Obituaries
John H. Hall
April 10, 2026
(Knowlesville) John H. Hall, age 79, passed away April 10, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing home following a long illness. He was born May 30, 1946, in Albion, NY to the late Irving and Helen (Bandemer) Hall.
John worked for many years as a tool & die maker for Delphi in Lockport and Doehler-Jarvis in Batavia. He enjoyed tinkering on his...
William M. Reed
April 8, 2026
William M. Reed, age 82, passed away April 8, 2026. He was born October 19, 1943 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Myron and Margaret (Marshall) Reed. He was raised on a farm in Albion and attended Albion Central School, graduating in 1961. He then attended Union College in Schenectady, NY, graduating with a B.S. Degree in...
Jim John Berner
April 6, 2026
James J. Berner, 79, of Lockport, New York, passed away on April 6, 2026 at the Batavia VA Hospital.
Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from October 1965 to January 1967, during which time he was deployed to serve as a Private First Class Rifleman on the front lines of the Vietnam War. It was there that he suffered...
David Stratton
April 6, 2026
(HOLLEY) David Stratton, age 63, died April 6, 2026 at his residence following a long illness. He was born June 11, 1962 in Brockport, a son of Earl and Lavonne (Carter) Stratton and had lived in this area all of his life. David liked classic cars, motorcycles and as a very outgoing person, he enjoyed socializing with anybody he would...
Anthony "Tony" Palermo
April 6, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Palermo, 65, of Albion, New York, passed away on April 6, 2026. Born on July 23, 1960, Tony was a lifelong resident of Albion, where he built a life rooted in family and a deep love for the outdoors.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, Onofrio “Nof” and Barbara Palermo. He is survived by his three sisters, Pamela Bennett...
Darryl W. Duhow
April 1, 2026
Darryl W. Duhow, age 73, of Gasport passed away on April 1, 2026 at Williamsville Suburban Rehab Center.
Born October 11, 1952 in Newfane, he was a son of the late James and Madolyn (Gamble) Duhow. Darryl graduated from Roy Hart High School He went on to work as a lift operator at Harrison Radiator for 30 years. Darryl also owned...
Eugene N. Christopher
March 31, 2026
Albion: Eugene Christopher was born on August 10, 1941 in Albion, NY to Anthony and Amelia Christopher. He had a happy childhood growing up on the family farm surrounded by a loving (and boisterous) extended family. After graduating from Albion High School, he attended college at Canton Tech. It was there that his world was upended when he met beautiful,...
Betty J. Pescara
March 30, 2026
Betty J. Pescara, age 92 of Albion, passed away surrounded by her family on March 30, 2026 at UMMC in Batavia. Born September 27, 1933 in Albion, she was the daughter of the late Olin and Margaret (Frasier) Gibbs Sr.
Betty lived in the Albion area her whole life and was lovingly known by many in the community as Mom. Family...
Nancy L. Guenther
March 28, 2026
Nancy L. Guenther, age 86, of Hilton, passed away on March 28, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Born September 23, 1939 in Medfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louisa (Culverhouse) White. Nancy earned her Master Degree in Divinity from Colgate Divinity School, and in 1993 she began her ministering work as an Ordained Minister at the...
Alnita "Jean" D'Lallo
March 26, 2026
(Holley) Alnita “Jean” D’Lallo, age 85, passed away March 26, 2026, at Unity Hospital. She was born April 12, 1940, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Weldon) Smith and had lived in this area all her life.
Jean was a member of the Holley VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She drove bus for Holley Central School and worked as...
Anne M. Brooks
March 26, 2026
BARRE - Anne Marie Brooks, 82, died peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Medina Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 29, 1943, a daughter of the late Edward and Marilyn Pesch. She grew up in the Gates-Chili area and was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School. She worked at various places, including French's, Eastman-Kodak and later as a...
Roxie L. Nichols
March 26, 2026
(West Barre) Roxie L. Nichols, a beloved member of the West Barre community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 26, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on December 23, 1927, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of Richmond and Rebecca (Adkins) Stewart. Roxie lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. Roxie was...
Olin Junior Gibbs
March 24, 2026
Olin Junior Gibbs, 89, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026
He was born February 24, 1937, in Albion. New York. On August 25, 1956, was married to his soulmate, Leah Mae Spring just prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force in September of 1956. He served 21 years in Airframe Mechanics before retiring in 1977 as a Senior...
Ann G. Caswell
March 24, 2026
Holley: Ann G. Caswell, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1945 in Albion to the late Salvatore and Jane (Pera) Gentile.
Ann worked for many years as a counselor at Albion Correctional Facility and more recently as a substitute teacher for the Churchville Chili School District. She was...
John S. Weese
March 24, 2026
(ALBION) John S. Weese, age 54, died March 24, 2026 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. He was born April 18, 1971 in Medina, a son of Denver and Elizabeth (Monagan) Weese and was a life-long resident of this area. John was a gifted artist who enjoyed drawing-especially butterflies. He also collected clowns, enjoyed listening to Country...
Christine M. Licurse
March 23, 2026
(GREECE)
Christine M. Licurse, age 96, died March 23, 2026. She was born January 20, 1930 in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York to Frank (Sr.) and Rose (Ilvento) Licurse. Christine was a graduate of Albion High School and during her life she enjoyed cooking, attending church, and going to garage sales. Her favorite enjoyment, however, was spending time with her...
Anna Mae Brandt
March 17, 2026
(LOCKPORT)
Anna Mae Brandt, age 91, died peacefully in her home March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1934 in Akron, NY a daughter of William and Jessie (Ball) Whitlocke and was a life-long resident of this area.
Anna worked at the Ford Gumball Factory for many years in her younger days and kept active working...
Michael G. Downey
March 16, 2026
(Albion/Hamburg) Michael G. Downey age 61, passed away March 16, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center following a long illness. He was born October 1, 1964, in Albion, a son of Everett "Frenchy" and the late Dorothy (Hildreth) Downey.
Michael served in the US Air Force. He was a member of the Hamburg American Legion Post #527 and was a member...
Norma L. Sturtevant
March 15, 2026
Norma L. Sturtevant, of Lockport, NY entered into rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born April 23, 1952 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Edith (Webb) Wittcop. Norma graduated from Lockport High School in the Class of 1970. On August 1, 1970 she married the love of her life, Steven Sturtevant. The couple lived in...
Joan Wozniak
March 15, 2026
Joan Wozniak, 91, of Middleport, NY passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Center, where she had been in long-term care for two years.
She was born September 29, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Valentine and Frances Murawski. In June of 1955 she married Frank Wozniak and moved to Middleport, residing on Johnson...
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