All Obituaries

CAMILLUS- Robert (Robby) B. Hole, Jr., 74, formerly of Auburn, NY, passed away peacefully after years of struggling with many ailments. He has two brothers, David (Joani) and Richard (Debbie); sister, Buffie (Ray); He leaves behind many nieces and nephews that he adores and misses so very much, and always will. Robby also leaves behind, his best friend of 45+ years, Richard Pook of Glasgow, KY and Richard’s wife Brenda, who was like a sister to Robert. His children include a daughter...

    AUBURN—Eric S. Niswender, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sun. (Nov. 3, 2019). Eric spent 25 years at Owens Illinois, where he made many friends and was very well liked by everyone. He also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter for many years of his life, making the newspaper more than once for his “trophy bucks”. Eric was known for his tall tales, jokes and vivid imagination. His dream was to move to Alaska where he would build a cabin and...

Shirley J. Mumford WATERLOO/AUBURN- Shirley J. Mumford, 87, passed away peacefully on Wed. (Oct. 30, 2019), at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Mon. (Nov. 4), at the Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St. Auburn. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tues. (Nov. 5), in the funeral home. The burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. Shirley was born on July 18, 1932, in Syracuse and was the daughter of the late Leon F. and Dorothy...

Michael E. McMaster, 65, of Auburn, passed away September 25, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert and Irma McMaster. Michael worked at ITT Goulds Pumps for over 25 years finishing his career as an R & D Engineering Technician.  Michael was a member and past Exalted Ruler of the Auburn Elks Lodge #474, and a past member of the Auburn Masons. He enjoyed spending most of his time with his children and grandchildren making memories.   He is...

Marjorie Hope Hunter Anderson Drummond Midge Drummond, who brightened and enriched the lives of all she knew, departed this world on October 4, 2019. Born to Dorothy Hope and John Marshall Hunter in Plainfield, NJ on May 26, 1922, Midge moved with her family to Auburn, NY in 1925. In addition to her parents, Marjorie is predeceased by her brother Dr. John Marshall “Bud” Hunter (1952), her first husband, Army Captain Bror Henry Anderson who died in service to his country in...

Leonard Richardson Sr. of Auburn passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Leonard was a member and past deacon of Roosevelt Memorial Baptist Church. He worked for over 32 years at New Process Gear in Syracuse.  Leonard loved fishing and hunting and especially spending time with his grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching the New York Yankees play. He is survived...

Edmund E. Maassen, 86, of Aurora, passed away on October 9, 2019. Born at home in Owego, he was the youngest child of the late Henry and Mary Brackert Maassen. Ed played on the baseball and basketball teams of Sherwood School and still holds some of the individual records. Ed led a busy life running the Maassen’s family farm in Poplar Ridge, coaching CYO basketball, driving school bus, volunteering for the Aurora Fire Department and later working for Turek’s Farm. He was owner...

Lucille M. Bowes, 82, of Aurelius, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Lucille was born in Rouses Point, New York the daughter of the late Francis and Oral Fadden Wells. She is survived by, Husband:             Bruce E. Bowes of Aurelius Daughters:          Marie Vance and her husband Danny of Parkersburg,...

Joseph T. Simmons, 75, of Aurelius, passed away on October 2, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He was the son of the late John and Auklena Lukowski Simmons Jr. Joseph was a lifelong dairy farmer and a retired Dairylea Milk Producer. He would love to sit in his back yard and watch the trains go by. He is survived by Sister:   Phyllis Underwood Nephews:           John King, David King and Allen Tratt Nieces:...

Wayne A. Garrow, 58, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday September 26, 2019 at the Matthew House. He was born in Chicago, IL to the son of late Calvin and Frances Hoisington Garrow. Wayne enjoyed watching old reruns of The Dukes of Hazzard and Walker Texas Ranger. He also loved snowmobiling and working on his old cars. He is survived by, Sisters: Denise Garrow              Brenda...