Obituaries
Sybil I. Brace
August 17, 2026
Albion: Sybil I. Brace, age 79, passed away August 17, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. Sybil was born in Batavia, December 1, 1946, a daughter of the late George and Vivian (Youngs) Briggs. Sybil was a former employee of Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital in Albion and Fisher Price in Medina. She loved her animals and listing to a live band...
Sharon P. Anderson
September 15, 2026
Sharon Parker Anderson, age 78, from Batavia and formerly from Albion, NY passed away September 15, 2026 in Hospice Care at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born May 27, 1948 in Lockport, NY, daughter of Eleanor (Meahl) and Russell Parker.
She graduated from Newfane Central School and from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She...
James W. Jones
September 14, 2026
Albion: James W. Jones, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2026. He was born February 24, 1960, in Fairbanks, Alaska to the late Wayne Jones and Dolores Newvine.
Jim was an avid car enthusiast and animal lover, especially his beloved dog Poppy, and cat Bobby Jones. He was a graduate of Saranac Lake High School.
In addition...
Forrest Pinckney
September 14, 2026
Holley) Forrest "Buck" Pinckney age 66, passed away September 14, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born September 9, 1960, in Lyons, NY, a son of the late Richard and Amelia Pinckney.
Buck was a proud member of Local 22 United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers for 25-years
He is survived by his wife Susan; children Charles (Veronica), David...
Lyman F Sanford
September 13, 2026
Batavia NY - Lyman F Sanford
Lyman F Sanford passed away while residing at Genesee Premier Rehab and Nursing home on September 13, 2026.
Lyman was born in Rochester, NY to Frank E Sanford and Madeline Snow Sanford on November 5, 1942.
He married the love of his life, Amy E Smith Sanford on October 4,1962. Together, they had four children.
Lyman was predeceased...
John B. Kish
September 10, 2026
John B. Kish, age 82, died September 10, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1944, in Potsdam, NY, to John W. and Margaret A. (Simf) Kish. He attended SUNY Brockport, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1966.
John then began his 33-year long career in Albion at the old grammar school on Academy St., as a fourth-grade...
Francis “Joe” Luczak
September 9, 2026
Luczak, Francis “Joe”
Age 61. Passed away peacefully at his home after a brief battle with Cancer on September 9, 2026. Born in Medina on September 21, 1964 to Frank and Mary (nee Snell) Luczak.
Joe began his polishing career at Barnes Metal Finishing before continuing his work at Niagara Custom Plating. Most recently, he worked as a riveter at Brunner, where...
Linda D. King
September 9, 2026
(Gasport) Linda D. King, age 78, died September 9, 2026 in Buffalo General Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1948 in Buffalo to Alvin and Irma (Young) King and had lived and worked in this area all of her life. Linda spent her entire career as a Speech Therapist with the Cattaraugus Little Valley Central School System and was...
Jeffrey W. Watkins
September 7, 2026
(Barre) In the words of Paul Harvey, “And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So, God made a farmer. It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed, brake and disk, and plow and plant. Somebody who’d bale...
Edward G. Kuhn Jr.
September 7, 2026
(CLARENDON)
Edward G. Kuhn Jr. "Butchy", age 81, died September 7, 2026 at Highland Hospital. He was born October 29, 1944, in Rochester to Edward (Sr.) and Althea (Daniels) Kuhn and was a life-long resident of this area.
Ed was the owner of Edward Kuhn Delivery Service for over 35 years, and prior, he worked at Alling and Cory Paper Company in...
Chelcie A. Edwards
September 7, 2026
(ALBION) Chelcie A. Edwards, age 96, died September 7, 2026 in The Villages of Orleans following a long illness. She was born June 5, 1930 in Clarion County, PA to Olla and May Anne (Space) Lucas and had lived in this area most of her life. Chelcie was a 58 year member of the Albion Free Methodist Church, a former...
Peter F. Carstensen
September 3, 2026
Albion: Peter F. Carstensen, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2026. He was born May 3, 1959, in Rochester to the late Cornelius and Mary Pat (Forestal) Carstensen.
Peter worked for many years as a painter and was an avid collector of various items.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Kevin, Katie and Dennis.
Peter is...
Sharon L. DeCarlo
September 2, 2026
(Albion) Sharon L. DeCarlo age 83, passed away September 2, 2026 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born March 23, 1943, in Albion, a daughter of the late Frank and Angeline (Borello) DeCarlo and had lived in this area all of her life.
Sharon was a member of Holy Family Parish in Albion. She was a care giver, working as...
Michael Allen Horn
September 1, 2026
Michael Allen Horn
November 23, 1958 | September 1, 2026
Michael Allen Horn, 67, of Albion, New York, died suddenly at his residence on September 1, 2026.
Mike was born on November 23, 1958, and graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1977. Soon after graduation, he answered the call to serve his country. Mike served honorably during the Cold War years in the...
Francis J Gurzynski
August 31, 2026
(HOLLEY) Francis J. "Frank" Gurzynski, age 83, died August 31, 2026 in the Aurora House in Spencerport. He was born November 11, 1942 in Albion to Frank and Isabelle (Lewandowski) Gurzynski and was a life-long resident of this area. Frank was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in the Vietnam War era and was a member of the...
Sally E. Dedicke
August 30, 2026
Gasport: Sally Dedicke, age 66 passed away August 30, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born November 30, 1959 in Rochester to the late William and Joyce (Sherwood) Walkley.
Sally made her career a series of jobs where she worked and cared for people including young and life experienced clients. She most recently worked as a Care Manager at...
Esther Burnette
August 28, 2026
(OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA/ALBION, NEW YORK) Esther E. Burnette, age 87, died August 28, 2026 in the Okeechobee Health Care Facility following a brief illness. She was born December 3, 1938 in Albion to Carl and Dorothy (Forder) Pawlaczyk and had lived in this area until 2004 when she moved to Florida with her husband. Esther was a former member of St....
Sandra L. Churchill
August 27, 2026
Sandra L. Churchill age 75, passed away at her home August 27, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born February 13, 1951, in Los Angeles CA, a daughter of the late Alexander Burton and Alice Mae (Thomas) Churchill.
She enjoyed being out in nature, particularly in her flower garden. Sandra could often be found reading her bible in...
Charlene M. Frasier
August 26, 2026
(GASPORT) Charlene M. Frasier, age 71, died August 26, 2026 in Buffalo General Hospital. She was born October 30, 1954 in Rhode Island to Floyd and Arlene (Best) Ferguson and had lived in this area most of her life. Charlene worked as a Plant Angel for Harris Farms and enjoyed many of life's pleasures such as beach combing, gardening, crafting,...
Patrick Alan Ornt
August 23, 2026
Holley: Patrick A. Ornt, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026. He was born December 6, 1989 in Rochester to Alfred M. Ornt Jr. and Lorraine Simons.
Pat was predeceased by his father, his paternal grandparents Alfred and Shirley Ornt and maternal grandmother Marilyn Sailer.
Patrick loved a challenge and wrenching on motors and had a passion for motorsports. He...
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