Obituaries

Jeep Demmin

Jeep Demmin

October 1, 2024

Gasport: John H. "Jeep" Demmin, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2024. He was born November 18, 1959 in Lockport to Lois (Wilson) Demmin and the late Howard Demmin.

He graduated from Roy-Hart Central Schools in 1978 and joined the Marine Corps, proudly served for 6 years before being honorably discharged. Jeep was active throughout the Gasport...

Jack C. Tomasino

Jack C. Tomasino

September 28, 2024

(Albion) Jack C. Tomasino, passed away September 28, 2024 at the NYS Veterans Nursing Home. He was born November 27, 1927 in Albion, a son of the late Frank and Florence (Shortino) Tomasino and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jack served in the US Army in the Occupation Forces in Japan. He was a member of the...

Malvan Phillip Boyer

Malvan Phillip Boyer

September 24, 2024

(HOLLEY) Malvan P. Boyer, age 78, died September 24, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 8, 1945 to Melvin and Anna (Mignano) Boyer and was a life-long resident of this area. Mal was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired machinist having worked at Eastman Kodak. He attended and...

Kerry M. McCormack

Kerry M. McCormack

September 23, 2024

Clarendon: Kerry M. McCormack, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 23, 2024. He was born in Rockland County New York on November 5, 1961. A son of the late James and Dolores (Hubbell) McCormack.

 Kerry was very active in the local community as a volunteer fireman with the Clarendon Fire Company, and over 20 years as an...

James R. Jacobs

James R. Jacobs

September 23, 2024

Middleport: James R. “Jim” Jacobs, age 68, died September 23, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1956 in Middleport to Roland and Audrey (Sy) Jacobs and was a life-long resident of this area.

Jim worked as a Supervisor for Voss Manufacturing in Sanborn and was a member of the Middleport Fire Department. He enjoyed building...

William Merritt

William Merritt

September 21, 2024

(Brockport/Hamlin) William I. “Bill” Merritt age 88, passed away September 21, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born April 11, 1936 in Brockport NY a son of the late Mabel Clark Merritt and George (Marjorie) Merritt and had lived in this area most of his life.

Bill worked at General Electric in Brockport for...

Evelyn Barry

Evelyn Barry

September 20, 2024

(Albion) Evelyn Barry age 81, passed away September 20, 2024 at the Villages of Orleans with her family by her side. She was born February 21, 1943, in Harrisburg PA, a daughter of the late John and Rosemary (Conroy) Hodgett and had lived in this area most of her life.

Evelyn had worked as a manager at the Walmart in Greece....

Irene M. "Reenie" Capurro

Irene M. "Reenie" Capurro

September 20, 2024

(Gasport) Irene M. “Reenie” Capurro age 93, passed away September 20, 2024, at the Elderwood of Lockport following a brief illness. She was born April 1, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Dolly Capurro.

As a young girl, Reenie worked on the family farm. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo and...

Lloyd E. Strickland Jr.

Lloyd E. Strickland Jr.

September 18, 2024

Lloyd E. Strickland Jr. , age 81, passed away after a brief illness on September 18, 2024. Known to his family and friends as Butch, he was born January 13, 1943 in Albion to the late Lloyd and Ednadean (Watson) Strickland Sr.

Lloyd started his career as a master mechanic for Ford Motor Company. Later, he owned and operated his own...

Joyce A Reed

Joyce A Reed

September 17, 2024

(Barre) Joyce A. Reed age 81, passed away September 17, 2024 at LeRoy Nursing Home. She was born June 29, 1943, in Alexandria Bay a daughter of the late Earl and Louise (Calhoun) Reff. Joyce worked as Head of Personnel at Orleans Correctional Facility and then also worked at Albion Correctional Facility before working at and retiring from Attica Correctional...

Lureen A. Jordan

Lureen A. Jordan

September 15, 2024

Lureen A. Jordan “Teeny” of Holley, NY, went to the arms of our Father on September 15, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born March 8, 1937 to the late Thomas and Myrtle (Martin) Jordan in the town she truly loved, Lyons Falls, NY.

Teeny grew up on Markham St. and graduated Lyons Falls High School in 1955. After...

Elizabeth Ann Heller

Elizabeth Ann Heller

September 15, 2024

Myrtle Beach, SC: Elizabeth Ann Heller, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. She was born December 12, 1937 in Albion to the late Herman and Eleanor *Butler) Neuremburg.

Elizabeth was a class of 1955 graduate of Albion High School before she would further her education at Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport. She worked for the Lockport City School...

Peter M. Theodorakos

Peter M. Theodorakos

September 13, 2024

Broomfield, CO: Peter M. Theodorakos, age 68 passed away after a brief illness on September 13, 2024. He was born May 29, 1956 in Albion, NY to the late Alex and Harriet (Earnst) Theodorakos.

Peter proudly served in the Marine Corps as a recon marine, attaining the rank of Corporal E4. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelors Degree...

Susan M. Webber

Susan M. Webber

September 11, 2024

Middleport: Susan Marie Webber, age 73, passed away after a brief illness on September 11, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born in Lockport to the late Robert and S. Isabelle (Noble) King. She married her late husband Douglas on August 19, 1977 and lived the remainder of her life in Middleport.

Susan worked for many years at Fisher Price...

Lucile E. Kemp

Lucile E. Kemp

September 8, 2024

Clarendon: Lucile E. Kemp, age 84, passed away September 8, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born February 8, 1940 in Clarendon to the late George and Lila (Haskell) Ellsmore.

Lucile was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, crafting, sewing and ceramics.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, David, Sandy, and Patricia.

Lucile is...

Daniel L. Arbia Sr.

Daniel L. Arbia Sr.

September 7, 2024

(ALBION) Daniel L. Arbia, age 60, died unexpectedly in his home September 7, 2024. He was born June 16, 1964 in Rochester to Charles and Sharon (Berry) Arbia and was a life-long resident of this area. Dan was a US Air Force Veteran, enjoyed swimming, loved animals…especially cats, enjoyed singing and playing the guitar while jamming with his band and...

James Thornton

James Thornton

September 6, 2024

James Thornton of Albion, formerly of Mesa, AZ and Long Island, NY, passed away September 6, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born August 12, 1943 in Brooklyn to the late Richard and Rose Thornton.

Jim served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 and received an honorable discharge. He was a commercial artist by trade, often...

Richard G. Cadieux

Richard G. Cadieux

September 5, 2024

(MEDINA) Richard G. "Rich" Cadieux, age 77, died September 5, 2024 in Unity Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 5, 1947 in St. Albans, Vermont to Napoleon and Angeline (Rock) Cadieux and had lived in this area since 1984. Rich was worked as a School Custodian at the Oakfield Alabama Central School District. He was a member...

Fern Hickman

Fern Hickman

September 3, 2024

(ALBION/LOCKPORT) Fern Hickman, age 93, died September 3, 2024 in Elderwood of Lockport following a long illness. She was born October 30, 1930 in Ontario, Canada and had lived in this area most of her life. Fern worked for the Orleans County Court System for over 20 years as a Bailiff. She and her late husband Robert W. Hickman, owned...

Raymond Borrero

Raymond Borrero

September 2, 2024

Albion: Raymond Borrero, age 72, passed away September 2, 2024. He was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico on March 15, 1952 to the late Raymond Borrero and Patricia Soto.

Ray was an avid domino and cards player and enjoyed listening to music as well as cleaning his house.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson Tyler Ward.

Ray is...