All Obituaries

Josephine (Busco) DePalma, 89, of Auburn, NY, made the decision to be with God on March, 16,2020. There, she will join her husband, sisters, family and friends whom she missed so much.  Josephine was born the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Ciarlo) Busco on February 6,1931 in Auburn, NY. She married her late husband Carl DePalma on November 12, 1949. Josephine spent many years working at Dunn & McCarthy. After retirement, she enjoyed crocheting, reading, ceramics, cooking, soap...

John (Zel) Zelehowsky John Zelehowsky passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home Monday March 2, 2020. John was 56 years young. He is survived by his son John and his daughter Sara, mother Marjorie, sisters Patricia Dean and Debra Ingram, and his brother Gary Zelehowsky. John was predeceased by his wife Diane, father Marshall, brother Greg and sister Diana. Family and friends are invited to call on the family Friday March 6, 2020 from 2-3:45 p.m. with his funeral services to follow...

Helen L. Podolak Helen L. Bilinski Podolak 96, pass away peacefully at the Finger Lakes Center for the Living on February 27 2020. She had been a resident there for the past 7 years. To many at finger lakes she was known as “Grandma”, as well as “Little Helen”. Although small in stature she was larger than life. She was the dedicated 2nd floor greeter, and was always scooting around the halls and checking on here fellow neighbors. She was rarely in her room, so she...

Pauline Costello of Auburn, N.Y. passed away February 10, 2020; three months shy of her 96th birthday.     Pauline was born May 19, 1924 in Auburn, N.Y. to Joseph and Mary (Zucchero) Callea.  Pauline worked for many years at Auburn Nursing Home where she retired from.  Pauline loved to spend time with her family, she loved shopping, scratching scratch offs, but most of all the Casino.     Surviving Pauline are her children, Linda (Edward) LaDouce, Michael...

Eugene Francis Seacor CANANDAIGUA | Eugene F. Seacor, 69, of Canandaigua, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. Gene was born in Auburn, the son of the late Basil and Catherine Burroughs Seacor.  Gene was employed with Canandaigua Medical Center until his illness.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.  He held membership with VFW Post 1975 and S-K Post American Legion all of Auburn. Surviving Eugene is his daughter,...

Louis J. Condes Louis J. Condes, 86, of Moravia died  Monday January 20, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital suffering a major stroke early Friday morning. Mr. Condes was born in Auburn the son of Henry and Virginia Condes and lived in the Auburn / Niles area for all of his life. He retired with over 30 years from New Process Gear Chrysler Corporation in Syracuse, NY. He was a proud US Navy Korean war veteran. He loved the outdoors and all animals. Surviving Mr. Condes are his sons...

Arlene M. Sofinski, 96, of Auburn passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019. She was the wife of the late Michael Sofinski. Mrs. Sofinski was born in Auburn on April 1, 1923 the daughter of Grover and Harriet Schrader Simmons. Arlene lived in Auburn her whole life. She was employed by Dr. Daniel Carbonaro DDS and eventually retired from General Electric. Mrs. Sofinski was a communicate of St. Alphonsus Church.  Arlene and Michael enjoyed many winters as they traveled to Florida creating...

Patricia Ann Kuzniar, 79, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 in the Finger Lakes Center of Living.  Patty was born in Auburn, March 13, 1940 to the late Ann Rogalski Kuzniar.  She was a graduate of East High School in Auburn and CCBI in Syracuse. She was employed as a medical secretary at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse and retired from Auburn Community Hospital as a medical transcriptionist.  Patty was a quiet and humble person. She was an avid...

Leo J. “Lee” Vatter It is with much sadness to say, "The Schaefer Man" has departed his bar stool at the Ukrainian National Club. Lee was born in Auburn May 3rd 1946 to the late Leo and Katherine Vatter. Lee grew up on the North side of Auburn across the street as he so often put it next to the Simmons sisters who were the most beautiful girls in the city with a strict father that threw rocks at him to keep him away. He attended St. Alphonsus School and graduated...

Weedsport – Linda Marie Rudick, 70, of Weedsport, passed unexpectedly Thursday October 10, 2019 in Auburn Community Hospital with her loving family by her side.  Mrs. Rudick was born in Syracuse, the daughter of Arthur & Helen Palmer.   Linda was a 1967 graduate of Corcoran High School. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Ted, father, Arthur Palmer, mother Helen and step-father George Guido, sister Rosie Guido.  Linda is survived by her children Gary...