All Obituaries

James Edwin Hutson October 31, 1942 - May 14, 2022 Passed away on Saturday May 14th at home surrounded by his family after a two-year illness. Born in Auburn he was the son of the late Lewis and Cecilia (Poole) Hutson. Jim took great pride in taking care of his lawn and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to read and could be found once a week looking for new books at Seymour library. A graduate of Mount Carmel. He served in the Army and was...

Thomas E. Hunt Sr. 91, the husband of the late Anita D’Agostino Hunt of Weedsport, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Auburn Community Hospital. A native of Alexandria, NY, Tom was born November 29, 1930 the son of the late Thomas and Madeline Landon Hunt. He was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict and honorably discharged in 1957. Tom retired as a commercial baker from Penny-Curtis and previously Millbrook Bakery, both of Syracuse. Together with...

Harold F. Purcell, 88 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Mr. Purcell was born in Skaneateles on June 20, 1933, to the late Charles and Mary Young Purcell. Harold proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Casler Masonry where he was a skilled carpenter.  Harold is survived by his wife of 67 years Joan Brown Purcell; his children Vicky (Joseph) Lupien, Mark Purcell (Amy) and...

Betty L. Collins, 96, of Fleming, passed away on May 9, 2022, at the Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn on January 7, 1926, Betty was the daughter of the late Vance and Reta (Eddy) Bagley. In her earlier years, while her children were young, she was a girl scout leader. Betty was very involved in church activities and volunteered for the Calvery Presbyterian Church Food Pantry for over 30 years, earning a volunteer of the year award. This was an accomplishment she was extremely proud of....

Linda Slywka Hares, 67, the loving wife of Kevin Hares of Basswood Road, Aurelius, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 8, 2022, at her home. Born December 30, 1954, Linda was the daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Evelyn Rendle Slywka of Auburn. A student at Union Springs Central High School where she met her high school sweetheart Kevin, graduated, and later became the Mrs. Linda S. Hares. The happily married couple were just about to share their 48th marriage anniversary this...

Michael Edward O’Hora, 76, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2022 comforted by his daughters, Marylyn and Margaret, and his companion, Patrice Mancini.  Michael was born in Auburn, NY, the middle child of Edward and Stella Kott O’Hora. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School, attended Auburn (Cayuga) Community College, and over the years, took courses in food service operations and management.  As a young entrepreneur in the 1970s, Michael assumed control of the...

John (Jack) Baity passed away at home on May,3,2022, after a courageous battel with Cholangiocarcinoma. Born in Auburn, NY on November 24, 1945, to the late Marion and Harold Baity. Mr. Baity attended Union Springs Central School. and was drafted into the Army in 1967. He proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1967-1969 with 1st Infantry Division. Jack was honorably discharged with Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Baity retired from E&V Energy where he was employed as a truck driver. He...

Robert H. Smith, 86, of Auburn, formerly of Weedsport passed away on May 3, 2022 at Upstate University Hospital. Per his wishes there will be no service or calling hours. Love to all cats.

  Geraldine "Gerry" F. Panarisi, 72 of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA. Gerry was born in Auburn NY on November 16, 1949; to the late George J. and Pearl A. Friga Panarisi. She was employed with Auburn Community Hospital in Dietary for over 20 years. Gerry was an avid NY Mets and Washington Redskins fan. She enjoyed baking, especially Christmas cookies for her loved ones. Gerry loved keeping in touch with her friends and...

Donna Marie (Roberts) Christina, so full of life and love, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2022. If you knew Donna you knew how she lived, spending every day doing something she loved, with someone she loved. She grew up in Throop, the daughter of LaVerne and Florence (Savarese) Roberts. It was one of her dreams to have her daughters’ families live on the same road that she grew up on and lived on as well. Thankfully that happened last...