All Obituaries

Nellie T. Noga, 96, of Auburn passed away peacefully at The Commons on St. Anthony on Monday August 13, 2018. Nellie was born and raised in Owasco, the daughter of the late Barbara and John Giza.  She retired from General Electric in 1985. She was a devoted communicant of St. Hyacinth Church, a member of the Polish Falconettes, and the Holy Rosary Society.  She cherished her many years making thousands of pierogi’s with her wonderful co-workers at St....

Edward F. Rogalski, 85, of Buckley Rd, passed away July 25, 2018, at his home in Liverpool. Ed was born in Auburn, NY on October 10, 1932, to the late Frank Rogalski and Anna Kowalski . He was a graduate of East High School in Auburn, and Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. After a stint in the army, Ed graduated from Alliance, and began his career as a tool and die maker, having worked at Cayuga Tool and Die, General Electric, and New Process Gear, from where he...

  BettyLou Covert, 69, of Cayuga passed away peacefully Monday July 16, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Bettylou fought a hard fight for 2 years and succumbed to her disease. BettyLou was born in Sparrowbush, NY the daughter of Emmett and Olive Heater Goble.  She was a past employee of St. Theresa Nursing Home in Middletown, NY. Mrs. Covert is survived by her beloved husband Robert W. Covert, her children Robert, Michael Covert and Dawn Doss (William Durcan)....

Auburn, NY - Stella (Sidor) Colella, 83, of Auburn passed away peacefully Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Auburn Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary Sidor. Stella was affectionately known as "Stasha" by her family and friends. She was a devoted Catholic with a strong faith for the Blessed Mother and for angels. She cherished spending time with her loved ones playing cards, family games, and spending time at the casino...

Leonard E. Kimball III It is with deep and heavy sadness that Leonard Ellison Kimball III, 61, of Port Byron, NY, went to be with the Lord, due to cancer, on Thursday June 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Leonard (Lenny) worked as a meat cutter for most of his life and was a Correctional Officer for 25 years, retiring from Five Points Correctional Facility at the age of 56. Lenny enjoyed drinking wine and shooting the breeze at Rasta Ranch, hunting, going fishing with his wife...

Jean Marie (Berry) Tallada, 65, of Auburn passed away Tuesday May 15, 2018 in Auburn Community Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Jean enjoyed playing cards, loved birds, gardening and being around her family. She is survived by her daughter Kelly Lamphere and her son Jerry Lamphere, 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great – grandchildren. Her siblings, Marcia Reese, Denise Morphy, Linda and Roland Ford, James and Sylvia Berry, Joan and Stephen Dawley, Theresa Sullivan, Barbara and Pat...

Jean (Stubbs) Hemans             Jean Hemans passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2018 at her home in Boyle Center, Auburn, NY, surrounded by her family. Jean was born October 17, 1926 and married Charlie Hemans on New Year’s Eve, 1946. She is survived by her sons, John (Anna), Larry, Chuck (Marge), Thom (Francine), and daughter Peggy Lynn (Dan Duggan), 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a...

Eleanor C. Barrett, 90, of Auburn passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018 in a local nursing home. Eleanor was born in Auburn the daughter of George and Antoinette Kolberg Haering.  She was a graduate of Auburn Schools and is where she earned her LPN license. She was a life resident of the City of Auburn. Mrs. Barrett is survived by her sons, George (Libby) Barrett and Mark Barrett. 2 Grandchildren, Adam Barrett and Melissa Moore.  4 Great-grandchildren Kyle and Brooklynn Barrett,...

William A. Baker, 82, of Auburn passed away May 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Bill was born in Auburn the second eldest of thirteen children of Harold and Agatha Baker. He was the operations / Safety manager of Barr Transportation of Auburn, until his retirement in 2008. He served in the Army National Guard and was a lifetime member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Bill was a devoted catholic of St. Mary’s church. Bill and his wife Jane were avid...

Martin "Butch" Messing Jr. 65 of Auburn, NY passed away Monday April 16, 2018 at Auburn Community Hospital. Martin was born in Bay Shore, Long Island on Nov. 28, 1952.  He was retired from Agway and later from New Venture Gear.  In his youth he was an Eagle Scout.  In his adult years he enjoyed finding the latest tech gadgets, cooking with new kitchen tools and spending time with his children and granddaughter. Martin is survived by his Mother Louise (Bacaria)...