All Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gary S. Carpenter, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 3, 2018 at his home. Gary was employed for many years by Auburn Siding, Window and Door where he excelled at his carpentry skills. Gary was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, and Chicago Bears. He also loved listening to music. Gary was a loving father to his daughter Jessica and his granddaughter Julianna with whom he had an extremely close relationship. Gary is survived by his parents Roger Carpenter of...

Thomas A. Hornbrook, 69, of Martville, New York passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in the evening surrounded by his loving wife and family.  Thomas was born in Montour, NY on May 22, 1948 and was the first of Raymond and Dorthay Hornbrook’s four children.  He retired from Anheuser Busch in Baldwinsville, N.Y.  Thomas is a veteran of the Navy.  That is when he met the love of his life, Sharon (Kennedy).   They were married on May 20, 1968 in...

Bonnie Marie Jetty Lusk Bonnie Lusk, 66, of Auburn passed away on Wednesday Jan. 10, 2018 in the Commons on St. Anthony. Mrs. Lusk was born in Auburn the daughter of Irving and Arlene Jewett Jetty. Bonnie lived most of her life in the Port Byron area.  She was a retired employee of ALCO and Bombardier of Auburn. She earned a B.A. degree in computer programming. She was an avid bowler and softball player. Mrs. Lusk is survived by her son Thomas and daughter...

Nicholas F. DeOrio, 85, of Auburn, died peacefully Friday, December 15, 2017 at The Commons on St. Anthony.   Mr. DeOrio was born in Auburn, the son of Frank and Mary DeMarco DeOrio. Nick lived all his life in Auburn, and served in the United States Coast Guard. He worked at General Electric, and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a communicant at Sacred Heart Church.   Surviving Mr. DeOrio are his children and their...