Obituaries
Frederick A. "Fred" Mellini
March 18, 2014
Seneca Falls - Frederick A. Mellini, 75 of East Bayard St., Ext. died Tuesday (March 18, 2014) at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY. Funeral services and interment, under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY, will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...
Denise M. (Reardon) O'Connor
March 5, 2014
Denise Marie (Reardon), 73, passed away March 5, 2014 at Geneva General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Family and friends may attend Denise's Mass of Christian burial on Monday (March 10) at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Spring burial will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery,...

David E. Rogers
March 4, 2014
Fayetteville/Syracuse - David E. Rogers, 78, of Fayetteville, NY, formerly of Seneca Falls, NY, died, unexpectedly, Tuesday (March 4, 2014) at his residence. Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior calling hours. If desired, contribution may be made to the charity of one's choice. David was born in Seneca...
Betty J. (McNabb) Varricchio
February 24, 2014
Seneca Falls - Betty J. Varricchio, 77, of Ovid Street, Seneca Falls, NY, died Monday, February 24, 2014, at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY. Friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY, on Friday (Feb. 28) from 4-7pm with a Memorial Service immediately following at 7PM, with Pastor Terry Fenton, Pastor, of Seneca...
John W. Studwell
February 21, 2014
Romulus/Waterloo - John W. Studwell, 40 of Route 96A, Romulus, NY, died, unexpectedly, on Friday (February 21, 2014) Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Monday (February 24) from 4 - 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday (February 25) at 10 AM at St....

Phillip J. "Benny" Longo Sr.
February 19, 2014
Seneca Falls - Phillip J. "Benny" Longo Sr., 86, formerly of Van Rensslaer St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Wednesday (February 19, 2014) at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Waterloo, NY. A graveside service, under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY will be held in the spring at Springbrook Cemetery, Seneca Falls, NY. There will be no prior...
Peggy E. (Kirker) Niles
February 13, 2014
Seneca Falls - Peggy E. Niles, 78, of Shady Beach Road, Seneca Falls, NY, died Thursday (February 13, 2014) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, Rochester, NY. Family and friends may attend Peggy's Memorial Mass on Thursday (February 20) at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the spring...
Joanne L. Zona
February 9, 2014
Seneca Falls - Joanne L. Zona, 68, of Maple St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Sunday (February 9, 2014) at her residence. Family and friends may attend Joanne's Memorial Mass on Saturday (February 15) at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Seneca Falls, in the...
Richard G. Reader
January 26, 2014
Richard G. Reader formerly of Troy St., Seneca Falls, NY, passed away Sunday (January 26, 2014) at the age 85 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY, with his family by his side. Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Thursday (January 30) from 5 to 7 PM. Funeral services and...

Robert F. Cracknell
January 24, 2014
Robert F. Cracknell, 82, of Seneca Falls, NY passed away on Friday January 24, 2014 peacefully with his loving family by his side. Family and friends may attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday (January 28) at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 97 W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Spring burial will...
William E. Dutcher
January 24, 2014
Seneca Falls - William E. Dutcher, 87, of W. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Friday (January 24, 2014) at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY. A Memorial Service for Bill will be held on Saturday (February 1) at 2 PM at Seneca Bible Baptist Church, 1859 Auburn Rd., Seneca Falls, NY with Pastor Terry Fenton, Pastor, officiating. There will be...

Joseph L. Poole
January 22, 2014
Joseph L. Poole, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Seneca Falls, NY, on Wednesday (January 22, 2014). Family and friends can call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY on Saturday (January 25) from 4 PM to 7 PM with a Funeral Service to immediately follow at 7 PM at the funeral home....
Mildred M. (Kennerson) Dafeldecker
January 20, 2014
Waterloo - Mildred M. Dafeldecker, 84, of Owasco Dr., Waterloo, NY, died Monday (January 20, 2014) at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva,, NY. Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY Friday on (January 24) from 5 - 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (January 25)...
Margaret C. (Cremin) Papontos
January 19, 2014
Seneca Falls - Margaret C. Papontos, 96 of Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Sunday (January 19, 2014) at her residence. Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY on Thursday (January 23) from 5 -7 PM followed by a funeral service at 7 PM at the funeral home with Reverend...
Patricia C. (O'Malley) Rausch
January 17, 2014
Waterloo - Patricia C. Rausch, 85, formerly of Elisha St., Waterloo, NY, died Friday (January 17, 2014) at Geneva Living Center North, Geneva, NY. Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY, on Wednesday (January 22) from 4 - 7 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday (January 23) at...

Louis Hylwa
January 4, 2014
Seneca Falls - Louis Hylwa, 96, of Stevenson St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Saturday (January 4, 2014) at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY. Family & friends may attend Louis's Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday (January 8) at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls, with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery,...
Bertha I. Crance
December 22, 2013
Seneca Falls/Waterloo - Bertha I. Crance, 87, formerly of Johnston St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Sunday (December 22, 2013) at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Waterloo, NY. Funeral services and burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, NY, will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior calling hours. Bertha was born in Coudersport, PA. on March...
Teri Leigh Durso
December 20, 2013
Waterloo/Seneca Falls - Teri Leigh Durso, 54, of Center St., Waterloo, NY, passed away peacefully Friday (December 20, 2013) surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. Family and friends may attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday (December 28) at 11 AM at St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls, with Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will...
Sylvester A. "Tut" Campese
December 15, 2013
Seneca Falls - Sylvester "Tut" A. Campese, 64, of Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY, died Sunday (December 15, 2013) at his residence. Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Wednesday (December 18) from 4 - 7 PM. A Memorial Mass for "Tut" will be held on Thursday (December 19) at...
Marla A. (Yonts) Chilson
December 11, 2013
Waterloo, NY/ Lehigh Acres, Florida - Marla A. Chilson, 67, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday (December 11, 2013) at Hope Health Care Services Hospice, Lehigh Acres, Florida. Family & friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Thursday (December 19) from 4 - 7 PM. Funeral services will be...