All Obituaries

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)...

George James Smith, Jr. of Moravia NY, passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2018. George was born in Auburn, NY on 2/18/28, the eldest of four children. He joined the United States Navy in November 1945 and was honorably discharged two years later. He married Elizabeth Hilliker in June 1948. They were married for 64 years. George was employed as a licensed electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Union Local 840 out of Geneva, NY. George was a...

Scott was born into the arms of Virginia Shufelt on 6/10/1965 and returned to her loving arms 3/17/18 after a courageous battle for the past few months with AML (acute myeoblastic leukemia).He passed at his sister’s home surrounded by his caring & devoted family. Scott was an avid advocate for nature & our environment. He enjoyed fishing, hunting & going for walks just to be close to nature. He explained many times that the woods was his church. Among family & friends...

Larry E. Treat, 70, of Town of Montezuma died Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 in Auburn Community Hospital. Larry was born in Auburn the son of Ernest and Dorothy Vergason Treat. He was a Port Byron graduate of 1965 and was a US Air Force veteran serving 1966-1970. He retired from Morris Protection Agency. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family and friends Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years Darlene (Sherman) Treat. His children Michele Barnes (Jason), Marsha...

Shawn David Ford, 45 years young, passed away unexpectedly on 2/25/18, at his home in Jordan, NY.  His daughter Emma, his "special girl", was by his side. Shawn was a wonderful and loving father, husband and son. He was loved and respected by many friends and family due to his kind heart and generosity. Shawn medically retired from the City of Auburn Water Department after surviving work-related injuries. He was much respected for his years of hard work and dedicated service....

Chester A. Ogrodoski, 76, of Auburn died Thursday Feb.15, 2018 in Huntington Living Center following an extended illness. Chester was born the son of Chester and Isabelle Ogrodoski in East Stroudsburg, PA. Chester lived in PA and the Auburn area, most recently in Auburn area. He was an Army veteran. Chester was a 26 year employee of ALCO, Auburn, NY. Chester was an avid football fan, loved playing pool and cards. He was noted to be one impeccable  dresser at all times. Mr. Ogrodoski...