All Obituaries

Harold Whitmore, 55, of Auburn, born in Columbia, South Carolina his parents were Vedis Chestnut and Harold Whitmore Sr. He was loved and raised by Wilma Williams and Steven Williams. Married to Lisa Whitmore. Children: Jessica Cooper, Jalissa Whitmore, Alysa Curtis, Tameka Whitmore, Aaliyah Whitmore. And many other Siblings, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews. He was loved, gone but never forgotten. 

On Wednesday June 12, 2019, Lee N. Shaw passed away at the age of 89 after a brief battle with cancer. Born 2-28-1930 in New Rochelle, New York to Leo & Marie Shaw (née Heffernan).  He attended high school @ Canterbury Prep School in New Milford, CT. Continued on to Amherst College to receive a Bachelor’s degree in 1951. He played basketball & football & stayed in touch with many classmates.  He was the youngest Vice President of International Finance at JP...

Walter W. Griffin Jr., 71, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Walter loved telling and doing practical jokes. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and watching TV. He will be remembered for being a great husband, father, and brother. He is survived by his wife Cathy Griffin, brother Roger Yale, sister Martha Hyde, and nieces Taylor, Breanna and Shannon Griffin. Visitation will be from 1PM to 2PM on Friday June 28, 2019 at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn with a service...

Shirley Guiendon Lounsbury, 93, passed away on June 14, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Binghamton NY on August 24, 1925 to the late Morris and Gladys Arend Guiendon and married Donald A. Lounsbury April 6, 1946. Shirley worked for Welch Allyn managing the production control line until her retirement. In her later years she enjoyed being active in many different senior activities and clubs.   She was predeceased by her husband Donald A. Lounsbury Sr., Son...

Surrounded by loved ones Robert Duckett passed away on May 26, 2019 in his sixty first year. The youngest of six siblings, Bob grew up and remained on his family’s farm in Fleming with a deep connection to the Finger Lakes. In his early years he helped to maintain the farm while also contributing to the work forces of Singer, McQuay, and Stott & Davis. He spoke of his 6 years at Lago Vista Farms training young race horses as his most enchanting moments because he learned so much...

  Rev. James “Jim” V. Hedger, 96, of Auburn went home to be his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on June 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Alfred and Lydia Hedger. Jim grew up in Eastport, Long Island and attended Nyack College in Nyack, New York.  Jim was an ordained minister with the Christian & Missionary Alliance for 35 plus years; all in the Northeastern District. Following "retirement," he also pastored an independent church in...

Renae M. Parsons-Whiffen, 58, of Throop, passed away on June 16, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital with her family by her side. Renae loved caring for dogs was the owner and groomer of Grand paw’s Kennel in Sennett. Renae was a 3 Time World Archery Champion. She is survived by her husband William Whiffen. There will be no visitation or service. Brew Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jeane Edward Wesley Canandaigua: Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the age of 92 ½. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lillian (Pelcher) Wesley; brothers Deane Wesley and Floyd E. Wesley, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Anne Greenspoon of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; his son, Pastor Gregory Edward (Monica) Wesley, of King Ferry, NY; sister Clarinda Gifford of Yuma, Arizona; many nieces and nephews in the Wesley and Pelcher families. Jeane was extremely proud of his...

Charles W. Ford Sr., 40, of Port Byron passed away due to complications from ALS on June 2, 2019. He was the beloved son of Viola Ford Seekings and stepfather Robert Seekings. He was a devoted father to daughter Hallie Ford, 18, and son Charles W. Ford Jr, 16 of port Byron, stepchildren, Eric, Craig and Teonnia, and mother of his children Margarita. He was born in Auburn, NY and was a 1997 graduate of Auburn High School. Charles was a supervisor at 4M Precision Industries in Auburn. He left...

Kenneth N. Wood, of Wantagh, 74, passed away on Saturday May 25, 2019 at Nassau University Medical Center. Ken loved his family and would travel anywhere to see them. He enjoyed family time playing card and board games. He also loved dressing up for Halloween and being a part of fund raisers for veterans in the American Legion. Later in life, religion was a big part of him going to mass, prayer groups, and listening to his wife teach religion to children.  Ken served in the US Air Force...