Obituaries
Daniel G. Wright
January 31, 2025
Albion, NY – Daniel G. Wright, 70, passed away peacefully at Rochester General with family by his side on January 31, 2025. Born on June 9, 1954, in Albion, he was the son of the late Rance and Estella Jean (Thom) Wright.
Dan got work and life ethics from his Dad very early on. He started his farming career around age...
Richard "Dick" S. Miller
June 12, 2025
BARRE-Richard “Dick” S. Miller, entered into eternal rest peacefully on June 12th, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
The oldest of three children, Dick was born on October 23, 1952, in Albion, NY to the late Jesse and Mildred (Robertson) Miller. Dick was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1970. During his school years, he...
Arlene Robinson
June 8, 2025
Clarendon: Ethel Arlene Robinson, age 99, passed away peacefully June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born September 10, 1925, in the Town of Byron, a daughter of the late Allen and Nellie (Bird) Darch. Arlene was a graduate of South Byron School and a member of Disciples United Methodist Church, the Sunshine Club and Clarendon Historical...
Kelly Ferree
June 8, 2025
(BARKER) Kelly L. Ferree, age 55, died June 8, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family and while under care of Niagara Hospice. She was born July 26, 1969 in Newfane to William and Ruth Kennedy and was a life-long resident of this area. Kelly was a graduate of Barker High School, was a member of The Solid Rock...
Lawrence V. Nicastro
June 8, 2025
Albion: Lawrence “Larry” V. Nicastro, age 95, passed away June 8, 2025 at Unity Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1930 in Buffalo to the late Salvatore and Carmela (Pilliteri) Nicastro.
Larry was a faithful servant of Christ, going to seminary school at a young age and kept his devotion to his faith by praying to St. Gemma Galgani daily....
Nicholas S. Dinitto
June 6, 2025
Albion: Nicholas S. Dinitto died unexpectedly on June 6, 2025. Nick was born in Rochester on April 14, 1989. He graduated from Cleve-Hill Highschool class of 2007, and he attended both ECC and Niagara University before we moved back to Albion NY. Nick had many jobs in his life but his favorite was Carpentry and construction. He liked to stay...
Joyce Chappius
June 6, 2025
Albion: Joyce Chappius, age 93, passed away June 6, 2025. Joyce was born October 28, 1931 in Plattsburgh, NY a daughter of the late Frederick Dealy and Sheila Holman. Joyce was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and Ladies of Charity. Joyce enjoyed dressing up for parties, going out to lunch with the...
Melvin George Ranney
June 5, 2025
(MIDDLEPORT) Melvin G. Ranney, age 91, died June 5, 2025 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1934 in Alden to Bert and Dorothy (Nerber) Ranney and was a life-long resident of this area. Melvin was a 45 year employee of Allie Brandt Bowling Lanes and worked part time at various other jobs. He...
Elizabeth J. Tower
May 25, 2025
Albion: Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Ricci) Tower, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May25th. Betty was born in Albion May 28, 1936 a daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Monacelli) Ricci. Over the years, Betty was employed at Albion Central School, Bell’s Supermarket, Ricci Meadows Golf Course and Dr. Karl Heuer Dentist office. Betty was...
Carl J. Catracchia
May 23, 2025
Carl J. Catracchia, 75, of Kent, NY, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Born December 20, 1949 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Carl J. and Yolanda M. (Agulia) Catracchia. Carl graduated from Arcadia High School and went on to serve his country in Vietnam. Carl served in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Norman J. Banty Jr.
May 23, 2025
Albion: Norman J. Banty Jr., age 55, passed away suddenly May 23, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Norman was born May 26, 1969 in San Diego, CA., a son of Muriel Allen and the late Norman J. Banty Sr. Norman enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, boating and anything outside. He was a graduate of Albion High School. Norman was...
Mary L. Stephens
May 23, 2025
(ALBION) Mary L. Stephens, age 79, passed away May 23, 2025 at the Aurora House in Spencerport following a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1945 in Albion to Robert and Norine (Kingdollar) Newbould and was a life-long resident of this area. Mary was a past member of the Albion Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed going to BINGO,...
Christopher J. Girangaya
May 19, 2025
(HOLLEY) Christopher J. Girangaya, age 53, died unexpectedly at home May 19, 2025. He was born January 2, 1972 to Ronald and Linda (Jaczynski) Hafner and was a lifetime resident of this area. Chris worked as an LPN at the Orleans County Nursing Home. He had many pastimes but perhaps his greatest joy in life was staying at home and...
Vincent Hartleben
May 18, 2025
(Holley) Vincent Hartleben age 65, passed away unexpectedly May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born April 19, 1960, in Rochester, a son of the late Norman and Elfriede Hartleben and had lived in this area all of his life.
Vince was an avid antiquer, he enjoyed going to garage sales and collecting things. He loved spending time with his...
Jacqueline A. Acome
May 18, 2025
(Middleport) Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Acome, age 81 passed away May 18, 2025; which was her mother’s birthday, also the same day that her father passed away and 2 days and 2 years after her husbands’ death. She was born August 4, 1943, in Baltimore Maryland, a daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Hagan.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Daryl Gene Higgins
May 16, 2025
Daryl Gene Higgins, 78, of Albion, NY, passed away May 16, 2025 under the care of Hospice at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in Medina
on November 27, 1946, to the late Lois and Allen Higgins.
Daryl leaves behind two brothers: David (Noreen), and Dennis (Pam). He graduated from Medina High School and was an Army veteran. Daryl dedicated his adult...
Patricia Quincey-Gursslin
May 14, 2025
Albion: Patricia “Patty” Quincey-Gursslin, age 60, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born November 30, 1964 in Rochester to the late Richard and Carol (Marszalek) Quincey.
Patty was the longtime co-owner of Kustom Kreations by K&P in Medina. She was an avid runner, enjoyed time outdoors tending to her flowers and loved when the...
Marlene A. Terra
May 14, 2025
Marlene Ann Terra age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on May 14, 2025 surrounded by her family and so much love. Born July 28, 1936, in Albion, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barcelona) DiPalma and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Marlene attended St. Joseph’s School and was a graduate of...
Sharon L Busch
May 13, 2025
(CANISTEO, NY)
Sharon L. (Bruning) Busch, age 85, died at home May 13, 2025. She was born July 20, 1939 in the Town of Royalton to David (Jim) and Stella (Mary) Bruning. She married Clyde (David) Busch on September 27, 1969.
Sharon worked at Fisher Price in Medina for several years and then owned and operated Village Crafts and Things in Medina...
April Sefton Ricci
May 11, 2025
Albion: April S. Ricci, age 82, passed away May 11, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. April was a former employee of Time Warner Cable Co. and also Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in Brockport. Mrs. Ricci enjoyed gardening, nature, NASCAR, and her cats and dogs. April is survived by her sons, Joseph Ricci, Daniel Ricci, Stephen Ricci, Peter Ricci, grandchildren Bryan...
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