CORRECTION TO ORIGINAL OBITUARY:  AUBURN: LouAnn  Savarese Updike, 63 peacefully passed away at her home on Chatfield Road, Elbridge, NY. LouAnn was born in Auburn and was the daughter of the late Ciro Savarese and was widow of Charles Updike who passed away in 1990 She was best known for her decades of service, cooking at Brenda’s Diner, where she loved being with her customers. She enjoyed doing all types of crafts and loved listening to live music. She truly enjoyed...

AUBURN: Rosalie M. Contrera, 93, formerly of Union Street, Auburn died January 14, 2021 in Northwoods Nursing Home in Moravia, NY.  Mrs. Contrera was a native and life resident of Auburn.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Concetta Locastro Nobile.  She was a communicant of St. Francis Church. She is survived by her three sons, Joseph of Auburn, David (Laurie) of Missouri and Vincent of Union Springs; two brothers, Joseph and Benjamin Nobile of Auburn; three...

AUBURN: Howard Janes, 80, of Northbrook Heights, Auburn, Died January 13th in St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, New York 2021. He was born in Conquest, New York and was the son of the late Harold and Maggie Simpers Janes. Howard had many jobs through his lifetime; including being a Sawyer at the Baldwin-Criss Mill.   He is survived by a son, Paul and a daughter Beth; brothers Earl and Leroy Janes: sisters, Hazel Dunn, Betty Millus, Nansy Miano and...

AUBURN: Mary Ann Gower Sobus, 66, formerly of Maple Street and The Commons on St. Anthony, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Edward and Anita Guerrera Gower. She was a life resident of Auburn and was a graduate of Onondaga Community College’s dental assistant program. She worked as a hygienist for Dr. Edward Nolan. Mary Ann was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Auburn. She was deeply involved with the youth ministry and the...

Jacqueline Diane Martino passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3 rd , 2021 with her loving children by her side. She was born in Auburn, NY to Anthony and Barbara (Melvin) Martino. Jackie resided most of her life in Auburn. She was a real people person and enjoyed her various jobs. She was very friendly, and she always had a smile on her face. Jackie had a heart of gold. The joys of her life were her children, grandchildren, and her pets. Jackie is survived by her mother, Barbara...

AUBURN: MUMFORD: Steven H. Mumford, 42 of Auburn, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2020. A native of Waterloo, presently residing in Auburn, and was an avid fisherman and master carpenter. Steven loved a good time and his smile would light up a room. Steven attend Port Byron School. He was on the modified football team from 1992-1993, wearing the number 20 and was also on the wrestling team. Steven is survived by his mother, Linda Anthony (Mike) of Cayuga; and his father,...

Penny Kay Dickerman went to sleep in Jesus on December 20, 2020 in Auburn, NY. Penny was the fourth of six children and the first daughter born to Orville E. and Freda I. (Bruso) Gadway. She was born on September 6, 1941 in Saranac, NY. She attended school in Lyon Mountain and Saranac. For her Junior and Senior years of high school she went to Union Springs Academy in Union Springs, NY and graduated in 1959. She was the Senior class vice-president. The president of that senior class was...

CARMELLA G. PASQUALICCHIO VASILE, 98, formerly of Auburn passed away, Monday, Dec 14, 2020 at her son’s home in Canandaigua, NY. Mrs. Vasile was born in Auburn where she spent the majority of her life. She is the daughter of Donato and Pasqualina Birardi Pasqualicchio. While in Auburn she was formerly a parishioner of St Francis of Assisi Church. In her younger years, Carmella was employed by The Barr Shoe Company and later by the Dunn McCarthy Shoe Company. However, for over 40...

Auburn: VOLPE, Kristy L. Volpe, 42, formerly of Dunning Avenue, Auburn passed away, Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital. Kristy was born in Auburn and she was the daughter of Stanley and Susan Copman Dzuba. She was a graduate of Union Springs High School and was an avid horseback riding enthusiast. She enjoyed all aspects of any topic regarding horses. She was very passionate about her involvement with fundraising for any, and all causes that required a helping hand...

Auburn: Martha “Ann” Morabito, 93, formerly of Barber Street, Auburn, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital. Ann lived her entire life in Auburn. She was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Theresa Jacobs and was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church where she was a member of their Sacred Heart Society . Together with her late husband, Joseph J. Morabito, owned and operated “Ideal Cleaners” which was located on West Genesee Street in...