All Obituaries

AUBURN — Philomena C. Falcone, 90, of Auburn passed away peacefully early Saturday morning on Sept. 8,2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Peter and Claudina Gelsi DeBenedetto and had been a life resident. "Mena" or "Philly" as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was a West High School graduate, class of 1946. Philomena was a very devout Catholic and longtime communicant of...

AUBURN - William A. Rondina, 90, of Auburn and Miami, Florida passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2018 in Miami. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Fred and Rose Fiduccia Rondina. Bill resided most of his life in the Auburn area and his later years, enjoyed wintering in Florida with his late wife, Stephanie. William was a World War II Coast Guard veteran having served our country honorably. Bill and his family owned and operated the former Rondina Furniture Store in Auburn for over 75...

SMYRNA, Ga. | Frank (Francis) Colella Jr., a retired electrician and resident of Smyrna, Ga., was taken from this world on Aug. 19, 2018 at the age of 69 while visiting family in Dover, N.H. Frank is survived by his sons, Jeramie, and Ian; his grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden, and Abigail Colella; brothers, Joe, Rick, and Tom; sister, Lucia, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Helga (Hiller nee) who lost her battle with cancer in January...

AUBURN | Michelle A. Vivenzio, 59, of Auburn, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Aug. 17, 2018, at Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a long and debilitating battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Katherine Tabone Vivenzio, and had been an area resident for most of her life. Michelle graduated from Auburn High School class of 1977 and also BOCES, with a degree in nursing. Michelle would be employed for several...

AUBURN | Grace (Catalano) McGrath, 90, of Westminster Manor, Auburn, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, 2018, at The Commons on St. Anthony. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Cosimo and Elizabeth Todisco Catalano and resided most of her life in the Auburn area. Together with her husband, James, they resided in Las Vegas upon retirement for more than 20 years. Grace was a longtime communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. She previously was employed for...

CAYUGA | Glenn Michael Cicora Sr., 73, of Cayuga, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at Strong Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of the Auburn area, the son of the late Michael and Stella Cicora. Glenn was a general contractor and president of Cicora Construction Co.; as well as an entrepreneur in real estate. His late wife, Gail Ann Cicora, predeceased him in 1996. Glenn Sr. is survived by his loving children: daughter, Chrissy...

 Matthew J. Rizzo   AUBURN | Matthew J. Rizzo, 28, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at his home in Liverpool.   He was born in Auburn, the son of Edward J. And Mary Lynn Walsh Rizzo and had been an area resident for most of his life.  Matt was a disabled U.S. Army veteran having served our country proudly and honorably during the Iraqi War.  Matt’s service to our country exemplified his love and passion for our great nation.  He...

AUBURN | Norma E. Guariglia, 94, of The Finger Lakes Center for Living, formerly of Oakridge Road, Auburn, died peacefully on July 26, 2018. She was born on May 19, 1924, Auburn, the daughter of Paul and Victoria Speach Troiani. Norma was a lifelong parishioner and volunteer of St. Mary’s Church. She served 17 years as president of the Melrose Seniors. She was an avid painter, having exhibited her work at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center on several occasions. Norma enjoyed...

AUBURN | Jack W. Owen, 66, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was a lifelong resident of Auburn, born to the late Robert and Ruth Owen. Jack retired from Auburn Correctional Facility after more than 31 years of service as a corrections officer. Upon retirement, Jack worked for several years at St. Mary’s Church, and then for ARC until his recent illness. He had the mind of an engineer - a true jack-of-all-trades. He...

Thomas R. Treat, 80 of Auburn, passed away peacefully Friday July 13,2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, with his loving family at his side. He was a life resident of Auburn, the son of the late Lionel and Alice Harris Treat. Tom was a West High School graduate , class of 1956. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the SK Post. Prior to his retirement, Tom had been employed for more than 35 years at the former New Process Gear in Syracuse. He is survived by...