All Obituaries

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, ...

Florence Jurczak, 93, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2025. A life resident of Auburn, Florence was born on August 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Mary (Kot) and Ignatius Sidor. Florence graduated Central High School in 1950 and was a member of St. Hyacinth’s Church. She enjoyed her scratch-offs and her trips to the casino with her daughter and grandson. Florence is survived by her daughter Diane Jurczak and the joy in her life her grandsons, Peter Dylan ...

Josephine A. Silliman, a cherished sister, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her hometown of Auburn, NY. Born on July 19, 1946, in the same close-knit community, Josephine's life was a testament to her intelligence, friendliness, and creativity, which touched the hearts of everyone she met. Josephine was a devout Catholic. She graduated from Auburn Central High School and furthered her education at Cayuga Community ...

Barbara Jean (VanCamp) Judson, 94 of Connect 55 in Auburn passed away on December 19, 2025 at Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Barb was born in Ogdensburg then resided in Onondaga County before moving to Auburn 70 years ago.  She attended Skaneateles High School where she later worked at the school cafeteria while raising her family. Mom loved working on miniatures and building dollhouses. Her largest one was on display at the Cayuga Museum.  She loved to travel ...

Charleen A. (Clark) Henry, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in her hometown of Auburn, NY, where she was also born on October 1, 1945. Charleen was the daughter of the late Charles "Sonny" Clark and Kathryn B. (Wade) Clark. Her husband, John D. Henry, who preceded her in death. Her brother, Walter Clark, and her son, Stephen J. Komanecky, also predeceased her.  Charleen's legacy continues through her loving children, Lisa Komanecky, Paul Komanecky (Tiffany), and ...