All Obituaries

John A. Petrosino, 85 of Auburn passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Peter and Marie (Wisniewski) Petrosino. “Jack” as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, grew up in Clyde, NY, graduated from Clyde High School and later moved to Auburn. John served our country proudly in the Navy serving on the USS Rizzi as a Damage Controlman and also was a Navy Reservist during the late 1950’s. John went on to...

John J. Leone III, 22 of Auburn passed away Saturday, September 19,2020 after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Morrisville,N.C., the son of Anne ( Canino) Leone and John J. ( Kim) Leone Jr. and resided most of his life in the Auburn area. John graduated from Auburn High School and attended C.C.C. He was currently employed at Planet Fitness, which was like a second home to him. John enjoyed working out regularly and maintaining a healthy diet. He will be sadly...

Joseph H. Soccio, 97 of Auburn, passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, September 19,2020 in the comfort of his home. He was a life resident of Auburn, the son of the late Jack and Julia  (Thomas) Soccio. Joe was part of the first graduating Class at West Senior High School, class of 1941.     Upon graduating, he served our country proudly in World War II in the Army Air Force, where he was the crew chief of the B- 24 Liberator Bomber. Joe attained the...

    Maria Pauline Hyland, 89 raised on Underwood St.,Auburn passed away peacefully, Thursday September 17,2020 at Finger Lakes Center for living.     She was born in Auburn on November 3,1930, the daughter of the late Vincenzio and Brigida Vitale Badalamenti and has been a life resident. She was previously employed by the former Firth Carpet and retired after more than 32 years at Wells College as an assistant in the language department . Maria was a very...

Rose Marie Netti, 92 of Auburn passed away peacefully Wednesday , September 9,2020 at the Matthew House. She was born the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Larizza and has resided in the Auburn area for most of her life. . She was a longtime communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Rose assisted her parents in the family owned grocery business in Seneca Falls. Rose was involved in faith and love activities. She also loved to cook for family and friends, especially her famous Italian...

Mr. Jay H. Whitney of Auburn passed into eternity on September 9. He had spent the last year in the Auburn Nursing Home after suffering a stroke in 2019. He endeared himself universally to the ANH staff and will be missed. Jay was predeceased by parents Howard and Elizabeth Whitney. Jay was a good natured and kind man with a sense of humor. Those who knew him well understood he had an opinion on every subject. He was a graduate of Auburn High School and retired from the Lehigh Hanson...

  Rose Llewellyn, 84, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Auburn, Rosina Virginia Polla was born December 11, 1935 to Lorenzo and Elisabetta Polla, immigrants from Aielli, Italy.  She grew up on Van Anden Street, where her mother owned the neighborhood store Polla Grocery and where she attended St. Aloysius elementary school.  Rose was...

  Arthur J. Carnicelli, 66 of Auburn passed away Monday, September 7,2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a life resident  of Auburn, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Carmella Catalano. Carnicelli . Art or Artie as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was a very devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of both St. Francis of Assisi and Sts. Peter & Paul Churches. Prior to his retirement, Art...

Kevin J. Giannone, 61 of Sennett passed away Sunday, September 6,2020 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse. He was born in Auburn the son of Shirley ( Wilcox) and the late Anthony Giannone and had been a life resident. Kevin had currently been employed for more than 20 years by St. Germain Appurele Consulting Engineers in Camillus, until his recent illness.  Kevin was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying the outdoors. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 39...

Julie A. Riddle, 58 of Auburn passed away Tuesday , September 1,2020 at SUNY Upstate Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of Donald and Roseann ( Feocco) Carroll and had been a life resident. Julie graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1979 and attended Berkeley College in NYC. She was currently employed by Bass Pro Outfitters until her recent illness. Julie was a very talented  artist,  enjoyed crocheting and loved to...