Lorna M. Beardsley McLean, 89, the wife of the late William "Bill" McLean, formally of Norris Avenue, Auburn, died Friday, Dec. 7 in Finger Lakes Center for Living. A native of Auburn, Lorna retired as a bookkeeper from the P&C Grocery Store. She enjoyed making crafts and ceramics, playing the lottery and taking trips to the casino. For more than fifty years, she bowled in many leagues in the Auburn area. Lorna contributed her time to Meals on Wheels, volunteered at Mercy...

Richard J. “Dick” Mendzef Sr., 80, the husband of Melva Dickson Mendzef, of VanAnden Street, Auburn, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 in Syracuse.  He was a native of Auburn and following his enlistment in military service in 1955, Dick served in both the United States Navy and later the Army National Guard for 36 years.  He was employed and retired from Budweiser of Baldwinsville and also owned Adam and Sara’s...

Donna G. Hermann, 79, of McDonald Road, died Monday Nov. 19 in The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Syracuse, Donna lived most her life in the Auburn area. For many years, she worked in data processing at Auburn Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and participating in the Wednesday morning coffee cup bowling leagues at Rainbow Lanes. Donna served several years on the Port Byron school board and cherished the time spent with her loving grandchildren. She is survived by two...

John “Copper John” Sawran, 94, the husband of the late Mary Colella Sawran, formerly of East Genesee Street and Genesee Gardens, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at Auburn Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John began his service to our country with the United States Marine Corp. With the war looming on the horizon the hull to the famous USS Intrepid was laid. By the time it first set into combat in the Pacific, with John on board, until the end of the war, John had...

Diane A. Wood Zelehowsky, 43 of Syracuse, died Saturday October 6 in Crouse Hospital. A native of Auburn, Diane worked as a phlebotomist at Auburn Memorial Hospital prior to moving to Syracuse. She enjoyed flowers, tending to her garden and cherished the time spent with her beloved children. She is survived by her mother Darcel O'Connor Clark and her husband William of Auburn; husband John Zelehowsky of Auburn; two children, son John M. Zelehowsky of Auburn and Sara...

Raymond C. Netti, 87, the husband of the late Ann LaPoint Netti, died Friday, September 21, 2018 in Matthew House. A native of Auburn, Ray was a Korean War Veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a "Jack of all trades" and enjoyed woodworking, carpentry and was always in the midst of a project. He is survived by a son David Netti and his wife Jessica of Auburn; one daughter Lori Netti (Kevin Latz) of Liverpool; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his...

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...