All Obituaries

Edward E. Galka, 95, the husband of the late Betty J. Galka of Hamilton Avenue, Auburn died Friday, November 20, 2020. Born in Syracuse August 3, 1925 to the late Eugene and Josephine Gryga Galka.  Ed retired as a machine repairman for New Process Gear. Ed had an engineering mind and saved everything to be “re-purposed”, whether it was to fix something or just tinker, he had it ready and handy when needed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his Friday evening Manhattan, cheering...

Mary J Hansen, “Nana” 69 years old of Auburn passed away on November 20, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. She was born and raised in Auburn NY; the daughter of the late Theodore and Irene Marquart. Mary graduated from Mount Carmel High School and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Auburn. She retired from TRW in Auburn. Mary is survived by her husband Robert; they would...

Dale E. Pound, 62, of Cayuga, passed away November 19, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Pound was born in Hinsdale, IL on January 19, 1958 to Joyce Chisholm Pound and the late Robert E. Pound. Dale was previously employed as a high end musical equipment salesman in Indiana. He was a very talented musician and especially enjoyed playing the Baritone horn and trombone as well as singing. He had an extraordinary collection of  tapes and CD's and was also an avid Notre Dame...

    Charles L. Coats, 54 , of Jordan, passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Auburn on April 16, 1966, Charles was the son of Lester and the late Joan Miller Coats. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1982-1985. Charles was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved bald eagles, fishing with his dad and his moms cream puffs, which were a family favorite. He enjoyed the time he spent with his children and his nephews hanging out around...

John Christopher Stine, 34, of Auburn, passed away Friday, Nov. 13,2020. John was born in Auburn NY on August 18, 1986. He graduated from Auburn High School and then Syracuse University with a Bachelor's Degree and was recently employed with the Census Bureau.  John is survived by his parents, Charmaine Cutillo Smith and John Stine; sister, Michelle (Chris) Chase; niece and nephews, Madison, Dylan and Mason whom he adored; his maternal grandmother, Jeanne Cutillo; paternal...

Richard O. Wertman, 81, of Union Springs, passed away November 11, 2020 at the Matthew House, with family by his side. Born in Union Springs on August 1, 1939, Richard was the son of the late Troy and Ruth Walters Wertman. He owned and operated Richard Wertman Plumbing and Heating for over 20 years. Richard proudly served our Country while in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1107 in Union Springs and enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing. Richard is survived by...

Barbara A. Fitzgerald, 79, of Weedsport, passed away November 11, 2020 at the Abraham House. Born in Auburn on August 26, 1941, Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie Roberts Drew. She was previously employed with Reva Plastics in Port Byron. Barbara was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles and the Ladies Fire Auxiliary in Weedsport. She enjoyed spending her summers at River Forest and winters at Valleydale in Zephyrhills, FL, where she was also a member of...

Ernestine "Erna" Kahler died peacefully at the Finger Lakes Center for Living on November 11, 2020. She was 90. Known for her love of children, Erna touched many lives with her kindness and wisdom. Her calling was raising a family and helping others. She made that happen with a twinkle in her eye, and a lot of ambition. Erna enjoyed cooking, family get-togethers, patriotic music, animals, a good church service, rainbows and an evening beer. She was foster and freshair mother to 43...

Albert Bayus, of Auburn, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Finger Lakes Center for Living. Born in 1922, Albert was the son of Aftan and Helen Tarby Bayus. Upon graduation from East High School he enlisted in the ARMY and flew P47's during WWII. As an Ithaca College graduate in accounting, Albert worked at Allied Chemical in Solvay, NY and Brunswick, Georgia and later at Aspen Industries in Tully, NY where he became the President of the company. Albert greatly...

Cherylyn A. Granger, 69 of Bell Street, Weedsport died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 14, 1950 to the late James and Dorothy Slocum Arnold, Cherylyn was a graduate of Weedsport High School and Eisenhower College. She continued her education, earning a Master's Degree from Chapman University. She retired from Seneca County as an addictions counselor. Cherylyn enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques with her late husband and above all, loved...