Obituaries

Rose Marie Perdicho, age 83, of Seneca Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at The Pathway Home in the Town of Tyre, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 26, ... more

The Fleming Fire Department is mourning the loss of longtime member Joe Saville, who died following a battle with cancer. Saville served with Company No. 1 for more than three decades after joining the department ... more

Watkins Glen Mayor Laura “Laurie” Specchio DeNardo died March 24 at her home. She was 64. DeNardo had served as mayor since April 2023 after eight years as a trustee on the Watkins Glen Village ... more

Ithaca Police Department Lt. Thomas William Condzella died March 10, according to an obituary and a statement from the department. Condzella joined the Ithaca Police Department in 2015 as a patrol officer and was later ... more

Livingston County officials are mourning the death of former Board of Supervisors member Francis “Fran” Kosakowski. Kosakowski died Feb. 22 at his home. He was 89. Kosakowski began his public service in 1986 as a ... more

Richard “Dick” Stalker Jr., a lifelong Walworth resident known for his service and sharp wit, passed away peacefully on February 17 at age 86. Stalker dedicated decades to his family, his community, and the Walworth ... more

The family behind Connie’s Diner is mourning the loss of Joseph Caratozzolo, a well-known Seneca Falls resident and local business owner, who died February 10 following complications during liver transplant surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital ... more

A workplace tragedy in Skaneateles claimed the life of a 27-year-old man, according to WSTM-TV. Authorities identified the victim as Hunter M. Foley, who died in an industrial accident on Jan. 22. Foley, originally from ... more

Daniel "Danny" George Jones, Jr., of Waterloo, New York, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Geneva General Hospital, following an acute illness. He was 59 years old. Born on October 28, 1966, Danny was ... more

A longtime racing executive who helped shape a major NASCAR venue has died, according to an announcement Thursday. Michael Printup, a former president of Watkins Glen International, died at 60 after decades in the motorsports ... more

A longtime Lyons pastor, civic leader, and corrections officer remembered for his faith and service has died. Reverend King Lewis Sr., of Lyons, passed away peacefully on December 14 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by ... more

Auburn’s restaurant scene lost a familiar face this week after beloved chef Richard “Flip” Taradejna died at 57, according to The Citizen. Known for relentless work ethic and heart, Taradejna spent decades cooking across the ... more

Ormonde “Ormie” E. King, the heart and soul of Auburn sports and storytelling, died Dec. 13. He was 87. King’s name echoed through generations — on fields, courts, news pages, and in quiet acts of ... more

Canandaigua — Karen L. Parkhurst, a longtime community advocate and former financial executive, died Dec. 4, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 82. Parkhurst is remembered for her decades of professional leadership, volunteer service ... more

Karen Hill, who helped turn Harriet Tubman’s Auburn home into a national historical park, has died at age 72, according to The Citizen. As president and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home, Hill pushed for ... more

A longtime sheriff who shaped generations of deputies and served Schuyler County for more than three decades has died. William E. Yessman, Jr., the county’s former sheriff, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, according to the ... more

Tributes are pouring in following the death of former New York State Assemblymember Marty Luster, who represented the 125th District from 1989 to 2002. Assemblymember Anna Kelles shared the news in a statement Friday, calling ... more

Stephanie Vaughn, a beloved Cornell professor and acclaimed short story writer, died in Ithaca on Nov. 12 at age 81, according to the Cornell Chronicle. She taught creative writing for nearly four decades, helped lead ... more

A candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Al Lorenz Park in Mount Morris to honor those lost to suicide and overdose. The gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. at pavilion #3 and ... more