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Emily Rose Seymour

Emily Rose Seymour

Oct 16, 2025

Emily Rose Seymour, born on September 10, 2009 in Geneva, was a cherished member of her family and an inspiring student at Romulus Central School. On the morning of October 16, 2025 she lost her 3 year struggle with anxiety/depression. Tragically, she took her own life, leaving a profound impact on the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

As...

Anthony G. Alberico

Anthony G. Alberico

Oct 14, 2025

ROMULUS-It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Anthony G. Alberico on October 14, 2025 in Geneva, New York.

Born on June 9, 1960, to Anthony and Winifred Alberico in Flushing Hospital, Queens, New York. After having three girls born into the family, Tony came along later in life after many prayers by our mother...

Perley E. Cook

Perley E. Cook

Oct 8, 2025

Perley E. Cook, age 77, longtime resident of Smyrna passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday October 8, 2025.

Perley was born November 5,1947, at home in Sherburne, NY, the son of Perley Cook Sr. and Gladys Benedict. They lived in various places and later moved to Smyrna. At the age of 17, he met...

Thomas W. Olsowske

Thomas W. Olsowske

Oct 3, 2025

Thomas W. Olsowske, age 80, died peacefully at his home on McGrane Road on Friday, October 3, 2025 and is now reunited with his wife of 54 years, Virginia.

A private service for the family will be held at Mount Green Cemetery in Romulus. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Thomas’ memory to: MacDougall Sportsmen’s Club, 3800 MacDougall...

Edward C. Turk

Edward C. Turk

Sep 20, 2025

Edward C. Turk, age 78, died unexpectedly at his home on Dean Road in Lodi.

Ed was born in Ithaca on February 4, 1947, a son of the late Earl and Pauline (nee Stickels) Turk. He was a 1965graduate of Ithaca High School and served in the US Army after graduation. He had worked for Erhart’s in Trumansburg prior to beginning...

Bruce Carl Vann

Bruce Carl Vann

Sep 13, 2025

Bruce Carl Vann, age 72, of Trumansburg passed away on September 13, 2025, in the company of family and friends, at Hospicare.

Born on February 14, 1953, in Ithaca, Bruce was the son of the late Carl and “B” (Newman) Vann. He graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in the Class of 1971, where he forged a multitude of lifelong...

Chris Snyder

Chris Snyder

Sep 12, 2025

Chris Snyder, age 40, of Lodi, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital due to injuries sustained in a tragic tractor accident.

He was a devoted family man, who cherished his wife, and children. Chris’s pride and joy were undeniably his children, who meant everything to him.

Born on December 8, 1984, in Geneva, New York, he was a...

Emily Kathleen Jones

Emily Kathleen Jones

Sep 10, 2025

Emily Kathleen Jones, age 32, of Romulus passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness on September 10, 2025.

Emily was born in Auburn on August 30, 1993. She was a 2012 graduate of South Seneca High School, and worked in property management for INHS of Ithaca. Emily loved her work and excelled in her career.

She was so proud...

Kimberly J. Walborn

Kimberly J. Walborn

Sep 8, 2025

Kimberly J. Walborn of Waterloo passed away tragically on September 8, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born on May 2, 1964, in Clifton Springs, New York, Kim dedicated her life to caring for others, starting her career at the DDSO's Ovid home as a developmental assistant. She later became a developmental assistant III at Finger Lakes DDSO, where she actively...

Roblyn "Robbie" King Potter

Roblyn "Robbie" King Potter

Sep 6, 2025

Roblyn “Robbie” King Potter, age 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025.

Robbie was born in Auburn on November 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Walter P. and Margaret (nee Reilley) King. After graduating from Ithaca High School, she graduated from Alfred University and taught school. Robbie was married to James “Jim” Potter...

Allen G. Aho Sr.

Allen G. Aho Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Allen G. Aho Sr., age 86, entered into the presence of the Lord, on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Allen was born in Waverly, NY on December 28, 1938, a son of the late Leo and Nellie (nee Grey) Aho. In 1957, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he proudly served for 5 years, and...

Jenny L. Webb

Jenny L. Webb

Aug 22, 2025

Jenny Webb, age 67, longtime resident of MacDougall Road, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Pathway Home, following an extended cancer illness.

Jenny was born in Bellflower, CA on April 2, 1958, a daughter of the late Calvin and Virginia (nee Millard) Lesher Jr. In her early life, she worked in healthcare driven by a desire to help others. But...

Lewis B. Rosbaugh

Lewis B. Rosbaugh

Aug 15, 2025

Lewis “Mad Dog” Rosbaugh, 81, of Lodi, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 18, 1944, Lewis was the son of Nelson and Leona (Jennings) Rosbaugh. He was a 1962 graduate of Interlaken High School and went on to serve his country honorably as a military medic until being...

John N. Myers

John N. Myers

Aug 7, 2025

John N. Myers, age 80, of State Route 96A, died on Thursday, August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

John was born on May 1, 1945, in Seneca Falls, the youngest son of the late Newton C. and Josephine (nee Limner) Myers. He and had a long career at Willard Psychiatric Center, eventually retiring as a groundskeeper at Elmira Psychiatric Center...

Pamela A. Jennings

Pamela A. Jennings

Jul 29, 2025

Pamela A. Jennings, longtime resident of State Route 96, died at Geneva General Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2025, following a two year residency at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.

Pam was born in Queens on May 19, 1947, a daughter of the late William and Janice (nee Myers) Kyle. She was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School and later...

Sandra Hillick VanEtten

Sandra Hillick VanEtten

Jul 26, 2025

Sandra Hillick VanEtten, age 68, of Interlaken passed away on July 26, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.

She was born in Ithaca on July 24, 1957, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (White) Hillick. She started her professional journey at Tompkins County Public Library and later worked for the Finger Lakes Library System, where she excelled as a cataloging...

Linda P. Lucas

Linda P. Lucas

Jul 15, 2025

LODI-Linda P. Lucas, age 77, lifetime resident of 8375 North Main Street, died at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from complications of a sudden cardiac event.

Linda was born in Geneva on December 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Dick and Sybil (nee Southwick) Farr. She was a proud graduate of the Ovid High School class of...

Margaret A. Conklin

Margaret A. Conklin

Jun 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Margaret “Peggy” Conklin, age 81 of Seneca Falls, announce that she passed away in the morning hours of June 26, 2025 after a brief illness.

Peggy grew up in Watkins Glen, New York and loved NASCAR. She worked as a bookkeeper for Jackson Hewitt, but her favorite job was working as...

David R. Coryell

David R. Coryell

Jun 22, 2025

David R. Coryell, age 83, lifetime resident of the area, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2025, following a brief hospitalization.

David was born in Waterloo on January 7, 1942, the only son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (nee Waugh) Coryell. He was a graduate of Romulus High School and then enlisted in the US Navy, serving...

Stephen H. Steward

Stephen H. Steward

Jun 17, 2025

Stephen H. Steward, age 72, of Interlaken, NY passed away on June 17, 2025.

Music lovers around the world have responded to Steve Steward’s songs. From an early age in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Steve’s talents were encouraged by his mother, L. Jeanne (Snyder) Steward, and father, Glenn W. Steward. A lefty, Steve could play anything, self-taught.

In the Berwick High School Band Steve...

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