All Obituaries

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...

Patricia D. Kricks, 78, of East Lake Road, Auburn, NY, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at home. Patricia was born in Syracuse, NY to the daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn Bronner Purcell. Patricia worked over the years in the credit department for the Addis Co., Fleet bank as a teller and as a senior sales manager for S & K Men’s Clothing. Patricia enjoyed her travel with her family to Europe but especially to Italy. She is survived...

Floyd W. Kindrew, 86, of Auburn, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Auburn Community Hospital. Floyd was born in Stroudsburg, PA to the late Franklin and Mary Kovack Kindrew. Floyd was the 3rd child of 22 children. He was raised on a farm in PA and went in the service when he was a teenager. After finishing his military service, he moved to NJ where he worked for a couple of years before moving to Auburn. Floyd worked at several jobs in the area including a herdsman on the Wickstrom Farm,...

Mary L. Caruana, 79, of Auburn, died Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born July 9, 1940 in Horta, island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal, the daughter of the Antonio Escobar and Maria Augusta (Santos) Escobar. Mary married Joseph Caruana in 1961 in Terceira, Azores where Joseph was stationed while in the Navy. Following Joseph’s service in the Navy they moved to Auburn, NY. Mary enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, and listening to Portuguese and Italian music. Mary is survived by her...