All Obituaries

Darwin P. Snyder, 87, of Ithaca, formerly of Auburn, passed away on Monday March 18, 2019 at the Cayuga Medical Center, in Ithaca. He was the son of the late Randolph and Kathryn Warner Snyder. Darwin graduated high school in 1949 with an interest in farming and drafting. He worked for his father for two years as a clerk and four years as a drafting apprentice for General Electric. Darwin joined the US Army in 1955 and after his discharge in 1957, he earned his master’s degree in...

Elsie Mae Hoag, 91, of Auburn, passed away on Friday March 8, 2019 at the Finger lakes Center for Living. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Gladius Marie Gridley Cole. Elsie worked for the Auburn City Hospital for 44 years and a few years for Dr. C.J. Ryan. She was past member of the First Baptist Church and an active member of the United Church of Auburn. In 2013 she was honored by the Church Women United of Cayuga County as Valiant Woman of the Year. This was awarded to someone who...

George W, Yann III, 73, died Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was born on October 13, 1945 in Ithaca, NY and was the son of the late George W. Yann Jr and Elizabeth Peters Yann. He was married to Nancy (Mapstone) Yann who predeceased him in death. George worked for the U.S. Post Office and was a member of the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department for 45 years. George is survived by two sons Christian and Jeremy (Emily) Yann, Grandson Caleb Davis, and brothers Peter...

Jay Wright, 54, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. Jay enjoyed working on cars, listening to music and collecting guitars. He also loved the great outdoors, learning how things worked and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by, Daughter:            Paige Wright Mother: Kathy House and her husband Jim Brothers: Harold Pashley, Christopher Roth, and Gary Pashley Sister:   Elizabeth...

Donna R. Gilbert, 70, of Auburn passed away on February 25, 2019 at home. She was the daughter of the late Donald Duger and Florence Pierce. Donna loved animals and spending time with family and friends.   She is survived by, Husband: John C. Gilbert Sister:   Brenda Van Nostrand Several Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews In addition to her parents, Donna is predeceased by her brother Guy Pierce. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Brew Funeral Home,...

Edith Bogart, 84, of Auburn went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Clinton and Mildred Thompson Smith, life residents of Levanna NY. As a very young girl, Edith drove truck for the family owned milk hauling business. She worked for P&C Markets and retired from Welch Allyn where she was employed 19 years. Edith was a very active member of the United Church of Auburn, volunteered at City Hall and Westminster...

Jean Marie Pizzoleo born December 9, 1948 gained her angel wings at the Matthew House on February 10, 2019. She was born in Auburn and a graduate of West high School. She was predeceased by her parents Dominik and Mary DeOrio and infant twin brother and sister Mary and Dominik, a twin sister Mary Jane Wawro (Janie) and brother Terry DeOrio. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Benjamin Pizzoleo, daughter Tobie Pizzoleo (Joe Miles), 1 grandson Christian Pizzoleo-Miles (CJ) whom she...

Cheryl Eileen Wyllie passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Cheryl was born on February 28, 1952 in Auburn, New York, the 4th of 5 daughters born to Albert and Joan Powers Wyllie.  She is survived by three sisters, Marilyn A. Wyllie, Jean M. Alexander, and Sandra (Richard) Riccio. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was predeceased by her sister, Barbara J. Cico, her brothers-in-law, John Cico and David Alexander, her niece, Michelle...

Sandra M. Decker, 71, of Auburn, passed away on January 27, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital. Sandra was the daughter of the late William E. and Zora Marie Woodman Waldron. Sandra in past worked for the postal service in Union Springs for many years. Sandra and husband William enjoyed traveling to many places together during the summer in the past. She also enjoyed baking, cooking spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: two daughters Kristy M. Stebbins and...

William E. (Bill) Dugan, 80, of Camillus (formerly Aurora), passed away Wednesday, January 23, at the Cleveland Clinic, after a valiant battle with an extended illness. He was born January 30, 1938, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the oldest of eight siblings, to William E. Dugan Jr. and Ruth (Hansen) Dugan. He survived a childhood in Jersey City parochial schools and moved with his family to Aurora when he was 15, and graduated from the Sherwood Central School in 1955. He graduated from Cornell...