All Obituaries

Joel Marleau, 67, was freed from this life to be present with the Lord unexpectedly during his sleep 3/26/20. His loyal friendship, good humor and quick wit will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughters Jeannette (Richard) & Tabitha, sons Michael (Jana), Samuel, & Daniel; several grandchildren including Thomaz, Isabel, Joshua, Wyatt & Julien; along with sisters, a brother & many nieces & nephews. Calling hours will be private.

Margaret Arline Khoury, 85 of Lakeland, Florida and formerly from North Syracuse, New York left us to be with the Lord on March 17, 2020 surrounded by her children. Margaret was born in Ira, NY on January 21, 1935 to Harvey Barnes and Margaret Fulton Barnes. She and her 9 siblings grew up in Syracuse, NY before Margaret moved to South Carolina to attend Bob Jones University where she met her future husband Hani Wadi Khoury. After moving back to Upstate NY, they were married and started...

Karen White, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully at Auburn Rehab and Nursing Home on March 14, 2020 with family present at the age of 74.  Karen was born to Frederick “Ted” and Mary Elizabeth “Bette” Platt on April 24, 1945 in Auburn, NY.  She lived in Manlius where she and her family resided for 14 years before moving back to the Elbridge area.  Karen was a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker All-Bridge Realty for 31 years. In addition to selling...

Mary Markovci House, 87, of Jorolemon Road, Jordan, Town of Cato, died Tuesday in Auburn Community Hospital. Mary was born June 16, 1932 in Manhattan and was the daughter of John and Teresa Markovci. Mary graduated from high school in NYC and from Oswego State University. Following college, Mary was employed by Mexico Academy and Central School District as a 4th grade teacher for 2 years. In 1956, she married Louise House and then spent a year teaching in California. Returning to New York...

Antonio Alletto, 87, of Auburn, New York, died on March 8th, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Maria, his children Teresa, Carmela, and Alfonse, his children-in-laws Gino, Rod, and Doreen, and his grandchildren Genoveffa, Antonio, Samantha, Nicholas, Rita, and Maria and great-grandchild Justin, Gavyn, and Hendrix. Calling hours will be 6-9pm Friday, March 13th at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. (Rt. 5) Elbridge.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Saturday in...

Robert (Bob) H. Gumaer, 83, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.  He was born in Meridian and was the son of the late Woodrow W. Gumaer and Mary (Drogalis) Gumaer.  Bob was a graduate of Jordan High School, Class of 1954, where he met his future wife of 55 years, Shirley (McNickol) Gumaer, who predeceased him.  Bob joined the Army and ultimately attended the SUNY College at Brockport, where ‘Mr. Magic’ played...

Dorothy Mae Levy, 95, formerly of Utica, NY and North Babylon, NY passed away on February 26, 2020 surrounded with the love of her family and friends in Baldwinsville, NY. Dorothy moved to Utica in 1971 where she was employed by Slocum Dickson Medical Group and Special Metals Corp. where she retired after 25 years as Plant Nurse. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Edwin C. Levy, Sr., son James Robert Levy and two grandsons Christopher Robin Levy and Edwin Levy Ortiz. Surviving are her...

Anne (Gregory) Sievers, 69, of Rochester, NY found comfort and peace with the Lord on February 19, 2020, at the home of her son in Jordan, NY after a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS. Anne was born October 26, 1950 to the late Harold “Buzz” and Martha Jo (Starbuck) Gregory in Wilmington, Ohio and had immensely enjoyed living in Rochester since moving there 20 years ago from Colorado. She was a devoted member of the Third Presbyterian Church and dedicated sister to the mission of...

James R. Calkins, 82, of Warners passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27, 2020 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Wilma (Snow) Calkins, children Kevin (Jennifer) Calkins, Melissa (James) Wolfe and Kimberly (Jeff) Stevens and sisters Diane (Gene)Koprowski, Joanne Bonaventura, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Jim served his country by joining the Army National guard then the Air National Guard for 4 years each. In 1997 he retired from Carrier Corp. after 40+...

David J. Milks, 75 of Plainville passed away Monday. Graveside services will in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus in the spring.