All Obituaries

Virginia May Pelc Auburn: Virgie Pelc, 82, of Auburn, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, following complications from heart surgery. Virgie was born in Auburn the daughter of Clyde and Mary Tabaczyk Lee.  She is a retired employee of Tops Markets where she served her community for over 44 years. She lived life to the fullest and loved to be with family and friends. Virgie’s hobbies included garage sales, pull tabs...

Elizabeth M. (Betty) Kirkpatrick After a brief illness, Betty went to be with her Lord on March 11, 2021. She was born in Auburn on April 21,1935, daughter of the late Lettie Kirkpatrick Sage and Leslie Kirkpatrick Sr.  Betty is survived by her brother Kenneth Kirkpatrick and his wife Diane; and sister-in-law, Erna Kirkpatrick. She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents and stepfather James Sage; brothers, Leslie Jr., John; and sister,...

Ronald James LaFrance 07/12/1949 - 08/21/2021 Ronald J LaFrance of Weedsport (Evergreen) passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Auburn Community Hospital due to complications from COVID. Ron was born in Syracuse and grew up in Baldwinsville, New York. Ron was employed as a young man for The Roofers Union and then started his career at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant as Fire Chief, retiring in 2001. Ron had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed...

Jerry H. Hopkins, 82 of Auburn NY passed away peacefully on August 6 th , 2021. Mr. Hopkins was born in Auburn, NY to Ralph and Carrie Hopkins. In his early years, Jerry served in the United States Navy followed by many years of employment with Hammond and Irving and the Union Springs Central School District. Jerry enjoyed volunteering as a boy scout leader and fireman in the Union Springs Fire Department. Later in life, he spent many evenings playing bingo with friends and family. Jerry is...

Mark J. Wrobel 70 of Auburn passed away after a brief illness on Aug. 5, 2021. Mark was born in Auburn, NY the son of the late Edward and Josephine Bojcun Wrobel.  He was employed by the NYS Correction Dept. as a corrections officer for many years.  He was the former owner of Swifty's Bar and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing in his spare time.  He also was a fine cook and he and his wife loved to travel. Mark is survived by his wife and best friend Kim who would have...

AUBURN- Barbara A. Charles Kraushaar, 67 of Standart Woods in Auburn, left this earth on Thursday, July 8th, 2021 to begin the next chapter of her journey.                 Following a lengthy battle with cancer that she faced with strength and bravery, she passed away at home peacefully as she wanted. The Daughter of the late Edward Charles and Virginia Kierst Charles, she was born in Auburn on Feb. 21st, 1954....

Auburn:  Dave, the son of Fred and Dorothy Porten passed away peacefully Tuesday July 6, 2021 at his home with his family. Mr. Porten   served in the U.S. Army and is a WWII veteran. He was very proud of his 50 year gold card from the International Bricklayers Union. He also served as a Site Inspector for the firm Resource Associates of Cortland, NY., as well as assisting in Auburn historical research. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Porten is survived by...

Richard (Dick) C. Atkins 86 passed away Monday June 7, 2021 morning after a long illness.   Mr. Atkins was born in Auburn NY on February 8, 1935.  He is the son of Richard C Atkins and Mary E. Ringwood.  He is a graduate of Buffalo School of Technology in drafting.  He is a retired employee of the New York State Prison as a foreman.  He also worked 25 years at Alco.   He was in United States Navy from 1957 to 1961.  Dick spent many...

AUBURN - Kurt J. Moe of Auburn, New York, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on May 28, 2021.  Born in Auburn on April 2, 1954, to Mary (Hudun) Bernath and Laverne Moe, Jr., Kurt was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1972.  Kurt worked as a route salesman for the Frito-Lay Chip Company for 38 years. In retirement, he worked for Home Depot until his illness in 2019. Kurt was an avid outdoorsman and a gifted archer. He was a lifelong lover of all...

Barbara L. Smith August 21, 1945 - May 28, 2021 Barb is in Heaven now dear ones. She was a family care provider for many years and she leaves behind her husband Earle Smith and her daughter Kelli (Doug) Howard.  Brothers David France, Charlie and (Margaret) Larabee and Sister-in-Law Sue France.  Also surviving Barb are, Robert, Carrie and Chuck Kulle; Tom Calarco,  Mike & Jen Calarco, Bonnie Bachman. Gerald, Terry and George Kilmer step daughter Kelly (Todd)...