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Henry W. "Harry" Eno

Henry W. "Harry" Eno

Jan 7, 2025

Henry W. “Harry” Eno, 89, and lifetime resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, NY on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, January 31st from 4 – 7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Springtime...

Tammy J. Hartman

Tammy J. Hartman

Jan 12, 2025

Tammy J. Hartman, 56, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, NY, passed at her home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. A private funeral service will be held at the family’s request. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at Dewey’s Party House, 67 Auburn Rd. Seneca Falls, NY. To help...

David J. Wagenhauser

David J. Wagenhauser

Jan 11, 2025

David J. Wagenhauser, 65, most recently of Waterloo, NY, passed at Strong Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, with his loving family at his side. A time for family and friends to gather will be on Friday, January 17th, from 4 – 7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Rose C. (Carbone) Piscitelli

Rose C. (Carbone) Piscitelli

Jan 11, 2025

Rose C. Piscitelli, 89, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at her home with her family at her side. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 20th at 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, Seneca Falls. She and her late husband, Anthony, will be laid to rest together in the...

Glen R. Peters

Glen R. Peters

Jan 8, 2025

Glen R. Peters, 43, of Waterloo, passed at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 15th from 4- 6 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in the Springtime. In lieu of flowers, donations in...

Kensel A. McClenathan, Jr.

Kensel A. McClenathan, Jr.

Dec 30, 2024

Kensel A. McClenathan, Jr., of Seneca Falls, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, December 30th, 2024, the day of his 57th wedding anniversary, after suffering several strokes and battling lung cancer.

Ken was born in Syracuse, New York on December 24th (Christmas Eve), 1943, to the late Kensel Sr. and Anne McClenathan. Survived by his “HEART HUGGING”...

Donald R. VanCleef, Sr.

Donald R. VanCleef, Sr.

Dec 23, 2024

Donald R. VanCleef, Sr., 79, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Kirk Casey American Legion Post 366 in Seneca Falls. He will find final rest in Restvale...

Charles C. "Chris" Hayes

Charles C. "Chris" Hayes

Dec 23, 2024

Charles C. "Chris" Hayes, 53, of Seneca Falls, passed at Strong Memorial Hospital on December 23rd, 2024, after unforeseen circumstances. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, January 10th from 5-7 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. To help the family honor Chris, those in attendance are asked to wear his favorite teams’...

Bernice "Jo" A. (Townsend) Vorreuter

Bernice "Jo" A. (Townsend) Vorreuter

Dec 19, 2024

Bernice “Jo” Vorreuter, 84, and longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital. In keeping with Jo’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at her families’ convenience. Donations in memory may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.

Jo was born in Auburn, NY, daughter of the late Howard “Cy”...

Gary L. Rooker, Sr.

Gary L. Rooker, Sr.

Dec 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

Sandra L. (Felice) Covert

Dec 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

Elaine Frances (Cooney) Wurstner

Dec 12, 2024

Elaine Frances (Cooney) Wurstner, 96, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 12, after a brief illness. A memorial service and private burial will be held on May 8, 2025, with a full obituary being published at that time.

Pietro P. "Peter" Soscia Sr.

Pietro P. "Peter" Soscia Sr.

Dec 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

James L. Brown

Dec 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.

Paul "Paulie" B. Ward, Jr.

Dec 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

Charina M. (Messecar) Botindari

Dec 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

Jessica M. Churchill

Nov 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

Joseph P. "Skip" Cilbrith

Nov 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

Mark R. Thomas

Nov 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.

Roger L. Smith, Jr.

Nov 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...

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