Obituaries

Ryan Andrew Wise

Ryan Andrew Wise

July 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that Andrew and Sarah Jane (Zimmerman) Wise announce the passing of their son, Ryan Andrew Wise, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 as a result of an accident at their home in Fayette. He was 1 year, 6 months, and 1 day old. Calling Hours will be Sunday, July 21st from 2PM – 4PM and 6PM...

Bettylee Gee

Bettylee Gee

July 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Bettylee Gee announce her unexpected passing on July 7th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Following Bettylee's desire to help others, donations in memory may be directed to the Seneca County House of Concern at houseofconcern.org.

Bettylee was born on Sampson...

Joseph Bilancini

Joseph Bilancini

July 5, 2024

Joseph Bilancini, 76, of Seneca Falls, passed away at his home on Friday, July 5th, 2024. As per Joe's wishes, there are no public services.

Joe was born in Lorain, OH, one of two sons, to the late Rocco and Louise (Steffanucio) Bilancini. His family relocated to Clyde, NY when he was a child and he graduated from Clyde-Savannah High School,...

Shannon A. Steele

Shannon A. Steele

July 3, 2024

Shannon A. Steele, 48, of Seneca Falls, died at her home on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. A private service will be held at the convenience of her family.

Shannon was born in Geneva, the daughter of the late, Thomas and Sally (Vandemortel) Steele. She was known for being able to strike up a conversation with anybody she met and was able...

Cynthia M. (Bielicki)Peterson

Cynthia M. (Bielicki)Peterson

June 22, 2024

Cynthia Peterson, of Romulus, passed away on Sunday, June 23rd at the Geneva Living Center South. In keeping with Cindy's wishes, there are no public services scheduled. Donations in memory may be directed to Beverly Animal Shelter at beverlyanimalshelter.com, which she generously supported over the years.

Cindy was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (Boblak)...

Ralph J. "Sonny" Ellison, Sr.

Ralph J. "Sonny" Ellison, Sr.

June 22, 2024

Ralph J. Ellison Sr., 90, best known as "Sonny", passed at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.

Ralph was born in Seneca Falls, NY, one of seven children born to the late Walter and Lena (Gurba) Ellison. He graduated from Mynderse Academy, Class of 1953 and in November of the same year joined the...

Phyllis A. (Fiorelli) Frappolli

Phyllis A. (Fiorelli) Frappolli

June 19, 2024

Seneca Falls - Phyllis A. Frappolli, 86, of 47 Green St., Seneca Falls, NY, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in her home with her children by her side. Family and friends may call at Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Wednesday, June 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Phyllis's Mass of Christian Burial will...

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Cross) Parker

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Cross) Parker

June 14, 2024

Margaret M. "Peggy" Parker, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10AM - 12 NOON, immediately followed by a funeral service, on Friday, June 21st at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment to follow at Maple Grove...

Patricia "Pat" M. Barbieri Goit

Patricia "Pat" M. Barbieri Goit

June 10, 2024

Patricia "Pat" M. Barbieri Goit, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, passed away at her home on Monday, June 10th, 2024. She was born and raised in Seneca Falls, one of five daughters, to the late Anthony and Frances (Estes) Barbieri. After graduating from Mynderse Academy - Class of 1962, Pat embarked on a move to California that would find...

Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Forrest) Collins

Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Forrest) Collins

June 7, 2024

Geraldine (Gerry) Collins was born in Rutland, VT on September 27, 1928. After a valiant fight with Frontotemporal Dementia, she died on June 7, 2024 with her son, Chris, and daughter, Sheila at her side.Gerry's father, Edward Forrest, was a dairy farmer in Manchester and East Dorset, VT. Her mother, Mildred, was head housekeeper for a wealthy woman who owned...

Richard S. Arndt

Richard S. Arndt

May 11, 2024

Richard S. Arndt, 61, longtime resident of Waterloo, and most recently of Auburn, passed away at Auburn Community Hospital on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. All services will be held at the convenience of his family.Richard was born in 1963, the son of the late John and Ellen (Smith) Arndt. He grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Waterloo Central School,...

Michael J. Lawler

Michael J. Lawler

May 11, 2024

Michael J. Lawler, 62, longtime resident of both Seneca Falls and Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18th at 11 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest with his parents in St. Columbkille...

Lewis J. "Butch" "Moose" Amidon

Lewis J. "Butch" "Moose" Amidon

May 6, 2024

Lewis J. Amidon, 79, known around town as "Butch" or "Moose", passed away with his family by his side on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. All services will be private, held at the convenience of his family. Donations in memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.Moose was...

Barbara K. (Bacher) Hoke

Barbara K. (Bacher) Hoke

May 4, 2024

Barbara K. (Bacher) Hoke, 78, of Canandaigua, passed away at F.F. Thompson Hospital. In keeping with Barb's wishes, there are no public services.Barb was born in Campbell, NY, one of 8 children, to Lawrence and Marjorie (Hathaway) Bacher. She grew up on the family farm on Bluff Point, where she learned the value of self sufficiency and the importance of...

LTC (Ret) Carson Ward Lankford

LTC (Ret) Carson Ward Lankford

May 1, 2024

Carson W. Lankford Sr., 85, of Seneca Falls, died after a long and courageous battle, on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at Geneva General, with his family by his side. A private Graveside Service with full military honors will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 1 PM at New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes. Donations in memory...

Mark C. Bender

Mark C. Bender

April 18, 2024

Mark Bender, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, with family at his side. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Thursday, April 25th. Burial will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery. At the family's request, please, no flowers. Those wishing may direct memorial contributions to...

Maria T. (DiLillo) Scialdone

Maria T. (DiLillo) Scialdone

April 16, 2024

Maria Scialdone, 85, and longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital with her family by her side. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 11 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Donations in memory may be directed to Horizons of Canandaigua, 3132...

Susan I. (Paris) Greenberg

Susan I. (Paris) Greenberg

April 16, 2024

Susan Greenberg, 78, of Waterloo, passed away after a brief illness at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, April 20th, from 10AM - 12 NOON, with a time for those to share stories and memories to follow, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Donations in...

Marie E. Bellomo

Marie E. Bellomo

April 6, 2024

Marie E. Bellomo, 78, of Rochester, passed at her home on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 after a brief illness. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, April 14th from 2 PM - 5 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 15th at...

Mary M. (Leonard) Lopez

Mary M. (Leonard) Lopez

March 30, 2024

Mary Margaret Lopez, age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital. Family and Friends are invited to a Visitation on Saturday, (April 6), from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard Street, Seneca Falls. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Father Jim Fennessy will...