Robert Eugene Giusti, Sr. (Bob), age 85, born on February 20, 1933 in Auburn, New York, passed on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida. A US Army Veteran, he retired from Chrysler Corporation where he worked as a Machinist. Bob could often be found playing Bingo or at the closest casino (until his allowance was gone). He enjoyed “tinkering” with old lawn mowers, fishing, spending time outdoors, gardening, going for long rides to no...

Concetta "Tina" Spano Weaver, 91, the wife of the late Richard Weaver Sr. of Standart Woods died Friday, September 7 in Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Coxsackie, NY, Tina was a resident of the Auburn area most of her life. She was employed as a time keeper by the Singer Company for many years. Later in life, she worked at the east end McDonald's, greeting everyone with conversation and a smile, as she toured the dining room, retiring at the age of 88....

Lucille C. Bennett Naugle, 76, of Ross Street Extension, Auburn, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. A native of Round Lake, N.Y., Lucille was a graduate from SUNY Brockport, earning a master’s degree in education. She retired from Union Springs Central School District after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Her passion was teaching and making a difference in her students’ lives. She was cherished by both students and co-workers, alike. Lucille also...

Louis Riccio Jr., 78 formally of Pinckney Road, Auburn died Monday, August 27 in Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center, Moravia. A native of Auburn, Louis was employed for many years by the Coca-Cola Company of Seneca Falls. For more than 35 years, he donated his time and energy to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #96 of Auburn, where he held many titles. Louis was a member of, and held his affiliation with the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department since the late 1960’s. He enjoyed...

Joseph “Pepe” Sanzi, 78 of Potter Road, Auburn, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 at The Commons on St. Anthony, following a lengthy illness. Joe was born in Taverna, Calabria, Italy on February 19, 1940, the son of the late Pasquale Sanzi and Elvezia (Sanzi) Fratto. He was employed for many years by the Laborers’ Local 333 Union prior to his retirement in 1993. Joe was a life member of the Weedsport Rod & Gun club and the Sons of Italy. He is survived by his four...

Concetta A. “Susie” Portello (Di Dio Magri), 90, of Auburn, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital. A native of Gela, Italy, Concetta worked for many years for Dunn & McCarthy Shoe Company. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, knitting, crocheting, tending to her garden and her flowers. She would donate many of her crocheted blankets to the surrounding nursing homes in the area. A devout Catholic, she was a communicant of St. Francis Church. Above...

Frank A. Caruana, 70, formerly of Seymour Street, Auburn, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Matthew House surrounded by his family. A native and life resident of Auburn, Frank was the son of the late Steve and Mary Sauro Caruana.  He attended Holy Family School, and later graduated from Mount Carmel High School.  For 29 years Frank worked in the accounting department at the American Locomotive Company.  He served as the president of their Steele Workers Union....

Thomas D. McNabb, 80, the husband of Bridget Breen McNabb, of Logan St., Auburn, died Tuesday, July 31 in The Commons on St. Anthony. A lifelong Auburnian, Tom retired as the City Safety Inspector of the City of Auburn after 26 years. Following his retirement, He returned to City Hall in 1995 after being elected to serve on the City Council. He served four consecutive terms on City Council and was extremely proud of his service to the...

Anita Giannone Wawro, 96 the wife of the late Ted Wawro formally of Swartz Tower, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in The Commons on St. Anthony. A life resident of Auburn, Anita retired as an office supervisor from General Electric. She enjoyed traveling the world, knitting and crocheting. Anita cherished the time she spent at Westminster Manor, playing bingo with her friends. She is survived by nieces JoAnne Piccolo and her husband Anthony, Dolorees Bachta and her husband Ron and Christine...

Angelo F. DeTomaso, 87, of Baker Avenue, Auburn, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Auburn Community Hospital.  A native of Auburn, Angelo was a Korean War era veteran having served with the United States Air Force.  He was active in many community affairs including local PTA and was a Cub Scout leader.  Angelo was an avid fisherman, enjoyed bowling and sponsored numerous bowling teams throughout the years.  As a painting contractor, he worked tirelessly and was well known...