Obituaries
Valentina (Roth) Suhanov
April 23, 2025
Valentina Suhanov, 79, of Canandaigua, passed away in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by the love of her family. In keeping with Valentina’s wishes, all services are private, held at her family’s convenience.
Valentina was born in Poland, daughter of the late Edward and Klaudia (Astaszenkowa) Roth. She grew up in Poland and after high school, pursued an interest...
Michelle L. Adams
June 7, 2025
Michelle L. Adams, 55, of Waterloo, unexpectedly passed at her home, on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Calling hours are Friday, June 13th from 5 – 7 PM, immediately followed by a funeral service at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148. With Michelle’s love of animals in mind, donations in memory may be made to Beverly...
Thomas P. "Sully" Scattaglia
June 5, 2025
Thomas “Sully” Scattaglia, 79, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, with his family by his side. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time. Donations in memory may be directed to the Tom Coughlin Jay...
Joseph "Beppe" Lorenzetti
May 24, 2025
Joseph “Beppe” Lorenzetti, 85, died peacefully on May 24, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. He was born December 27, 1939, in Castelnuovo, Italy, and immigrated to Seneca Falls, NY, in 1960. Joe will be cherished for his exceptional craftsmanship and deep devotion to his family. He took great pride in the numerous homes he constructed and renovated...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Wilson) Dowd
May 22, 2025
“Betty” Dowd, 89, of Seneca Falls, passed Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. At Betty’s request, there will be no public services. Donations in memory may be directed to Beverly Animal Shelter at beverlyanimalshelter.com.
Betty was born in Wolcott, NY on October 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Doris (Wilkes) Wilson. She graduated...
Larry L. Kent
May 10, 2025
Larry L. Kent, 66, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 1-3 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.
Larry was born in Seneca Falls, the son of the late Lavern...
Mary M. (Tanner) Scesny
May 9, 2025
Mary M. Scesny, 78, of Waterloo, passed in the comfort of her own home surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, May 9th, 2025. In keeping with Mary’s wishes, all services are private, held at the convenience of her family.
Mary was born in Auburn, NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Angus) Tanner. She attended local...
Arlene J. (Fleury) Caraher
May 9, 2025
Arlene J. Caraher, 97, lifetime resident of the area, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes on Friday, May 9th, 2025. A graveside service will be held this Saturday, May 17th at 9:30 AM at Restvale Cemetery, where Arlene will be laid to rest next to her late husband, William Sr. Donations in memory...
Sharon L. LeRoy
April 28, 2025
Sharon L. LeRoy, 78, passed after a brief illness at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, April 28th, 2025. All wishing to pay their respects to Sharon’s family are welcome to visit the family home at 2260 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls from 5 PM Tuesday, April 29th until 10 AM Thursday, May 1st, at which time a traditional Cayuga funeral...
Betty L. (Bennett) Roberts
April 15, 2025
Betty Louise Bennett (Phillips Roberts), the heart of our family, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
Betty was born in the Seneca Falls Hospital on October 17, 1941, one of eight children to the late Lewis M. and Gladys M. (Shoemaker) Bennett. She grew up in Montezuma and went to Port...
Gloria D. (Bemiss) Lahr
April 13, 2025
Gloria D. Lahr, 86, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, N.Y. passed at her home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21 at 11 a.m. with a memorial service 11:45 a.m., at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will commence at 1:15 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 97...
Raphael J. "Buzz" Blevins
March 29, 2025
Raphael “Buzz” Blevins, 82, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 7th from 4 – 6 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Burial, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday,...
William H. Kelsey
March 21, 2025
William H. Kelsey, 68, of Marcellus, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
Bill was born in Seneca Falls, NY, son of Raymond and Alice (Hulby) Kelsey. He graduated from Mynderse Academy and went on to further his education at SUNY Fredonia where he received a bachelor’s degree. Bill had worked as a Market...
Suzanne L. (Lawton) Lesslie
March 13, 2025
Suzanne Jane Lesslie, 93, of Geneva NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Mo., to George and Mildred (Feightner) Lawton, she grew up on Crescent Beach in Niantic, Connecticut where she spent her time on the beach and swimming in the ocean. Most of her married life was spent in Newton, NJ and then...
Karen M. (Meyers) Capacci
March 13, 2025
Karen Meyers Capacci, 81, passed away peacefully at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital on March 13, 2025, following a very brief and brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John G. Capacci, her son Jon M. “Bo” Capacci, of Denver, CO, his wife Claire, and their sons John Cian and Andrew Walker, her daughter Paige T....
Vincent P. Carnevale
March 10, 2025
Vince Carnevale, 68, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed in the comfort of his own home on Monday, March 10th, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 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...
Linda S. (Fugate) Ferrara
March 9, 2025
Linda S. Ferrara, 83, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully at Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. Privately, Linda will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Stephen “Musty” Ferrara, in St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed to Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes. 1529 Mound Rd., Seneca Falls,...
Shirley Ann (Toni) Parker
March 7, 2025
Shirley Ann Toni Parker, 84, passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2025, with her family at her side. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Church in Seneca Falls, followed by interment in St. Columbkille Cemetery in Seneca Falls. Donations in memory may be directed to the Seneca Falls Library at...
Dale Earl "Porky" Dyson
March 6, 2025
Dale Earl “Porky” Dyson, 68, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 6th, 2025. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13th, from 3 – 5 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.
Porky was born and raised in Waterloo, NY. He was a lifelong outdoor...
Stanley G. Schreier
March 4, 2025
Stanley G. Schreier, 79, of Seneca Falls, passed in the comfort of his own home, on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. All services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 2291 State Route 89, Seneca Falls. A time for visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11th from 3 – 4PM with a celebration of life service, officiated by Pastors Ray Torrey...
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