All Obituaries

Dawn Bauso Noble, known lovingly as Dawn, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 4, 2026, at the age of 58, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Dawn was born on December 13, 1967, in Auburn, New York, to Dominic and Marie Bauso. A lifelong resident of Auburn, it was there that she spent her final days. Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Dawn was kept comfortable during her time at Auburn Community Hospital and was visited by many whose lives ...

John V. Morabito, 72, of Sennett, NY, passed away on May 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 6, 1954, in Auburn, New York, John was a man of extraordinary generosity, boundless enthusiasm, and a warmth that made him a friend to everyone he met. John married the love of his life, Darlene Weslowski, on October 26, 1974, and together they built a life filled with adventure, good food, great wine, and an unwavering devotion to family. He worked proudly as a union ...

John M. Ceresnak, 79 of the Town of Owasco passed away unexpectedly Tuesday May 12 at his residence. John was born in Auburn the son of the late John G. and Anna Janos Ceresnak. He was a self-employed fabricator; He loved gardening, hunting, and anything related to the outdoors. John was the first one to lend a hand or offer his sound advice. He was an honest and straight forward man for which many appreciated him for. He is survived by his sister Olga Ashby and her husband Gerry. His ...

Leona Ames, 96 of Port Byron, NY passed away on April 22, 2026 to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Her nurturing spirit, unwavering support and boundless love will forever live on in the hearts of her family. She was passionate about her garden and flowers and most importantly her family and friends. She retired from A.A. Gates Elementary as a tireless worker and mentor to others. She taught Sunday school for many years at Countryside Methodist Church. Also she was an avid supporter ...

John Rusin III, age 70, of Auburn passed away March 19, 2026 at Syracuse University Hospital. John was born July 14, 1955 in Auburn, grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School. He worked for Auburn Armature then Beardsley Architects & Engineers until his retirement. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his real passion was story telling. He loved history and was the History Channel’s biggest fan.  Above all his family was his life.   He is survived by ...

Dominick Balistreri, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Auburn, New York. Born on January 25, 1947, in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, Dominick's journey through life was marked by his passion, love, and friendly spirit that touched all who knew him. A graduate of Jamesburg High School, Dominick furthered his education at Grove City College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology after receiving a soccer ...

  It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of Fred Arnold Dietrich, age 83, at the beautiful home he built with his beloved wife Lorraine Pajerek in Union Springs, New York. Manfred “Fred” Dietrich was born December 26, 1942 in Vienna, Austria where he and his family lived until emigrating to Binghamton, New York when he was age 14, seeking opportunity in the United States and refuge from the after effects of World War II. He is preceded in death ...

Roberta Florence Kiefer Baker, affectionately known as Bunny, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Auburn, New York. Born on May 8, 1937, in Lansing, New York, Bunny was a beacon of joy and love to all who knew her. Her 88 years were marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. Bunny was the heart of her family; a role she cherished deeply. She is survived by her siblings, Donald A Kiefer, Bruce W Kiefer, and Lauraine E Kostal, her children Sharon Lawton, ...

Barbara Ann Horning, a cherished and admired member of the Auburn community, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 19, 1929, in Auburn, N.Y., Barbara lived a full life marked by devotion, kindness, and a quiet strength that inspired everyone around her. Barbara, known affectionately to her friends and family as simply Barbara, was a woman whose presence was a source of comfort and joy. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and ...

Nancy A. Aldrich, age 88, of Auburn passed away January 6, 2026 at The Commons. Nancy A (Tortorello) Aldrich, daughter of Michael and Theresa Tortorello, was born January 14, 1937 in Auburn .Nancy grew up in Auburn and graduated from Holy Family High school. During high school and after graduation she worked for JJ Newbury. In 1964 worked at General Electric for 22 years until the factory closed. August 6,1955 she married the love of her life, Ken, who was still in the US Army. On August 6, ...