Obituaries

Charles Ryan Gustke

Charles Ryan Gustke

September 11, 2016

Obituary of Charles Ryan Gustke Holley: Charles Ryan Gustke, age 31, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2016. He was born September 10, 1985, a son of David Gustke and Kathy Putnam. Charles was a kind, gentle, helpful, shy man that spread a lot of love to a lot of people in his short time on this Earth. In his...

John C. Olles

John C. Olles

September 9, 2016

Obituary of John C. Olles (FANCHER/GREEN ACRES, FL) John C. Olles, age 80 of Green Acres, FL and formerly of Fancher, died peacefully on Friday September 9th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Blanche(Lockwood)Olles and his loving wife, Dawn. He is survived by his six children: John(Lea)Olles, William(LouAnn)Olles, Tammy(Charles)Deacon, Russell(Valerie)Olles, Matthew Olles, and Kelly...

Edwin H. "Ed" Purvee

Edwin H. "Ed" Purvee

September 8, 2016

Obituary of Edwin "Ed" H. Purvee HOLLEY: Ed H. Purvee age 88, died September 8, 2016 at his home. Ed was born November 16, 1927 in Kendall, NY a son of the late Edwin D. and Mary (King) Purvee. Ed lived in this area all of his life and was a member of the Morton Baptist Church and a former...

Pauline Goetze Pratt

Pauline Goetze Pratt

September 6, 2016

Obituary of Pauline Goetze Pratt Pauline (Goetze) Pratt, age 83, of Gasport, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her home. Pauline was born March 3, 1933. She married Robert T. Pratt, Jr., on May 5, 1951 in Lyndonville. Mr. Pratt died April 25, 2001. Pauline enjoyed helping people and had volunteered for the Lockport Soup Kitchen. She...

Tamilyn List

Tamilyn List

September 5, 2016

Obituary of Tamilyn List Albion: Tamilyn List, age 38, passed away in her sleep on September 5, 2016. She was born April 6, 1978 in Brockport, a daughter of Jeffrey and Pamela (Cotorakas) List. Tami was known for her beautiful voice and sang all over Orleans County. She had the voice of an angel according to many of those who...

Charles R. Restivo

Charles R. Restivo

September 4, 2016

Obituary of Charles R. Restivo (ALBION) Charles R. Restivo, age 54 of Northwood Drive, died 9/4/2016 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born 7/6/1962 in Albion to Angelo and Martha (Kaminski) Restivo and was a life-long resident of this area. Chuck had worked as a Security Guard for Securitas Co. in Tonawanda and was a former member...

Eleanor Joanne Rush

Eleanor Joanne Rush

September 4, 2016

Obituary of Eleanor Joanne Rush (KENT) Eleanor Joanne Rush, infant daughter of Adam and Ashley Rush, died 9/4/2016 in Unity Hospital shortly after birth and surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is survived by her maternal grandmother: Robin(Roger Snow)Hood of IL, her paternal grandparents: Brian and Pamela Rush of Waterport, her paternal great grandmother: Eileen...

Wesley S. Potter

Wesley S. Potter

September 2, 2016

Obituary of Wesley S. Potter Wesley S. Potter age 90 died September 2, 2016 at his home. He was born December 29, 1925 in Clarendon, a son of the late Harold and Olive (Symonds) Potter and had lived in this area all of his life. Wes was First Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a lifetime member...

Barbara J. Wrobel

Barbara J. Wrobel

August 29, 2016

Obituary of Barbara J. Wrobel Barbara J. Wrobel, age 86 of Gasport, entered into rest on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Health Care Facility. Born July 31, 1930 in Buffalo, Barbara is the daughter of the late Everett and Gladys (Potts) Jepson. Barb married Leo Wrobel March 31, 1950 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lockport....

Michelle Patrice Nauden

Michelle Patrice Nauden

August 29, 2016

Obituary of Michelle Patrice Nauden Michelle Patrice Nauden 8/29/1965-8/29/2016 Went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Bray and Lorine Nauden. Survived by her son Marcus Warren, and her brothers Douglas Nauden and Bray Nauden. Also survived by her grandson Kamaryon Warren, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by her sisters...

Herbert E. Calkins

Herbert E. Calkins

August 28, 2016

Obituary of Herbert E. Calkins (Canandaigua/Murray) Herbert E. “Red” Calkins, age 93 formerly of Murray, died 8/28/2016 in Thompson Hospital following a brief illness. Herb “Red” was born 7/19/1923 in Canton, NY to Herbert Eugene and Minnie(Hughes)Calkins and had lived in this area most of his life. Mr. Calkins was a United States Army Veteran of WWII having served 400...

Carolyn I. Shawver

Carolyn I. Shawver

August 28, 2016

Obituary of Carolyn I. Shawver Carolyn I. Shawver, age 74, died August 28, 2016 at Unity Hospital following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born December 5, 1941 in Albion, a daughter of the late Homer and Marjorie (Ellis) Miles and had lived in this area all of her life. Carolyn had retired after...

Robert Rae Hyde

Robert Rae Hyde

August 28, 2016

Obituary of Robert Rae Hyde Robert Rae Hyde, age 73 of Middleport, entered into rest on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Brothers of Mercy. Born August 31, 1942 in Lockport, Robert is the son of the late Robert Maxwell and Norma (Lines) Hyde. Robert worked at the Royalton Hartland Central School District at the Gasport Elementary School as a...

Florence June Kolbe

Florence June Kolbe

August 25, 2016

Obituary of Florence June Kolbe Florence June Kolbe, age 72, entered into rest on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born January 29, 1944 in Lockport, Florence is the daughter of the late Percy and Winifred (Bloom) Ryan. Florence was a graduate of Lockport High School. She worked for Verizon as an operator where she retired after...

Dorothy S. Frank

Dorothy S. Frank

August 23, 2016

Obituary of Dorothy S. Frank Albion: Dorothy S. “Dodo” Frank, age 91, passed away at Medina Memorial Hospital on August 23, 2016. She was born in Medina on January 4, 1925 to the late Sumner and Thelma (Payne) Sanford and would remain in the area her whole life. Dodo was an active member of the Sheret Post #35 American Legion...

Wilma S. Conradt

Wilma S. Conradt

August 23, 2016

Obituary of Wilma S. Conradt Morton, NY: Wilma S. Conradt, went to be with her lord on August 23, 2016, at age 91. Predeceased by her parents Myrtle McCombs and Ross Aikenhead, brother, Hugh Aikenhead, brother-in-law, Michael Christopher. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Frederick Conradt, children, Henry (Carrie) Conradt, Wayne (Melanie) Conradt, Linda Kennedy (David...

Kenneth I. Stephens

Kenneth I. Stephens

August 22, 2016

Obituary of Kenneth I. Stephens Kent: Kenneth Stephens, 82, died August 22, 2016 in The Villages of Orleans following a long illness. Ken was born March 21, 1934 in Hornell, NY, a son of the late Kenneth and Louise (Graham) Stephens. Ken served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by his...

Linda F. Rogers

Linda F. Rogers

August 22, 2016

Obituary of Linda F. Rogers (MEDINA) Linda F. Rogers, age 66 of North Avenue, died 8/22/2016 in Mercy Hospital. She was born 3/14/1950 in Knoxville, TN to Luther and Lorraine (Richter) Perkins and had lived in this area for over 6 years. Linda worked as an Registered Nurse at Medina Hospital where she was part of the Health Education Team....

Patricia J. Wolfe

Patricia J. Wolfe

August 21, 2016

Obituary of Patricia J. Wolfe (ALBION) Patricia J. Wolfe, age 63 of Crimson Heights, died 8/21/2016 in The Villages of Orleans following a long illness. She was born 5/26/1953 in Medina to Richard and Joan (Schnieder) Filarowski and was a lifetime resident of this area. Pat had many hobbies including knitting, crocheting and plastic canvas art, but her favorite thing...

Wilma M. Wilson

Wilma M. Wilson

August 19, 2016

Obituary of Wilma M. Wilson Wilma M. "Billie" Wilson Wilma M. "Billie" Wilson, 86, Born Nov. 25, 1929, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 19, 2016; a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Marie Leutze and her siblings Isabella (Bud) Sandle and Adelia (Peter) Bowen. Billie was married for...