Obituaries
Helen M. (Woods) Petersen
May 24, 2026
Helen M. (Woods) Petersen, 87, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed with her family at her side, at Geneva General Hospital, on Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Calling Hours will be Wednesday, May 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th...
Kathryn E. (Hamill) Anderson
May 14, 2026
Kathryn E. Anderson, most recently of Oswego, NY, and previous longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at Seneca Hill Manor in Oswego. She was 85. A time for visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:00 AM - 12 NOON, with a funeral service to immediately follow at NOON at Doran Funeral...
Kathleen M. (Stekl) Church
May 11, 2026
It is with great sadness but also solace that the family of Kathleen M. Church announce her ascension to be with the Lord, on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, while she was surrounded by the love and support of her family. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00...
Jaxson A. Purnell
May 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that Wayne and Bailee (Eggleston) Purnell Jr., announce the passing of their son, Jaxson A. Purnell, who was born into the arms of angels, on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at Newark-Wayne Hospital. At this time there are no public services planned.
In addition to his parents, Jaxson is survived by his siblings, Bryson, Grayson, and Olivia...
Donna A. (Judson) Walters
May 5, 2026
Donna A. Walters, 74, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at Geneva General Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 11th at 10 AM, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Donations in Donna’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Donna was born in Seneca Falls,...
Angelina Peace Zimmerman
May 2, 2026
Baby Angelina Peace Zimmerman, infant daughter of Richard and Christina (High) Zimmerman, of Lyons, was both born and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at Golisano Children's Hospital, in Rochester. Her graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 2:00 PM at Gravel Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery, 1104 Old Preemption Rd., Lyons, NY 14489.
Angelina is...
Wanda M. (Bennett) Waugh
April 25, 2026
Wanda M. (Bennett) Waugh, 84, a lifelong resident of the town of Tyre, passed at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, with her family at her side. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A committal service for her, her late...
Jose Z. "Joe" Santiago
April 23, 2026
Jose “Joe” Santiago, 91, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home, on the evening of Thursday, April 23rd, 2026. A private graveside service, with military honors, will be held at the convenience of his family at Maple Grove Cemetery in Waterloo.
Jose was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, son of the late Benito...
Dawn M. (Lamitie) Elias
April 18, 2026
Dawn Lamitie Elias, 65, of Seneca Falls, passed after a brief illness, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Thursday, April 23rd from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 5:00 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East...
Stephen G. "Steph" Webster
April 14, 2026
Stephen G. “Steph” Webster, 59, of Seneca Falls, passed at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. An hour of visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25th, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, immediately followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at Spirit of Grace Fellowship Church, 10 Chapel St., Waterloo. Military Honors will be...
Evelyn M. (Callan) Rasmussen
April 14, 2026
Evelyn Rasmussen, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away in the comfort of her own home, on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. She was 102 years old. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, at 10:30 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2414 North Route 414, Waterloo, NY. She will be laid to rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery.
Evelyn was...
Jaiden R. Zimmerman
April 10, 2026
Jaiden Roy Zimmerman, aged 16 years, 11 months, and 23 days, of Clyde, passed unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident, on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Calling Hours are Thursday, April 16th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Pleasant Valley Fellowship Center, 3114 Aikens Rd., Savanah, NY. Funeral Services will be held on...
Joan M. (Walters) Brown
April 7, 2026
Joan Brown, 79, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed after a brief illness, with her family at her side, at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Her family will greet family and friends on Wednesday, April 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her Mass of Christian...
Harland D. Wood
April 6, 2026
Harland Wood, 93, passed at his home in Barefoot Bay, FL, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 6th, 2026. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 11:00 AM, where he will be laid to rest with his late wife, Paulette, in St. Columbkille Cemetery.
Harland was born in Gouverneur, NY, son...
Robert P. Avery Jr.
April 5, 2026
Robert P. Avery Jr., 59, of Waterloo, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday, June 12th, at 10AM at NYS Veterans Cemetery – Finger Lakes, 6632 NY-96A, Romulus, NY 14541. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Bob was...
Margaret E. (Kent) Hurd
April 4, 2026
Margaret E. Hurd, 61, of Gouverneur, passed on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital, after a brief illness. A private service will be held at the convenience of her family. Donations in her memory may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Margaret was born in Waterloo, daughter of the late Lavern and June (Reynolds) Kent, and raised...
Robert Scott "Red" Stahlman
March 28, 2026
Robert Scott “Red” Stahlman, 64, most recently of Seneca Falls, passed away unexpectedly, due to an undiagnosed illness, on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at his home. All services will be held privately, at the convenience of his family.
Red was born in California, son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Seel) Stahlman. He grew up in the Wellsville area where he...
David A. Wagner
March 28, 2026
David Wagner, 75, of Waterloo, passed unexpectedly at Geneva General Hospital, on Saturday, March 28th, 2026. Calling Hours will be on Wednesday, April 8th, from 11AM – 1PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest with his wife, the late Cheryl Wagner, in St....
Lorraine (Helpard) Bishop
March 23, 2026
Lorraine Bishop, 76, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Wednesday, April 1st, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls....
Donald V. Daniels Jr.
March 22, 2026
Donald Daniels Jr, 62, of Seneca Falls, passed on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at Geneva General Hospital after an extended illness. In keeping with Donald’s wishes, there are no public services.
Donald was born in Henrietta, NY, son of the late Donald Sr. and Lillian (Collins) Daniels. He grew up and spent the majority of his life in the Rochester area...
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