Obituaries
Kathie Ruth McCleary
October 18, 2026
Kendall: Kathie R. McCleary, age 76, passed away October 18, 2026 at Unity Hospital. She was born January 10, 1950 in Rochester to the late Thomas and Ruth (Meyer) McCleary.
Kathie worked as a secretary at SUNY Brockport for many years before her retirement. She enjoyed spending time riding horses, and especially was fond of Newfoundland dogs.
Kathie is survived by her...
Shirley E. Bush
October 17, 2026
Holley: Shirley E. Bush, age 90, passed away October 17, 2026. She was born August 11, 1936 in Shongo, NY to the late John Bastian and Florence (Logue) Bastian.
Shirley spent a lot of time camping with her late husband Robert and especially enjoyed their time "Up on the hill." She enjoyed cooking and baking for the people she loved, bringing...
Dale F. Keyes
October 16, 2026
(GASPORT) Dale F. Keyes, age 67, died October 16, 2026 in Buffalo Mercy Hospital following a short illness. He was born June 11, 1959 in Lockport to Henry and Florence (Hobbs) Keyes and was a life-long resident of this area. Dale enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing and was a car enthusiast-especially Pontiacs. He also loved his dogs very much. Mr....
Dale "Spyder" Snyder
October 16, 2026
Kendall: Dale "Spyder" Snyder, age 77, passed away peacfully on October 16, 2026 while at home with his family by his side. He was born November 23, 1948 in Red House, NY.
Dale served our country in the US Army from 1970-1972 in Vietnam. He was a member of the Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion in Irving, NY. Most recently he...
Cindy Koepsel
October 16, 2026
(Middleport) Cindy Koepsel age 77, passed away October 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1949, in Lockport, a daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Bescher) Ralph.
Cindy was a member of the County Line Country Church. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and...
Carol Anita Yaiser
October 16, 2026
Carol Anita Yaiser, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2026.
The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home38 State St., Middleport NY, on Thursday October 22nd from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday October 23rd at the Middleport United Methodist Church at 1:00pm.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Carol Anita (nee...
John E Morton
October 15, 2026
John E. Morton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and entered eternal rest in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born to Emma Zittlaw Morton and Herbert Morton, John grew up in Eagle Harbor, NY.
John was always a hard worker and a handyman, helping others even during his childhood years...
Brenda C. Brauer
October 15, 2026
Brenda C. Brauer was born August 29, 1940 in Lockport, NY to George Frank Hammond and Winifred (Dale) Hammond. She graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1958. Brenda worked at the Royalton Hartland Central School District as a teacher aid with the elementary children, retiring in 1995. Brenda received an appreciation award for the dedicated service to children. Brenda...
Robert V. Harris
October 13, 2026
Robert Harris passed away on Tuesday, October 13th under the care of Niagara Hospice and our invaluable team of care.
Born April 28th, 1945 in Lockport NY to Walter and Mildred (Burrows) Harris, He grew up on Irving St. in Lockport, attended the Lockport City Schools and then became an Earth Science teacher for 32 years in the same Lockport City...
E. “Tom” Eggert II
October 12, 2026
Hamburg: E. Thomas Eggert, II died on October 12, 2026. He was a resident of Lake View, NY and was born in Medina on April 11, 1937.
He graduated from Medina High School, Kimball Union Prep School in New Hampshire and the University of Vermont. He worked as a private investigator in Cleveland, Ohio, and as a Senior Staff Claims Investigator...
Harlan J. McGrath
October 11, 2026
(ALBION/HOLLEY)
Harlan James McGrath, 79, passed away on October 11th at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1947, the first of three sons to the late Harold and Louise (Piedmonte) McGrath. Those who knew him best always called him “Red.”
Some of his fondest childhood memories were of the time spent on his grandparents’ farm....
Dirk Climenhaga
October 8, 2026
(ALBION)
Dirk Climehaga has ascended into his heavenly home and is whole and healthy once again. Dirk passed at Highland hospital on October 8 following a long illness. Dirk was a bone marrow transplant survivor and was thankful for the last 5 years with family and friends.
Dirk was born April 20th,1957 to Nancy (Culotta) and Lloyd Climenhaga. He grew up in...
Richard D. Karns Sr.
October 8, 2026
(MIDDLEPORT) Richard D. Karns, Sr. age 67 of Telegraph Road, died October 8, 2026 following a long illness. He was born June 7, 1959 in Rochester to Percy and Ruth (Knight) Karns and had lived in this area since 2017. Richard enjoyed repairing things and wood working and had worked as a maintenance worker at Woodgate in Spencerport. Mr. Karns...
Susan Hurd Machamer
October 7, 2026
(HOLLEY/MURRAY) Susan Hurd Machamer passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Born August 1, 1933 to Leland and Betty Hurd of Holley, New York, she is survived by daughters Mary, Amy and Molly Machamer, brother Zeke Hurd, grandchildren Annabelle Mannard, Amelia Sidonio, Annie and James Agar, sons-in-law George Mannard, Joe Sidonio and Mike Agar, numerous cousins, her remarkable Hurd Orchards...
Melanie Grace Boring
October 7, 2026
Albion: Melanie Grace Boring, soon to be daughter of Chester and Elizabeth Boring, gained her eternal wings on October 7, 2026.
Melanie was predeceased by her paternal great-grandfather Chester Boring, maternal great-grandparents William Munnings, Roger and Rajean Furmanski.
Besides her parents, her joy lives on through her grandparents Brett and Lee Boring, Roger and Terri Furmanski, uncle Thomas Furmanski, aunt Emilee Boring,...
Kevin J. Engert
October 5, 2026
Kevin Jason Engert, 38, of Holley, passed away on October 5, 2026, in hospice care at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born on July 15, 1988, in Erlangen, Germany, Kevin was the beloved son of Petra and Walter Engert Jr. He grew up with a deep love for creating and building, always happiest when working with his hands and bringing...
Paul Curry
October 4, 2026
Paul W. Curry, a resident of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on December 13, 1954. A 1973 graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School, Paul was proud to have served in the United States Army. He went on to build a career...
Ernest P. "Bizz" Friend Sr.
October 4, 2026
(Gasport) Ernest P. Friend Sr. "Bizz", passed away October 4, 2024 at Sisters of Charity Hospital. He was born January 29, 1944, in Sutton WV, a son of the late Burley and Geneva (Carpenter) Friend. After graduation from Sutton High School, he moved to the Gasport area where he spent the rest of his life.
Bizz enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing...
Richard W. Brien Sr.
October 3, 2026
(Barre) Richard W. Brien, Sr. age 77, passed away October 3, 2026 at Highland Hospital. He was born June 5, 1949, in Albion, a son of the late Wallice and Audrey (Webster) Brien and had lived in this area all of his life.
Dick was a member of the Albion Rod and Gun Club in Barre. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Melinda Salmeri
October 1, 2026
(Lockport) Melinda S. Salmeri, age 77, died in Mercy Hospital on October 1, 2026. She was born October 8, 1948 in Lockport, a daughter of Edward and Genevieve White and was a life-long resident of this area. Melinda enjoyed knitting, on-line gaming, and raising many varieties of birds. She also had a special affinity for cats. Ms. Salmeri was predeceased...
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