Obituaries

Wallace "Wally" Becker

Wallace "Wally" Becker

August 19, 2018

Obituary of Wallace "Wally" Becker Albion: Wallace “Wally” Becker, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 19, 2018. Wally was born June 8, 1952 in Albion, a son of the late Clarence and Wilma (Eyre) Becker. He was a graduate of Albion High School class of 1971. Wally was a former employee of General Motors and also owned and...

Betty E. Rocco

Betty E. Rocco

August 19, 2018

Obituary of Betty E. Rocco Betty E. (Murphy) Rocco, age 86, died August 19, 2018 at Unity Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 6, 1932 in Holley, a daughter of the late G. William (Bill) and Marguerite (Nesbitt) Murphy. Betty lived in Holley all of her life and was a member of St. Mary’s...

Ethel S. Wells

Ethel S. Wells

August 17, 2018

Obituary of Ethel S. Wells (JAMESTOWN/ALBION) Ethel S. Miner-Wells, passed away August 17, 2018 in The Lutheran Nursing Home in Jamestown, NY. She was born in Murray on January 16,1923, the daughter of the late Harry B. and Anna Gronell Kidney. Ethel was a graduate of Albion High School and the Rochester Business Institute Extension in Batavia. In addition to...

M. Lucile Clark

M. Lucile Clark

August 16, 2018

Obituary of M. Lucile Clark Holley: M. Lucile Clark, 100, passed away August 16, 2018. She was born March 6, 1918 in Albion, NY a daughter of the late Walter and Doris (Kimball) Smith. Lucile was a former employee of GE in Brockport. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond and two sons, Bradley and Mark. She is survived by...

Ruth A. Starkweather

Ruth A. Starkweather

August 15, 2018

Obituary of Ruth A. Starkweather Ruth “Ruthie” A. Starkweather, of Albion, was called home to our Lord on Wed., Aug. 15th, 2018, age 83, in the care of Hospice of Orleans. Born May 6th 1935, to Dewey and Florence Groters, Ruth to all who knew her, was a kind and caring induvial who touched the lives of all who knew...

Lucille W. Bloom

Lucille W. Bloom

August 15, 2018

Obituary of Lucille W. Bloom Lucille W. Bloom age 92 died August 15, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 29, 1925 in Albion, a daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Willimott and had lived in this area all of her life. Lucille was the first female County Clerk of NYS and had...

Charlie L. King

Charlie L. King

August 12, 2018

Obituary of Charlie L. King Holley: Charlie L. King, age 83, peacefully passed away due to a sudden illness on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Unity Hospital. He was born August 26, 1934 in Sanford, FL to the late Elder and Sarah (Proctor) King. Charlie was a faithful member at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Albion and engaged...

Dianna J. "Kingdollar" Kelley

Dianna J. "Kingdollar" Kelley

August 9, 2018

Obituary of Dianna J. (Kingdollar) Kelley Clarendon: Dianna J. Kelley, 71, passed away August 9, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Dianna was born May 22, 1947 in Medina, NY a daughter of the late William and Thelma (Atwell) Kingdollar. Dianna and her husband, Gerald, enjoyed playing BINGO at several locations, most recently at the Hartland Fire...

Dayton L. Weese

Dayton L. Weese

August 9, 2018

Obituary of Dayton L. Weese Dayton L. Weese age 65 died August 9, 2018 at ECMC in Buffalo. He was born February 18, 1953 in Braxton County, WV a son of the late Harry and Olive (Starcher) Weese and had lived in this area most of his life. Dayton loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and mowing the grass...

Ronald A. Koss

Ronald A. Koss

August 7, 2018

Obituary of Ronald A. Koss Brockport: Ronald A. “Ron” Koss, age 61, peacefully passed away after a long struggle with various health issues on August 7, 2018 at the Strong Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit. He was born October 27, 1956 in Brockport, a son of Herbert and Dorothy (Brower) Koss. Ron was a volunteer fireman with the Brockport Fire...

Steven B. Watkins

Steven B. Watkins

August 5, 2018

Obituary of Steven B. Watkins Albion: Steven B. Watkins, 58, passed away August 5, 2018 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, following a long illness. Steve was born March 7, 1960 in Albion, a son of the late Stewart and Shirley (Snyder) Watkins. Steve was a 1978 graduate of Albion High School and a member of theEagle HarborUnited Methodist...

Cecil J. Moore

Cecil J. Moore

August 4, 2018

Obituary of Cecil J. Moore (CLARENDON) Cecil J. Moore, age 82, died at home 8/4/2018 following a brief illness. He was born 4/26/1936 in Clarendon to Cecil H. and Jessie (Davis) Moore and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Cecil retired in 1993 after 30 years of service as a machinist for Rochester Products. He was a charter...

Harriet K. Socha

Harriet K. Socha

August 2, 2018

Obituary of Harriet K. Socha Harriet K. Socha (nee Muck), a lifelong Royalton resident, passed away at Elderwood of Lockport on August 2, 2018, age 89. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Theodore D. Socha. They were married August 12, 1950 at the former Royalton Baptist Church. For many years Ted and Harriet operated a family-run...

Michael Joseph Myers Sr.

Michael Joseph Myers Sr.

August 2, 2018

Obituary of Michael Joseph Myers, Sr. (Holley) Michael J. Myers Sr., age 79, died 8/2/2018 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. He was born 10/26/1938 in Rochester to Joseph and Mary (Featherly) Myers and had lived in this area his entire life. Michael was a member of St. Mary’s Church, and the St. Mary’s Archers Club. He was an...

Jorg "Jerry" Matull

Jorg "Jerry" Matull

July 29, 2018

Obituary of Jorg "Jerry" Matull Jorg (Jerry) Matull, 79, of Rochester NY, passed away on July 29 in Rochester. Jerry was born in Danzig, Germany to Margot and EwaldMatull on May 22, 1939. He earned his Bachelors degree in Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Kodak for 27 years. He enjoyed and was...

Louis Courtland Belfield Jr.

Louis Courtland Belfield Jr.

July 28, 2018

Obituary of Louis Courtland Belfield, Jr. (Middleport/Phoenix, NY) Louis C. Belfield, Jr., 90 of Phoenix, NY formerly of Middleport, NY passed away on July 28. Louis was born in Lockport, NY 5/18/1928 to Louis and Gertrude (Hogenmiller) Belfield, Sr. Louis was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a union carpenter, as well as a steamfitter. He was combat injured at the...

Arthur F. Fousse

Arthur F. Fousse

July 26, 2018

Obituary of Arthur F. Fousse Medina: Arthur F. Fousse, 81, died July 26, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born October 2, 1936 in Rochester, a son of the late Arthur and June (Gill) Fousse. Arthur enjoyed hunting, making his own ammunition, fishing and gardening. He was a Real Estate Agent for 30 years, lastly working for RE/MAX Results...

Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush

Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush

July 26, 2018

Obituary of Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush Gasport: Wauneta Quackenbush, 79, passed away at her home on July 26, 2018. Wauneta enjoyed bowling and exercising with the Silver Sneakers at the Medina YMCA. She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables, making quilts and afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wauneta loved having a cooking day with her grandchildren and at the end of...

Nancy J. Fink

Nancy J. Fink

July 25, 2018

Obituary of Nancy J. Fink Gasport: Nancy J. Fink, age 83, died July 25, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 6, 1934 in Lockport to Albert and Gladys (Mosher) Talladay and had lived in this area her entire life. Nancy was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, a member of the...

Marceline Anderson

Marceline Anderson

July 25, 2018

Obituary of Marceline Anderson Middleport: Marceline M. “Marcy” Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2018. She was born July 13, 1927 in Middleport to the late George and Doris (Landow) Mufford and would remain in the area her entire life. Marcy was a great musician who spent much of her time playing the piano. She played with...