April 2, 2025

(MIDDLEPORT) Robert J. Bernard, Sr. age 82, died April 2, 2025 in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born October 7, 1942 in Medina to Lawrence and Bernice (Gursslin) Bernard and was a life-long resident of this area. Robert was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War Era, and proudly served his community as a member of the Royalton...

April 2, 2025

Nelson, Jon W. of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at home.

Born on June 7, 1939, in Lockport, he was the son of the late William and Mary Morill Nelson. Jon proudly served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War era from 1961 – 1967. In 2001, he retired after 37...

March 31, 2025

Barker: Jeanne A. Zanow, age 87, passed away March 31, 2025. Jeanne was born in the Town of Hartland September 20, 1937 a daughter of the late Ben and Alice (Crawshaw) Landers. Mrs. Zanow was a 1955 graduate of Roy-Hart High School. She retired from Niagara County Dept. of Social Services. Jeanne and her late husband, Kenneth, enjoyed square dancing...

March 31, 2025

(Barker): JoLynn Bull, age 46, passed away on March 31, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1979, in Medina, NY to Robert and Barbara (Prentice) Dix.

JoLynn enjoyed anything to do with animals. From her goose that she raised as a baby to the chickens she took care of and can't forget her pigs ,cats and her chameleon. She loved...

March 30, 2025

Velma Jean (Hare) Schulwitz, age 98, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home. She was born on October 14, 1926, in Hartland, a daughter of the late Clarence and Clara (Robison) Hare.

After graduating from Barker High School, Velma attended Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo. She went on to work as a comptometer and keypunch...

March 28, 2025

(Gasport) Esther A. Gabrys, passed away on Friday March 28th 2025. She was born on June 10th 1935 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (stank) Drotter.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph Gabrys whom she married on August 21, 1954 and were happily married for 69 years; her son Gary J...

March 28, 2025

(Brockport) John G. Neibel age 89, passed away March 28, 2025 at his home. He was born May 10, 1935, in Franklin County, IL a son of the late Andrew and Frances (Roberts) Neibel.

John had retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester where he worked for many years. He was a member of Golden Heights Church. He was a hard worker...

March 24, 2025

Holley: Helene C. Sanders, age 84, left this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2025 at the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center with her daughter by her side. She was born April 20, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Edith Cornwall. Her father, Joseph, passed away while Helene was an infant. Her mother, Edith,...

March 23, 2025

Dennis A. Drought, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1948, to the late Edelbert James Drought and Lois Maude Emery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James E. Drought.

Dennis is survived by his daughters, Amber N....

March 23, 2025

(ALBION/ROCHESTER) David M. Ricci, age 82, died March 23, 2025. He was born February 26, 1943 in Albion to Peter(Sr.) and Rose (Monacelli) Ricci and had lived in Rochester for most of his life. David was a member of the National Guard, and had worked as a Construction Engineer for the NYS DOT for many years. He was a former...

March 21, 2025

(Fancher) Janice W. Stewart age 80, passed away March 21, 2025 at Highland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 25, 1945, in Albion, a daughter of the late James and Genevieve Williams and had lived in this area all of her life.

Janice graduated from Holley High School. She worked at Eastman Kodak for 32 years retiring...

March 20, 2025

Mary A. Corsini of Lockport, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Her arrangements have been entrusted to Lange Funeral Home, Inc.

March 19, 2025

Albion: Robert D. Yiengst, age 62, passed away March 19, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.

Robert was predeceased by the love of his life, Donna in 2023.

Robert is survived by his children, Rebecca Yiengst, Jennifer Yiengst, stepdaughter Mackenzie DeCarlo, his parents, Robert Yiengst and Jolene Laing, several grandchildren, sisters Kippie Glosser and Christine Timmel, as well as several nieces, nephews and...

March 18, 2025

Jolynn Heard, a beautiful 65 years young, left her earthly body, peacefully at home on March 18th.

Jolynn was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Max Malachowski, her great-grandmother Thelma Crawford, and her beloved aunts (Ginny Rankin, Betty Sides, Sheila Ball) and uncle (Junior Rankin).

She leaves behind the love of her life, Alan Heard. They enjoyed a 24-year marriage; and although...

March 16, 2025

(ALBION) Dorothy (Allen) Ergott age 104, passed away March 16, 2025 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born August 25, 1920 in Somerset NY a daughter of the late Ervin and Rhoda (Brown) Allen. Dorothy had lived in this area all of her life and was a member of the Eagle Harbor Methodist Church. She enjoyed golf and...

March 15, 2025

Albion: Mark E. “Lufty” Luft, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 15, 2025. He was born August 22, 1970, in Medina, NY, a son of David and Ruth Luft.

Mark was a 1988 graduate of Albion High School and made his life here locally. He worked for the Albion Police Department for 20 years before retiring in...

March 15, 2025

Frederick C. “Fred” Pilon, 77, of Albion, NY, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 21, 1947, in Albion, Fred was the beloved son of the late Charles and Bertha (Vendetta) Pilon. A hardworking and dedicated man, he proudly carried on his family’s legacy as the second-generation owner and operator of Pilon Construction. His...

March 14, 2025

Frank Elijah Torres, affectionately known as Peanut, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on March 14 2025.

Frank had a love for life, with passions that included swimming, watching football, and watching movies. He found joy in the simple pleasures, from outdoor campfires and cookouts to leisurely walks. He had a playful spirit, enjoying activities like...

March 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jan Joseph Lorwa

March 30, 1955 – March 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Joseph Lorwa, who passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 69, just 17 days shy of his 70th birthday.

Jan...

March 12, 2025

(Kendall) Miriam E. “Dolly” Steffen age 89, passed away March 12, 2025, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was born October 7, 1935, in Kelly Township in Union County PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Swanger and had lived in this area most of her life.

She was a member of Concordia...