Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Seneca Falls: Sylvester "Sy" Faiola, Jr., lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023. He was 92. Calling Hours are Monday, May 1st from 4 - 7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on...

Apr 22, 2023

Seneca Falls: Charles Stahl, 84, lifelong resident, joined his beloved wife, Nancy, in the afterlife on April 22, 2023. A visitation immediately followed by a funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29th from 2-3PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Charlie was born in Seneca Falls in 1938 and was a graduate of Mynderse...

Apr 14, 2023

Seneca Falls: Burdette Shumway, 70, passed away on April 14th, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. A graveside service will be held at New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes, at the convenience of his family. Burdette was born in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Henry and Hazel (Webber) Shumway. Shortly after high school he joined the...

Apr 10, 2023

Waterloo: Donovan Stilwell, 62, lifelong resident of Waterloo, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Monday, April 10th, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 21st, from 10AM - 12 Noon, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Donovan was born in Waterloo, NY, the...

Apr 8, 2023

Waterloo: John Salerno, Jr., age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital. His family will greet callers on Friday, April 14th, 2023, from 5 - 7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. He will be laid to rest privately at Springbrook Cemetery at the convenience of his family. John...

Apr 5, 2023

SENECA FALLS: Erin Joy Tiesi, 48, beloved daughter, sister, and niece, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes after a brief illness due to pancreatic cancer. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 AM - 12 Noon at Trinity Episcopal Church, 27 Fall St., Seneca Falls...

Apr 1, 2023

Seneca Falls: Gilbert Cator passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Huntington Living Center, at the age of 87. In keeping with Gil's wishes, there are no calling hours, however a funeral service will be held on what would have been his 88th birthday, on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 11 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 27 Fall...

Mar 29, 2023

Waterloo: Daniel Taber, 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital after his private but lengthy battle with heart disease. Calling Hours will be Wednesday, April 5th from 4 - 8 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 6th at 10 AM at...

Mar 25, 2023

Seneca Falls: Mary Ann Rose passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in Dryden, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 1st at 10AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment to follow at St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations...

Mar 24, 2023

James D. Bero, Jr., passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital, with his family by his side. He was 85. In keeping with James' wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of his family. For those wishing, donations in memory may be made to the Seneca Community Players, P.O. Box 45,...

Mar 24, 2023

Seneca Falls/Lyons: DeLena T. (Pignone) Pacello, 99, passed peacefully on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at Avon Nursing and Rehabilitation. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, March 28th from 10AM until 12 NOON, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will follow at St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations in memory may...

Mar 13, 2023

SENECA FALLS- It is with great sadness that the family of Laverne C. Lafler announce his passing in the early hours of March 13, 2023.

Although our hearts are saddened with our loss, we feel great joy and comfort in the knowledge that he is reunited with his wife, Elaine J. Lafler, of 65 years; after just...

Feb 21, 2023

Edward D. Walker, 65, of Tyre, passed away on Tuesday, February 21st, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA after a brief illness. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 from 11AM - 1PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Ed was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the...

Feb 11, 2023

Pauline Incarnato, of Seneca Falls and previously of Clyde, passed away at Geneva Living Center North on Friday, February 10th, 2023. She was 1 month shy of her 99th birthday. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 15th, at 10 AM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery...

Feb 10, 2023

Seneca Falls: On Friday, February 10th, 2023, Elaine Lafler passed into Eternity surrounded by her family at Geneva General Hospital. A private service was held at the convenience of her family and Elaine was laid to rest in Restvale Cemetery. Elaine was born December 22nd, 1938, to Bernard and Anita (Baccari) Mahannah. She called Auburn home until she married...

Feb 9, 2023

Seneca Falls: Bernard Leone, 58 years old, sadly passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Giovanna and young daughters, Bella (8 years old) and Nicolette (6 years old). Bernie is survived by his mother, Maria (Bellomo) Leone and younger sister, Maria Leone. Bernie was predeceased by his father, Carlo in 2021....

Feb 2, 2023

Seneca Falls: Jeremy Austin-Bardo, 50, of Seneca Falls, passed away on February 2, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. A Pagan Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 6th, at 1 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Burial will be in Springbrook Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to Beverly...

Feb 1, 2023

Annie Bonacci, 86, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Tuesday, February 7th from 4- 6 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday February 8th at 10 AM at the...

Jan 25, 2023

Christopher Lisk, 46, of Forest Lake, MN and previously of Seneca Falls, died on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, 25 Center St., Waterloo. Burial with military honors will follow at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Jan 21, 2023

Saveria (Sarah) Josephine Speno, 102, a life-long resident of Waterloo passed peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2023, at Huntington Nursing Home, Waterloo NY. Family and friends may call from 6 - 8 PM on Thursday February 2, 2023, at Doran Funeral Home, 30 Center St. Waterloo, NY. A celebration of life will take place Friday, February 3, 2023, with...