Mary Jane Sawyer, 82, Formerly of Howard Street, Auburn, New York, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 in The Commons on Saint Anthony, Auburn. Mary Jane was born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret DeStephano Caruana. She was a graduate of Auburn Central high school.  Throughout her life she was an avid reader, enjoying suspense and thriller novels. She was an active member of Auburn’s Italian American club. Mrs. Sawyer is survived by her wonderful and...

Hilda Roberts Guido, formerly of Johnson Drive, Aurelius, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at The Auburn Nursing Home. Hilda was born in Moravia, and was the daughter of the late James and Mabel Haynes Roberts. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and was a graduate of Moravia High School. She worked as a bookkeeper in numerous commercial locations in the area and ultimately as a clerk with the Cayuga County Board of Elections. Mrs. Guido was a charter member of the Moravia...

George F. Kurtz, 76 of Townhall Road, died Friday, February 1, at his home. A life resident of Auburn, George was a graduate of Auburn's West High School. He retired after many years of employment from Sylvania in Seneca Falls. George was a true lover of nature, enjoying hunting, fishing, birdwatching and being outdoors with his dogs. He is survived by two sons, Keith Ahart (Sandra) of Owasco and Kenneth Ahart (Linda) of Fair Haven; one daughter, Kristine McGee (Joe) of...

Joseph A. Daloia Jr., 66, the husband of Eileen King Daloia, of Center Street, Auburn, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. A native of Auburn, Joe and his wife recently retired and returned to their home town.  Over the years, he was employed in transportation logistics by several local companies including Red Star, Stott and Davis and Wadham Enterprises.  Most recently he worked at Bass Pro Shops.  He enjoyed his time in the outdoors hunting and...

Louis O. Scala, 98, the husband of the late Carmella Spinelli Scala, of East Genesee Street, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at his home. Born in Scoglitti Sicily, Louis was a resident of Auburn for most of his life. He was a WWII Veteran having served with the United States Army. He owned and operated Scala Insurance agency, opening its doors in 1959. Louis enjoyed all things music. He played locally with the Cayugans and in many Auburn bands, including his own Louis Scala Band. All these...

My father, Teddy Cheche, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 87 in the presence of both my sister and me. Dad was born in Auburn, where he was the son of the late Matthew "Matty" and Antoinette Gelo Cheche, and as they did, lived his entire life in Auburn. More so than any of his accomplishments, dad wished to be remembered as a caring and diligent funeral director for more than six decades. Teddy's desire to be a funeral director...

Joseph C. Siracusa, the husband of Genevieve “Gen” Donofrio Siracusa, 89 died peacefully in his home on Monday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by his family. Joe was a native and life resident of Auburn and a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church. He was a 1947 graduate of Auburn West High School, while there Joseph was a varsity catcher for 4 years. His senior year the Auburn team went undefeated, a feat that therebefore has never been accomplished. Joe served in the US Navy on...

Kenneth Beaulieu, 62 of Pennellville died Friday, January 11 in St. Joseph's Hospital, following a longtime illness. He was employed by Crouse Hinds as a master machinist and continued to work and help in the longtime family construction business. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, boating, bowling, participated in billiards and dart leagues. Also reading, music and playing poker. He was a great supporter of many organizations including the United Cerebral Palsy Network of CNY, Seneca...

John R. "Jack" "Oz" Mazzeo, 90, of Lake Avenue died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at his home. He was a native and life resident of Auburn. Jack was a communicant of Holy Family Church. He was a member of the Class of 1947 at Auburn West High School, and later graduated from Lemoyne College with a degree in business. He served four straight years as a staff member at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Throughout much of his life, Jack worked as an accountant at...

Christopher Feek, 44, of Weedsport, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Bishop Rehabilitation Center, Syracuse, following an extended illness. Born in Auburn, Chris was a graduate of Auburn High School, class of 1992 and was employed as a loan officer with Heritage Lincoln in Syracuse.  Chris enjoyed all sports, especially shooting darts, recreational softball, and golf. He was a huge Syracuse University athletics fan and lived life to the fullest.  He was also an avid...