Obituaries
Richard E. Schalk
February 1, 2026
Middleport: Richard E. Schalk, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2026. He was born December 28, 1945 to the late George and Marjorie (Everett) Schalk.
Richard was very active during his life. He served in various roles including being a former deacon at Hartland Bible Church in Gasport, Past President and Treasurer of the Lockport Rotary Club, he received...
Richard H. Applegate
February 22, 2026
Holley: Richard H. Applegate, age 64, passed away on February 22, 2026, with his family by his side following a long time illness.
He was born August 4, 1961 in Brockport, a son of Wendell and the late Janet (Park) Applegate.
In addition to his mother, Richard was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Mary and Buddy Wood.
Richard is survived by his...
Anna Mae Brandt
March 17, 2026
(LOCKPORT)
Anna Mae Brandt, age 91, died peacefully in her home March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1934 in Akron, NY a daughter of William and Jessie (Ball) Whitlocke and was a life-long resident of this area.
Anna worked at the Ford Gumball Factory for many years in her younger days and kept active working...
Michael G. Downey
March 16, 2026
(Albion/Hamburg) Michael G. Downey age 61, passed away March 16, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center following a long illness. He was born October 1, 1964, in Albion, a son of Everett "Frenchy" and the late Dorothy (Hildreth) Downey.
Michael served in the US Air Force. He was a member of the Hamburg American Legion Post #527 and was a member...
Norma L. Sturtevant
March 15, 2026
Norma L. Sturtevant, of Lockport, NY entered into rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born April 23, 1952 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Edith (Webb) Wittcop. Norma graduated from Lockport High School in the Class of 1970. On August 1, 1970 she married the love of her life, Steven Sturtevant. The couple lived in...
Joan Wozniak
March 15, 2026
Joan Wozniak, 91, of Middleport, NY passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Center, where she had been in long-term care for two years.
She was born September 29, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Valentine and Frances Murawski. In June of 1955 she married Frank Wozniak and moved to Middleport, residing on Johnson...
Paul E. Hamilton
March 13, 2026
(GASPORT) Paul E. Hamilton, age 89, died March 13, 2026 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born October 29, 1936 in Cheektowaga, NY to Joseph and Louise (Degan) Hamilton. Paul was a 46 year member of the Terry's Corners Fire Company, the Terry's Corners Exempts and bowled for the Terry's Corners bowling team for many years. He enjoyed hockey,...
Ingeborg E. Klier-Hinkley
March 13, 2026
(HOLLEY) Ingeborg E. "Inge" Klier-Hinkley, age 73, died unexpectedly at home March 13, 2026. She was born March 10, 1953 in Germany to Franz and Rose (Holcer) Klier and had lived in this area since 1955. Inge was a graduate of Greece Athena High School and of The Pratt Institute in NYC with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. She...
Raymond L. Keffer Jr.
March 11, 2026
(Albion) Raymond L. Keffer, Jr. age 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2026. He was born September 21, 1976, in Albion, a son of the late Raymond Sr. and Rose (Garrod) Keffer and had lived in this area all of his life.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, drawing and helping on the farm.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Connie E. Kerr
March 10, 2026
Connie E. Kerr, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2026. She was born September 20, 1963 in New Castle, PA to John and Carol (Majors) Kerr.
Connie enjoyed listening to music, especially classic rock like the Rolling Stones and Bob Segar. She loved to be outside enjoying nature and spending time by the water. Connie loved being...
Skipper D. Sheffer
March 9, 2026
Skipper D. Sheffer, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born July 15, 1967 in Vallejo, CA. Skipper was raised in Rochester, NY by the late Richard and Andree (Maubeaux) Sheffer. Skipper enjoyed cars, RC's, or anything with a motor. He was also known by his family to love sweets and homecooked meals....
Albert T. Witt
March 7, 2026
Albert T. "Tom" Witt, age 80, died March 7, 2026 in Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born April 22, 1945 in Rochester, a son of the late Albert and Jennie (Connley) Witt and had lived in this area all of his life. Albert was the owner and operator of AlJoy Dairy Farm in Kendall Mills. He also worked as a...
Dorothy B Jackson
March 7, 2026
(ALBION) Dorothy Jackson, age 97, died March 7, 2026 in United Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1928 in Georgia to John and Laura Brown and had lived in this area since the 1950's. Dorothy worked at fisher Price for many years and retired in 1989. She also had worked at Hunt Foods. Dorothy was a member of...
Joseph Jayy Kylie Quaranto
March 6, 2026
(Brockport) Joseph Jayy Kylie Quaranto age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 6, 2026. She was born February 19, 1997, in Grand Prairie Texas, to Robert Gobble Sr. and the late Tammy Jo (Quaranto) Glass.
Jayy enjoyed shooting pool and hanging out with friends.
Jayy was predeceased by her mom Tammy.
In addition to her father Robert, Sr. she is survived by...
Brenda Lee O'Mara
March 4, 2026
Albion: Brenda L. “Bear” O’Mara, 59, passed away March 4, 2026 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born October 29, 1966 in Brockport, NY a daughter of the late James & Gloria (Wolf) O’Mara. Brenda was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1984. After graduating from Albion, “Bear” went to work in banking for 35 years. She enjoyed...
Constance A. Smith
March 4, 2026
Brockport: Constance “Connie” A. Smith, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born August 25, 1941 in Ontario, Canada to the late Walter and Esther (Flugel) Eden.
Connie enjoyed tending to her garden and seeing the lovely flowers every year. She also loved doing arts and crafts and bird watching. Connie was very proud...
Cynthia A. Brown
February 27, 2026
Albion: Cynthia A. Brown, age 68, passed away February 27, 2026 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born April 17, 1957 in Albion to the late Chauncey and Esther (Wilcox) Miller.
Cindy loved a refreshing Diet Coke and was very family oriented, spending as much time as she could with them.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by...
Helen "Zip" (Parry) Heath
February 24, 2026
Holley: Helen "Zip" (Parry) Heath, age 99, passed away February 24, 2026, at Friendly Home Senior Living in Rochester. She was born March 31, 1926, in Wayland, NY to the late Silas and Florence (Lockhart) Parry. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert E. Heath, and her brother Donald Parry of Rochester.
She is survived by her...
Charlie Mae McNeil
February 23, 2026
Charlie Mae McNeil, age 79, passed away February 23, 2026. She was born September 21, 1946 in Palmetto, FL to the late Charles and Lillie Mae (Dunbar) Hannah.
Charlie Mae was known for her cooking and previously worked as a cook at the Villages of Orleans. Charlie Mae loved the color red and always wanted to learn how to play piano....
Kathleen Marie Gomez
February 22, 2026
Albion: Kathleen Marie Gomez, age 68, passed away February 22, 2026. She was born April 2, 1957 in Endicott, NY to the late Reginald and June (Corchran) Sample.
Kathy loved going out to lunch, dinner or any meal with her family and friends. She was very fond of Mexican food and soul food as well. Shopping for her grandchildren she really...
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