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...

AUBURN: John Bishop, Jr, peacefully passed away at his home in Auburn on July 10, a day before his 68th birthday. John loved music, sports, people, nature and a great piece of cream pie.  He most especially enjoyed time with those he loved.  John lived his whole life in Auburn, NY where he made many friends. John leaves behind his sister Carole Sarofeen ( Joe) of Auburn, and brother Jim ( Marla) of South Carolina, nieces Anne (Louis) and her children Owen and Mario, Valerie (...

AUBURN, NY: COTLER, 75. Robert L. Colter of the Boyle Center, died Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born in Jackson Heights NY and was an avid aviator and writer. He is survived by his son Jonas, as well as two grandchildren. Arrangements are through the Cheche Funeral Home, Inc.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL: SIRACUSA: Maria (Grace) age 83, formerly of Auburn died June 26, 2020 in her Florida home. Grace was the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Nocero Spano. She was the widow of Anthony “Tony” Siracusa who passed away in 2011. Grace was a native and life resident of Auburn and communicate of Holy Family Church, where she was an extremely active participant and very devout Catholic. Prior to her retirement, Grace worked at both Tops Market and with her...

Florence Marie (Savarese) Roberts, aged 89, went home to the Lord peacefully at her beloved daughter Donna’s home; where she has resided for the last 8 years on June 24th 2020, with Donna, Nicole and Courtney by her side. Florence, or “Wawa,” as she was affectionately referred to by her granddaughters was born on November 19th, 1930 to Louis and Rose Savarese in New York City. Florence moved to Auburn at a young age with her family. She resided here for all of her life. She...

AUBURN: STIVER. Marilyn J.” Tulley” Stiver, formerly of 10 Mattie Street, Auburn, NY passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital. Marilyn was born in Rome NY on August 19, 1941. She was the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Waterman Tulley. Mrs. Stiver graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1959. Marilyn married her husband Leonard “Gene” Stiver on July 4, 1964 in Rome, NY. For a period of time Marilyn worked at Rome Office Equipment, prior to...

AUBURN: PALMIERI, Maria R., 100; formerly of Clark Street, Auburn died Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital. Maria was born in Casamassima, Bari, Italy. She was the daughter of Michael and Anna Tanzella. She is the widow of Domenico Palmieri who passed away in 2003. Prior to her retirement 38 years ago, Mrs. Palmieri worked at the factory, General Products Company. Mrs. Palmieri was an avid singer who sang through her entire shift at work. Humorously, whenever she would stop,...

AUBURN: Izzo: Lucia ‘Lucy” Ann Izzo, formerly of Amherst Avenue and recently a member of the Westminster Manor family, died June 12 th at Auburn Community Hospital. Known for her quick wit, tough love and brutal honesty, you knew where you stood with Lucy. She was the daughter of Peter and Philomena Pacelli Donofrio and spent her childhood growing up on Barber Street during the Great Depression. During World War II she was a secretary on the naval base in Sampson, NY. After the...