Obituaries
Mark Quinn
September 3, 2025
Mark Quinn, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at his home in Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 10AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid.
Mark was born to Don and Jean Quinn...
Toni J. (Osso) McGhan
September 1, 2025
Toni McGhan, 58, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at FF Thompson Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of those closest to her, after a courageous health battle. Calling hours are Tuesday, September 9th from 4 – 8 PM, concluded by a Nurse Honor Guard Nightingale Tribute Ceremony, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East...
John David Zimmerman
August 27, 2025
John David Zimmerman, 76 years, 6 months, and 25 days, of 3086 Route 414, Clyde, NY, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. Born in Ephrata, PA on February 2nd, 1949, he was the son of the late David and Esther (Reiff) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Mennonite Church in Savannah, NY.
He is survived...
Aimee J. (Solomon) Buckley
August 14, 2025
Aimee J. Buckley, age 57, of Seneca Falls, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, August 14th, 2025. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21st from 4 – 7PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Her funeral mass will take place on Friday, August 22nd at 11AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St.,...
Ellyana Ranelle Zimmerman
August 14, 2025
Ellyana R. Zimmerman, 2 years and 30 days old; beloved daughter of Derlyn and DeAnna Zimmerman, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by the love and grace of her family. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday, August 17th from 2-4 PM and 6-8PM at Finger Lakes...
Michelina "Mickey" M. Dellefave
August 6, 2025
Michelina "Mickey" Dellefave, 98 years young, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, at home surrounded by her devoted family. She lived a full and active life which revolved around her faith, family, and friends.
Mickey was born in Giano Vetusto, Italy on February 15, 1927, the oldest child of Franceso and Giovanna (Feola) Mercone. In...
Donald E. Scott
July 31, 2025
Donald E. Scott, 103, most recently of Ontario, and previously of Penfield, and Bluff Point, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, with his family at his side. In accordance with Don’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Seamans Cemetery in Savona, NY, where he and his longtime bride, F. Winona “Winnie” Fenton Scott,...
Florence "Flo" (DeStefano) Liberatore
July 30, 2025
Florence “Flo” Liberatore, 97, a longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Flo was born in Seneca Falls on November 24, 1927. She was a 1945 graduate of Mynderse Academy and worked as a secretary at Seneca Knitting Mill until she met the love of her...
Brian E. "Hummer" Andrews
July 30, 2025
Brian E. “Hummer” Andrews, 66, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Geneva General Hospital with his daughters by his side. Honoring Brian’s wishes, there will be no public services
Known to most simply as “Hummer,” Brian was the eldest son of Charles and Eleanor (Griggs) Andrews. Brian made...
William E. Smith
July 24, 2025
William E. Smith, 69, lifelong Seneca Falls resident, passed at his home on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. All services are private for Bill and will take place at the convenience of his family.
Bill was born in Seneca Falls, son of George and Ruth (Edington) Smith. For 30 years, Bill had worked for Stevers garage in Seneca Falls as a mechanic....
Sergeant Raymond H. Schaefer
July 24, 2025
Sergeant Raymond H. Schaefer, 31, of Auburn, NY and previously of Waterloo, NY, passed unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, August 5th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family. Donations...
Robert M. Faina
July 22, 2025
Robert M. Faina was born in December of 1936 to Blanche and Louis Faina in Seneca Falls, NY. He was one of three children. He spoke of his family quite frequently and shared stories of how both he (as a little boy) , his mom, and brother all lived in the same house with his grandparents during WWII. From 1955-1957,...
Donna L. (Goodman) Pocai
July 19, 2025
Donna Pocai, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 19, 2025, at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.
Donna was born in Geneva, the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Rickerson) Goodman. She grew up in Geneva and graduated from Geneva High School. She worked as a medical secretary before retiring. Donna was very socially active, a creative crafter and hobbyist,...
Mary A. Howe
July 8, 2025
Mary A. Howe, 50, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, July 17th, from 12NOON-2PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Celebration of Life will follow at Clam Man’s...
Dr. Mary Ellen (Paddock) Corey
July 7, 2025
Dr. Mary Ellen Corey, née Paddock, (1946-2025) died unexpectedly after a short illness on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She had already embarked on her robust summer reading list — as she had done every summer since she was a child perched in the branches of a plum tree behind her parents’ home — when her health turned...
Richard J. Daugenti
July 5, 2025
Richard J. Daugenti, 75, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 16th from 10AM – 12NOON, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. Donations in memory may be directed to St....
Geraldine A."Gerry" (Peterson) Durso
July 5, 2025
Geraldine A. Durso passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 5th, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, James R. Durso and her loving daughter, Teri L. Durso. All who knew her will remember her unselfish nature and her generosity to family and friends alike. A dedicated mother who never stopped loving and nurturing us, we were...
Alice T. (Hulby) Kelsey
June 30, 2025
Alice T. Kelsey, 102, native of Seneca Falls, and longtime resident of Englewood, FL, passed on Monday, June 30th, 2025, peacefully with her family at her side. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd from 10AM – 11AM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, and a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 AM...
Jane S. (Ward) Denman
June 23, 2025
Jane S. Denman, 75, passed unexpectedly at her home, on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.
Jane was born in Auburn, NY, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Stebbins) Ward. She grew up in Port Byron, and graduated from Port Byron Central School, Class of 1969. For over 20 years, she worked for Seneca-Cayuga ARC in Auburn, retiring as the Activities Coordinator.
Jane...
Anello Benito Campagna
June 22, 2025
Anello B. Campagna, age 90, died in comfort with his family by his side on June 22, 2025. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family, and he will be laid to rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery in Seneca Falls.
Anello was born July 8, 1934, in Carpineto Romano, province of Rome, Italy. He served 18...