Obituaries

Lyell Colburn

Lyell Colburn

January 21, 2018

Obituary of Lyell Colburn Kendall/Hamlin: Lyell John Colburn, 93, passed away Sunday morning, January 21, 2018 at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen. He was born in Orleans County, NY to the late Eugene Rudolph Colburn and Louise Fretag Colburn. Mr. Colburn was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Hamlin Post 6703 Veterans of...

Warren Judd

Warren Judd

January 21, 2018

Obituary of Warren Judd Warren “Sonny” Judd Jr., age 79 of Lockport, entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Heath Care Facility. Born July 12, 1938 in Barker, NY Sonny is the son of the late: Warren and Ruby (Brown) Judd. Sonny married Anna “Marge” Chausse July 8, 1961 at St. Patrick’s RC Church...

Mary L. Herring

Mary L. Herring

January 19, 2018

Obituary of Mary L. Herring (KENDALL) Mary L. Herring, age 79, died 1/19/2018 in Lakeside Beikirch Care Center following a short illness. She was born 9/29/1938 to Walter Sr. and Ella (Curtis) Steffen and had lived in Kendall her entire lifetime. Mary was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, and the Kendall Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. As a person who...

Robert A. Wyant

Robert A. Wyant

January 19, 2018

Obituary of Robert A. Wyant Robert A. Wyant father, grandfather and friend passed away January 19, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Ovapa, WV February 4, 1940 the beloved son of Mary Katherine “Kitty” and Conard Wyant. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sons Larry and Ronnie and his siblings....

David R. Conlon Jr.

David R. Conlon Jr.

January 16, 2018

Obituary of David R. Conlon Jr. Albion: David R. Conlon Jr. age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 16, at The Villages of Orleans. He was born August 15, 1929 in Rochester, NY, a son of the late David and Josephine (Georger) Conlon Sr. David was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church and the Knight of Columbus St. Joan...

Arlene F. Parker

Arlene F. Parker

January 15, 2018

Obituary of Arlene F. Parker Albion: Arlene F. Parker age 68, died January 15, 2018. She was born September 15. 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Edith (Sumereski) Silker. Arlene was a former employee at Fisher Price in Medina and Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester. She enjoyed crafting, yard sales and spending time with her grandson,...

Ann "Telovsky" Murray

Ann "Telovsky" Murray

January 13, 2018

Obituary of Ann (Telovsky) Murray Gaines: Ann T. Murray, age 82, passed away January 13, 2018 at Unity Hospital. She was born November 19, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Telovsky. Ann attended the Gaines Carlton Community Church. She retired from the N.Y.S. Dept. of Labor and was a former member of the Sheret Post...

Thaddeus Kraynik

Thaddeus Kraynik

January 9, 2018

Obituary of Thaddeus Kraynik Holley, NY- Thaddeus Kraynik (TK), 90, passed away peacefullyon January 9, 2018. He was born TadeuszKrajnikon September 16, 1927 in Torun, Poland. He spent his early teen years laboring away in Nazi-occupied factories learning the machinist trade, all the while conducting clandestine anti-communist operations with the Free Polish Underground. He would eventually make his way to...

Richard L. Kelsey

Richard L. Kelsey

January 8, 2018

Obituary of Richard L. Kelsey Albion: Richard L. Kelsey, age 75, passed away January 8, 2018. He was born May 30, 1942, a son of the late Junior and Marion (Fox) Kelsey. Richard was a former employee of Eastman Kodak Co. and Duff Motts. When he was a young man, Richard was an active athlete. He was predeceased by his...

George William Walker

George William Walker

January 5, 2018

Obituary of George William Walker George William Walker, age 71, of Gasport, entered into rest on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport surrounded by his loving family. Born December 30, 1946 in Lockport, George is the son of the late: George and Margaret (Dunnigan) Walker. George was a 1965 graduate of Lockport High School. He served his...

Kevin Roger Banker

Kevin Roger Banker

January 4, 2018

Obituary of Kevin Roger Banker Kendall: Kevin Roger Banker, age 47, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018 at his home. He was born May 3, 1970 in Fort Belvoir, VA to Sharon Bennett. Kevin had a great love for classic cars, especially a 1955 Burnt Orange Chevy that was his dream car. He worked for 20...

Shafreda L. Thompson

Shafreda L. Thompson

January 3, 2018

Obituary of Shafreda L. Thompson (Brockport) It is with great sadness Shafreda L. Thompson, “Freda” 39, passed suddenly on January 3, 2018. She was born in Brockport NY to Carrie Thompson (Pugh) and Samuel Thompson Jr. She attended Albion Schools until moving to Brockport where she graduated in 1996. Freda loved music, attending concerts and jazz festivals. She was employed...

Anna M. Ross

Anna M. Ross

January 1, 2018

Obituary of Anna M. Ross Anna M. Ross age 71 died on January 1, 2018. She was born March 29, 1946 in Albion, a daughter of the late Alfred and Stella (Olsowski) Chike and had lived in this area for most of her life. Anna had worked for many years as a bookkeeper for HR Dobbins & Son in Lyndonville....

Kathleen Callicutt

Kathleen Callicutt

January 1, 2018

Obituary of Kathleen Callicutt Kathleen "Kat" Callicutt of Yonkers NY passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2018. Kat was born July 24, 1974 in Albion NY to Joe Callicutt SR and Ida Linda Wall Callicutt. Kat graduated from Albion Central High School in 1994 and after graduation Kat moved to Yonkersto further her career in the department of corrections.Kat had an...

Mary Lucile Nice

Mary Lucile Nice

December 31, 2017

Obituary of Mary Lucile Nice Winter Garden, FL: Mary Lucile (Nesbitt) Nice - born July 17, 1922 in Albion, N.Y., lived in Winter Garden, FL since 1980. She was 95 years old and died peacefully after a short stay in Hospice care on December 31, 2017. She was the loving wife of Robert K. Nice for 72 years. She was...

Thomas Biggs

Thomas Biggs

December 31, 2017

Obituary of Thomas Biggs Middleport: Thomas Biggs age 56, died December 31, 2017 after a short fight with cancer at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born April 6, 1961 in Andalusia, Alabama, a son of the late Farrel and Mary (Green) Biggs. He is survived by his daughters, Shonia Biggs, Melissa Elliot and Brandie Biggs; several grandchildren; siblings,...

Roger D. Webb

Roger D. Webb

December 31, 2017

Obituary of Roger D. Webb Albion: Roger D. Webb, age 59, passed away on December 31, 2017 at the Villages of Orleans. He was born April 23, 1958 in Charleston, WV to the late Denver and Alma (Dickens) Webb and moved to the area in 1976. Roger was a former member of the Albion Fire Department, C.O.V.A. and Crusaders Motorcycle...

Eva E. Kinsey

Eva E. Kinsey

December 30, 2017

Obituary of Eva E. Kinsey Clarendon: Eva E. Kinsey, age 89, passed away on December 30, 2017. She was born May 12, 1928 in Clarendon to the late Emil and Emma (Krause) Hefke and would remain in the area her entire life. Eva was a partner on the dairy farm that she and her late husband John ran. She did...

Francis L. Pitts

Francis L. Pitts

December 29, 2017

Obituary of Francis L. Pitts (Albion) Francis “Frank’ Pitts age 77 died December 29, 2017 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a short illness. He was born March 4, 1940 in San Diego, CA, a son of the late Joseph andRuth (Ito) Pitts and had lived in this area for over 54 years. Frank had served in the US...

Norma Arlene Pittman Lawvey

Norma Arlene Pittman Lawvey

December 24, 2017

Obituary of Norma Arlene Pittman Lawvey Norma Arlene (Pittman) Lawvey, age 89, entered into rest on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Heath Care Facility surrounded by her loving family. Born January 22, 1928 in Albion, Norma is the daughter of the late Clayton and Ada (Kraatz) Pittman. Norma married the late Gordon O. Lawvey on November...