All Obituaries

    Oscar ‘ Otha’ L. Humphrey, 69 of Auburn passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home , Sunday August 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.    He was born in Fort Gaines, GA., the son of the late John and Earmell ( Fryer) Humphrey and had been an area resident for most of his life. ‘ Otha’ as he was known by many , retired from New Process Gear in Syracuse after more than 30 years of service.  He also drove truck for several...

David Bruce Weinstein passed away Thursday,  July 29, 2021.    Born on June 7, 1947 in Auburn, New York, he was a lifelong resident who graduated from Auburn East High School in 1965, Syracuse University in 1969, and Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1972.  He was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1973 thereafter practicing family and criminal law in Auburn.  David was once described as an “eccentric and highly effective...

Frank J. Haviland, 58 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, July 28,2021 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. He was born in Beacon,NY the son of the late Reed and Ann Fieser Haviland. Frank drove truck for many years for the  Johnson Paper Company in Auburn. He was a car enthusiast and  loved listening to various rock bands,  especially  the music of  Lynyrd Skynyrd.   Above everything else, he adored his grandchildren, Jaxon and Kristina. Frank will be sadly...

Sad to announce the passing of our mother Rose A. Gentile on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Syracuse.    Everyone loved Rose's Fashion & Style, Mom always thought about others first. Rose was a devoted wife to her husband, James till his passing in 1991. Rose worked in real estate, and in the Auburn public schools, participated in Italian dance groups, and in several musical shows.      She was predeceased by her mother Concetta & Carlo Agati, Concetta...

Josephine (Consoli) Charella, 90, of Auburn, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2021.    Born in Italy, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Catarina Consoli, she first came to the United States after marrying her husband Frank in 1954. During her husband’s career, she had the pleasure of residing with him in Morocco and Germany while traveling most of Europe. When she wasn’t traveling, she was baking and gifting her famous Italian...

Philomena ‘Phyl’ (Colella) Stallone , of Auburn passed away peacefully, Saturday morning , July 17, 2021 at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse.    She was a life resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Dominick and Antoinette ( Perrillo) Colella. ‘Phyl’ as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was a Central High School graduate . She retired from Cayuga County after many years of service in their Social Services Department.  ...

    Sarah J. Penna, 89 of Auburn passed away Tuesday, July 13,2021 at SUNY Upstate Hospital  in Syracuse. She was a life resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina ( Buliteri) Penna. Sarah was a very devout Catholic and longtime communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church, where she also was a member of their Sacred Heart Society. Sarah retired from General Electric after many years of service. She enjoyed spending...

Rose ( Charella) Zema, 97 of Auburn, joined her husband Willie, twin sister Camille Picarro, her parents and other family members  on July 9th, to spend eternity together.  She was born on September 17,1923 , the daughter of the late Frank and Diomira ( Lombardo) Charella, and spent most of her life in Auburn. Rose worked in her earlier years at International Harvester to help support our troops during World War II.  She would meet her future husband, Willie at a dance, while...

Marie E. Phillips (57) of Auburn, NY was granted her angel wings on July 6th. Although she passed away unexpectedly. Her final hours were spent surrounded by family and friends that Marie had touched in so many ways.    Marie was survived by Ronald Harmon (boyfriend), Roger R. Phillips (former spouse and father of children), John Birtwell (brother) Steven Birtwell (brother), William Birtwell (brother), Karen Birtwell (sister in-law), Marcella Birtwell (daughter), Roger...

Anita J. ( Emperato) Burkhardt, 91 of Auburn passed away peacefully  in the comfort of her home, Sunday, July 4,2021.    She was a life resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily  Genova Emperato. Anita was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church and member of their mothers club. She retired from Cayuga County, in the Environmental Health Department after several years of service. Anita was an excellent cook and baker and cherished the many...