Obituaries
Joseph Ciarico
January 14, 2026
PENSACOLA – Joseph Ciarico, 93, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. A proud veteran and dedicated public servant, Joseph led a life marked by service, commitment, and community.
Born on March 18, 1932, in Albion, New York, Joseph was the son of Patrick and Anna Ciarico. He grew up in a close-knit family alongside his siblings Anthony...
Valerie J. Klafehn
July 23, 2026
Carlton, NY - It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Valerie J. Klafehn, July 23, 2026.
Born December 30, 1952, in Rochester NY, Valerie was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy Wilmot, and the widow of Steven Klafehn.
Valerie retired from many years of teaching special education in school districts in Denver, CO., South and North...
Lawrence P. Neibert
July 22, 2026
(Mercer PA/Albion) Lawrence P. "Larry" Neibert, age 64, passed away at his home following a long illness. He was born July 18, 1962, in Poughkeepsie NY, a son of the late Paul (Patty) Neibert and Patricia (Stephens) Noon.
Larry enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and 4-wheeling, fishing and playing solitaire on his phone. He was a past member of the Carlton Snow Drifters,...
"Keith" Brooks
July 21, 2026
Medina: Earl Keith Brooks, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026 at the Niagara Hospice House. He was born September 26, 1927 in Albion, NY to the late F. Merl Brooks and May Densmore Brooks and grew up in the Eagle Harbor area.
Keith was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the US Navy. He was in the Pacific...
Michael R. Taczak
July 21, 2026
(GASPORT) Michael R. "Mickey" Taczak, age 82, died July 21, 2026 in Niagara Hospice following a long illness. He was born January 13, 1944 in Niagara Falls to Michael and Stella (Tyran) Taczak and was a life-long resident of this area. Mickey was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War proudly serving from 1961-1965. He was a...
Paula Brooks
July 20, 2026
Paula J. Brooks, age 78, of Waterport passed away suddenly in her home on July 20, 2026.
Born April 30, 1948 in Albion, she was the daughter of the late George and Adeline S. (Mack) Millis. Paula graduated from Albion high school, Class of 1966. She went on to further her education at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, where she...
Albert John Blank Jr.
July 20, 2026
Albert John Blank, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2026. Al was born on November 27, 1934, the youngest of seven children born to Albert J. Blank, Sr. and Lillian (Pfrommer) Blank.
Al lived in the Town of Clarendon most of his life and graduated from Holley Central School. In 1954, he enlisted in the...
Cassie E. Beck
July 18, 2026
Albion: Cassandra "Cassie" E. Beck, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026. She was born August 13, 1985 in Albion to Janet Dargusch and Harvey Bonk Sr.
Cassie loved to listen to music and was fond of any genre and artist. She also enjoyed watching WWE, coloring, doing puzzles, any game that kept her busy, reptiles, especially snakes. Most...
Janice R. Holbrook
July 18, 2026
Rochester: Janice R. Holbrook, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026 under hospice care at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born January 24, 1938 in Rochester to the late Warren and Jane (Simmons) Mack.
Janice retired from U of R Dermatology.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband Charles W. Hallings, second husband Albert Holbrook,...
Pamela A. Woodcook
July 16, 2026
Brockport: Pamela A. Woodcook, age 67, passed away July 16, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital following a short illness. She was born January 28, 1959 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Albert and Gail (Ruck) Ward, Sr.
Pam enjoyed bowling, and bowled on the Tuesday night ladies league at Oak Orchard Bowl in Albion for many years. She worked as...
Ionis M. Kovach
July 14, 2026
(Attica) Ionis M. Kovach, age 64, passed away July 14, 2026 at United Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born August 15, 1961 in Medina, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth June (Goodwin) Davis.
Ionis enjoyed playing bingo and riding her motorcycle. She loved Elvis and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her favorite...
Beulah N. Ward
July 13, 2026
Holley: Beulah N. Ward, age 95, passed away suddenly July 13, 2026, at Elderwood at Brockport. Beulah was born June 16, 1931, in Spencerport, NY, a daughter of the late Huron and Caroline (Fishbaugh) Ward and had lived in Holley all of her life. She was a former employee of A&P Labs in Brockport. Beulah was an avid bowler, winning...
Gail J. Allen
July 11, 2026
Albion: Gail J. Allen, age 72, passed away July 11, 2026, at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born February 19,1954 in Albion to the late William and Joan (Zorn) Hudson.
Gail spent her career putting her nursing skills where they mattered most — as the school nurse at Albion Elementary, where generations of kids knew her as a steady, comforting presence,...
Barbara A. LaPlante
July 10, 2026
(HOLLEY) Barbara A. LaPlante, age 78, died peacefully at her home July 10, 2026. She was born October 21, 1947 in Rochester to John and Clara (Judd) Rachow and was a life-long resident of this area. Barb worked as a secretary at St. Joseph's Villa in Rochester until her retirement. She was an avid reader, enjoyed her flower gardens and...
Kenneth E Marshall
July 9, 2026
(CLARKSON) Kenneth E. Marshall, age 84, died July 9, 2026 in the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center. He was born June 24, 1942 in Albion to Edward F. and Frances (Sanford) Marshall Sr. and had lived in this area all of his life. Ken was a United States Navy Veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the...
Diane M. Manchester
July 9, 2026
Diane Marie Brassard Manchester, 76, of Kendall, NY, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born on June 5, 1950, she was a kindhearted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and Gigi who touched countless liveswith her serene, gracious, and considerate spirit.
Diane grew up in West Warwick, Rhode Island, spending her summers sunbathing on the ocean beaches she loved so much. She...
Richard L. Hanlon
July 8, 2026
Albion: Richard L. Hanlon, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 8, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Charles and Evelyn (Ellis) Hanlon.
Rich was a proud US Navy veteran, who served from 1960-1964. He spent his time in the service as an Aviation electrician's mate. He worked for Niagara...
Levern Austin Jr.
July 8, 2026
Albion, NY — Levern Austin Jr., age 52, of Albion, New York, peacefully transitioned at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Frances L. Green and Levern Austin Sr., Levern was a man of deep compassion, dedication, and joy. For nine years, he served as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Lifetime Assistance,...
Janet McClary
July 8, 2026
(ALBION) Janet G. McClary, age 65, died July 8, 2026 in Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born September 7, 1960 in Albion to Robert and Alice (Thiel) Coville and had lived in this area all of her life. Janet enjoyed playing games on her tablet and loved flowers. However, as a very family oriented woman, her greatest joy was interacting...
Carol Eleanor Miller
July 6, 2026
(ALBION) Carol E. (Neilans) Miller, age 73 died July 6, 2026 after a five plus year battle with a multitude of health issues, Carol ultimately succumbed to stage four pancreatic cancer and died at home, surrounded with love by family and friends. She was born October 10, 1952 in Albion to John and Alberta (Kleinfelder) Neilans and was a life-long...
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