Obituaries

Betty M. (Smith) Rook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert "Bob" C. Westfall

Robert "Bob" C. Westfall

December 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” C. Westfall, 74, of Seneca Falls, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer, while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 19th, 2025. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no services.

Bob was born in Waterloo, NY and was the fifth son of the late Ernest and Shirley (Rosa) Westfall.

To Bob, family was his...

Clesson "Gene" Becker, Jr.

Clesson "Gene" Becker, Jr.

December 17, 2025

Clesson “Gene” Becker Jr., 59, of Seneca Falls, died at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 from 10 AM until 12 NOON, with a funeral service to follow at NOON, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at...

Julie E. Moses

Julie E. Moses

December 7, 2025

SENECA FALLS --- Julie E. Moses, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her home. Julie will be laid to rest at Fox Cemetery on Black Brook Rd. in Seneca Falls, with all services being private, held at the convenience of her family.

Memorial contributions in Julie’s name may be made to Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo at...

Pegatha S. Goheen

Pegatha S. Goheen

December 6, 2025

Pegatha S. Goheen, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly after her battle with cancer. She was 55. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Waterloo at the convenience of her family. Donations in memory may be directed to your local humane society of choice, or to the American Cancer Society.

Peg was born in Waterloo, NY, daughter...

Michael J. Comerford

Michael J. Comerford

December 3, 2025

Michael J. Comerford, 80, of Seneca Falls, passed in the comfort of his home, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11 AM at the New York State Veterans Cemetery – Finger Lakes, 6632 State Rt. 96A, Ovid, NY. Donations in memory may directed to Rochester Regional...

Madeline L. (Martello) DiManno

Madeline L. (Martello) DiManno

November 27, 2025

Madeline (Martello) DiManno, 96, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully at Huntington Living Center, on Thursday, November 27th, 2025. Madeline’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 15th at 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment to follow in St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed to St....

Nancy L. (Caulkins) Scannell

Nancy L. (Caulkins) Scannell

November 18, 2025

Nancy Scannell, 85, of Waterloo, passed at Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Nancy’s graveside service will be held on Monday, November 24th, at 11 AM at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterloo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Waterloo Fire Department Auxiliary or to Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes.

Nancy was born...

Mitsuko (Uechi) St. Thomas

Mitsuko (Uechi) St. Thomas

November 15, 2025

Mitsuko St. Thomas, 91, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. There will be no public services, and private interment will be held at NY State Veteran’s Cemetery – Finger Lakes at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be directed to Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, PO...

Joseph W. "Jiggs" Petrucci

Joseph W. "Jiggs" Petrucci

November 15, 2025

Joseph W. “Jiggs” Petrucci, 99, and just a few months short of his 100th birthday, passed after a brief illness on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 20th from 4 – 7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November...

Erla M. (Martin) Horst

Erla M. (Martin) Horst

November 5, 2025

Erla M. Horst, of 14154 Savannah Spring Lake Rd., Savannah, NY, aged 69 Years 2 Month & 2 Days, entered into eternal rest on November 5th, 2025. Calling Hours are Sunday, November 9th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Pleasant Valley Fellowship Center, 3114 Aikens Rd., Savannah, NY. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 10th at...

Edward T. "Ted" Davids

Edward T. "Ted" Davids

October 31, 2025

Edward T. “Ted” Davids, 87, of Seneca County, New York, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 31, 2025. Born on August 6, 1938, Ted was the 11th of 12 children born to Leo F. Sr. and Gertrude M. Davids.

A lifelong resident of Romulus, Ted lived life entirely on his own terms — steadfast, independent, and true to his...

Katherine (Schoonover) Eighmey

Katherine (Schoonover) Eighmey

October 28, 2025

Katherine Eighmey, 101, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed at Geneva Living Center – North after a brief illness, on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Calling hours will be on Thursday, November 6th from 4-7PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 7th at 11AM at St....

Sandra L. (Cook) Van Cleef

Sandra L. (Cook) Van Cleef

October 28, 2025

Sandra (Cook) Van Cleef, known as “Mouma” to those closest to her, passed unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 2nd from 3 – 6PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, November 3rd at 4PM at...