Harold W. Axton, 98, of Auburn, NY passed away on August 26 at Auburn Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Lewis and Emma Gilmore Axton. Harold was the superintendent of the maintenance and grounds at the Union Springs School and a farmer for over 20 years. He was a member of the Warren Salem Town Lodge #147 for 74 years. He also a member of the Aurelius Fire Department, and the commissioner of the Union Springs Fire Department, the Farm Bureau, Auburn Shriners, and helped with driving the scatvan in Union Springs. In his late years, he enjoyed being a member of the spring port senior citizens, playing dominos and bingo at the Westminster Manor. As a church member he belonged to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Union Springs.

Surviving are two daughters: Shirley Burdick and her husband, William of the Villages, FL, Marjorie Joss of Dracut, MA; grandnephew: Chad Axton of Auburn; sister: Arlene Babcock of Moravia; nephew: Donald Babcock; niece: Bonnie Babcock; several other nieces and nephews; four grandchildren: Amy Wielar and her husband, Todd, Christine Houser and her husband, Kevin, Douglas Burdick, Susan Joss; four great-grandchildren: Lily and Jack Wielar, Abby and Dylan Houser. In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by his wife, Florilla Axton; brother, Laverne Axton; and sister, Lona Pethybridge.

Friends are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30 at the Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn with a masonic service at 5 p.m. A funeral service will he held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 31 at the Trinity Church of Christ, Union Springs with Reverend Michelle Pantoliano. Interment: Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs.

Contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 163 Cayuga Street, Union Springs, NY 13160, or to the Warren Salem Town Lodge #147, Cayuga Street, Union Springs, NY 13160 in memory of Harold W. Axton.