All Obituaries

Helen M. Farrelly June 12, 2022  Helen M. Farrelly, 56, of Auburn passed away on Sunday in the Auburn Rehab and Nursing Center.  Helen was born in Auburn the daughter of the late George and Marion Kiblin Pellett.  Helen was employed by Auburn Rehab and Nursing Center.  She is survived her husband Richard, sister Shirley Martinez, brothers James Pellett (JoAnn), Dick Pellett (Peg),David Pellett, Godchild, Gabriella Stott, nieces, nephew and cousins.  Calling hour...

Ronald M. Chanko, 78, of Aurelius passed away at Albany Medical Center on June 9, 2022 after bravely fighting an extended illness, always with a positive attitude and smile. He was a graduate of West High School and served in the Air Force from 1966-1970.   He was a sales rep with SL Auburn until 1996 and retired from Bombardier Transportation in 2005.  Ron was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 207, UNC, and American Legion and a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills and...

John J. Pelc, son of the late Frank and Josephine Szolek Pelc died on May 28, 2022, with his family at his side. John was a devoted husband and father and a proud grandfather of his two grandsons. He enjoyed the company of his nieces and nephews and followed their exploits throughout their lives. Love, generosity, and humor were the hallmarks of his life. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports, especially the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills. He is an inductee in the St. Francis HS sports...

Bill Kushyk February 2, 1946 – May 25, 2022 AUBURN – Bill Kushyk, 76, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2022 following a short battle of cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Bill was born to the late Katherine and Leo Kushyk. He was a graduate of Central High School. He also received an Electronics Associates Degree from DeVry University. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a devoted husband, dedicated father, and proud grandfather....

AUBURN, NY - Angela (Nellie) Michalowski, age 96, of Auburn, NY passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 21, 2022, after a long illness.    Born in Auburn, NY, she was the daughter of Peter & Rose Warszeszek  Deutschman .  Angela lived in Auburn, until her marriage to Stanley J. Michalowski when she became a military spouse and supported him in his career.  She and her family moved back to Auburn where she was employed at Mercy Health and Rehab Center. Angela...

Auburn- Betty L. Klink, 79, of Auburn passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022. Betty was born in Auburn the daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina Buliteri Penna. Betty was employed by the New York Telephone Company and retired from General Electric of Auburn and most recently she worked for the Auburn Enlarged school district as a lunch aid. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church.   As someone once remarked, Betty was “always ready”, whether she was going...

Janette (Sarnicola) Wasilenko, 83, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.  A life-long resident of Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Mary Sarnicola. She was a graduate of Central High School class of 1957.  She was employed at GE.  Janette enjoyed traveling, loved getting together for Sunday dinners and holidays.  She was sweet and kind to everyone.  She will be dearly missed by...

Auburn Bill was a lifelong resident of Auburn area and a graduate of Auburn High School where he especially enjoyed studies in art and photography. He had many hobbies and creative interest. He loved hunting, drawing, painting, photography and general woodworking, with a passion for carving waterfowl and fish. He worked at St. Joseph’s Cemetery for 24 years where his interest in lettering and stone carving motivated him to start his own monument business with his wife Mariellen . He...

June F. (Horr) McDowell, 92, of Port Byron passed away early Tuesday morning. She was resting peacefully, at home with her family.  June graduated Port Byron High School and was primarily a homemaker and mom. She also worked part time at a fabric store and later at Welch Allyn Instruments.  She is survived by her husband Ralph, daughter Paulette Starita, daughter-in-law Gail, grandchildren Matt (Rose), Leslie and Jordan, and sisters Etta Mae Chamberlin and Norma Bidwell, and many...