Salvatore “Sam” Cuzzolino, 102, the husband of the late Nicoletta Rinella Cuzzolino, of Auburn, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 3, in his home surrounded by his loving family. A life resident of Auburn, Sam retired from the Columbian Rope Company after 45 years of service. He was a devout Catholic and a communicant of Saint Francis Church, where he assisted in building the existing church and shrine. He was also a faithful member of their Holy...

Marina "Mary" Spano Zamniak, 90 formally of Boyle Center, died Sunday, March 29 in the Commons on St. Anthony. A native of Auburn, Mary was a devout Catholic and attended mass wherever she could. She enjoyed playing cards and taking trips to the casino. Most of all, Mary loved the time spent with her family. She is survived by her son Michael Zamniak of Lockport; daughter Kathy Zamniak and her husband David Flanigan of Auburn; one sister Grace...

Charles Paul Patten, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  He had many challenges in life, but was blessed with a peaceful death. He was born Oct. 20, 1954, to Anna and Robert Patten, both deceased.  He spent the first month of his life in the hospital connected to IV’s.  His mother finally insisted on taking him home against the doctors wishes.  They told her he would die.  She fed him with eyedroppers and shot glasses and eventually he...

Josephine (Danna) Piccolo, 99, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020.  She was predeceased by her husband Anthony S. Piccolo, son Anthony D. Piccolo, brother Anthony Danna and sister Frances Bisognano.  Born in Auburn, New York on September 22, 1920, Josephine was the daughter of Dominick and Pauline (Vento) Danna.  She married her late husband on August 25, 1945. Josephine, a lifelong resident of Auburn, spent many years working at the H. R. Wait Company as a...

Jean M. Woodman, 61 of Auburn, died in her home Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A life resident of Auburn, Jean volunteered a great deal of her time at the Sicz Club in Auburn and enjoyed planning parties, hosting movie nights and dart parties. Above all, Jean loved spending time her grandchildren and family. She is survived by three sons Richard (Susan), Jeremy (Kaycie) and Jason; a step daughter Jennifer Page; her mother Nina...

Edward L. Coraci, 80, the husband of Vicky Coraci, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Community Hospital, Syracuse. A life resident of Auburn, Ed retired from McQuay International following more than 30 years of dedicated service.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed gardening, following the New York Yankees, and above all, taking care of his family. In addition to his loving wife, Vicky, Ed is survived by four sons, Edward Jr., of Auburn,...

Richard (Dick) Boni, 93, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2020. Dick was born on Dec. 17, 1926 to Gasper and Rose Boni.  He served in the Army Air Corps and after the war married Kitty Cregg in 1947.  After selling jewelry for 15 years at Silverman’s, he became a State Farm Insurance agent in 1962.  In 1986, Dick was recognized as the top agent in the Northeast Region and later became a life time member of the President’s Club, an exclusive group of...

H. “Margie” Miles, 88, died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in The Commons on St. Anthony Street.  Margie was born in Nuremberg, Germany, and had lived much of her life in the Auburn, N.Y. area.  Mrs. Miles had worked at numerous locations in the area; however, should be best remembered for her years of service at The Village Diner in Weedsport, N.Y.  Margie enjoyed playing Bingo and stopping in to chat with the folks at Julian’s Bakery in...

Lillian I. Logue Balloni, 85, the wife of John Balloni, of Auburn, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Auburn Community...

Frank M. Emmi, 96 the husband of Anita Cristello Emmi of Auburn died Sunday in The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn, Frank was a Veteran of WWII having served with the United States Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. Frank was a gun armorer specialist on P-38, P-47 and P-51 aircraft all in 30 and 50 caliber as well as 20 mm weaponry. He also handled the synchronization of the gun camera to the guns recording aerial victories for the pilots. He...