Obituaries

Gerald E. Steffen

Gerald E. Steffen

August 16, 2025

Gerald Edgar Steffen, 88, of Wellsville (Alma), NY, died August 16, 2025 after a long illness. Mr. Steffen was born July 7th, 1937 in Danville (Riverside), PA to Herbert and Alberta (Hower) Steffen.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by children Julia Steffen and Lillian Hordendorf-Steffen and John Steffen, siblings Harold Steffen, Shirley Markle, Ken Steffen, Doris Conner, Virginia...

Debra A. Wheeler

Debra A. Wheeler

August 12, 2025

Debra A. Wheeler of Lockport, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Niagara Hospice House. Born on June 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine (Arlington) Darroch. She and her late husband Michael, married on September 13, 1969, and he predeceased her on November 27, 2024. In 1997, she left her job...

David E. Pieniaszek Sr.

David E. Pieniaszek Sr.

August 12, 2025

Albion: David E. Pieniaszek Sr., age 78, passed away August 12, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David was born March 2, 1947 in Albion, a son of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Rytlewski) Pieniaszek. David graduated from Albion High School, class of 1965. Shortly after graduating, David was drafted into the United States Army in...

Rudolph H. Kludt

Rudolph H. Kludt

August 11, 2025

(KENDALL)

Rudolph H. “Rudy” Kludt, age 93, died August 11, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1932 in Albion to Otto and Mary (Schroeder) Kludt and was a life-long resident of this area.

Rudy was Co-Founder of Kludt Brothers Farm, a lifetime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, a Life-Member/Director/and Commissioner of the Kendall Fire Department,...

Jackie Miller

Jackie Miller

August 10, 2025

Barre: Jacqueline E. Miller, age 83, passed away August 10, 2025 in her home. Jackie was born November 19, 1941 in Albion, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Bovee) Raymond. Jackie enjoyed going to yard sales, karaoke and going to different events with her friends. Jackie was predeceased by her husband James; brother Judson Raymond and sister Marilyn...

Donald Schoeneman

Donald Schoeneman

August 8, 2025

(Albion) Dr. Donald W. Schoeneman, P.H.D., passed away suddenly August 8, 2025 at his resident. He was born January 12, 1943, in Brockport, a son of the late Willard and Ethyl (Broad) Schoeneman and had lived in this area for most of his life.

Donald attended the University of Rochester where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering and then went...

Ronald A. Nowatchik

Ronald A. Nowatchik

August 7, 2025

Ronald A. Nowatchik of Lockport, NY, formerly of Albion, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born on March 3, 1952, in Clarkson, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Wilhelmina (Frisch) Nowatchik. Ronald retired from Genesee County IDA where he was a maintenance worker. He was an active member of Faith Community Chapel and...

Cheryl R. Delange

Cheryl R. Delange

August 1, 2025

Cheryl R. "Cheri" DeLange, 72, of Wilson passed away suddenly on August 1, 2025. Cheri was born on November 3, 1952, in Buffalo, NY to the late Dr. Robert A. and Ruth (Hanrahan) DeLange. She was a graduate of Lockport High School in 1970 and Cazenovia College. Cheri worked at her father's dental office until his death in 1984...

Elizabeth Bennett

Elizabeth Bennett

July 30, 2025

(ALBION) Elizabeth Bennett, age 71, died unexpectedly July 30, 2025. She was born December 13, 1953 in Greeleyville, SC to the late Saul Harrison Sr. and the late Daisey Lee (Oliver) Harrison and had lived in this area since 1958. Elizabeth was a member of Shiloh Church, and enjoyed playing BINGO and her scratch-off tickets. Her favorite activity however, was...

Kim R. White

Kim R. White

July 27, 2025

(Lyndonville, New York)

Kim R. White, age 70, died July 27, 2025 at his home following a long illness. He was born January 2, 1955 in Sardinia, New York to Roy and Edna (Winder) White and had lived in this area over 25 years.

Kim was a United States Army Veteran having served in the mid 70's. He worked as an over-the-road...

Albert D. Turner

Albert D. Turner

July 25, 2025

(LOCKPORT) Albert D. Turner, age 82, died July 25, 2025 in Elderwood at Lockport Care Facility following a brief illness. He was born April 15, 1943 in Lockport to Stewart and Blanche (Miller) Turner and was a life-long resident of this area. Al was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served from 1960-1966. He was a member of the...

Marion D. White

Marion D. White

July 23, 2025

Marion D. White of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Lockport and was the daughter of the late Arnold and Jennie (VanBuren) Moll. In 1993, Marion retired from the City of Lockport Water Department as a Senior Account Clerk.

Marion was predeceased by her...

Michael Scott Mitchell

Michael Scott Mitchell

July 22, 2025

Orlando FL. Michael Scott (Mitch) Mitchell passed away July 22, 2025. Mike was born September 16, 1959 in Rochester, NY., a son of the late Rho & Beverly (Landon) Mitchell. Mitch grew up in Albion, New York and graduated Albion Central High School in 1978. He was the kind of guy who made friends easily and had many close friends....

Dorothy M. Spann

Dorothy M. Spann

July 22, 2025

Dorothy M. Spann entered rest on July 22, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1941, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Bertie Mae Richardson. Dorothy worked at Duffy Motts, Lipton, and Comstock of Brockport for 23 years where she later retired.

Dorothy loved cooking, which was her pastime, and she was one of the best cooks around town. She...

Leslie D. Quackenbush

Leslie D. Quackenbush

July 19, 2025

Shelby: Leslie D. Quackenbush, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. He was born March 1, 1936 in Indian Falls to the late Maxwell and Edith (Crawford) Quackenbush.

Leslie was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Interment will take place privately at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Leslie's arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home...

Frank Stanley Gibson

Frank Stanley Gibson

July 18, 2025

(Kent) Frank Stanley “Killer” Gibson age 77, passed away July 18, 2025 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1947, on the Six Nations Indian Reservation in Ohsweken, Ontario, a son of the late Stanley Gibson and Flora Isaacs.

 Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi) and fought...

Cathy (Moyer) Steiner

Cathy (Moyer) Steiner

July 17, 2025

(Albion/Brockport) Cathy E. (Moyer) Steiner age 64, passed away July 17, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born September 12, 1960, in Brockport, a daughter of the late Frank and Betty (Mauer) Moyer and had lived in the Orleans and Monroe County area all of her life.

Cathy enjoyed gardening, all kinds of animals, smoking weed and watching the Buffalo...

Sarafino T. Saraf, Jr.

Sarafino T. Saraf, Jr.

July 16, 2025

Sarafino T. "Ted" Saraf, Jr. of Arcadia, FL, formerly of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born on March 23, 1951, in Lockport, he was the son of the late Sarafino T. and Rosemary (Szatkowski) Saraf. Ted was a 1969 graduate of LSHS and attended NCCC. He served in the U.S. Navy in Scotland for 4...

Gerald H. Mallon

Gerald H. Mallon

July 15, 2025

Gerald H. Mallon of Lockport, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Services are private and have been entrusted to Lange Funeral Home, Inc.

Ronald B. Truax

Ronald B. Truax

July 12, 2025

Lockport businessman, Ronald B. Truax, passed away on July 12, 2025. Born on May 20,1934 in Royalton, NY, Ron was the husband of Margaret (Federspiel) and son of the late Bernard E. and Sylvia (Schendel) Truax.

Ron was a proud business owner for 60 years. After serving our country in the U.S. Army, Ron returned...