Category: Obituaries

Thomas Earl Dombrowski, 66, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Tom was born on November 10, 1959, in Waterloo, NY, the … more: OBITUARY: Thomas Earl Dombrowski of Seneca Falls (1959-2026)

Barbara Finlay, a Cornell University psychology professor emerita whose research challenged assumptions about how brains develop and evolve, died Sept. … more: Cornell neuroscientist Barbara Finlay dies at 75

Steve Keeler spent more than three decades helping build a pipeline of journalists, broadcasters and communications professionals across Central New York and the Finger Lakes, leaving a mark on local media that … more: Steve Keeler leaves lasting mark on CNY media, passes at 72

David K. Ettman, a longtime Seneca County attorney, town justice, coach and community volunteer whose ties to the Finger Lakes stretched back more than three decades, died Aug. 1 after a battle with … more: Former Seneca County attorney David Ettman passes away after battle with cancer

Stephen Ashley, a longtime Cornell University trustee and benefactor whose $55 million gift established the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment, died July 29 in Richmond, Ontario … more: Cornell trustee emeritus Stephen Ashley dies at 86

James Lloyd, a Cornell University professor whose work connected astronomy, scientific instruments and spacecraft engineering, died July 15 in Ithaca at age 55. Lloyd joined Cornell's astronomy faculty in 2004 and was … more: Cornell astronomer James Lloyd dies at 55

Alexander "Alex" David Brown, a 32-year-old Bloomfield first responder who served several emergency organizations in Ontario County, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 12. The Canandaigua Emergency Squad remembered Brown as a selfless and … more: Bloomfield first responder Alex Brown remembered for volunteer service

James Allen Hotaling, a longtime public servant who spent more than two decades as Brutus town supervisor after a 43-year career with the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District, died … more: Former Brutus supervisor James Hotaling dies at 81

Craig J. Fennie, a Cornell engineering professor whose work helped reshape how scientists search for new materials, died June 14 after a heart attack. He was 54. Fennie was an associate … more: Cornell materials scientist Craig Fennie dies at 54

The Seneca Falls Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Sgt. Dean E. Zettlemoyer, a longtime officer who spent more than a quarter-century serving the community before retiring in 2010. … more: Retired Seneca Falls police sergeant Dean Zettlemoyer dies at 59

Friends and family are mourning a Lyons business owner remembered for his generosity and work ethic after he was killed in a motorcycle crash on Mother’s Day in Cayuga County. New York … more: Lyons business owner remembered after fatal Cayuga County motorcycle crash

The Auburn Fire Department is mourning the loss of a longtime spiritual leader who spent decades supporting firefighters through some of their most difficult moments. Fr. James Enright, who served for years … more: Auburn fire department mourns longtime chaplain Fr. James Enright

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 … more: OBITUARY: Rose Marie Perdicho (1943-2026)

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 … more: Fleming firefighter Joe Saville dies after battle with cancer

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 … more: Watkins Glen mayor Laura DeNardo dies

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 … more: Ithaca police lieutenant Thomas Condzella dies

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 … more: Former county board member dies at 89

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, … more: Walworth firefighter, farmer Richard Stalker dies at 86

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 … more: Remembering Joseph Caratozzolo: Longtime Seneca Falls businessman passes away at 69