Larry L. Sterling

Larry L. Sterling, 86 of Kensington Avenue, Auburn, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Auburn Community Hospital, following a short illness. Born September 15, 1938 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Lester and Gertrude Laack Sterling. Larry earned his bachelor's degree from Willamette University in Salem, OR before joining, and actively serving with the United States Army. He was employed in the management division of Electric Storage Battery (ESB) which took him to Venezuela and Panama and multiple cities in the states. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed watching football and the Indianapolis 500, gardening, painting, cooking, baking and reading. After moving to Auburn, he was a communicant of St. Mary's Church where he was active as a lector and a bible study leader.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Keenan Sterling; daughters Suzanne Sterling and Wendy LaDuca (Jeffrey); three brothers Warren Sterling (Dottie), Dale Sterling (Judith) and Mark Sterling (Marcia); four grandsons Nicholas, Thomas, Michael and Jonathan; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his son Richard Sterling. 

Larry's Funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in St. Mary's Church. A calling hour will be held prior to mass, starting at 10:00am. Burial, with full Military Honors, will take place in the New York State Veterans Cemetery.  Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., Auburn. 

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