Obituaries
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...
John J. Buckland
August 21, 2026
Kent: John J. Buckland, age 82, passed away August 21, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 5, 1944 in Albion to the late Jay and Velma (Stafford) Buckland.
John was a founding member of COVA and also a 50 year member of the Carlton Fire Co. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and farming.
In addition...
Daniel Andrew Kernan
August 20, 2026
(Holley) Daniel Andrew Kernan, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026. Dan was born February 11, 1966, in Aberdeen, Washington, a son of the late Keith Eugene and Jean Elizabeth Kernan and was the middle child of 9.
Dan worked a long (25+) year career at Tops Supermarket in Albion and Hamlin. Dan was a writer, an artist, and...
Kenneth R. Bieber Sr.
August 20, 2026
Albion: Kenneth R. Bieber Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 at the Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born January 11, 1950 in Albion to Frederick and Barbara (Laraby) Bieber and was as life-long resident of this area. Ken was a self employed mason for many years and enjoyed fishing as one of his many hobbies....
Norman S. Knight
August 18, 2026
Holley: Norman S. Knight, age 88, passed away August 18, 2026 at the Villages of Orleans. He was born December 21, 1937 in Buffalo, NY to the late Joshia and May (Chago) Knight.
Norman owned and operated Knight Tire & Auto in Brockport for over 20 years. He also served on the Holley CSD School Board for many years and was...
Evana R. Daniels
August 17, 2026
(ALBION) Evana R. Daniels, age 82, died unexpectedly in her home August 17, 2026. She was born January 9, 1944 in Albion to Samuel and Frances (Manzella) Lupo and was a life-long resident of this area. Evana graduated from Albion High School Class of 1961. Faith was always at the center of her life. She was a former member of...
Deborah A. Smith
August 15, 2026
(Albion) Debbie A. Smith age 64, passed away unexpectedly August 15, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 1, 1962, in Rochester, a daughter of Patricia A. (Senyszyn) and the late John F. Smith.
Debbie was a member of Holy Family Parish. She enjoyed arts and crafts, doing stain glass work and riding her motorcycle.
In...
Roger J. Furmanski
August 14, 2026
Albion: Roger J. Furmanski, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2026. He was born September 16, 1948 in Albion to the late John and Virginia (Sledzik) Furmanski.
Roger attended St. Mary's Catholic School before graduating from Albion High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1968-1970. He worked for many years at Lipton's as a cook...
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