All Obituaries 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Lee Detsel, 69, on April 10, 2026 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Auburn, NY he was the son of the late Howard Albert and Lillian (Stewart) Detsel and lived his life with passion, energy, and an open heart. Larry was a true enthusiast of speed and horsepower, with a lifelong love of drag racing. Nothing brought him more joy than being behind the wheel of a favorite 1956 turquoise Chevrolet with a white top, a car ...

John F. Bouck, age 84, of Auburn, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on  March 10, 2026.  Born on April 18, 1941, in Auburn, NY, John was the son of Frederick and Mary Bouck.  John spent much of his life in real estate as Founder and Owner of Bouck Real Estate. When  John obtained his license, he was the youngest real estate broker in New York State. In  addition, he was an adjunct professor at Cayuga Community College for over 13 years,  ...

John T. Barber, 90, of Owasco, New York , passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026.  John was born in Conquest, New York, the son of the late John E. and Effie (Turner) Barber. He retired from RPM Industries where he was employed as an injection molding set-up operator.   He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors. In his younger years, he especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bicycling, activities that reflected his appreciation for ...

G. John Wiggins, 88, of Pompano Beach, Fl. and Auburn, N.Y. passed away on March 8, 2026, at The Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late George (Buster) and Helen Adle Wiggins, owners of the former Pioneer Restaurant. John was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1962-1966. He received his BS in pharmaceuticals from the University of Florida and was licensed as a consultant pharmacist in both Florida and Texas. A long-time resident of Florida, John was ...

Betty L. Taber, 86,  formerly of Hurd Circle and Westminster Manor, Auburn, New York, passed away in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She was born in Cuba, New York, the daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma (Cooper) Hardy. She graduated from Friendship NY Central School in 1958 and Rochester Business Institute in 1960.  She was employed with Worthington Corporation in Wellsville, NY from 1960 to 1964.  During that time, she married her loving husband, Burt R. Taber, in ...

John David “Dave” Hammond, Jr.,  81, of Sennett, New York, passed away peacefully at Auburn Community Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Auburn, New York, he was the son of the late Dr. John D. Hammond and Daphne (Bell) Hammond, Sr. Dave attended Auburn High School and Kimball Union Academy before continuing his education at Union College. He later graduated from Ithaca College, earning his Bachelors Degree in Business and Finance which prepared him for a ...

John A. Langham, 85, of Fleming, NY, passed away peacefully at Finger Lakes Center for Living on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Auburn, the only son of the late Ross Meredith and Barbara (Brayer) Langham. He was a graduate of East High School and enlisted in the Army Reserves, serving his country with resilience and pride. A dedicated third generation funeral director for more than 40 years, John gave his life’s work to serving families ...

R. Elizabeth Gregory, “Betty”, 102 years young and spirited, of Auburn, passed away February 20,2026 at Auburn Community Hospital. Elizabeth was so proud of her age and was just shy of her 103rd birthday, which would’ve been in March of this year.  Betty was born in Lititz, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Janet Zellar Herr and was a graduate of Lititz High School and Shippensburg University in Shippensburg PA where she earned a bachelor of science degree in ...

Florence C. Murphy, 80, passed away February 20, 2026 at Wayne County Nursing Home.  Born in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Collins Murphy.  She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn Whitesel and Melissa Oquendo.  There are no calling hours or services at this time.  

Norman C. Burpee, 67, of Union Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Joyce Burpee. Norman was an attendee and graduate of Union Springs Academy. Seeking to further his education, he traveled out west to attend Pacific Union College in Northern California where he studied agriculture. Following college, he eventually settled down next to his parent’s property outside Union Springs, NY where he became an ...