All Obituaries

James E. Dixon, 92 of Connors Rd., Cayuga, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at The Commons on St. Anthony.  Mr. Dixon was born in Port Byron on February 22, 1928, to the late John E. and Margaret Binns Dixon.  James proudly served his country with the United States Navy during WW2 and the Korean War. He was proud to have worked many jobs from a mechanic in Florida, Hammond and Irvin founder in Auburn, and as an independent operator truck...

        Robert S. Marciniec, 87, of Auburn, passed away March 29, 2020 at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Marciniec was born in Auburn on May 10, 1932 to the late Stanley and Anna Rath Marciniec. Robert proudly served his Country while in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the UNC and enjoyed watching many SU games there. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Robert is survived by his son, Robert "Jerry" (Joanne Nombis)...

Nellie M. Keogan, 75, of Auburn passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 at the Commons on St. Anthony. Nellie was born in Auburn on November 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Phoebe Waldron Clark. She enjoyed cross stitching and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Nellie is survived by her daughter, Shelley (Gary) Anthony, her sons, Robert Sweeney, Dennis (Patty) Sweeney, Brian Sweeney and Scott (Christine) Sweeney, her sisters, Betty Dann, Georgia Tracy and Nancy...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrence P. Flanigan Sr., 59, of Ithaca, on Thursday March 26, 2020. Terrence passed away at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness.Terrence was born in Auburn on December 5, 1960. He attended Auburn High School and Ithaca College. In 1999, Terrence attended the School of Forestry and Wildlife Conservation. Over the past several years, Terrence has loved living in Ithaca, in his house that overlooked Cayuga Lake. He has worked at...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kalene E. Sanderson, 26, of Auburn announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Kalene was born and raised in Auburn, NY and graduated from Auburn High School class of 2012. Kalene was a beautiful soul who had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile. She had a kind and loving nature that extended to her love of animals. Kalene was extremely selfless, always putting others before herself. Her charismatic personality and...

John Kenneth "Ken" Devine Jr., 78, of Locke, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Groton Community Health Care Center. Mr. Devine was born in Ithaca on March 15, 1942, to the late John K. Devine Sr. and Olive Nedrow Devine. He was a 1960 graduate of Genoa Central School. Ken attended Baptist Bible Seminary for one year and then went to work at Cornell University, where he retired from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as a Research Support Specialist. He was a member...

Alice M. Gallinger, 95 of Auburn, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at The Finger Lakes Center for Living. Mrs. Gallinger was born October 25, 1924, in Cortland, NY to the late Ernest and Mabel Wain Jebbett.  Alice owned and operated Herron Hardware Gifts in Auburn and the Coach Road Shop in Skaneateles. She was a member of The Travelers Club, played in the Bell Choir at Trinity Methodist Church and was a member of the Skaneateles Methodist church. She enjoyed painting, gardening...

Paul L. Piwinski, 85, of Auburn passed away March 19, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. Paul was born in Auburn on June 14, 1934 to the late Stanley and Elizabeth Herrick Piwinski. He graduated from Holy Family High School and was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Paul was employed as a New York State Police Officer and an Investigator for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation before his retirement. He was a member of the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus and the Highland Golf Course. He...

    Michael S. Walker, 66, of 2302 Rt 31 Weedsport, NY passed away on March 14, 2020 at 8:55am at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester NY. Michael was born November 27, 1953 in Trumansburg, the son of Edward and Genevieve Vincent Walker. Michael graduated from Lansing High School in 1971. Michael was a dedicated hard working entrepreneur owning and operating multiple business’ over his successful self employed career. Developing self storage facilities on two separate...

Gwendolyn C. Roache, 62, of Weedsport, passed away March 13, 2020. Born in Tampa, FL on March 17, 1957, Gwendolyn was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Alice Norris. Gwendolyn is survived by her husband, Howard Roache, her step son Roger (Charlene Lamphere) Roache, her sister, Michelle of FL, her step brother, Pete Norris and her good friends Shannon Bond and Dan Silvalia. Gwendolyn's wishes were no service or calling hours. Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home, Weedsport.