Obituaries

Timothy J. Kelsey

Timothy J. Kelsey

September 17, 2024

Timothy J. Kelsey, 46, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday, September 22nd from 1 – 4 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Private burial will take place at Canoga...

James A. Milella Jr.

James A. Milella Jr.

September 11, 2024

James A. Milella Jr., 93, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away, surrounded by his family, at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21st at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 97 West Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Burial will follow in St. Columbkille Cemetery. Donations in memory may...

Russell J. Pullano

Russell J. Pullano

August 22, 2024

Russell J. Pullano, 71, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2024. There will be no calling hours. Service and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Russell was born on April 27, 1953, the son of Frank and Virginia (Lagana) Pullano. He graduated from DeSales High School in 1971, and later attended SUNY Brockport.

The oldest of...

Terri L. (Lazar) Brennan

Terri L. (Lazar) Brennan

August 12, 2024

My beautiful child, my angel, my daughter, Terri Lazar Brennan passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2024. A private funeral service was held on Sunday, August 18th at Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the funeral home staff for taking such good care of Terri and making her look so...

Nancy A. (Baker) Milliman

Nancy A. (Baker) Milliman

August 10, 2024

Waterloo- Nancy A. Milliman, 78 of Waterloo and Romulus, NY went to be with her Lord on August 10, 2024 after enduring two extended illnesses. She is survived by her husband David Milliman, son Timothy (Sarah), daughter Kathleen (Nick), brother James (Carol) Baker, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents James and Elsie (Edgett) Baker...

Ronald A. Sandroni

Ronald A. Sandroni

August 9, 2024

Ronald A. Sandroni, 94, lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, passed away peacefully at Seneca Nursing and Rehab on Friday, August 9th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be Monday, August 19th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated that...

Peter M. Eisenberg

Peter M. Eisenberg

August 3, 2024

Peter M. Eisenberg, 76, of Seneca Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, doing what he loved most, working to serve others. Visitation will be Sunday, August 11th from 2 – 6 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Dave Underwood of Waterloo Baptist Church, will be held on...

Robert L. Bardo

Robert L. Bardo

July 30, 2024

Robert L. Bardo, 90, of Seneca Falls, died at Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 with his sons by his side. Calling Hours will be on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 10AM – 12 NOON with a funeral service to follow at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will follow in...

Lisa B. Watts

Lisa B. Watts

July 27, 2024

Lisa Watts, 49, of Seneca Falls, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. A time for family and friends to gather will be on Thursday, August 8th from 4 – 6 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.

Lisa was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Robert and the late Mary (Evangelisti) Watts....

E. "Bucky" Knowlton III

E. "Bucky" Knowlton III

July 27, 2024

E. “Bucky” Knowlton III, 62, of Waterloo, unexpectedly passed at his home on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. All services are private, held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial trees in Bucky’s memory can be ordered here.

Bucky was born in Waterloo, to the late Ernest and Patricia (Altemari) Knowlton. He worked for various construction companies in...

Gary A. Goodman

Gary A. Goodman

July 22, 2024

Gary A. Goodman, 68, of Seneca Falls, passed unexpectedly on July 22nd, 2024. A time for friends and relatives to gather and celebrate the life of Gary will be held on Wednesday, July 31st from 12 Noon – 2 PM at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls.

Gary was born 1 of 7 kids to the late Ace...

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...