Obituaries
Frederick M. Ahl
January 27, 2025
Frederick M. Ahl, 83, passed away after a short illness at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, on Monday, January 27th, 2025. He recently retired from Cornell University where he was a Professor of Classics since 1971.
Frederick M. Ahl came to the United States from his native Cumbria after obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Classics at the University of...
Paul E. Ricci
January 22, 2025
Paul E. Ricci, (74) lifelong resident of Waterloo, passed away at Unity Hospital in Greece, surrounded by his family and close friends. A time for visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11AM –1 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A brief funeral service will immediately follow at 1 PM at the...
Robert R. Wright
January 22, 2025
Robert R. Wright, 90, most recently of Seneca Falls and previously of the Rochester area, passed at Geneva General Hospital, on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. All services will be held privately, at the convenience of Bob’s family. Donations in memory may be directed to Bridges of Brain Injury, 5760 Duke of Gloucester Way, Farmington, NY 14425.
Bob was born and raised...
Matthew A. Blair
January 19, 2025
Matthew Blair, 77, of Seneca Falls and previously of Sausalito, California, ascended into Heaven on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. A time for visitation will be held on Monday, January 27th from 5 – 7PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.
Matt was born in Georgia and grew up in California. He graduated from high school and went...
Tammy J. Hartman
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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.
December 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.
December 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
December 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
December 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.
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...
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...
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