All Obituaries

Our beloved Ruth E. Calandro, 82, of Auburn, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Loretto Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ruth was the daughter of the late Reynolds and Irene Logue. She worked with the family business Calandro Produce for many years.  She enjoyed baking her Italian cookies, quilting, spending time with family and friends, and going to the casino. Ruth also enjoyed spending winters in Florida with her husband Joe where they...

Fred S. Seither, 94, of Union Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at St. Luke’s Rehab and Nursing Center. There will be details given at a later date in the spring for a funeral mass. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery with military honors. Condolences may be made at www.brewfuneralhome.com  

Barbara was born to the late Robert C. Elam and Louella Martin Elam on December 11, 1950 in Boston Massachusetts. She was Baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roxbury. Barbara was educated in Boston Public Schools graduating from Dorchester High in 1968. She attended Boston State College. She was a community activist championing civil rights as a member of the Boston Chapter of the NAACP and the Roxbury Federation of Neighborhood Centers.  After moving to...

Kirk W. Mudge, 59, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home. He graduated from Southern Cayuga High School in 1980 and then entered the US Army, completing 12 proud years of service. After his discharge, he was an EMT in the Syracuse area before becoming employed by Monro for over 25 years. At his death he was the manager of Monro in Lansing. Kirk was an avid hunter and a licensed pyrotechnician and did fireworks displays in the Upstate area as an active member of the...

James O. Hamilton Sr., 70, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Schenectady, NY. He was predeceased in death by his parents Otis Taber, Clemie Hamilton and two sisters Irene Jackie Clack and Verdie Middlebrook. James was a factory worker for many years at General Electric Plant in Auburn. James will be remembered as a God fearing, loving family man who will be deeply missed.   He is survived...

Lesli R. Miles, 68 of Liverpool, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Commons. She was the daughter of the late Gene and Nancy Bates Miles. She was a hard worker, loved to laugh and loved her family. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her friends. She was passionate about her job as a Home Health Aide and caring for her patients.  She is survived by, Children:          Rebecca...

Domenica B. “Monica” Richardson, 64, of Syracuse, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Community General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Joanne Carington Dragone. Monica was a very kind spirited person who would help anyone in need. She had a love for animals. She was also a naturally funny person and loved listening and dancing to music around the house. Monica would always say she was pitter puttering around the...

Gertrude “Nana” H. Nolan, 95, of Poplar Ridge, NY peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Brackett Maassen. Gertrude was a very outgoing person with a big heart, and enjoyed laying out in the sun at Long Point and drinking a Pepsi. She would help anyone in need and loved spending time with her cats and watch the Golden Girls. She also enjoyed spending time with Bobbi’s children MacKenzie and Codi. She is...

J. Ralph Young Jr., 90, of Fleming, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late John R. and Alice Nichols Young. Ralph owned and operated the Fleming Homestead Farm for many years with his wife Janet. He was active over the years in the 4 -H Club and past president of the NYS Jersey Cattle Club. He also was a member of Masonic Lodge #221,  Scipio Chapter #173 OES, Past Grand Swordbearer of Masons. Ralph was a member of the...

Tony Ray Smith Sr., 60, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Marilyn Champion Smith. Tony loved fishing on the canal, hunting and going camping at Paradise Park and Spruce Row. He enjoyed being silly but most of all spending time family and especially with his grandson. He is survived by, Wife:     Gloria G. Smith Son:       Tony Ray Smith...