All Obituaries

Marianne (Cullen) White, 70 of Auburn passed away Thursday January 23,2020 after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident on Route 318 in the town of Junius.    She was born in East Orange, N.J. the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Dooley Cullen and resided in the Auburn area for most of her life. She graduated from East Orange High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Kean University.  Marianne retired from the Union Springs School District as...

John J. Helinski Jr., 74 of Auburn passed away peacefully Tuesday January 7,2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. He was born in Auburn the son of the late John Helinski Sr. and Philomena Capone Helinski. John formerly was employed as shop steward for General Electric and later retired from General Products, after more than 19 years of service. John was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 47...

Janet Elizabeth Archer passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center. She was born April 5, 1948 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Milton and Alice Palmer. She spent the majority of her life in Ilion, New York. She transitioned to Auburn and thoroughly enjoyed the many times spent with her grandchildren, until the end of her life. Janet rejoiced in creating. Her extensive talents included baking, sewing and crafting. Janet loved to play games...

 Gary Lee Shernesky, 68 of Auburn passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning January 5,2020 at his home.  He was born in Philipsburg,PA the son of the late Joseph and a Ruth DeFrain Shernesky, and had resided most of his life in the Auburn area. Gary had been employed for several years by Austeel . He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved to hunt and fish. Gary led a good life enjoying the simplest things  around him . He especially cherished the times spent with his...

AUBURN | Steven G. Witherell, 69, of Frazee Street, Auburn, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Suffern, N.Y., the son of the late Gerald and Mary Eichman Witherell. Steve graduated from Weedsport High School, class of 1969, and upon graduation, he soon enlisted and served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1975. Steve retired after more than 30 years from Consolidated Scrap Processing as their head mechanic. He was a very gifted and...

Kenneth A. Merriman, 86 of Gunn Loop Rd., Moravia passed away at his home unexpectedly December 18,2019. He was born in Orrick, Missouri the son of the late Claude and Gladys Stucks Merriman. Ken had been employed for several years by Lockheed Martin and was a former Army veteran during the Korean War. As were Kenny's wishes there are no calling hours or services.

AUBURN | Stephanie A. (Minker) DeFelice, 71, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Dec. 12, 2019, at Auburn Community Hospital after a brief illness, with her loving children at her side. She was a life resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late James and Esther Skutt Minker. Stephanie had worked for several years in home care helping others as she always liked to do. She always put others first and never expected or wanted anything in return. Stephanie was a beautiful...

AUBURN | Anthony J. Alvaro, 98, of 3 Saint Anthony St., Auburn, and formerly of Thornton Avenue, and the Boyle Center, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 2019, at The Commons. He was a life resident of Auburn, the son of the late Angelo and Mary Pascarella Alvaro. He was a very devout Catholic and longtime communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church and more recently St. Mary’s Church. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II, having served three years in the...

 Denis C. Maute, 77 of Throop passed away peacefully Wednesday morning December 4,2019 at Auburn Community Hospital.  He was born in Syracuse the son of the late Norbert and Anna Fabrizio Maute.  Denis graduated from West Genesee High School Class of 1960 and attended Indiana University. He was a US Navy veteran  from 1962-66, having served aboard the USS Albany. Denis retired from Cayuga County as the Director of buildings and grounds.  In his earlier years, Denis...

Theresa Colavito Bishop, 99 of Auburn, passed away peacefully Monday December 2, 2019,  while under the care of the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. Born January 28, 1920 Theresa was the daughter of Leonard and Philomena (Buffa) Colavito. Theresa is survived by one sister, Angelina Colavito Conti and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Theresa is predeceased by husband Donald Bishop, brothers Pat and Sam Colavito and sisters Betty (Vince) and Mary...