OBITUARIES

Leslie C. Mazzarella

Leslie C. Mazzarella

Feb 6, 2026

Leslie Carol (nee Schorling) Mazzarella, age 78, born December 25, 1947, of Sidney and Lodi, New York, passed away on February 6, 2026. Leslie lived a life grounded in love, nature, and routine, with her memory carried on by those who loved her.

Leslie is survived by her son, John (Mary) Moore II, and her cherished grandchildren, Meghan and John, who...

Andrew Simmons

Andrew Simmons

Jan 31, 2026

Andrew J. Simmons Jr. age 91, of Deerlick Springs Road, died at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Andy was born in Lodi on February 28, 1934, to Andrew and Ruth (nee Miles) Simmons. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country from 1952-1955. He returned home and worked as a barber...

Carol M. Jackson

Carol M. Jackson

Jan 29, 2026

Carol M. Jackson, age 81, longtime resident of Iron Bridge Road, died at Absolute Care in Painted Post, long term care became necessary after a serious car accident in 2021.

Carol was born in Geneva on August 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Stuart and Marie Bell Dodson. She was married to David Jackson in 1963, and together they made...

J. Barry Roach

J. Barry Roach

Jan 27, 2026

ROMULUS-J. Barry Roach, age 90, longtime resident of East Lake Road, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Barry was born in South Buffalo on September 9, 1935, son of the late Joseph P. and Jewel (nee Renowden) Roach. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University; Canisius College; and S.U.N.Y. Buffalo with a PhD. in organizational development.

Barry married...

Ellen L. Moore

Ellen L. Moore

Jan 24, 2026

Ellen Louise Moore, of Dilts Road, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the age of 77.

Ellen was born in Syracuse on August 2, 1948, the eldest child of Lot and Shirley Fuller. She graduated from Central Square High School and was married to her high-school sweetheart, David Moore a few years later, on October 21, 1967. They...

Erin J. Riley-Khan

Erin J. Riley-Khan

Jan 24, 2026

Erin J. Riley-Khan, age 42, died unexpectedly at her home on South Town Building Road following several recent hospitalizations and health complications.

Erin was born in Geneva on August 20, 1983, and was a graduate of South Seneca High School. She pursued a degree in criminal justice and had worked in private home health care. Erin also fostered her love of...

Van A. Johnson

Van A. Johnson

Jan 23, 2026

Van A. Johnson, of Cayuga Street, died on Friday, January 23, 2026 following an extended cancer illness.

Van was born in Brooklyn on December 18, 1945, the only son of the late Arthur and Carrie (nee VanRiper) Johnson. He was a graduate of Romulus High School, Cayuga Community, RIT and later obtained his master’s degree from Syracuse University. Van began his...

Ann Bond

Ann Bond

Jan 21, 2026

Ann Bond, age 85, formerly of Ovid/Hector died at Riverview Manor in Owego on January 21, 2026.

Ann was born in Seneca Falls on April 17, 1940, the only daughter of John A. and Agnes (nee Steen) Zammett. She attended Ovid High School and was married at a young age, moving to California and then back to Hector. She had worked...

Frances M. Poulsen

Frances M. Poulsen

Jan 11, 2026

Frances M. “Fran” Poulsen, age 90, longtime resident of Ovid and Interlaken, and of Waterloo for the past 20 years, died at Geneva General Hospital on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Fran was born in Seneca Falls on June 25, 1935, a daughter of the late James and Monica (nee McCarrigher) Martin. She was a 1953 graduate of Ovid Central School and...

Carl W. Foreman

Carl W. Foreman

Jan 2, 2026

Carl W. Foreman, age 91, of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Carl was born on February 10, 1934 in Grand Valley, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ernest and Erma (Prather) Wagner. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. After marrying his wife, Marie, on June...

Rhea M. Ike

Rhea M. Ike

Dec 25, 2025

Rhea M. Ike, beloved matriarch, legendary “Granny,” and fierce lifelong opponent of television, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Geneva General Hospital with her favorite granddaughter by her side, after a long and determined battle with what she casually referred to as the “old age bug.” She was 82 — and yes, she would absolutely want you to...

Marilynn R. Frank

Marilynn R. Frank

Dec 24, 2025

Marilynn R. Frank, a beloved educator and a beacon of kindness, departed this world peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Geneva,  after prolonged  health challenges. Born on June 28, 1945, in Geneva, she blossomed into a profound spirit whose impact was felt by many, particularly within the walls of the LaFayette Intermediate School in Waterloo, where she dedicated decades of...

David H. DeNise

David H. DeNise

Dec 22, 2025

David H. DeNise, age 86, of Interlaken passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2025.

Born on February 15, 1939, in Rochester, New York, David was a son of the late Alfred and Ruth (Henderson) DeNise. After a career at Willard Psychiatric Center as a mental health therapy aide, David continued to work at Koke's Coal and Pine Tree Farms...

Grace Sacco

Grace Sacco

Dec 13, 2025

Grace Sacco, 58, of Trumansburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Grace was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Vincent and Rita (Guerino) Sacco, the fifth of six children. She spent her early years in New Jersey and Florida before moving to Trumansburg, New York, in the early 2000s with her daughter, Kayla.

Grace will be remembered as a...

Patricia A. Guinan

Patricia A. Guinan

Dec 7, 2025

Patricia A. Guinan, age 90, lifetime resident of Ovid, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, following many months of declining health.

Pat was born in Ithaca, the only daughter of the late Paul and Clara (nee McCormick) Depew. She was a graduate of Ovid High School -Class of 1954 and was married to Jack Guinan in 1960. Together, they proudly...

Thomas W. Farr

Thomas W. Farr

Dec 2, 2025

Thomas W. “Tom” Farr, age 61, was born on May 4, 1964, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.

Tom took pride in having worked with Farr Brothers Construction - along with other local construction companies, Walmart and most recently as a delivery driver after taking CDL training in Bath.

Tom’s life was full of highs and lows, periods of success and periods...

Tammy Magill

Tammy Magill

Nov 26, 2025

Tamara Magill, age 77, longtime resident of Romulus and most recently of Newark, passed away on November 26, 2025.

Tammy was born in Rochester on December 30, 1947. Tammy lived a happy life a person with developmental disabilities, and when she was no longer able to live with family, she became a resident of the Romulus House of Finger Lakes DDSO....

Richard R. Hayes

Richard R. Hayes

Nov 8, 2025

Richard “Dick” R. Hayes, age 68, longtime resident of Townline Road, Lodi, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born in Seneca Falls on March 12, 1957, Richard was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended Ovid High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work and a love of the outdoors. Dick had worked at Hipshot...

Dianna L. LaPrade

Dianna L. LaPrade

Nov 4, 2025

Dianna L. LaPrade, age 77, longtime resident of the area, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following an extended cancer illness.

Dianna was born on April 26, 1948, in Fort Dix, NJ, the only daughter of the late David and Dorothy Lemerise. She graduated from Colonie High School and received her nursing education in New Jersey, becoming...

Bernadette

Bernadette

Oct 30, 2025

Bernadette Badalamenti, age 57, lifetime resident of the area, passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Bernadette was born in Geneva on April 10, 1968, a twin daughter to Dominick “Danny” and Mary (nee Carroll) Badalamenti. She was a 1987 graduate of South Seneca High School, and had worked at Willard Psychiatric Center until it’s closure in 1995. She then took on...

Subscribe to Receive

Obituary Notifications

The griefsteps logo is black and white and has a wave in the middle.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.