All Obituaries

Matthew A. Cook, 40 of Auburn passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2020. Matt was born in Sayre, PA on April 11, 1979. He was a resident of Auburn for the majority of his life. He was employed with MEDENT as an Assistant Hardware Manager. Matt was passionate about basketball, whether it was coaching his team, playing pick-up games with friends, or watching it on TV; he had a love for the game. He was an Eagle Scout and an influential leader in his church youth program. He was...

Sharon L. "Shooma" Dodier, 78 of Weedsport, passed peacefully at Matthew House on February 8, 2020, with her family by her side.  Mrs. Dodier was born in Copenhagen, NY on March 18, 1941, to the late James and Evelyn Lee Wilson. She was a 1959 graduate of Copenhagen Central School. Sharon was previously employed by the Town of Elbridge and retired from the Town of Brutus as clerk to the assessor and court clerk. She was an avid Redskins football fan, and absolutely loved the...

Eugene R. Heath, 84, of Union Springs passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, January 31, 2020. Mr. Heath was born in Auburn on Dec. 14, 1935, to the late Earl J. and Mary Etta Ramsey Heath. Eugene was a partner in Ward an Heath Tree Service for many years, and retired from Alco in 1993. After retiring, he went on to drive truck for Dickman Farms. Gene was a Mason and a lifetime member of the Utopia Club. Mr. Heath enjoyed playing cards, gardening and was an...

Lois J. Dix, 86, of Weedsport, passed away January 30, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Weatherly, PA on June 7, 1933, Lois was the daughter of the late Jesse and Florence Montz Helker. A loving soul with a huge heart. Lois would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. A true angel on earth. She enjoyed many years at the camp on Cross Lake, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Her laugh would bring a smile to all and make you feel everything was alright. Our sweet mom that...

Terry L. Daniels, 65, of Auburn , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 29, 2020, at Auburn Community Hospital.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on August 3, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Alice Springstube Daniels.    Terry had many hobbies and passions and all of them involved either family or his community.  Terry was very artistic and loved to draw, paint and do wood carvings. He would hand carve and paint walking sticks, mirrors, and signs;...

Daniel J. Farrell, 61, of Fairport, NY, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Son of the late Thomas F. Farrell and Marilyn Farrell Muir, Dan was born June 1, 1958, in Troy, NY. A graduate of Auburn High School, Dan earned an AA from Auburn Community College and a BA from R.I.T. College of Hotel and Tourist Industries Management earning the prestigious Margaret Sarah Gilliam Award in 2013 for outstanding Alumni Achievement. Dan had over 25 years of distinguished...

Robert W. Dennett, 79 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. He worked in the glass business for 30 years at Cayuga Glass Co. Bob was a veteran in the United States Navy and loved to travel. He spent most of his time watching NASCAR racing. He loved to take walks at Owasco Lake with his great granddaughter, Julie.  Bob is survived by his wife Liz Telvock Dennett of 61 years.; his two daughters, Terri (Mike) DePew and Kim Marciano; a granddaughter that...

David D. Cox, 64, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Mr. Cox was born in Auburn on October 11, 1955, to the late Neal D. and Elizabeth H. White Cox. David graduated from Southern Cayuga and went on serve his country with the United States Air Force.  He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and spending time with his fur babies.  David is survived by his siblings, Linda Cox-Randolph of Auburn , Robert Cox of Skaneateles, and Michael of Auburn; his...

Gail Nye 63, of Bluefield Rd. Union Springs, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital. Mr. Nye was born in Auburn on December 1, 1956. He spent many years as a contractor and was a member of the American Legion in Union Springs. Gail is survived by his mother, Gladys Edmunds Nye; his siblings, Leonard (Cathy) Nye, Craig Nye, Susan Nye, Wendy (Mark) Dauerheim and Michelle Nye ; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Harold E. Nye in...

Elwood C. Zmarthie, 100, of Auburn, passed away on January 26, 2020 at the Fingerlakes Center for Living. Born in Auburn on July 22, 1919, Elwood was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Franzel Zmarthie. Along with his wife, Helen, Elwood was a founding member of Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. He was previously employed by the NYS Department of Transportation as a civil engineer. Elwood enjoyed working with electronics and loved the time he and Helen spent in Florida during the winter...