All Obituaries

It is with great sorrow to announce Tammy L. Traver Mattes passed away on May 11, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital at the age of 53 years. Tammy was a lifelong resident of Conquest, NY. She attended Port Byron School and was a dedicated CNA for Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for many years. She loved her family, pets, camping and family gatherings. Tammy will be sadly missed by her husband Duane, parents Roy and Eileen Ling Traver; sister: Laurie (Traver) Robert Saurez; brother:...

Valerie Sue Spencer, 33, after batting leukemia for 2 years, passed away on May 20, 2019 with her family by her side at Strong Memorial Hospital.  Valerie enjoyed cooking, baking and reading Nicholas Sparks Novels. She was involved in being a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader. She most of all loved her family and spending as much time with them as she could.   She is survived by: Husband:             Edward T. Spencer...

DONNELLY, Kathryn (Kay) Cutler, formerly of Apalachin, passed away Jan. 18, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Holy Family Church, 85 North St., Auburn. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Brew Funeral Home, Auburn, is in charge of the arrangements.

Elbert Maeweather, 75, of Auburn passed away on May 1, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Elbert was born on January 13, 1944 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Edna Walker Maeweather. Elbert was a great provider for his family working for Penfield Manufacturer for over 34 years. Elbert served in the United States Marines from 1968 to 1970. He is survived by his Wife: Caroline Maeweather Children:              Terri...

Audrey B. (Perley) Remchuk 87 of Auburn, NY, formerly of Hornell, NY, passed away peacefully at the Finger Lakes Center for Living on April 25 after a short illness. Born and raised in Hornell, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Ann (Komora) Perley. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her older sister Joann VanDurme ; twin sister Nancy Cullen: and the family’s second set of twin siblings James Perley and Jacqueline Perley. In 2009 her beloved husband James Remchuk went...

Jeffery B. Rancier died on March 26, 2019 in Fayetteville, AK. He is survived by his mother, two brothers and a sister. Jeffery was born in Auburn. He was a graduate of Port Byron High School and SUNY Potsdam with a degree in computer programming. He was also passionate about music and excellent with his trumpet. Jeff served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Sinai, Egypt with the MFO/LSU forces. Jeff was a loving, kind and a giving person. He will be sadly missed. Family and friends...

Arlene, Eidman, 93, of Auburn, and formerly of Wolcott, passed away on April 25, 2019 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. Arlene was born in Port Byron, the daughter of the late Fred and Emma Schutz Parsons. Arlene was a beautician and owner of Glamour Beauty Shop in Port Byron and part of the Hairdressers Association for over 50 years. After she and Roger moved to Wolcott she continued her business as a beautician out of her home for several more years. Arlene with Roger enjoyed traveling, family,...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Dwello. Husband to G. Patricia (Patty) Dwello. Father to Shawn Dwello. Father-in-law to James Minturn. Grandfather to Jackson Minturn. Nephew to Donald Dwello, Cousin to Joanne and Willis Bienvenue and John and Jeanne Turney. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Dick retired from Carrier Corp. and was a landlord in the Auburn area for many years. He had a passion for his business of buying and selling. Dick is predeceased by his parents...

Rita L. Wert, 90, of Auburn, passed away on April 15, 2019 at the Commons. A native of Reading, PA. She was born January 20, 1929. The daughter of the late Robert and Wanda Dobinsky Kegerise. Rita was a former beautician in Reading. She and Bob had lived in the Union Springs and Auburn areas for many years. They were very involved with the SCAT van in Union Springs. Rita owned the Copper Goose, a small antique shop, was an accomplished pianist, and artist, especially painting of birds. She...

Lorraine Brown Hamilton, 87, passed away on April 7th, 2019 after a long illness. She is the daughter of the late Clinton and Claribel Gould Brown. She is survived by: Daughters:          Janice Karschner                                 Lorrie Hamilton and Lee...