All Obituaries

Victor W. Fandrich, 94 , formerly of 8 Boyle Ave and Westminster Manor, Auburn, died peacefully at Matthew House on July 30, 2020. Victor was born in Auburn on March 5, 1926, the only child of Victor H and Viola (Dedrick) Fandrich.  He grew up on Standart Ave, attended Central High and East High, hitch-hiked to Kansas by himself at age 15, and left high school early to enter the Army Air Corp at the age of 17. He served as a B29 tail gunner in the Pacific Theater during World War II....

Orlee Fryer, 91, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital. She was the daughter of late Andrew and Orea Liberty Fryer. Orlee loved going to church with her sister Earmell. She enjoyed family gatherings, watching her favorite soap operas and TV shows, NCIS and Chicago PD.  She is survived by: 7 Nephews:  Willie (Linda) Humphrey of Pittsford, NY; Oscar (Donna), Leon (Cindy), David (Beth), Michael (Amy), all of Auburn, NY; Hubert Hanks of...

Sharron M. Currier, Lotz of Union Springs NY entered into eternal rest on July 16th, 2020 after a long illness.  Sharron was the daughter of the late Robert G. Currier of Auburn NY, and the late Lillian M. Boyd, Gumas, Currier of Cayuga NY. She was also the stepdaughter of the late Viola Currier of Auburn, and the stepdaughter of the late James Gumas of Auburn. She was also predeceased by the following grandparents: Percy and Lina Currier of Auburn, Bernard and Lillian Boyd, Murphy of...

Gerald Crowley, 83, of Fleming, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late, Hugh and Helen Powers Crowley. Gerald was married to the love of his life, Sharon, for 65 wonderful years. He enjoyed being part of  the community as a serving member of the Fleming #2 Fire Department for 65 years and as a member of the Owasco-Fleming Kiwanis Club. He also enjoyed hosting community Christmas parties at the former St. Isaac Jogues Church,...

Walter C. Foulke, Jr., who practiced law in Auburn for nearly 60 years, joined his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2020. A member of the Poplar Ridge Society of Friends (Quakers) since the 1960s, he lived his life as Jesus taught, a servant of God devoted to service of others. He died peacefully in his home, a life complete, with his beloved wife Micheal by his side. He leaves behind four children: Evan and his wife Nancy, Kenton and his wife Svetlana, Llewellyn and his wife Colleen, and...

Dorothy M. Delaney, 92, of Auburn, passed away on June 30, 2020. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Auburn to the late Earl and Grace Dean Clifford. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and caring wife. She enjoyed working in the flower garden and canning relish, pickles and strawberry preserve. She and her husband, Leo, loved to square dance and were at one time the president of the Cayuga Cutups. Dorothy and Leo would put large square dancing events together for the whole North East. Dorothy and Leo...

Nicola “Nick” A. Falcicchio, 95, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. Nick was the son of the late Francesco and Guilia Acovelli Falcicchio. He served in the US Army during WWII where he met the love of his life Livia when he was stationed in Washington D.C. He and Livia were married for 68 years. He was a lifetime resident of Auburn where he loved to serve his community. He was the last of a rare breed. A gentleman. Always with a kind word and smile on his face. He had a life...

Pauline (Polly) M. Hutchinson, 83, of Owasco, passed away on June 27, 2020 following a brief illness. Polly was born on July 21, 1936 and grew up in Rutherford, New Jersey. She attended Keuka College and later returned to Cayuga Community College to complete her nursing degree. Polly worked briefly as an R.N. at Auburn Memorial Hospital, before taking a job as a school nurse in the Skaneateles Central School District. She loved working with children and enjoyed a 21-year career with the...

Gerald F. Stanton, 87, of Union Springs, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Auburn Community Hospital, surrounded by his family. Mr. Stanton was born at home in Venice N.Y. on January 31, 1933, a son of the late Willard and Ruth (Ketchum) Stanton. He graduated from Genoa High School and Morrisville State College. Gerald was a self-employed dairy farmer until 1991. He then began his second career as a youngstock manager at Oakwood Dairy, where he worked for 24 years. After retirement, Jerry...

Daun K. Booth (Hughes), 81, of Weedsport, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Doris Glase Phipps. Daun was a force. She spend 20 years commanding the kitchen staff at Auburn Correctional Facility, earning numerous promotions and accolades. She was a God fearing woman who served the church in various roles. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by...