All Obituaries

Shirley L. Smith, 65, of Auburn, passed away on May 19, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital with her family by her side. She is survived by her 3 children Earl L. Smith Jr. (Kim), Robert Smith (Elizabeth), Val Netzer (John). Also survived by her two sisters Betty (Shelley) & Pat, two brothers Richard & Ronald. She has 17 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Earl L. Smith, son Michael Smith & sister Margery. Visitation...

Joan Fisher Bouck, formerly of Farley's Point in Union Springs and wife of the late John Bouck, passed away on February 4, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida.  She was 84 years old. She was the daughter of the late George Falkenburg and Antoinette Alduino. Joan worked at Union Springs Central High School for over 25 years.  She was a life-long Parishioner of St. Michaels Church in Union Springs and member of their Alter Rosary Society and...

Susan M. Barker, 78, of Auburn passed away on Friday May 18, 2018 at Auburn Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Catherine Coyne McMahon. Susan was a devout Catholic woman and it showed in the way she lived her life.  She was a loving wife of 57 years to James Barker. Family was the most important part of her life as she cherished each and every moment with them and especially the time with her grandchildren.     She is survived...

Travis Murville Robbins of 5 Kenwood Road, formerly of Union Springs NY, left this world to return to his Lord on Thursday, May 17 2018 Travis was born on April 11 1935 in Cortland NY. He was the son of Hazel and Travis Robbins. As a young child, the family moved to Union Springs where he would spend the majority of his life, until 2004. He graduated from Union Springs High School in 1954. He married his wife, Marilyn Bradshaw in 1958, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in...

Loyd J. Falkenstein, 70, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018 at Auburn Community Hospital. Loyd was the son of the late Frank and Alice Kramer Falkenstein. He is survived by his three brothers Neal, Glen, and Brian Falkenstein, and sister Melody Falkenstein. Visitation will be from 11AM to 12PM on Monday May 21, 2018 at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn with a service to follow at 12PM. Burial will be at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn.

Viola Mae O’Leary, 74, of Auburn, passed away on May 9, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital. Viola was a very kind hearted woman who made many friends on her travels from coast to coast. She was a CNA in both NV and NY. She was a devoted member of the Mormon church and she lived her life to the fullest. Viola was preceded in death by her first husband Harry Sherman and her second husband John OLeary. Her parents Laurence Pealo and Edith Kellogg Pealo Perrine as well as her step...

Carol E. (Brown) Prete, of Geneva, NY, passed away at Rochester General Hospital on January 23, 2018. She was born in Utica, NY on March 15, 1946 the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Brown. She worked and retired from Geneva General Hospital as an LPN. Carol and her husband, Frannie, were active in the Sons of Italy. They enjoyed traveling to Italy and spending time with family, friends, their black labs, and were avid gardeners. Carol was predeceased by her...

Darin Woodard, 57, died May 11, 2018 at his home in Auburn, NY. Darin was born on June 22, 1960 in Belle Glade Florida to Patrick Brooks and the late Carl Woodard. He grew up in Auburn where he graduated from Auburn High School and retired from Auburn Correctional Facility after serving 26 years. In his spare time Darin loved fishing, home improvement projects and going to the gun range. He had a heart of gold and will truly be missed. Darin is survived by his one and only...

Merritt Fredrick Fletcher (Fred) past away Saturday, May 12th after an extended illness. Merritt was the first child born to Naomi Post Fletcher and Merritt Willard Fletcher.  He attended local schools exceling in his studies. Merritt later received his Bachelor’s degree from Hampton Institute in Virginia. His career began as the Executive Director for the Dunbar Community Center in Syracuse.  He later became the Executive Director for the Booker T Washington...

Retired Army 1SGT David George “Bucky” Bucknam, 76, of Leesburg, Florida, died Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born in Auburn, NY in 1941, the son of the late Mildred “Millie” and George Bucknam. David joined the US Army in 1960 where he served for 24 years until his retirement July 1984.  He earned several medals during his military career including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense...