (Katy) O’Toole Frank, 90, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019. Born in Auburn, to John C. and Mary A. Failey O’Toole, she was a graduate of Misericordia University, in Dallas, Pa. She was employed at Western Electric; had worked as a substitute teacher in the Auburn School District; and retired from The Citizen in 1994. She was a lifelong and devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, in Auburn. She is...

  OWASCO | Crystal L. Van Slyke, 64, of French Avenue, Owasco, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surround by her loving family. Crystal was born in Oswego, N.Y. on Feb. 13, 1955, to the late Ansil and Myrtle Woods Cleary.  She loved helping others, and enjoyed fishing and crafting.  Her greatest joy came from the time she spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Crystal is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 47 years, Dennis Van Slyke; her children,...

Charles A. Sanders, 76, of Fosterville and Weedsport, passed away at Auburn Community Hospital on May 5, 2019. Charles was born in Auburn on May 19, 1942 to the late Frank and Lois Pinckney Sanders. He proudly served our Country while in the Army from 1964-1968. Chuck was known for his sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards, loved children and had a way with animals. Chuck worked most of his life in the construction business and most recently was employed by Lowes in Auburn. Chuck is...

  Linda J. Treat, 57, of Auburn passed away Saturday, April 27 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was surrounded by those she loved.  Linda was born in Auburn on November 27, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Joyce T. (Poirier) Treat.  Linda graduated from Auburn High School and was employed at TRW for many years.  She enjoyed softball and played on many  local softball leagues, she also enjoyed  bowling, fishing and golf. ...

SYRACUSE | James F. Bowen III, 21, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2019. Jimmie was born in Auburn on March 24, 1998 to Michele Loperfido and the late James F. Bowen Jr. He was a goofball and enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved spending time with his cousins, Courtney, Cassie, and Eddie. Above all he cherished spending time with his son, James. James is survived by his son, James F. Bowen IV; his mother and step father, Michele (Paul) Loperfido; his siblings, Brandon...

  MONTEZUMA | Grace Evelyn Upfold passed away peacefully April 22, 2019, in her home, affectionately known as “Gracie’s Mountain.”   She was born Oct. 8, 1940 in Aurelius, N.Y. to William and Georgiana Walters.  Grace loved life and lived it simply.  She married the man she fell in love with, and together they raised four strong daughters.  She loved her flower gardens and family life, and she nurtured them both beautifully.   Grace...