Obituaries

Joyce H. Roberts

Joyce H. Roberts

Apr 24, 2024

Albion: Joyce H. Roberts, age 90, passed away with her loving family by her side at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion on April 24, 2024. She was born September 27, 1933 in Canandaigua to the late Chester and Thelma (Wallace) Haigh.Joyce was a longtime member of the Albion First Baptist Church, worked as a supervisor at OTB in...

Jacqueline M. Bedford

Jacqueline M. Bedford

Apr 23, 2024

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Bedford of Gasport, formerly of Middleport, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born June 19, 1941 in Lockport to the late James and Cora (Raymond) Parker.Jackie was a retiree from Harrison Radiator after almost 30 years of employment. She along with her husband...

Mary Ann Scholl

Mary Ann Scholl

Apr 21, 2024

(GASPORT) Mary Ann Scholl, of Gasport and Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully at age 82. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Sexton) Scholl. She was the loving sister of Margaret Scholl, Michael (Jacklyn) Scholl and the late Delores (Leonard) Shimkin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours or...

Nancy A Wildziunas

Nancy A Wildziunas

Apr 21, 2024

(Rochester) Nancy A. “Non” Wildziunas age 93, passed peacefully April 21, 2024 with family and friends by her side. She was born August 2, 1930 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor (Barnatones) Wildziunas.Nancy had worked at the Rochester City School District for over 50 years. In her retirement, she spent time working with Junior Achievement of...

Louis H. McGuire Jr.

Louis H. McGuire Jr.

Apr 20, 2024

(ALBION) Louis H. McGuire, Jr., age 77, died April 20, 2024 in Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. He was born February 13, 1947 in Albion to Louis and Arlene (Schmackpffer) McGuire and had lived in this area most of his life. Louis enjoyed fishing, taking car rides, watching the boats go in and out of the harbor at Pt. Breeze...

Bruno P. Pacini

Bruno P. Pacini

Apr 19, 2024

Bruno P. Pacini of Medina, New York, formerly of Middleport, passed peacefully in the early hours of April 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He had celebrated his 102nd birthday this past January.Born in North Tonawanda, New York on January 21, 1922, he was the son of the late Guy and Leontine (Bourdon) Pacini. He graduated from North Tonawanda High...

Gertrude Szymanski

Gertrude Szymanski

Apr 18, 2024

(GASPORT) Gertrude Szymanski, age 99, died April 19, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born August 9, 1924 in Albion to Felix and Beatrice Kryzinski and was a life-long resident of this area. Gertrude was a person who took great pride in being a homemaker. She tended to her family with love, affection and great care. Gertrude loved...

James F. Davis

James F. Davis

Apr 16, 2024

(West Barre) James F. Davis, age 87, passed away April 16, 2024 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born September 6, 1936 a son of the late Theodore and Ellen (Hitchcock) Davis and had lived in this area all of his life.James was a member of the West Barre Church. He farmed for many years and he and his wife...

William E. Christy

William E. Christy

Apr 15, 2024

(MI/Albion) William Earl Christy, known affectionately as Billy, or Dollar Bill by The White Lake Inn, age 68, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Albion, NY, on April 15, 2024. He was born June 21, 1955, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late William and Shirley (Pfeiffer) Christy and had lived in the Albion area for the past...

Neil H. Johnson

Neil H. Johnson

Apr 14, 2024

Neil H Johnson, 85, of Albion, passed away on, April, 14, 2024 at The Martin-Linsin Residence under hospice care. Neil was born to Howard and Emma (Ross) Johnson on July 13, 1938. After graduating from High School, he studied Linguistics and Anthropology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. After earning his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees, he married...

Michael S. Gibson

Michael S. Gibson

Apr 14, 2024

Michael "Gibby" Gibson, 40, of Williamsville, NY, passed away on April 14, 2024. Mike was born on April 5, 1984, to loving Christopher and Julia Gibson. He was a graduate of Royalton Hartland High School and later attended ITT Technical Institute to further his education.Michael is survived by his parents, Christopher and Julia Gibson, His sister Nicole (Gibson) Sipple, Brother-in-law...

Nancy M. (Williams) Burch

Nancy M. (Williams) Burch

Apr 14, 2024

Albion: Nancy M. (Williams) Burch, age 80, passed away at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility on April 14, 2024 after a long illness. She was born April 19, 1943 in Naples, NY to the late James and Genevieve (King) Williams.Nancy was an avid tv show enthusiast with some of her favorites being NCIS, Chicago PD, Law & Order, the Hallmark...

Keith D. Brakenbury

Keith D. Brakenbury

Apr 12, 2024

Keith D. Brakenbury, of Churchville formerly of Albion, passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on April 12, 2024 at the Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester. He was born October 31, 1959 in Albion to Richard and Constance (Kwiatkowski) Brakenbury.Keith enjoyed traveling to various places over the years. He spent over 25 years working for Home Depot in the...

Merida L. Pinzon

Merida L. Pinzon

Apr 10, 2024

Merida “Mery” Leticia Pinzon, a beloved resident of Gasport, New York, peacefully departed this life in her sleep at the age of 88. Born in the town of Dolega, Province of Chiriqui, Panama, she embraced her new home in the United States with open arms, becoming an integral part of her community for nearly seven decades.Merida dedicated over three decades...

Roger A Bowler Sr.

Roger A Bowler Sr.

Apr 7, 2024

Roger A. Bowler Sr., 87, passed away on April 7th at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina NY. Born September 18, 1936, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Arthur and Anna Ruth (Beccue) Bowler. He is survived by three sons: Roger Bowler Jr. (Belinda) of Ozark MO, Steven Bowler of Lockport and Robin Bowler of Charlotte...

Eleanor L. King

Eleanor L. King

Apr 5, 2024

Eleanor Louise King, entered her rest on April 5th, 2024. Born to Joseph and Mary (Rogers) Lipsett on October 8th, 1947 in Sunbury, PA. Predeceased by husband of 41 years, Wayne Leroy King; brother Arthur Lipsett; sisters Eileen Hunter and Rose Ackley; daughter Tammy King; daughter-in-law Michelle King; and great-grandson Nicholas Torregrossa Jr. Survived by sister Pat (Tom) Gamble, sons...

Sharon E. Weiss

Sharon E. Weiss

Apr 5, 2024

(BARKER) Sharon E. Weiss, age 66, died April 5, 2024 in the Niagara Hospice Residence.  She was born January 14, 1958 in Buffalo to Leroy and Lorrain (Wieczorek) Short and was a life-long resident of this area.

 

Sharon loved to cook, enjoyed spending time in her gardens, as well as crocheting.  She was also very family oriented and enjoyed her spending time...

Raymond M. Blacklock

Raymond M. Blacklock

Apr 3, 2024

(Barker/Newfane) Raymond M. Blacklock age 70, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024 at Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving wife.  He was born August 21, 1953 in Lockport, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Chase) Blacklock. 

Ray was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening and hunting.  His passion was woodworking and made many keepsakes for family and friends.  Ray...

Margaret Jane Dale

Margaret Jane Dale

Mar 29, 2024

Margaret Jane Dale (nee Mead), 97, of Larchmont NY, passed peacefully in her home on March 29, 2024.

Margaret was born on November 6, 1926 to Eveleene and Floyd Mead in Middleport, NY. After graduating from Middleport High School, she attended Syracuse University and studied nursing where she received a BS and an RN. She completed graduate work in New Haven, CT where she met the love of her life, Richard Scott Dale, a student at Yale, who later became a teacher in Mamaroneck, NY.

Nine months and nine days later they married on August 12,...

Grace I Kennedy

Grace I Kennedy

Mar 29, 2024

(ALBION) Grace Irene (Walburn) Kennedy, born April 7, 1938, passed away March 29th just days before her 86th birthday, from a long undetected illness. Rochester General Hospital’s staff treated our Mom with dignity and respect during her short time with them. She was predeceased by her parents: Edward and Dorothy (Purcell) Walburn and a sister Mary Jane. Grace is survived...

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