All Obituaries

Nelson E. Littlejohn, 91 of Scipio, passed away on January 25, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1931 in Sanford, NY to the late Orville and Melissa Julia Johnson Littlejohn. Nelson ran the Littlejohn Farms for all his life and a had a great love for annual husbandry. He also enjoyed bowling at Starlight Lanes and King Ferry bowling center leagues. He was survived by, Wife: Jean Littlejohn Children: Daniel, Patricia, Richard, Michael, Marilyn and...

Kenneth G. Furness passed away unexpectedly on Sunday; January 22,2023 surrounded by his family.  Ken was born in Kendall, NY on April 15,1938 and graduated from Kendall High School. He graduated from Brockport in 1963 with an undergraduate degree in Physical Education. Ken earned a master’s degree from Ithaca college. Ken started teaching at King Ferry school that would later centralize to Southern Cayuga Central School, for 32 years. Highlights of Ken’s illustrious...

John H. Weaver, 66 of Union Springs, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. He was born on February 13, 1956 in Auburn, NY to the late Raymond and Sadie Weaver. John loved his family and friends. He was a great conversationalist who took pleasure in getting the last word and giving to others. John was always up for a challenge in restoring all kinds of classic cars. He took meticulous care of his tools and was sure to wipe them down and put them...

Helen Louise Kuhlmann, 93, of Union Springs, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Auburn Community Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1929 in Topeka, KS the daughter of the late Henry and Louise Watkins Jackson. Helen was a very loving mother and will be missed by all. She is survived by, Children:              Martha (Robert Smith) Foley, Alice (Ron) Patten, Arthur (Patty) Kuhlmann, Arnie    Kuhlmann, John...

Millacent S. Lewis UNION SPRINGS - Millacent “Millie” S. Lewis, 103, completed her life journey on January 5, 2023, passing away peacefully at Auburn Community Hospital with family at her side. The horrible disease dementia left her unable to enjoy her last years and contributed to her death. Millacent was born on October 3, 1919, in Auburn, NY to the late Frederick Freeman and Jane Elizabeth (Marsh) Spring. She grew up in Auburn, NY and graduated from Auburn’s East High...

Mary Gavras Borkoski, age 102, passed away after a brief illness at the Commons on December 31, 2022. Mary was a graduate of Auburn Senior High School and Auburn Business School. She was a resident of Auburn, NY and lifelong parishioner of St. Peter and John Episcopal Church where she worked as a volunteer at the soup kitchen for many years. Mary retired from Austeel (Nucor Steel) in 1986 where she was employed for over 20 years. Mary enjoyed a large group of family, friends and...

KENNETH EARL SCOFIELD Kenneth E. Scofield, 73, died at home in Union Springs, New York, on December 17, 2022.  Ken was born on August 13, 1949, in Cobleskill, New York to Ruth and John E. Scofield, Sr.  Ken grew up in Kinderhook, New York.  While in Kinderhook, Ken earned the distinction of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1966, Ken was accepted into the Kentucky Military Institute (KMI) in...

Shelly Anne Vatter of Heuvelton, formerly of Auburn, died peacefully on Friday, December 23rd at age, 58. Beloved daughter of the late William and Barbara Vatter.  Late brother James “Jimmy” Vatter.  Late boyfriend of over 20 loving years Dennis Quimby.  Loving Mother to Nicole Avery and her husband Steven, and her other daughter Monique Roberts of Auburn.  Dear sister of Sara Moynihan and her late husband David of Camillus. Loving aunt to Allison Mee and her...

Ronald Root, 81, of Wolcott, N.Y. (formerly of Trumansburg) passed away, after a brief illness, Wednesday, December 7th, at home surrounded by his family.   Ronnie was born, August 11, 1941 in the city of Ithaca, NY.  He was the son of the late Richard S. and Helen Hewlett Root.  On November 10th, 1962, he married his Honey, Beatrice Benham Root.  They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, Ronnie is survived by his son, Ronald...

Anne Toles of Auburn, NY passed away peacefully in her home on December 13, 2022. Anne was a resident of Auburn, NY and had also lived in Los Angeles and San Diego. She was born on June 29th,1955 to the late Fred and Mary MacDonald. She graduated from Auburn High School and Cayuga Community College to become a Registered Nurse. She formerly worked at Mercy Rehab, Auburn Memorial Hospital and Los Angeles Children's Hospital.  Anne was a free spirit who loved writing, music, playing...