Obituaries

Evelyn Mae Udell

Evelyn Mae Udell

April 23, 2018

Obituary of Evelyn Mae Udell Evelyn Mae Udell, age 88, of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born January 6, 1930 in Lockport, Evelyn is the daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Chase) Blacklock. Evelyn married Frank Udell in 1949. Mr. Udell died in 1982. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with...

Michael D. MacIntosh

Michael D. MacIntosh

April 23, 2018

Obituary of Michael D. MacIntosh Michael D. MacIntosh age 63 died April 23, 2018 at Unity Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 9, 1954 in Queens, NY, a son of the late Ethel McGuire and Donald MacIntosh and had lived in this area most of his life. Michael had served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was...

Jamie Lee Goddard

Jamie Lee Goddard

April 18, 2018

Obituary of Jamie Lee Goddard Albion: Jamie Lee Goddard was born on March 12, 1966 in Brockport, NY to the late Mr. Willie Henry Goddard, Sr. and Mrs. Ida Sue Goddard. He attended Albion Central School upon graduating in June of 1985. He also attended BOCES with a skilled trade in Auto Mechanics. Jamie was an intellect with a genius...

Joan C. Gilman

Joan C. Gilman

April 18, 2018

Obituary of Joan C. Gilman (KENDALL) Joan C. Gilman, age 38, died suddenly at her residence on 4/18/2018. She was born 10/5/1979 in Providence, RI to Arthur and Margaret(Dionne)Tetreault, Sr. and had lived in this area over 13 years. Joan was an avid reader, loved to go bowling and was someone that all the children in the family could come...

Richard J. Gilman Jr.

Richard J. Gilman Jr.

April 18, 2018

Obituary of Richard J. Gilman, Jr. (KENDALL) Richard “RJ” J. Gilman, Jr., age 14, died suddenly at his residence on 4/18/2018. He was born 9/12/2003 in Greensboro, NC to Richard (Sr.) and Joan(Tetreault)Gilman and had lived in this area most of his life. RJ was a 9th grade student in the Kendall Central School System where he was in the...

M. Ruth Jerge Hall

M. Ruth Jerge Hall

April 17, 2018

Obituary of M. Ruth Jerge Hall M. Ruth Jerge Hall, age 92, of Gasport, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 17 2018 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born September 7, 1925 in Olean, NY, Ruth is the daughter of the late Archie and Christina (Koch) Cook. She was a 1943 graduate of Tonawanda High School. Ruth married Donald Jerge...

Michelle Raymond

Michelle Raymond

April 17, 2018

Obituary of Michelle Raymond Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burley H. Friend

Burley H. Friend

April 16, 2018

Obituary of Burley H. Friend Burley H. Friend Jr., age 75 of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home. Born August 4, 1942 in Sutton, West Virginia, Burley is the son of the late: Burley H. and Geneva (Carpenter) Friend Sr. Burley served his county in the United States Army from 1964 until 1970. He...

Ruth M. Drew

Ruth M. Drew

April 15, 2018

Obituary of Ruth M. Drew (ALBION) Ruth Bloomfield McMahon Drew, 86, of Albion, passed away April 15, 2018 peacefully, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Drew, with whom she just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Ruth was born in Buffalo on June 6, 1931 to E. Harvey and Irene (Burt) McMahon. Ruth graduated...

Winston R. Prudom

Winston R. Prudom

April 14, 2018

Obituary of Winston R. Prudom (MIDDLEPORT) Winston R. Prudom, age 77, died 4/14/2018 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a long illness. He was born 12/17/1940 in Medina to Herbert and Gladys (Haseley) Prudom and had lived in this area all of his life. Winston was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, and had worked as a Union Steward...

George A. Smith

George A. Smith

April 14, 2018

Obituary of George A. Smith George A. Smith age 75 died suddenly on Saturday April 14, 2018 at his home. He was born October 12, 1942 in PA, a son of the late George Smith and June Hildreth, and had lived in this area most of his life. George was a member of the Oak Orchard Assembly of God in...

Keith A. Kent

Keith A. Kent

April 11, 2018

Obituary of Keith A. Kent Albion: Keith Alan Kent (9/13/56-4/11/18) Keith lived life to the fullest, priding himself on his wonderful family, including his wife, Lisa(Barker) Kent; son, Aaron (Angel) Kent; daughter, Kayla (Marcelo) Moreira; grandchildren, Emma Grace, Easton, Everett Kent and Jilliana Marie Kent Moreira; his mother, Virginia Grace Johnston Kent Spalla VanApeldoorn; sister, Celia Kiewit; brothers, Gary (Grace)...

Benedetto N. Midea

Benedetto N. Midea

April 8, 2018

Obituary of Benedetto N. Midea Ben Midea, 76, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 8th in Leesburg, Florida. Born to the late Stella and Antonio Midea on August 27, 1941, Ben was raised in Filmore/Warsaw, New York. He graduated from Warsaw Central School in 1960 and then attended the Simmons School of Embalming. He proudly served in...

Roger A. DeFrancesco

Roger A. DeFrancesco

April 5, 2018

Obituary of Roger A. DeFrancesco Holley: Roger A. DeFrancesco, age 76, passed away April 5, 2018 at the Martin Linsin Residence in Albion. He was born August 27, 1941 in Holley, a son of the late Joseph and Florence (Townsend) DeFrank Sr. Roger served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He was a member and past Commander of the...

Thomas E. O'Hara

Thomas E. O'Hara

March 29, 2018

Obituary of Thomas E. O'Hara Thomas E. O’Hara, age 87, of Newfane, entered into rest on Thursday, March 29 2018 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born April 24, 1930 in Lockport, Thomas is the son of the late Edward and Camille (Mahar) O’Hara. Thomas served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal,...

Bennett Kleitz Sr.

Bennett Kleitz Sr.

March 28, 2018

Obituary of Bennett Kleitz Sr. Lockport: Bennett Kleitz Sr. age 90, passed away March 28, 2018 at Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born June 22, 1927 in McKees Rocks PA. Bennett served his country with the 808th Engineering Corps. in the Asiatic Pacific during WWII. In 1965 he started Benway Builders in Lockport and had built many...

Rita J. "DeFrank" Webster

Rita J. "DeFrank" Webster

March 28, 2018

Obituary of Rita J. Webster (DeFrank) Rita J. “Rete” Webster age 83 died on March 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1934 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Mark and Essy (Chamberlain) Barringer and had lived in this area all of her life. Rete graduated from Brockport High School in...

Evelyn Fancher Foote

Evelyn Fancher Foote

March 27, 2018

Obituary of Evelyn Fancher Foote Albion: Evelyn (Fancher) Foote, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2018 with her caring great-granddaughter Tara Mayes by her side at Rochester General Hospital. She was born October 12, 1927 in Albion to the late William and Emma (Welch) Fancher. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, camping, traveling and spending time outdoors. She worked for many years...

Tracey A. Baker

Tracey A. Baker

March 27, 2018

Obituary of Tracey A. Baker (MIDDLEPORT) Tracey A. Baker, age 48, died 3/27/2018 surrounded by her family in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born 8/16/1969 in Medina to Wayne and Colleen(Tylec)Chaplin and had lived in the area her entire life. Tracey was a 1987 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, a member of St. Stephen’s R.C. Church, and had...

Douglas S. Clute

Douglas S. Clute

March 27, 2018

Obituary of Douglas S. Clute Albion: Douglas S. Clute, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2018 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born April 28, 1958 in North Tonawanda to Ralph and Betty (Tugwood) Clute Sr. Doug worked for many years at carnivals with various shows throughout the U.S. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Doug...