All Obituaries

Marilyn J. Signor born on August 22, 1931 to Delmar and Mildred Stowell Jorgensen in Cato, NY has died on Tuesday the 12th of February at the Commons.   She was one of 18 children. She was married to Richard J. Signor Sr. for 44 years. Together they had 9 children, and owned and operated Dick's Party House for many years. They made many memories and friends there, many of whom they considered family... Marilyn also owned and operated Frontenac restaurant in Union Springs. She...

Dr. James Dewitt Rose died at the Commons on St. Anthony, Thursday January 10, 2019 . He was born on February 12, 1931 to Dewitt and Dorothy Fitch Rose in Oneida, NY. The attending physician was Dr. Otto Pfaff, grandfather and mentor to the future obstetrician.  He grew up and attended schools in Vernon, graduating from Hamilton College and SUNY College of Medicine in Syracuse. After three years in Germany as a captain in the United States Army, he returned to Syracuse for further...

Genevieve (Lashway, Wetzel) Burk   On Wednesday, January 9, Jenny (Genevieve) Burk passed away at the age of 75.  Her spirit lives on in her four children, seven grandchildren, niece, and large extended family - all of the "nicest sweetest people you'd ever wanna meet" she encountered on a daily basis. Jenny was born in Keene, NY on January 21, 1943, to Lena and William Lashway. Her family relocated to Auburn in the late 50's. After a lifetime spent raising her...

William A. Deyo, of Auburn, died in his sleep New Year’s morning at his residence. William was born in Framingham, MA, on 7-24-1947 the son of the late Victor E. and Lillian M. (Dube) Deyo. Bill was an upholsterer for Fabric Fair of Auburn. He was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox’s and casinos. Bill is survived by 2 brothers, Victor E. Deyo of Arkansas and Daniel J. of Tennessee.  2 sisters Judith A.Lafaver husband Ronald of Cicero and Corrine R....

D. Josephine ‘Billie’ ( nee Pelc ) Syzmanski Bishop Billie was born in Auburn to Frank and Josephine Szolek Pelc on April 22, 1923 and died on December 9, 2018 at the Commons. She attended St. Hyacinth’s Grammar School and graduated from East High School. Upon graduation, she worked in Auburn, NY until she met her future husband, Joe, at a Falcon Convention.  They married in 1945 and moved to Syracuse, NY. Their son Michael was born the following year. While in...

Mary F. Friedel, 89, of Auburn passed away on Tuesday Nov. 13, 2018 in the Commons on St. Anthony with her family by her side. Mrs. Friedel was born in Seneca Falls, NY the daughter of the Late Charles and Catherine McDermott Phillps. Mary lived most of her life in the Auburn area. She was a past employee of the Big Store in Auburn and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. Mary was an avid bowler and tennis player. Mrs. Friedel is survived by her children, John Friedel (Joanne) of...

Doris A. Look, 80, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Monday Nov.5, 2018 in Auburn Community Hospital. Doris was born in Auburn the daughter of the late Herman and Marie DiFabion Teabo. She was a graduate of Auburn Schools. She was a retired employee of TRW in Aurelius. Ms. Look is survived by her sons, Raymond C. Look his wife Debra of Indiana and Kenneth E. Look of Montezuma, her daughters Marie L. Look Cronin her husband Rob of Montezuma, Lisa R. Look of Auburn, Joyce M. Look her wife...

Mina L. Kimball, 89, formerly of Capitol Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018 after an extended illness. Mina was born in Elmira, New York and worked at General Electric and later as a school bus driver.  Mina is survived by her daughters Charlene (John) Hamberger of North Carolina, Kathy (Glenn) Lahr of Florida, her grandchildren Kevin Hamberger of Syracuse, Danielle Hamberger of North Carolina, John Hamberger of North Carolina, Brandon Hamberger of Georgia,...

Edward S. Malinowski, unexpectedly  passed away at his residence on Tuesday Oct. 23, 2018.  Ed was born in Auburn the son of the late Constantine and Mary Malinowski and he was a life resident of the City of Auburn. Ed worked at Auburn Spark Plug and Bombardier in Auburn. He enjoyed his camp on Owasco Lake for many years.  Recently he had taken an interest in the Auburn Double Days.  We could count on him to support his brother Richard at the Commons at St....

AUBURN - Leonard G. Jakaub (Lenny), 87, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Auburn Community Hospital with his loving family by his side. Lenny was born in Auburn on Feb. 22, 1931, the son of Joseph and Mary Tama Jakaub. He is a Korean War Veteran having served from 1951-1954 in the U.S. Army. Lenny was a Crane/Equipment Operator with IBEW Local 1249 for 37 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1107 and St. Michael’s Church both in Union Springs....