Obituaries
Gary L. Rooker, Sr.
December 17, 2024
Gary L. Rooker, Sr., 72, passed in the comfort of his own home, on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. In keeping with Gary’s wishes, all services will be private, held at the convenience of this family. Donations in memory may be made to a local animal shelter.
Gary was born in St. Mary’s, PA, son...
Sandra L. (Felice) Covert
December 13, 2024
Sandra L. Covert, 75, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls and devoted wife of Donald Covert Jr., passed at her home on Friday, December 13th, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 30th, 2024 beginning at 1:30 PM at the SMS Lodge, 95 Ovid St., Seneca Falls. A private graveside service will be held at New York...
Elaine Frances (Cooney) Wurstner
December 12, 2024
Elaine Frances (Cooney) Wurstner (96) died peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Geneva General Hospital, with her family at her side. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 12:00 noon at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, after which, Elaine will be laid to rest beside her late husband, Herbert, at Saint...
Pietro P. "Peter" Soscia Sr.
December 7, 2024
Pietro “Peter” Soscia, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away with his family by his side at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. At this time there are no public services. Memorial donations in memory may be directed to local animal shelters and food pantries.
Peter was born in Seneca Falls, the youngest son of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and...
James L. Brown
December 7, 2024
James L. Brown, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed at his home on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. In keeping with James’ wishes, a private service will be held at the convenience of his family. He will find final rest in St. Columbkille Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Beverly Animal Shelter at beverlyanimalshelter.com.
James was born in...
Paul "Paulie" B. Ward, Jr.
December 5, 2024
Paulie, 76, passed away on December 5, 2024, from injuries received in a house fire. A day of remembrance will be held at a later date.
Paulie was born on May 18, 1948 in Auburn, New York to Paul B. Sr. and Margaret (Stebbins) Ward. He attended Port Byron High School and Union Springs High School. Paulie enjoyed being an over...
Charina M. (Messecar) Botindari
December 5, 2024
Charina M. Botindari, of Tyre Rd., passed at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. In keeping with Charina’s wishes, a private graveside ceremony was held at Springbrook Cemetery, where she was laid to rest next to her late husband, Mario. In memory, donations may be made to Beverly Animal Shelter at beverlyanimalshelter.com.
Charina was...
Jessica M. Churchill
November 30, 2024
Jessica Churchill, 41, passed peacefully after losing her battle with cancer on November 30, 2024. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 18 from 2:00 till 4:00, with a funeral service to follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A private burial will take place at a later date. Please consider donating to the Pathway...
Joseph P. "Skip" Cilbrith
November 26, 2024
Joseph P. Cilbrith, 67, of Seneca Falls, passed away on November 26,2024 with his family by his side.
A man of remarkable character, he left behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him. Joseph proudly served his country in the Army. His professional life included working for Amtrak in California and Evans...
Mark R. Thomas
November 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Mark R. “T-Bone” Thomas, who left this world on November 25, 2024, at the age of 51. Mark was a man of unparalleled kindness, vibrant energy, and a zest for life that enriched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on June 21, 1973, to Robert and...
Roger L. Smith, Jr.
November 25, 2024
Roger Smith Jr., longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at Highland Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side, on Monday, November 25th, 2024, just days after celebrating his 65th birthday. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 10AM – 12 NOON at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, where...
Bennett D. "Benny" Alongi
November 17, 2024
Bennett Alongi, age 77, of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Bennett was born in Waterloo, NY and attended local schools. He served proudly in the US Army during Vietnam. Over the years, Benny held a few different jobs, but most notable was his time at...
John A. Constable
November 14, 2024
John Constable, age 57, of Rochester NY, passed away unexpectedly at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday November 14th, 2024. The time of visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 10AM to 12 PM. This will be followed by a funeral service at Noon, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will follow in St....
Patricia A. (Stubbs) Ferrara
November 9, 2024
Patricia A. Ferrara, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday, November 9 h, 2024, at Rochester General Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 12 NOON at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.
Pat was born in Seneca Falls, daughter of the late Grayson and...
Donald P. Loucks
November 8, 2024
Donald Loucks, 88, longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at Geneva General Hospital with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 15th, at 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest with his late wife,...
Kelly M. (Weeks) Updyke
November 4, 2024
Kelly Marie Updyke, age 53, passed away on November 4, 2024 at 10:42 PM, during her short, unexpected, and courageous fight with cancer. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 10 AM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.
Kelly was born on December 28, 1970 in Waterloo, NY. After this time, she grew...
Mei Li S. Ringquist
November 2, 2024
Mei Li Ringquist, aged 14, passed unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 12th from 3 – 6PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A private memorial service will be held at a very special place to Mei Li, the Charlie...
Emerson Leroy Smith
November 1, 2024
Emerson Leroy Smith, fondly known throughout the Seneca Falls and Waterloo communities as “Smitty the Milkman,” died peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024, after brief care at Geneva General Hospital. He was 97.
The family wishes the community to remember Smitty as the vibrant, cheerful, and hardworking man that he was. There will be no calling hours, but rather a celebration of...
Marjorie E. (Struble) Wilcox
October 24, 2024
Marjorie Wilcox, 93, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 10 AM at Restvale Cemetery where Marjorie and her late husband, Stanley, will be laid to rest together. Donations in memory may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation...
Fern E. Batson-Cronin
October 22, 2024
Fern Batson-Cronin, most recently of Seneca Falls, passed away at her home unexpectedly, on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Monday, November 11th from 1 – 3 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Donations in Fern’s memory may be made to Seneca Falls It’s a...
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