Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...