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Citizen, Auburn, New York Records Local State. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 A.5 OBITUARIES To send a message to the families, sign our guest book at www. auburnpub.com and click on obituaries. Bernita Gilmore AUBURN Bernita Gilmore Paxhia, 90, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born on April 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Higgins Gilmore. Bernita graduated from Emily Howland Central School in 1943 and married the love of her life Joseph Paxhia on June 10, 1944 in St. Francis of Assisi Church where she became a communicant. She worked many years and retired from General Electric in 1984. Bernita enjoyed count- less hours tending to her flower beds, cooking, baking, taking Sunday drives and scenic bus trips.

She was also a past member of the Melrose Seniors and G.E. retirement groups. Frances Margaret SCIPIO CENTER Frances Margaret Flynn, 88, formerly of Scipio Center, passed away on July 27, 2014 at Groton Community Health Care Center. Born in Genoa, Margaret was the daughter of Phillip and Margaret Murray Tyrrell. Margaret was a resident of Scipio Center for 66 years during her marriage to her loving husband, John B.

Flynn, who predeceased her in 2013. Margaret retired from the United States Postal Service. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was a wonderful caregiver and always had a family member or friend to look after. Margaret was known for her cooking and baking, cookies, pies, and bread being her specialties.

Margaret is survived by her son, Frank J. Flynn, of Chicago, daughter, Mar- cia (Russ) Clark, of Locke; two grandchildren, Jeff Utter and his wife, Danielle, and Molly Clark, of Locke; Paxhia Bernita is survived by her loving children Diane and Joseph (DeEtta); her brother Robert (Virginia) Gilmore; sister Blanche Kehoskie and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph, and her brother Charles Gilmore and his wife Jean. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee Auburn.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Bernita's caregivers Linet and Sue. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or a charity of one's choice. Flynn great- -granddaughter, Kayleigh Utter; sisters, Joan Kenyon, Anne (Coral) Hartnett, and Frances (Lewis) Sovocool; brother, Don (Jackie) Tyrrell; sister-inlaw, Irene Tyrrell; cousins, Jean (Bill) Stanton, Mildred Bondy, Linda Bentencourt, and the Martin (Mary) Baumes family; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her sisters, Mary (Deforest) Fox, Lucille (Bill) Cook, Ellen (Joe) Noga, and Jane (John) Mather; brothers, Phillip (Jean) and Robert Tyrell; brother Ron Kenyon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, King Ferry. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Genoa, N.Y. Contributions can be made to the Scipio Fire Department, Scipio Center, N.Y.

Auburn. BORST, Ruth 98, of Death notices tobittraries on the following notices may be published in the next edition of The Citizen. Death notices are printed without charge. BRAUBITZ, Ann Bar- tigrass Funeral Home of bara Irene, 50, of Uniondale and Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. There are no calling hours.

Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Road, Auburn. Burial in St. Joseph 's Cemetery. Contributions to St.

Joseph School, Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021. Arrangements are by Pet- POLICE City Zachary A. Caraway, 21, 19 Frederick Auburn, was picked up on a warrant July 26 for resisting arrest and two counts of disorderly conduct. Michael A. McNamara, 31, 11 Wood Auburn, was picked up on a warrant July 26 for petit larceny.

County Robert R. Decker, 53, Port Byron, was charged July 22 with third 1-degree menacing. Dewitt C. Marion, 51, Auburn, was picked up on a warrant July 22 for thirddegree grand larceny and third -degree welfare fraud. John A.

May, 21, Genoa, was picked up on a warrant July 23 with driving while intoxicated, second -degree harassment and fourth -degree criminal ENTERPRISE Judgments Jean and Paul Hewitt, 17 Flamingo Road, Moravia, $1,356.11, in favor of Cardiac Surgery Associates of Central New York, 104 Union Syracuse. Linda J. Paxton, 14364 Wilde Road, Martville, $1,114.13, in favor of New Century Financial Services Whippany, N.J. Matthew LaPlant, 8 Flamingo Drive, Moravia, $2,272.50, in favor of Cayuga Lake MHP LLC, 1 1080 Pittsford -Victor Road, Pittsford. Michael L.

Epolito, dba Epolitos Towing and RSG NEW YORK CITY Mayor, family now live in historic Gracie Mansion Associated Press De Blasio; his wife gest improvement to his candidate in touch with Chirlane McCray; their family's everyday life the concerns of working NEW YORK A historic daughter, Chiara; and their would be due to the eight and middle- -class voters New York City mansion is son, Dante had long lived bathrooms at the graceful who felt left behind by once again filled with the in Park Slope, a progres- Federalist -style mansion. what they perceived were sounds of family activities. sive neighborhood that Their home in Brooklyn Bloomberg's policies faMayor Bill de Blasio, his helped shape the mayor- had just one, and it is on voring Manhattan and the wife and their two children elect's political identity. the third floor. wealthy.

woke up in their official They spent some time De Blasio said that the The opulent mansion Manhattan residence for debating whether to make majority of the family's was built in 1799 by merthe first time on Monday, the switch, and the mayor possessions were moved chant Archibald Gracie a day after returning from continued to commute into the home while the in a location that, at the their vacation in Italy. from his modest rowhouse family was on its 10-day time, was in the spent our first during his first months in Italian vacation. He said tryside more than 5 miles night jet -lagged," de Bla- office. he looked forward to find- north of the fledgling city. sio joked during an unre- "Everyone knows my ing a new favorite coffee It was seized by the city in lated City Hall press con- love for my neighborhood shop and bar and said he 1896 after the owner failed ference.

"Coming home in Brooklyn, for my home hoped to still be able to to pay taxes. to it for the first time was in Brooklyn, so it was a lit- ride with his son to his In 1942, it was despretty amazing." tle strange to come home Brooklyn high school. ignated the official resiNo one had lived at to Gracie Mansion," the He said that he was dence of the mayor. In Gracie Mansion since Ru- mayor said. also considering renting 1966, the home nearly dolph Giuliani left office De Blasio, a Democrat, out his Park Slope home doubled in size during an in 2001.

Mayor Michael said the family "contin- while living in the mayoral expansion. It received a Bloomberg remained in ued the Italian tradition of manse. sweeping renovation over his palatial Upper East dining al fresco" by sitting The switch to Gracie the last 12 years. BloomSide town house during outside on the porch to eat Mansion is a big change berg, who dipped into his his 12-year administra- a meal of grilled chicken for de Blasio's image. Us- own fortune to pay for tion, though he oversaw and vegetables Sunday ing the campaign theme some of the renovations, extensive renovations to night.

"a tale of two cities," he opened it to the public for the mansion. He joked that the big- ran as an outer borough tours and events. Retirees Continued from Al their positions, Dygert lauded the careers of the nine departing firefighters. "The Auburn Fire Department is grateful for the many years of dedicated service these individuals provided to the department and the community" he said. "Their contributions helped the department evolve through many changes and continue to provide excellent service to the city of Auburn's residents, neighbors and visitors." The Auburn Police Department has seen four individuals retire thus far, totaling 98 years of experience.

There may be more pending ongoing contract negotiations between the city and the local police union; their latest contract Panel Continued from Al individuals who supported the governor early term with TV ads. The allegations come at a sensitive time for Cuomo, who hopes to win a second term by wide margins this November and who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions. His primary opponent Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout and Gala Continued from Al Auburn Chamber Orchestra, Auburn Public Theater, John D. Barrow Art Gallery, The Masterworks Chorale, Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce, Skaneateles Music Guild and The Spafford Area Historical Society. Manchester stepped on the stage shortly after guests had had plenty of time to mingle during a cocktail hour and feast on fare from local farms and growers.

The meal was catered by Chef Chris Kuhns of the Sherwood Inn and Phoebe's Restaurant, with desserts from the kitchens of Joelle's and The Mirbeau. Wine offerings were made available compliments of Anyela's Vineyard, of Skaneateles. "This event supports LLC, Norfolk, Va. Brian and Melissa Chappel, 4018 Swartwood Road, Auburn, $6,425, in favor of James Sierzenga, 5666 Town Hall Road, Auburn. Michael McNamara, 32 Parker Auburn, $1,008.77, in favor of Stephanie Mattes, 98 Cayuga Union Springs.

Jesse Sorenson, 12 Woodruff Place, Auburn, $4,099.73, in favor of Pyramid Auto Group LLC, 5541 Silver Auburn. Mark Pierce, 1103 Route 34, Cato, $3,000, in favor of Mark RAG Guzewicz, PO Box 45, Weedsport. Retirees Auburn Fire Department April Amodei, lieutenant: 20 years of service (to retire Aug. 21) Theodore Glowacki, firefighter: 34 years of service Frederic Kerr III, lieutenant: 25 years of service Gary Mason, firefighter: 20 years of service (to retire Aug. 9) Albert Mendillo, assistant chief: 27 years of service John Netti, firefighter: 29 years of service expired at the end of June.

Should a retirement incentive be implemented into the city's next contract with the police officers' union, there may be more retirements before the end of the year, said Capt. Charles Augello. The process for hiring new police officers var- Edward Reynolds, lieutenant: 24 years of service Roman Rotko, firefighter: 25 years of service John Schillace, firefighter: 29 years of service Auburn Police Department Jeffrey Mead, detective: 19 years of service Mark Pilipczak, officer: 20 years of service Patrick Shea, detective: 33 years of service John Sumislawski, officer: 26 years of service ies slightly from the fire department. Two of the departing officers were. detectives, and detectives are appointed to their positions by the police chief.

These two detectives have already been replaced. This included the appointment of Meagan Kalet as a detective, the first woman "The commission took advice and opinion from many, many That's not a sign of interference. That is demonstrable proof of independence." Gov. Andrew Cuomo Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino have criticized Cuomo's handling of the commission. Cuomo appointed the commission last year to investigate corruption and in particular pay- local artists and likewise it supports local farmers," Kuhns said.

A wide smile never seemed to leave Manchester's face as she sang songs from her long list of well known tunes, several made famous during the 1970s and '80s. Her warm stage presence welcomed listeners to sample songs from her newest release "You Gotta Love the Life," her 20th album. "I do refer to my musical projects as albums," she wryly said. "I am the representative from the age of vinyl." Her humor and easy poise pervaded her set, which was accompanied by Susan Holder and Stephan Oberhoff who effortlessly switched duties on guitar, percussion, keyboards and back up vocals. Manchester's seasoned Tara M.

Sathre, 3968 Wyckoff Road, Scipio Center, $479.85, obo Camille Buttiglione. The following judgments were filed in favor of Oak Creek Town Homes, Quill Avenue, Auburn: Marquis Moniz, M73 Creek Town Homes, $1,849.25. Rachel Daley, V124 Oak Creek Town Homes, Auburn, $1,582.50. The following judgments were filed in favor of Wegmans Food Markets 1500 Brooks Rochester: Regina M. Relfe, 3 Richardson Auburn, detective in the depart- ment's history.

The two vacant officers positions will be filled through the civil service process by new recruits, and their graduation into certified police officers could take upward of two years, Augello said. Police Chief Brian Neagle said while the department loses four unique and experienced individuals, he is confident in the future of the APD. "You're losing all of this experience, and hopefully the next group behind them can come up and step up, take over," he said. "But I'm not worried about that. We've got a bunch of great guys working for us." Staff writer Greg Mason can be reached at (315) 282-2239 or greg.mason@ lee.net.

Follow him on Twitter Throop, died July 27, 2014 at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Calling hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the White Chapel Funeral Home, Auburn; services will follow at 7 p.m. Donations: Willard Chapel or WMHR Radio Station in Syracuse.

possession of a weapon. State Timothy C. Mitchell, 35, Elbridge, was charged July 26 with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and one traffic infraction. Darlene S. Eubanks, 53, Genoa, was charged July 26 with third -degree assault.

David J. Fletcher, 48, Weedsport, was charged July 26 with driving while intoxicated. James C. Avery, 47, Seneca Falls, was charged July 27 with driving while intoxicated and one traffic infraction. Edward D.

Babiarz, 24, Weedsport, was charged July 28 with first- -degree criminal contempt, seventh -degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second -degree harassment. Automotive, 11 Sumner Auburn, $58,000, in favor of Workers Compensation Board of State of New York, 328 State Schenectady. Shane Stokes, 12 Arch Auburn, $11,378.11, in favor of Tracey A. Scott, 096 Oakcreek Town Homes, Auburn. Shane Stokes, 15 Lafayette Place, Auburn, $678.03, in favor of Tammy Smith, 29 Holley Auburn; and $550.51, in favor of Melanie Gabak, 1214 Turnpike Road, Auburn.

Mathew J. Tittlebaum, 3 Buddy Drive, Moravia, $2,936.85, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates to-play campaign finance schemes. The panel was dominated by county district attorneys and was given subpoena power. Cuomo said the commission accomplished its purpose because it prompted new laws to voice stunned with clarity when she sang such familiar songs as "Through The Eyes of Love" from the 1980 movie "Ice Castles" and a Billboard Top 10 hit "Midnight Blue" written in 1975 with Carole Bayer Sager. Her musicianship was evident when she vocally grabbed songs from a variety of genres and wrung each of them out fully onstage.

By slowing down the peppy tempo of "Be My Baby," released in 1963 by the Ronettes, Manchester's dreamy arrangement achieved a newness for the 51-year-old song. Manchester introduced "I Got a Feeling For You," a bluesy hip-swiveler she wrote inspired by a night in a Mississippi Delta juke joint. "Sometimes, life shows up as a song" she said. A man "three sheets to $983.33. Curtis N.

Yankton, 69 Elizabeth Auburn, $934.24. The following judgments were filed in favor of Cayuga County Support Collection Unit, 160 Genesee Auburn: Daniel R. O'Connor, 68 Firelane 17, Cato, $1,190, obo Jennifer Windspirit. Clotilde Lopez 150 S. Fulton Auburn, $17,355.82, obo Amanda Johnson.

David A. Herndon Jr. 16 Washington Auburn, $645, obo Megan E. Senior. Joseph N.

Ryan, 117 Kirk Syracuse, toughen bribery prosecutions and led to the creation of a new campaign finance oversight office. He said prosecutors can still pursue cases prompted by the commission's work. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan is now reviewing the commission's files. He has called the disbanding of the commission premature but said that federal prosecutors will aggressively complete its "important and unfinished" work.

the wind" approached her in that bar, she said, and asked her if she was married and she replied that she was. "Too bad," she said the man told her, "I got a feeling for you." Throughout her program, the audience kept time in their seats, grooving, humming and some sang along to lyrics cowritten by Sager and Marvin "gone too soon" Hamlisch. Sponsors Robert and Nicolena Errico were among several other supporters of the annual event who looked forward to, as the evening's emcee Julie Abbott-Kenan put it, "the summer party of the year." "It's a good time and it's fun and it helps the community, and we love bringing the artists to town," Nicolena said. $12,693, obo Erica N. White.

James A. House, 25 N. Fulton Auburn, $3,074.95, obo Melissa Jo Galka. Timothy W. Smith, 5389 Lockwood Road, Auburn, $3,173.18, obo Tina M.

Smith. The following judgments were filed in favor of Oliphant Financial Group, Lakewood, Kenneth E. Reeves, DEF 19334 Conquest Road, Port Byron, $2,929.26. Dominick Mossow, DEF 110475 State Route 38, Port Byron, $8,745.59 and $14,265.49..