Obituaries
David C. Litzenberger
March 3, 2026
David Litzenberger, 59, of Seneca Falls, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2026. There are no public services.
David was born in Waterloo, son of the late Clinton and Norma (VanGelder) Litzenberger. He graduated from Waterloo High School, Class of 1985.
David was a lifelong resident of the area where he had worked briefly at Seneca Army Depot in the roads &...
Peter L. Giusti
February 25, 2026
Peter L. Giusti, of Daniel Island, SC, and formerly of Seneca Falls, NY, sadly passed on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at the age of 73. In keeping with Peter’s wishes, there is no public visitation. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 9th, at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls....
Connie E. (Creech) Brown
February 18, 2026
Connie E. Brown, 60, most recently of Seneca Falls, and previously of Sodus, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at her home. A private service will be held at the convenience of her family.
Connie was born in Sodus, daughter of the late Robert and Patricia (Harrington) Creech. She grew up in Sodus, where she spent the majority of...
Charles H. Hayes
February 11, 2026
Charles H. Hayes, born November 19th, 1940, to Charles M. Hayes and Eunice (Pollard) Hayes, had a distinguished career marked by his love of writing and sports. A Mynderse Academy graduate and Navy veteran, Charles served as the sports editor for the Geneva Times from 1971 to 1976 and later for the Desert Dispatch in Barstow, California. Upon his return...
Shirley A. (Delsanto) Porcelli
February 10, 2026
Shirley A. (Delsanto) Porcelli, a longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Geneva General Hospital.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family, where Shirley will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Peter, in Springbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory...
Joseph Caratozzolo
February 10, 2026
It is with great sadness, the family of Joseph Caratozzolo announce his passing on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Sunday, February 22nd from 2 – 5 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Mona J. (Highsmith) Messecar
February 4, 2026
Mona J. Messecar, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Calling Hours for Mona will be held on Wednesday, February 11th from 11AM – 1PM, with a Funeral Service to immediately follow, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Mona will be laid to rest in Maple Grove...
Jo A. (Daily) Livermore
February 2, 2026
Jo Livermore, most recently of Waterloo, and previously of Seneca Falls, passed in the early morning hours on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. All services for Jo will be held privately, at the convenience of her family. Donations in memory may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.
Jo was born in Norwich, NY, daughter...
John A. Jackson
January 30, 2026
John Jackson, 59, most recently of Seneca Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Friday, January 30th, 2026. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, at 10AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery.
For over 30 years, John has run Finger...
Anthony J. Giardino
January 30, 2026
Seneca Falls: Anthony J. Giardino, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at home with family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 6 at 11 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment to follow at St. Columbkille Cemetery.
Anthony was born on January 2, 1934,...
Christine R. (Andrus) McBride
January 23, 2026
Christine R. (Andrus) McBride, 72, of Fayette, NY, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2026, at her residence. Christine’s passing was quick, due to a heart attack, and she was in the presence of loved ones.
Christine, warmly known to many as, “Aunt Chris”, was born on February 23, 1953; first born daughter of Charlie and Barbara Andrus. She was raised in...
Lucille C. (Agnello) Cook
January 22, 2026
Lucille C. Cook, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls and winter resident of Florida, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Clermont, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lucille was born and raised in Seneca Falls, the youngest of seven children born to the late Samuel and Carrie (Magavero) Agnello. She married her...
Barbara L. Barden Dwyer
January 19, 2026
Barbara L. Barden Dwyer, passed peacefully in the early morning hours, at Strong Memorial Hospital, on Monday, January 19th, 2026. She was 69. All are invited to her Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Wednesday, January 28th at 11 AM. Donations in her memory may be directed to St. Patrick’s Church (Parish Office)...
Betty M. (Smith) Rook
January 10, 2026
Betty M. Rook, 91, passed away at Seneca Nursing & Rehab, with her family by her side, on the morning of Saturday, January 10th, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 12 NOON at New Life Assembly of God, 7608 State Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489. She will find eternal rest with her late husband,...
Barbara E. (Ullrich) Hanlin
January 8, 2026
Barbara E. Hanlin, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. She was 98. Barbara will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Robert Sr., in Maplegrove Cemetery, at the convenience of her family. Donations in memory may be directed to Lollypop Farm at lollypop.org.
Barbara was born in Waterloo, NY, the only daughter of...
Sherri A. (Benoit) Marcuccilli
January 8, 2026
Sherri A. (Benoit) Marcuccilli, of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, January 15th from 4 – 7PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16th at 10AM at the funeral home.
Sherri was...
Rose R. Weil
January 6, 2026
Rose R. Weil, 94, most recently of Seneca Falls, and previously of Brooklyn, NY, passed on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family and care givers. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, January 10th at the Doran Funeral Home at 4 East Bayard Street, Seneca Falls. Doors will open at 3...
Santo P. "Sam" Calcagno
January 2, 2026
Santo P. “Sam” Calcagno, 90, who spent the majority of his life in Seneca Falls, passed away on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 in Coldwater, Michigan, with his loved ones at his side. A private funeral mass will be held at the convenience of his family, and he will be laid to rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery with his parents and...
Ralene A. (Fink) Smith
December 31, 2025
Ralene A. Smith, of Seneca Falls, passed on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, at the age of 84. A graveside service in Springbrook Cemetery in Seneca Falls will be held at a future date and time to be announced. Donations in her memory may be directed to any of the following charities: National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org),...
Gerardo "Gerry" Manzari
December 23, 2025
Gerardo “Gerry” Manzari, 95, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, with his family at his side. All services for Gerry will be private, held at the convenience of his family. He will be laid to rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society...
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