AUBURN, NY: Basile, Peter C., 78 formerly of Prospect Street, Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital. Peter, son of the late Anthony and Catherine Avola Basile and was born and lived his entire beautiful life in Auburn.  Peter was a communicant of St. Frances of Assisi Church.  He had many interests and was always on the go.  He was always the first person in line to enter the old Reva Rollerdome, where he was the center of...

AUBURN: Robert F. Shaw, 84 of Stryker Homes, passed away unexpectedly on the eve of his 85th birthday.  He was born in Auburn, N.Y. and was the son of the late Edward and Rose White Shaw. Robert studied at St. Mary’s School and later at West High School, prior to joining the United States Marine Corp.  Following his military service, he was employed by the Columbian Rope Company and RPM Industries.  He enjoyed reading historical books and was an accomplished cross word...

  AUBURN: Doris Genevieve “Genny” Cooper Salvatore, 86, formerly of Hickory Street, Auburn, NY died September 7, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital following a short illness.   Genevieve was the wife of the late John Salvatore and the daughter of the late Robert and Doris Wolf Cooper.  Mrs. Salvatore was born in Savannah, NY, attended Union Springs High School and was the salutatorian for her graduating class. Genny  worked as a bookkeeper for...

SYRACUSE: Ronald C. Trude, 36, formerly of River Road, Aurelius, NY passed away on September 5, 2020 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Ron was born in Auburn and was the son of David Trude and Sharon Tratt Gulnac. Ronald was employed for many years as a herdsman at the Spruce Haven Farm in Union Springs. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Shantelle Currier Trude as well as by his precious, adoring 9 year old daughter, Kalli Elaine Trude: his step father,  Stephen...

Lottie Mary Swietoniowski, 91, of Alpharetta, GA passed away September 4, 2020 at home with her daughters by her side. Born June 26, 1929 in Flint, NY to the late John and Agnes Babiarz, Lottie spent her adult life in Auburn prior to moving to Georgia in 2013. Lottie was formerly employed with Firth Carpet and then later with the Auburn School District. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, ceramics, and most of all her rose garden. She was a devoted wife and mother and exhibited her strength...

OWASCO, NY: Dagnesi, Michal Anthony, after 90 years, full of life, Mike Dagnesi passed away Thursday afternoon, in peace, with his loving family by his side at his 150 year old home. There was old school Italian music in the background and a warm summer breeze flowing through the farmhouse windows. Mike loved spending time with his family, especially the traditional Sunday pasta dinners. He welcomed everyone into his home with a warm heart and a glass of red vino. Even his beloved rescue...

WEEDSPORT: Ferrovecchio, Diana, age 51 of South Seneca Street, Weedsport died Sunday, August 3, 2020.  Diana was born in Shamokin, PA.  She was the daughter of Daniel L. and Ione Derck.  She was the widow of Carl Ferrovercchio, besides her mother, she is and is survived a step father Eduard Seetge, a son, Eduard and a daughter Amanda Jackson:  two brother Daniel Derck (Kathy) and John Derck (Pamela) two sisters: Angela Mixell (Lester) and Cindy Siracusa (David) a brother...

AUBURN: Oscar O. Blay Jr., 59, of 56 Walnut Street, Auburn died Saturday, July 25 in Auburn Community Hospital after an extended illness. Oscar was born in Vermont and was the son of late Oscar, Sr. and Arlene King Blay. Oscar had lived most of his life in the Moravia and Auburn area. Oscar was well known as an award-winning sales consultant and Salesman of the Year for Gillespie’s Chevrolet in Union Springs, NY. During his career, Oscar received many accolades in his profession and...

WEEDSPORT: Julie Besner, 40, resident of Evergreen Heights, Weedsport, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020. Julie enjoyed going on outings and even fishing trips; where she did not fish, but was the official photographer. She especially liked bingo and shopping excursions. She really liked trying different restaurants on the weekend and could not wait to start back up after COVID. Julie is survived by one daughter, Haylee Quinton of Mooresville, IN. and one son, Jacob Besner, from...

  AUBURN: John Simonsen 89, formerly of Standart Woods Apartments, Auburn, NY died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in his home. John was born Penn Yan, NY and was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ of Auburn. John was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany, Japan and the Korean War. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart. John is survived by Geraldine, his loving wife of 47 years. Besides his wife, John is survived by a son, Alan Simonsen of Webster, NY; a step son Robert...