Obituaries

Renata A Turri
December 9, 2020
Renata A. Turri passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2020. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Columbkille Cemetery, Seneca Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls, NY, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Geneva,NY, or the Geneva...
Ruth H. (Hainlen) Merrill
December 9, 2020
WATERLOO-After enjoying a long and fulfilling life, Ruth Merrill passed away on December 9, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born in Rochester on July 23, 1926, to Christian and Maude Hainlen, and grew up in East Rochester. She was the youngest of the family that included brother, Christian and sisters, Betty Nichols and Alice Perez, all...
Eleanor M. (Nelson) Mathison
December 8, 2020
Mathison, Eleanor M. Middletown, CT/Waterloo, NY: Passed away on December 8th, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19. A private graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Middletown, CT at the convenience of the family. Born in Middletown, CT, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ellen (Nelson) Peterson, "Ellie" spent most of her life in the Middletown...

Robert S Kenney
December 8, 2020
Robert "Bob" Shields Kenney, beloved husband and father, formerly of Seneca Falls, New York, passed on to new life with Christ on December 8, 2020, at the age of 84. He's now reunited with his predeceased loved ones after a valiant battle with chronic medical conditions. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Bob managed his illness with...
Frederick Dillon Jr.
November 29, 2020
Seneca Falls: Passed away on Sunday, November 29th, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 7th, 2020 at 3:30 PM at St. Columbkille Cemetery in Seneca Falls. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick Sr. and Quinta (Giovannini) Dillon and brother, WIlliam Dillon. Donations in memory may be made to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Rd., Waterloo, NY...
Dolores (Fitzgerald) R.
November 21, 2020
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, Dolores Rita Fitzgerald, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY. Dolores was born April 3, 1928 in Buffalo, NY to Maurice & Loretta McHugh Fitzgerald. She received Bachelor Degrees in both Chemistry & Biology from MercyHurst University in Erie, PA. She...
Madeline M. (Thurston) Tamburrino
November 13, 2020
Madeline M. Tamburrino Auburn/Seneca Falls: Passed away on November 13th, 2020 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. A private graveside service was held at the convenience of the family. A public Memorial Mass, officiated by Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, will be held on Saturday August, 28, 2021 at 10:00 am, at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca Falls. Born November...
Thomas D. "Goober" Smith
November 10, 2020
SENECA FALLS - Tom "Goober" Smith passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2020. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Due to Covid restrictions a celebration of Goobers life will be held at a later date. Goober, or Smitty as he was also known, was born in Seneca Falls on November 9th, 1953, the...
Michael J. Hoover
November 9, 2020
TYRE - Michael James Hoover passed peacefully into eternity on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home in Tyre, New York. He was 55 years of age. Michael was born on December 26, 1964, in Seneca Falls, New York. He attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. He attended Bryant & Stratton College in...

John J. Gurinowich
November 8, 2020
Gurinowich, John J. Waterloo: Passed away on Saturday, November 8th, 2020. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Rev. James Fennessy, will be held on Monday, November 16th at 11 AM at St. Mary's Church in Waterloo. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterloo. Born in Seneca Falls, the son of the late Walter and Vincenza (Santoro) Gurinowich. John grew...

David T. Maloney
November 5, 2020
David T. "Spike" Maloney David passed away suddenly, after a long illness, on Thursday, November 5th, 2020. Calling Hours will be Thursday, November 12th from 4-6PM at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Funeral Mass, officiated by the Rev. James Fennessy, will be held on Friday, November 13th at 11 AM at St. Patrick's Church...

Susan E. (Sweeting) Robinette
November 3, 2020
Robinette, Susan E.Susan (Sweeting) Robinette passed away at home on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 with her family by her side. Calling Hours will be Friday, November 6th from 4 - 7PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private funeral service, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haugaard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church...
Linda C. White
October 28, 2020
White, Linda C. Linda passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at 2 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery, 1210 State Route 13, DeRuyter, NY, officiated by Pastor Timothy Gleason of the Waterloo United Methodist Church. Linda was born the daughter of the late Rawnsley and Levine (Dolly) White in Cortland,...
Monya (Benarab) Litzenberger
October 20, 2020
Litzenberger, Monya Romulus - Passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27th at Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY from 12 Noon - 2PM, with a Funeral Service to follow at 2PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in...
Thomas Leone
October 19, 2020
SENECA FALLS - Thomas Leone, 90, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away at home peacefully on Monday (October 19, 2020) surrounded by his wife and daughters. If you feel comfortable, family and friends may call at Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard Street, Seneca Falls on Friday (October 23) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tom's Mass of Christian Burial...
Marie H (Hamill) Chalker
October 13, 2020
Marie H. Chalker passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 96 at her daughter's home in DeBary, Fl. Marie was born on January 20, 1924, in Seneca Falls, NY to the late Frank and Carrie (Casey) Hamill. She was a graduate of Mynderse Academy, Seneca Falls, NY. She retired after 29 years as a telephone operator...
Dennis J. Zwick Jr.
October 12, 2020
Dennis J. Zwick, Jr. Dennis J. Zwick Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12th, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 21st from 4-6PM at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY. A Funeral Mass, officiated by the Reverend James Fennessey, will take place on Thursday, October 22nd at 10AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W....
Margaret L. "Peggy" (Cuddeback) Worden
October 9, 2020
Margaret "Peggy" (Cuddeback) Worden Tyre/Seneca Falls: Margaret "Peggy" (Cuddeback) Worden passed away on October 9th, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Calling Hours will be Sunday, October 18th from 2-5PM at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 19th at 11AM at St. Mary's Catholic...
Maria (Simone) D'Angio
October 5, 2020
D'Angio, Maria SENECA FALLS: Born in Giano Vetusto, Italy, daughter of the late Felice and Maria Carmine (Bonacci) Simone. Maria came to the United States at 24 years old, on May 29, 1958, first living in Swissvale, PA, then moving to Seneca Falls in 1960. She worked at Seneca Knitting Mill for 33 years, retiring in 1995. She was a...
Samuel J. Ferrara
October 3, 2020
Samuel J. Ferrara Samuel J. Ferrara, 76, died October 3, 2020 at Geneva General Hospital. He was born July 27, 1944 in Seneca Falls, NY, the son of Matthew Ferrara and Alma (Suffredini) Ferrara. Sam was a 1962 graduate of Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. He married the love of his life, Rosalie (Leone) in 1966, with whom he celebrated...