All Obituaries

Peter “Pete” J. Hurd, 41, of Aurora, passed away from his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1984 in Auburn, NY. Pete was a beloved son, brother and devoted husband, and a true outdoorsman whose laughter and kindness touched the lives of everyone he met.  He was known for his quick wit, sense of humor and mischievous ways which would keep everyone on their toes.  His love for the ...

Edward David Rossmann, Jr., “Ed”, of Aurora, NY entered the unseen world peacefully on March 9, 2026.  He was surrounded by his loving family at Matthew House in Auburn, NY.  He was 92.  He enjoyed reading, cooking, writing and being with his family. Ed was born on April 8, 1933, in Manhattan, the son of Edward, Sr. and Frances Weiss Rossmann.  He grew up in Little Neck, Long Island.  As a boy, he explored the ...

Terry G. Jones, 79, of Auburn passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born in Auburn, NY on October 5, 1946 to the late Robert and Mary Brooks Jones. Terry served in the US Navy and was a painter by trade. He is survived by, Children:            Tracey Jones, Terri Jensen, Kimberly (Steve) Tratt and Ronald Jones Siblings:              Ricky (Mel) Jones, George ...

John William Miller Sr., 86, of Owasco, passed away March 20, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, after a brief illness, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep roots in the land he loved. John was born on January 16, 1940, in Owasco at the family homestead, to Daniel and Bessie (Ryder) Miller. He attended Skaneateles High School and remained a lifelong resident of the area he proudly called home. On June 4, 1961, John married the love of his life, June ...

Patricia Ann Silliman, born August 31, 1946, in Auburn, New York, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. She spent most of her life in Auburn before settling in Union Springs in her later years, a place she came to love and call home. Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her three children — Marybeth Bachman (William Anderson), George Silliman (Julie Brandstetter), and Missy Silliman (Milt Black) who were the center of her world. She ...

Mary S. (Tidd) Berry, 80, of Owasco, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on September 8, 1945, to the late Charles and Mildred (Main) Tidd and graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1963. She was married to her lifelong companion and devoted husband, Louis “Louie” A. Berry, for 58 wonderful years, until his passing in 2022. Together they enjoyed many trips around the country and raised two hardworking sons, ...

Lewis G. Ward, 85 of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Auburn Community Hospital. He was born July 4, 1940 in the Town of Varick, NY to the late Wilmer and Lenna Hurd Ward. Lewis enjoyed working on cars with his grandsons and also was an avid bowler and enjoyed the game of golf. Lewis loved his job working as a security guard for Wells College for over 20 years. He is survived by, Children:   Susan (Gary Demarse) Ward, Victoria (Shawn Shutter) Guzewicz ...

Gary James Fitzgerald, age 70, of Easton, New York, passed away on February 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Gary was born on December 4, 1955, in Jamaica, Queens, to Eileen and Robert Fitzgerald. From an early age, he was known for his intelligence, confidence, dedication, and generous spirit. He was deeply loyal to those he loved and was a steadfast, supportive friend who gave freely of himself without ever expecting anything in return. A graduate of Cornell University, Gary ...

Beverly Sue Besner, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beverly was married to her husband, Michael J. Besner, Sr., for nearly 33 years. Together they built a life rooted in love, family, and community. She was the proud owner of Quality Café, a coffee shop at Waterloo Premium Outlets, where she found great joy in meeting people and serving others. Beverly had a warm heart and ...

James Albert “Jim” Chase, of Auburn, was called home to heaven and welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Jim was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on April 20, 1947, to Donald and Kathryn (Blissard) Chase—two proud first-time parents who went on to raise a much larger, loving family rich in tradition. He attended Kankakee High School, where he participated in the ROTC program and starred in the school’s musical production of Oklahoma. Jim later ...