All Obituaries

Shirley B. Lashomb, 87, of Auburn was the wife of the late Ivan “Red” Lashomb. Shirley passed away peacefully on Saturday March 30th at The Commons.  Shirley was born in Massena NY on June 24,1931 to Andrew and Marie Ida Balasy.  She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Red and her beloved sister Lillian Edgley.  Shirley retired from GTE Sylvania in Camillus NY after 25 years of working in accounts receivable.  She was a kind and compassionate...

Ralph E. Marks, formerly of Drummond St. Auburn passed away peacefully Wednesday March 20, 2019 in Auburn Community Hospital. Ralph just celebrated his 86th birthday on Monday the 18th with his family. Mr. Marks was born in Cortland, NY the son of late Howard and Mildred Karn Marks.  Mr. Marks lived most of his life in the Auburn area. Mr. Marks received his A.A. S degree from Alfred Tech. He was a retired employee of BJ’S Wholesale Club of Auburn, NY. with over 20 years of...

Dale A. Johnstone, passed Sunday, March 3rd 2019. Surrounded by his family at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after a long term illness.  He leaves behind his daughter Jessica Johnstone, step children Alexander Reisman (Rebecca), Larissa Reisman, and their mother Lisa Reisman. His mother Veronica Malambri, father Lewis Johnstone and his wife Beatrix, brother Kevin Johnstone, and sisters Michelle Frost (Ralph), Kelly Lockwood (Dan), and Lisa Johnstone. As well as several nieces,...

Barbara A. (Guzewicz) McNabb of  Steel St. Born in Auburn, NY, daughter of the late Bernard (Guzzy) and Ann (Deacy) Guzewicz.  She was a graduate of Central High School and Cayuga Community College.  Barb devoted the past 23 years working at Hillside Family of Agencies, Auburn Campus.  She was a proud member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the SK Post.  She loved enjoying every moment of life making memories with her family and friends. Barb was predeceased by her...

Joseph F. McQueeney, 80, of Auburn passed away peacefully Sunday February 24, 2019 in the Commons on St. Anthony. Joe was born in Auburn on February 1, 1939 the son of Willard and Margaret Lynch McQueeney and was a life resident of the City of Auburn. Mr. McQueeney was an US Navy veteran serving his country on the USS Saratoga CVA-60 from 1957-1961 as Petty Officer 2nd Class. Joe earned his AAS degree in Business and was retired employee of Guaranteed Parts Company of Seneca Falls, NY...

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...