All Obituaries

March 14, 1918 - December 24, 2019 AURORA — Kathryn “Kay” Lillian Stephenson Maloney will be missed by Karen Maloney and her husband, Robert Carpenter, James “Jay” Maloney and his wife, Amy; her granddaughters, Paige, Jackie, Kelly, and Emily, and the families of her nieces and nephews. She was born in Alton, Ill. to Joseph and Emily Stephenson, with older siblings, Edward and Monica. An avid pursuer of education, Kay received her undergraduate degree...

Bernice Hartfield, 74, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Loretto in Syracuse with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Jones Robinson. Bernice was a vibrant and determined woman. She loved to cook for family gathering and cater the NAACP dinner events at Booker T. Washington Center. She is survived by, Sons:     Eddie (Kijafa) Hartfield...

Ethel L. Mutchler, 92, of Scipio Center, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020. There will be a memorial service set at a later time and date. Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn is in charge of the arrangements.  

Robert Joseph Klem, 65, formerly of Auburn, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 9, in Phoenix, Arizona, following a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Rochester, N.Y., on March 18, 1954, the son of Gerard and Alice Klem, he was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and Cayuga County Community College. He was a member of the Auburn Players Community Theatre group, acting in productions of “The Mousetrap” and “The Time of Your Life.” Locally,...

Jeannette B. Chappell, 96, of Auburn, passed away on March 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Jennie Baker. Jeannette graduated from Sherwood High School in 1940 and later from Syracuse University College of Nursing, Army Cadet Corps. Jeannette worked as a nurse in the Auburn public schools and retired from the Cayuga County Health Department. She was a long time volunteer at the handicapped pool program at the YMCA and enjoyed playing bridge with friends and doing...

J. Barbara Estep, 87, the daughter of the late William and Marietta (Heim) Fahler passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Barbara was born in Scranton, PA and moved to Elmira, NY when she was 9 years old.  Barb was married to Ronald G. Estep in 1952 and moved to Auburn, NY in 1953.  She was employed by Cayuga Community College as an administrative assistant for 17 years. Barbara served at First Presbyterian Church as an Elder and Deacon, volunteered at Calvary Food Pantry, for the...

Ruth Kunkel, 91, of Montezuma, passed away on February 19, 2020 at the Finger lakes Center for Living. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Sarah Stahl Decker. Ruth was a loving and caring person. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and bird watching. She is survived by, Daughter:            Ida Brothers:             Charles Decker and his wife Nancy of...

Mr. Leon Porter, Sr., 77, of LaGrange, GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at River Towne Care and Rehabilitation. Mr. Porter was born August 14, 1942 in Auburn, NY to the late Louis Leon Porter and Mary Elizabeth Stall Porter. He worked for Winn Dixie until his retirement. Mr. Porter loved to travel, and was always ready to go at a moment’s notice. He enjoyed walking and going to dirt track races. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by siblings, Frances...

Kenneth Paul Hahn, 68, son of the late Paul L. and Ellen ‘Janie” Hahn passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Throop. Kenny was loved deeply by those who were close to him and he showered those he loved with gifts and good deeds. He was an exceptional artist, author, musician and photographer. He loved to read and had a brilliant mind. Kenny graduated from Port Byron Central School in 1970.   He is survived by...

Judge Peter E. Corning, 83, of Auburn, passed away on February 10, 2020 at Clary Center in Toccoa, GA. He was the son of the late Clarence and Katherine Smith Corning. Peter earned his undergraduate degree from Colgate University and law degree from Syracuse University Law School. In 1960 after law school Peter became a special agent for the F.B.I. In 1969 he changed his career and went to work as a district attorney until 1979 when he became a County Court Judge up until he retired in...