All Obituaries

Ruby Noga, 94, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 in Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Ruby was born in Pensacola, FL, on January 17, 1930 the daughter of Hiram and Myrtle Dunaway.   She retired from General Electric after retirement she enjoyed camping trips with her family, gardening and making homemade pierogis every Friday at St. Hyacinth Church. Mrs. Noga is survived by her two sons and spouses David (Elizabeth) Noga of Florida and Andrew (Nancy)...

Joseph F. Lober Jr., also known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 80 after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Born on October 11, 1943 to the late Helen (Hall) and Joseph F. Lober Sr. , Joe is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanie (Dunchak), daughter, Pamela (Paul) Shoemaker, son, Steven Lober, grandchildren, Josh (Lindsay), Kiley and Jacy Shoemaker and great grandson Knox Shoemaker. He is also survived by his sister,...

   Roland Duade Ford, 79, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly in Auburn Community Hospital – ER on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Roland was born in Addison, NY the son of Charles and Lena Ford. He was a retired employee of the City of Auburn. He is survived by his wife the former Linda Berry. 3 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandchild.  Several siblings and in-laws including his cousins. Mr. Ford was predeceased by his son Shawn D. Ford in 2018. Per wishes of Mr. Ford there...

 James Michael Ferrara, known affectionately as Jimmy to his friends and family, passed away at the age of 79 on March 10, 2024, in Safety Harbor, FL, after a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1944, in Seneca Falls, NY, Jimmy was the youngest of fourteen children born to the late Anillo and Mary (Spagnola) Ferrara.  Jimmy's early years in Seneca Falls were filled with the bustling energy of a large Italian-American family. He was a spirited child, always ready with a joke or...

Richard C. "Dick" Silliman, 84, of Auburn, NY, passed away on March 8, 2024, of natural causes in Auburn, NY. Born on June 5, 1939, in Lyons, to Cecil and Pearl Silliman, Dick lived a life marked by laughter, wisdom, and a remarkable ability to fix or create just about anything he put his mind to. After many dedicated years at Lakeland Visual and a fulfilling career at TRW from which he retired, Dick was known to his colleagues not only for his keen intelligence but also for his...

Walter John Wasilenko passed away on February 1, 2024, after a short illness. Born on May 16, 1936, in Auburn, New York, Walt's warm smile and wise spirit brought light and wisdom to all who knew him. His 87 years were marked by a deep commitment to his family, his work, and the simple pleasures that life had to offer. Walt's life was one of dedication and service. After finishing High School, he joined the Coast Guard. Then returning to Auburn, he was a valued employee at Alco, as...

Gerard “Gerry” Coleman passed away suddenly on January 6, 2024 following recent health complications. Gerry was born on March 12, 1947 in Auburn, the son of the late Francis J. and Arlene (Weber) Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dawn (Malpass); daughter Kimberly (Damian) Bauso; his siblings David (Ann) Coleman, Mark (Betsy)Coleman, Christine (David) Jedra, Janie (Peter) Wyckoff, Margaret (Doug) Gage, Peter (Jessie) Coleman; sister in law Barbara Coleman;...

Edward "Ed" Colella, 90, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2024, with his loving family at his side at Auburn Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Auburn, the son of the late Philomena and Tomaso Colella. Ed attended West High School then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After serving in the military, Ed returned to his hometown and worked at various jobs as a laborer. He was most proud of his last position with Schooley...

Michael M. Usowski, a respected veteran and accomplished electrician, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, at the Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn, NY, he dedicated his life to family and service. Mike's commitment to his country was evident through his honorable service in the US Army. He carried his discipline and work ethic into his career as an electrician with I.B.E.W Local 840 Geneva, NY, and Local 43 Syracuse, NY, earning the admiration of colleagues. His community...

Klaus Weiler, 67, of Auburn passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023 in Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Klaus was born in Attendon, Germany the son of the late Paul and Irma (Holatz) Weiler and had resided in the Auburn area for most of his life. Klaus was a retired employee of Auburn Leather Crafters and most recently with STAPLES in Syracuse. He enjoyed playing his LP’s on his record player and fishing by the river with a cold one. He will be sadly missed. He is...