Obituaries
James E. Keller
December 15, 2025
(Kent) James E. “Jim” Keller age 91, passed away unexpectedly December 15, 2025 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. He was born December 18, 1933 in Rochester, a son of the late Elmer and Mary (Waterstraw) Keller and had lived in this area for most of his life.
Jim served in the US Navy from 1956-1958. He was a lifetime...
Joyce L. O’Connor
January 4, 2026
(Albion) Joyce L. O’Connor age 92, passed away January 4, 2026 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 14, 1933, in Bergen, a daughter of the late Raymond and Luella (Miller) Peachey.
Joyce graduated from Bergen High School in 1951. She was a 50-year member of the Sheret Post #35 Albion American Legion Ladies Auxiliary where she held all...
Wilbert F. Frasier
January 4, 2026
(Barre) Wilbert F. Frasier age 83, passed away January 4, 2026 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 15, 1942, in Medina, a son of the late Wilbert and Euretta Frasier and had lived in this area all of his life.
Wilbert was a member of the Albion Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed watching westerns, gardening and mowing...
Alice J. Schultz
January 3, 2026
Alice J. Schultz, of the Town of Royalton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home following a brief battle with cancer.
Born March 13, 1943 in Buffalo, NY she was a daughter of the late Aloysius and Florence (Buchner) Gangloff. Alice was a graduate of Maryvale High School, Class of 1961. On May 16, 1964 she married...
Kathie Jo Stirk
January 2, 2026
Kathie Jo Stirk, 76, of Albion was called home on January 2, 2026. Kathie was born to Donald Stirk and Jean MacGowan Stirk on March 3,1949 and lived in Albion for most of her life.
Kathie graduated from Albion High School in 1967, and attended nursing school at Genesee Community College. She worked as a registered nurse at Rochester General Hospital...
David A. Graham
January 2, 2026
David A. Graham of Lockport went to be with the lord on January 2nd 2026. He was born in Medina NY May 27, 1955, he is the son of the late Gordon and Shirley Graham.
He was an avid hunter, NASCAR enthusiast who loved Jeff Gordon and was a super fan of the Los Angeles Rams. Dave had a stint of...
Raymond E. Schilling
January 1, 2026
Schilling, Raymond Edward "Ray" age 85, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, with loving family comforting him after a prolonged illness. He was born on March 25,1940 in Buffalo NY, grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Kenmore Senior High School in 1956. He loved swimming and was a member of the high school swim team as...
George H. Curtis Jr.
January 1, 2026
(BARRE)
George H. "Butch" Curtis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on Thursday, June 5th, 1947, Butch was a cherished resident of Albion, NY, who touched countless lives with his kindness, humor, and vibrant spirit.
For 60 wonderful years, Butch shared his...
Cynthia Ann Schepler
January 1, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Schepler (former married name Kraemer), age 73, passed away on January 1, 2026 following a 15-year struggle with chronic kidney disease. She was born on August 13, 1952 in the village of Albion, NY to the late Clarence “Sonny” and Alice (Steffen) Schepler.
Cindy is survived by her only child and daughter her “Angel” Alison Schepler (Matthew) Cooper...
Robert A. "Bob" Banks
December 31, 2025
(Rochester) Robert A. Banks, 70, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Ontario, Canada, he relocated to Rochester at a young age and spent his life building a home and a community here.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bob carried a sense of duty and...
Faye A. Woods
December 30, 2025
Albion/Point Breeze: Faye A. Woods (nee Faulring)
Beloved wife of the late Leo E. Woods.
Faye and Leo spent their summers at their home in Kent, NY and winters in Zephyrhills, FL. They loved being in Florida with the warmer weather.
Faye was a member of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum and Oak Orchard Neighborhood Assoc. (OONA). She dedicated her time volunteering for...
Kenneth Kalbfliesh Sr.
December 30, 2025
Kenneth M. Kalbfliesh Sr., 81, passed away December 30, 2025, with his best friend and devoted wife, Gail, by his side. Ken was born July 3, 1944, in N. Tonawanda, NY a son of the late LeRoy and Anna (Hahn) Kalbfliesh. Ken served in the United State Navy during Vietnam from 1965-1969. Ken retired from UPS where he was a...
Wendy Snow-Truglio
December 29, 2025
(CLARENDON) Wendy Snow-Truglio, age 75 passed away December 29, 2025 from a long battle with ovarian cancer. Wendy was born August 17, 1950 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Oehmke) Lammes. Wendy has lived in this area most of her life and was a LPN at Visiting Nurse service for many years. Wendy is survived by...
Augustine Tranello Jr.
December 25, 2025
Lyndonville: Augustine "Gus" Tranello, Jr. age 67, passed away peacefully at his home on December 25, 2025. He was born November 4, 1958 in Rochester to Jean and Augustine Tranello, Sr.
Gus was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting and camping all over the area. He enjoyed listening to classic rock and formerly worked as a forklift operator at Mizkan in...
Katherine M. Lange
December 24, 2025
Katherine M. Lange, of Lockport, NY, passed away on December 24, 2025, under the care of Hospice Buffalo at Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville.
Born July 12, 1933 in Lockport, Kay was a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Ryan) MacDonald. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph’s Academy, Class of 1951 and Saint Joseph’s Secretarial Institute the following year....
Bruce Good
December 21, 2025
Albion: Bruce B. Good, 73, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife Debra by his side on December 21, 2025. Bruce was born January 11, 1952 in Albion a son of the late Dorothy (Adams) Good. Bruce was a graduate of Albion High School class of 1970 and was very athletic, participating in several sports. Bruce served...
Sharon A. Roy
December 17, 2025
Sharon A. Roy, of Lockport, NY, entered into rest peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Brompton Heights in Williamsville.
Born April 19, 1938 in Lockport, she was the youngest of five children of Wilson G. and Marguerite E. (Hoffman) Barnes. Sharon grew up on her family farm in Gasport and was a graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School,...
Douglas G. Miller
December 16, 2025
Douglas G. “Butch” Miller, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025.
Douglas was born on May 24, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to the late William and Rita (Anzinger) Miller. As a young man, he attended the National Meat Cutting School in Toledo, Ohio, beginning a lifelong dedication to hard work and providing for his family.
Douglas was preceded in...
Raymond C. Chase
December 16, 2025
Raymond C. Chase, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1950, in Medina, New York, to Antonia and Russell Chase.
Raymond was a lifelong resident of the area and was well known for his strong work ethic and skilled hands. A master carpenter and construction professional, he took...
Becky Ann Allport
December 14, 2025
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Allport, age 72, passed away on December 14, 2025, after a year-long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 18, 1953, in Albion, the daughter of the late Arlene and Jack McGuire and had lived in this area all her life. In her younger years, Becky earned the nickname “Rebel,” a fitting name for someone who...
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