Obituaries

Kathleen Sinel

Kathleen Sinel

October 31, 2014

Obituary of Kathleen Sinel Guilderland, NY - Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Cecelia Flansburg Sinel passed away on October 31, 2014 in Guilderland, NY. She was born on February 8, 1948 in Rochester, NY to the late George and Catherine (Costello) Flansburg. Kathy grew up in the Holley area and lived in numerous other locales until settling in Guilderland in 1994....

Michael D. Merlin

Michael D. Merlin

October 30, 2014

Obituary of Michael D. Merlin Michael D. Merlin of Gasport passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport Site. Mr. Merlin was born in Medina, NY on May 11, 1949 son of the late Vincent and Muriel (Williams) Merlin and he has lived all of his life in the Middleport-Gasport area. He was employed as a truck...

Rosemary L. Bernard

Rosemary L. Bernard

October 29, 2014

Obituary of Rosemary L. Bernard . Rosemary L. Bernard of Middleport passed away early Wednesday morning October 29, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House. Mrs. Bernard was born in Medina, New York on December 13, 1943 daughter of Merton and Nina (Baes) Walker and she has lived in Middleport for the past 47 years before that she resided in Gasport. She...

Edward C. Reed

Edward C. Reed

October 29, 2014

Obituary of Edward C. Reed (Barre) Edward C. Reed, age 75 of Oak Orchard Road, died 10/29/2014 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born 9/24/1939 in Batavia to Myron and Margaret (Marshall) Reed and was a life-long resident of this area. Ed was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Oakfield Rod and Gun Club...

Gerald William Nicholas

Gerald William Nicholas

October 29, 2014

Obituary of Gerald William Nicholas Gerald “Nick” William Nicholas, age 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Hospice Buffalo. Born July 30, 1937 in Lockport, Gerald is the son of the late: Norman C. and Ruth (Marsland) Nicholas Sr. Gerald served his country in the US Navy from September 12, 1956 until July 4, 1963. He was...

Marcia C Smith

Marcia C Smith

October 29, 2014

Obituary of Marcia C Smith Albion- Marcia C. Smith (Suhr) "Granny", 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Albion, NY the daughter of Paul and Wanda Suhr and has been a lifelong resident of Albion. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her Children and Grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Joseph Stefko

Joseph Stefko

October 28, 2014

Obituary of Joseph Stefko Joseph E. Stefko age 56 died October 28, 2014 at the Hospice of Buffalo after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1958 in Rochester, a son of the late Marvin and Dorothy (Burgess) Stefko and had lived in this area for the past 4 years. Joe was the overnight baker at Tim...

Frank J. Korosecz

Frank J. Korosecz

October 27, 2014

Obituary of Frank J. Korosecz Frank J. Korosecz “Uncle Frank”, age 89, of Gasport, entered into rest on Monday, October 27, 2014. Born June 8, 1925 in Tonawanda, Frank is the son of the late George and Katalin (Grommer) Korosecz Sr. Frank married Ethel Arnold on July 18, 1964 in Lockport. Mrs. Korosecz died July 21, 2001. He worked at...

Joshua Osborne

Joshua Osborne

October 24, 2014

Obituary of Joshua Osborne Albion- Joshua Osborne "Josh", 41, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born in Albion, NY the son of Denver and the Late Evelyn Osborne and has been a lifelong resident of Albion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Josh was a very sociable person who loved his family...

Frederick Daniels

Frederick Daniels

October 22, 2014

Obituary of Frederick Daniels Barre: Frederick A. Daniels, 75, died suddenly October 22, 2014. He was born July 14, 1939 in Albion the son of the late Frederick and Loraine (Wilson) Daniels and was a lifelong resident. Fred served in the US Army from 1961-1964 and was a member of the Sheret Post #35 American Legion and Past Commander of...

Doris Jean Ralph

Doris Jean Ralph

October 22, 2014

Obituary of Doris Jean Ralph Jean Ralph (Shickler) passed away peacefully on October 22, 2014 at Hospice of Orleans in Albion, NY. Born November 8, 1927 in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of Carl and Anne Shickler and was one of six siblings. Jean married her husband George J. Ralph in l947 and together they raised their family of...

Terry Schaap

Terry Schaap

October 21, 2014

Obituary of Terry Schaap HOLLEY: Terry L. Schaap, 65, died suddenly at his home October 21, 2014. He was born June 29, 1949 in Rochester a son of the late Wayne and Grace (Harry) Schaap. Terry had lived all of his life in this area. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and received his Associates degree from Monroe...

Lester H. Roth

Lester H. Roth

October 17, 2014

Obituary of Lester H. Roth (GAINES) Lester H. "Mutt" Roth, age 92 of Ridge Road, died 10/17/2014 in The Villages of Orleans following an illness of several months. He was born 7/21/1922 in Ridgeway to Fred and Lettie(Miller)Roth and was a life-long resident of this area. Mr. Roth was a United States Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and a...

Jacob Alan Stahl

Jacob Alan Stahl

October 17, 2014

Obituary of Jacob Alan Stahl . Jacob (Jake) Alan Stahl passed away unexectedly at the age of 15, on Friday, October 17, 2014. Jake was born in Medina, NY on November 4, 1998 and was currently in 10th grade at Medina Central School, where he recently played Lacrosse. Jake is survived by is beloved parents, James and Melinda (Brauen) Stahl,...

Phoebe Ann B. Barkalow Snell

Phoebe Ann B. Barkalow Snell

October 17, 2014

Obituary of Phoebe Ann B. Barkalow Snell Phoebe Ann B. (Rees) Snell, age 90, entered into rest on Friday, October 17, 2014 at National Health Care in Greer, SC. Born September 16, 1924 in Greenville, Michigan, Phoebe is the daughter of the late Rev. William and Ethel (Ellsworth) Barkalow. Phoebe married Stanley Rees May 29, 1948 at Riverside Baptist Church...

Donald Stirk

Donald Stirk

October 16, 2014

Obituary of Donald Stirk (Albion) Donald A. Stirk age 71 died October 16, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born February 28, 1943 in Albion, a son of the late Donald L. and Yolanda (Acri) Stirk and had lived in this area all of his life. Don had served in the US Army from 1966-1968. He was a member...

Robert Eckerd

Robert Eckerd

October 15, 2014

Obituary of Robert Eckerd (Medina) Robert A. Eckerd Sr., age 86 of Ricky Place, died 10/15/2014 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born 1/20/1928 in PA to Peter and Belva Eckerd and had lived in this area over 70 years. Bob was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Millville United Methodist Church,...

Alice Schepler

Alice Schepler

October 14, 2014

Obituary of Alice Schepler Kendall/Port Charlotte FL Alice M. Schepler, 84, passed on October 14, 2014 at Unity Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1930 in Albion, a daughter of the late Walter and Ella (Curtis) Steffen. Alice was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Kendall and the Kendall Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary....

Laverne Miller

Laverne Miller

October 14, 2014

Obituary of Laverne Miller Laverne A. "Vern" Miller age 81 passed into eternity on October 14, 2014. He was born August 24, 1933 in Carlton, a son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Seeley) Miller and had lived in this area most of his life. Vern had served in the US Air Force during the Cold War Era from 1953-1957....

Shirley Ann White

Shirley Ann White

October 14, 2014

Obituary of Shirley Ann White Shirley Ann White of Middleport passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2014 at her home. Mrs. White was born in Hornell, NY on September 26, 1958 daughter of the late Lyle and Jeanne Baker and she lived most of her life in the Philadelphia area, moving to Middleport ten years ago. She was a graduate...