Alfonso Salva, 94, of Auburn, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. He was the son of Sebastiano and Rosaria Leanza Salva. Al was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy as an electrician. He retired after more than 40 years of employment with Auburn Armature, and also worked at his brother Tom’s grocery store, Genesee Foods on Auburn’s West End. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed his Cadillac automobiles. Above all, Al enjoyed the time he spent with...

Rose T. Milillo DePasquale, 98 the wife of the late Matthew DePasquale formally of Forest Hill Drive, Auburn died Monday April 8 in Gowanda Rehab and Nursing Center, Gowanda, NY. A native of Auburn, and a communicant of St. Francis Church, Rose enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Steven DePasquale and his wife Sarah, and Matthew DePasquale; one daughter Angela Christina and her husband Steve; five grandchildren, Daniel...

Jeffrey W. Harton, 68, the husband of Sue Major Harton, formally of Auburn passed away February 23, 2019 at his home in Bradenton, FL. A native of Franklin, PA, Jeff was a proud United States Navy Veteran, having served in Yokosuka, Japan. Following his faithful service, he earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Gannon University in Erie, PA. Jeff retired from the United States Postal Service as a Manager Customer Services, Gulf Gate Branch, Sarasota,...

Arthur “Junie” Beaulieu, 72, the husband of Darlene Burnett Beaulieu, of Union Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Upstate Medical Center. A native of Auburn, Arthur was a West High graduate, class of 1964. After more than 35 years of service, he retired from Owens Illinois as their maintenance manager. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as tending to his garden and playing the guitar for family. As a beekeeper, Arthur collected honey from the bees he kept and always...

Josephine Zucchero Manzari, 95, the widow of the late Victor Manzari, of Thornton Avenue, Auburn, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse. A life resident of Auburn, Josephine worked at the Columbian Rope Company and retired after many years of service as a nurse from Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, casino trips, and making her Sunday sauce. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is...

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...