All Obituaries

Roger A. Vrooman, age 58, of Auburn, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Auburn to the late Grant and Frances Vrooman, Roger was a man defined by his generous spirit and his remarkable ability to "MacGyver" a solution to any problem. If something was broken, Roger found a way to fix it. Roger dedicated his career to serving as a Security Officer, but his heart was always at home. He found great joy in life's simple pleasures: ...

Julia Margaret Yurco (Jennings) Julia Yurco (Jennings), 54, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, the 3rd of March 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Her life was defined by her joyful tenacity, ferocious loyalty to her friends and family, and the love and care of her animals. A lifelong resident of Auburn and graduate of the class of 1989, Julia could be found wherever there was good rock music. She lovedgoing to live music performances ...

Michael Dominic Milillo,entered into his eternal home on his 98th birthday , March 2,2026.    He was born in Bari, Italy the son of the late Steven and Consiglia (Tanzella) Milillo and was proud to have dual citizenship and also two legal birthdays. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1946. Mike then entered the US Army and served our country proudly from 1946-48, while serving in the military police in Kobe, Japan.   Upon his honorable discharge, he worked at ...

Lyman Howard Wethey Lyman Wethey of Port Byron, NY passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.   He was born on November 8, 1940, the son of the late Howard Wethey and Lois Marshall Wethey.  He grew up in Port Byron and graduated from Port Byron Central Schools in 1959.  On August 24, 1963, he married Carolyn Copp.  They were married for 48 ...

 Maria ‘Marie’ C. (Maggio) Sokernyk, 89 of Auburn passed away Wednesday evening, February 25,2026 at Loretto Nursing Home in Syracuse.   She was a lifelong resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Andrew and Rosa (Volino) Maggio. ‘Marie’ as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was a longtime beautician. She retired from New Process Gear in Syracuse after more than 20 years of service. She was an avid bowler and proud member of the ...

Joanne Marie Paleczny (“Josie”), 62 of Auburn passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by her loving family, following a recent cancer diagnosis.   She was born in and enjoyed her early childhood in St. Catharine’s, Ontario Canada. Joanne was a 1981 graduate of Auburn High School and received her Associate’s degree from Alfred State ...

A legacy of generosity and wisdom John S Smith  With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved John S “Smitty” Smith, of 91 years. He peacefully departed this world from unbeatable pancreatic cancer, in his home surrounded by his loving family leaving behind a void that can never be filled.  Predeceased him was Alice Lucille “Hoppie” Smith and their daughter Dariel S Windschauer, parents Arthur and Louise Smith, his three ...

Anna (Durniak) Kynio, 91, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.   A lifelong resident of Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Panko and Mary Durniak. Ann graduated from Central High School, Class of 1952, and retired from Auburn Leathercrafters after many years of dedicated service. She was also a longtime resident of the Boyle Center Apartments.   She found great fulfillment in keeping a beautiful ...

Donna Treat, 71 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, February 18,2026, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on September 20, 1954. Donna  was raised in the town of Throop  and attended Port Byron elementary school.  Donna’s family later moved to Auburn,  where she graduated from Auburn High School , class of 1972. Donna became a single mother at the age of 19 and from that day forward, devoted her entire life to her daughter Dawn.  They shared an ...

Marchell Teodecki passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Commons at Saint Anthony in Auburn, New York.    Chelly was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved with her family to Auburn, New York in 1967.  She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was a long-time member of the choir.  She taught grade school at St. Mary’s School for many years and at Neighborhood House where she created their first library.     She is survived ...