Obituaries

Joyce Melius

Joyce Melius

November 7, 2016

Obituary of Joyce Melius 9/4/1928-11/7/2016 Joyce Melius wife of the late Herbert Melius entered into rest on November 7, 2016. She was born September 4, 1928 in Pennsylvania. She was a wife, homemaker, and mother of four children. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren and loved putting puzzles together with them. Surviving her are her children Ruth Ann Kuhn (Ronald)...

David Spencer Walker

David Spencer Walker

November 7, 2016

Obituary of David Spencer Walker He spent his years providing for his family as a building contractor in Barker. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener, loved playing cards and loved his family. He has impacted many lives through his kindness and generosity. Beloved husband of Joleen Walker and loving father to five children: Jamie Pearson (Mariah Partsch), Andrea...

Larry Storms

Larry Storms

November 7, 2016

Obituary of Larry Storms Larry Storms 05/11/1948 – 11/7/2016 Larry Storms, at age 68 formerly of Rochester, Lyndonville and Lockport, NY went into rest on November 7, 2016 in Cookeville, TN where he resided with his wife Sue (Wilma) Storms. He was born on May 11, 1948 in Lockport, to the late Leona and Charles Storms. Predeceased by his first...

David L. Houseman

David L. Houseman

November 6, 2016

Obituary of David L. Houseman David L. Houseman 9/29/1928- 11/6/2016 Went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2016. Son of Kenneth and Ruth Houseman. Beloved wife of 68 years to Mary "Betty" Houseman (Mansell). Father of Ron (Debbie), Kent (Bonnie), Kenneth (Linda), and the late Daniel (Ann) Houseman. David pastored several churches over a period of 40...

Robert Russell Bradley

Robert Russell Bradley

November 5, 2016

Obituary of Robert Russell Bradley Robert Russell Bradley, age 61, of Sanborn, previously of Gasport, entered into rest on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born February 4, 1955 in Lockport, Bob is the son of the late Russell and Gertrude (Silsby) Bradley. Bob was a 1973 graduate of Royalton Hartland High School and then went on to...

Howard M. Brusie

Howard M. Brusie

November 5, 2016

Obituary of Howard M. Brusie Howard M. Brusie 8/23/1930- 11/5/2016 Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Son of Max and Dorothy Brusie. Beloved husband of the late Carol A. Brusie. Loving father of Kathy (Charley) Crawford, Christine Tyler, Janet (Roger) Bickle, and Howard (Tammy) Bruise. Cherished step-father of Lisa Fitzak, Mark and Todd Shervin,...

Gregory J. Nowicki

Gregory J. Nowicki

November 4, 2016

Obituary of Gregory J. Nowicki Gregory J. Nowicki Sr. 1/28/1952- 11/4/2016 64, Kent NY, predeceased by his parents John and Pearl Nowicki brother John Nowicki, nephews Jeffrey and Johnny Nowicki. Survived by his wife of 45 years Delice Nowicki (Hurd), sons Gregory Jr. (Amanda), Joey (Melissa) Nowicki, god-daughter Barbara Nowicki (Billie Harper), also survived by several nieces and nephews. Beloved...

Areitha Collins

Areitha Collins

November 4, 2016

Obituary of Areitha Collins Areitha “Re” Collins, age 91 , previously of Gasport, entered into rest on Friday,November 4, 2016 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Health Care Center. Born June 2, 1925 in Gasport, Re is the daughter of the late: Edson and Lulu (Rickard) Payne. Areitha married John F. Collins December 22, 1945. Mr. Collins died May 9, 1993....

Mary Egloff Driesel

Mary Egloff Driesel

November 4, 2016

Obituary of Mary Egloff Driesel Albion: Mary E. Driesel, age 91, passed away on Friday November 4, 2016 at the Martin–Linsin Hospice Residence following a brief illness. She was born December 31, 1924 in Batavia, NY and was a lifelong resident of Albion. On September 9, 1950 Mary married Thomas Driesel at St. Joseph’s Church and they would reside on...

Donald C Freck

Donald C Freck

November 3, 2016

Obituary of Donald C Freck Donald C. Freck, age 80, of Medina, formerly of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Orchard Manor Health Care Facility. Born on February 8, 1936 in Tonawanda, NY, Donald is the son of the late Elmer and Gladys (Wills) Freck. Donald had lived in the Gasport area for most of his...

Dominic P. Terra

Dominic P. Terra

October 30, 2016

Obituary of Dominic P. Terra (ALBION) Dominic P. Terra, age 89 of W. Park St., died October 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1927 in Albion to Bernardino and Erma(Passarell/Hewitt)Terra and was a life-long resident of this area. Dom was a retired construction worker with the Rochester Laborer’s Union, a member...

Florence B. Miller

Florence B. Miller

October 30, 2016

Obituary of Florence B. Miller Florence B. Miller age 83 died October 30, 2016 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina following a long illness. She was born December 26, 1932 in Albion, a daughter of the late William and Maude (Haight) Birch and had lived in this area all of her life. Florence was a member of the...

Lee C. Mayback

Lee C. Mayback

October 30, 2016

Obituary of Lee C. Mayback (ALBION) Lee C. Mayback, age 86 of Eagle Harbor-Knowlesville Road, died 10/30/2016 in the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born 6/13/1930 in Buffalo and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Mr. Mayback was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a tractor-trailer driver for many years. Lee was...

William C. McGarry

William C. McGarry

October 29, 2016

Obituary of William C. McGarry (ALBION) William C. McGarry, age 69, died 10/29/2016 in Highland Hospital following a long illness. He was born 7/19/1947 in West Virginia to Lester and Elizabeth(Groves)McGarry and had been a lifetime resident of this area. William was a former employee of Duffy Mott Company and had worked as a dishwasher at Sam’s Diner in Holley....

Charles Ray Voorhees Jr.

Charles Ray Voorhees Jr.

October 28, 2016

Obituary of Charles Ray Voorhees Jr. Albion: Charles Ray Voorhees Jr. passed away on October 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife Dawn, along with his three children, Amy (Ryan) Mayes, Amanda Voorhees, and Adam (Erika) Voorhees. Chuck also leaves behind three grandsons, Logan and Mason Mayes, Lincoln Voorhees as well as a soon to arrive granddaughter, Charlee Rae...

Arnold R. Kuhn

Arnold R. Kuhn

October 27, 2016

Obituary of Arnold R. Kuhn (ALBION) Arnold R. Kuhn, affectionately known as “Jake”, passed away peacefully on Thursday 10/27/2016 at the age of 79. He was born in Albion 9/5/1937, a son of Lloyd and Alma(Carlson)Kuhn and was a life-long resident of this area. Jake spent his entire professional career as a project manager for Keeler Construction Co, Inc. in...

Cleda M. "Persia" D'Andrea

Cleda M. "Persia" D'Andrea

October 27, 2016

Obituary of Cleda M. (Persia) D'Andrea Albion: Cleda M. D’Andrea, 102, died October 27, 2016. She was born February 27, 1914 in Brockville a daughter of the late Paul and Ernestine (DiLaura) Persia. Cleda lived in Brockville and Albion all of her life and was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church. She married Jerry D’Andrea on May 4,...

Daniel Wesley Brown

Daniel Wesley Brown

October 25, 2016

Obituary of Daniel Wesley Brown Daniel Wesley Brown, 56, who resided in Montvale, Va., was tragically taken away from his family and friends on Tuesday morning, October 25, 2016 at his workplace, heroically stepping up to save his fellow employees. Although currently residing in Montvale, Va., Daniel was from Lockport, N.Y. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1979 and...

Arthur F. Gould

Arthur F. Gould

October 25, 2016

Obituary of Arthur F. Gould (GAINES) Arthur F. Gould, age 92 formerly of Ridge Road, died 10/25/2016 in the Batavia Health Care Center following a brief illness. He was born 8/17/1924 in Albion to Mike and Lottie(Radac)Gould and was a lifetime resident of this area. Art was a retired mechanic for Kodak and was a self-employed Small Equipment Mechanic for...

Dennis W. Dean

Dennis W. Dean

October 24, 2016

Obituary of Dennis W. Dean Dennis W. Dean, age 66 of Middleport, entered into rest on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Sister’s Hospital in Buffalo. Born October 16, 1950 in North Tonawanda, Dennis is the son of the late Arthur J. and Ruth M. (Wilkes) Dean. Dennis graduated from Williamsville High School. He married Cheryl Vogt September 18, 1982. Dennis...