Obituaries

Stanley G. Vanderlaan

Stanley G. Vanderlaan

August 14, 2014

Obituary of Stanley G. Vanderlaan Stanley G. Vanderlaan of Albion passed away on August 14th, 2014, on his 85th birthday. He was born in Albion in 1929, the son of Jacob and Ruth (Irvine) Vanderlaan. He served in the Air Force from 1948 - 1952, during the Korean War. Stan worked at T.J. Lipton's for about two years, then started...

Charles August Gerstung

Charles August Gerstung

August 13, 2014

Obituary of Charles August Gerstung Charles A. Gerstung, beloved husband of the late Mary A. Gerstung, entered into rest with his family by his side at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Charles was a Newfane resident until he and Mary moved to Saudi Arabia for three years to work construction. He also resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida for...

Joyce A Halstead

Joyce A Halstead

August 12, 2014

Obituary of Joyce A Halstead Albion- Joyce A. Fadale-Halstead, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home. She was born in Albion and remained her during her lifetime where she raised her family. She was a homemaker and enjoyed arts & crafts, reading, and spending time with her family. For a time, she had worked in a...

Delmar Robert Ranney

Delmar Robert Ranney

August 11, 2014

Obituary of Delmar Robert Ranney Delmar Robert Ranney, age 87, formerly of Gasport, entered into rest on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Absolut Care of Gasport. Born March 31, 1927 in Alden, NY, Delmar is the son of the late Bert D. and Dorothy (Nerber) Ranney. Delmar served his county in the Army as a Railway brakeman from April 30,...

Jesse Miller

Jesse Miller

August 5, 2014

Obituary of Jesse Miller Barre: Jesse E. Miller age 91, passed away suddenly August 5, 2014 at Unity Hospital. He was born January 1, 1923 in the Town of Barre a son of the late Samuel and Velma (Brooks) Miller. Jesse lived in the Town of Barre all of his life and was a Dairy Farmer for 45 years. Jesse...

Daniel Raymond Woodcock

Daniel Raymond Woodcock

August 3, 2014

Obituary of Daniel Raymond Woodcock Daniel Raymond Woodcock, age 72 of Middleport, entered into rest on Sunday, August 3, 2014. Born November 17, 1941 in Wilson, Daniel is the son of the late F. Willard and Ethel Louise (Whitney) Woodcock. Dan worked at Harrison Radiator, where he retired in 1995. He married Mary Schick March 1, 1986 in Newfane. He...

Richard Francis O'Grady

Richard Francis O'Grady

July 31, 2014

Obituary of Richard Francis O'Grady Richard Francis O’Grady, age 89, entered into rest on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Riverview Manor in Owego, NY. Born March 27, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, Richard is the son of the late Dennis and Rebecca (Stewart) O’Grady. Richard married the late Josephine (Chiodo) O’Grady May 10, 1942 at St. Mary R.C. Church in...

Annabella Rose Lowery

Annabella Rose Lowery

July 30, 2014

Obituary of Annabella Rose Lowery (Albion) Annabella Rose Troy Lowery, Infant baby of Susan Krueger and John Lowery, Jr. died July 30, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Survived by brother Matthew Swartz, Jr.; paternal grandparents John and Patricia Lowery, Sr.; maternal grandmother Deborah Paige; maternal grandfather Don Krueger; several aunts, uncles and cousins. There are no prior calling hours. A...

Deborah L. Whittier

Deborah L. Whittier

July 29, 2014

Obituary of Deborah L. Whittier Albion: Deborah L. Whittier age 42, died July 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1972 in Albion. Debbie was employed for 13 years at Genesee-Orleans Community Action as the Director of the Community Center in Holley and then was a Career Transitions Specialist for the Iroquois Job Corp. Debbie...

Kevin Cloy

Kevin Cloy

July 28, 2014

Obituary of Kevin Cloy (MIDDLEPORT) Kevin W. Cloy, age 51, died 7/28/2014 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born 2/10/1963 in Niagara Falls to Donald and Judith (Dibbley) Cloy and had lived in this area all of his life. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Royalton-Hartland Central School and a...

Mary U. Barry

Mary U. Barry

July 27, 2014

Obituary of Mary U. Barry (ALBION) Mary U. Barry, age 99, formerly of Hamilton Street, died 7/27/2014 just 6 weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Mrs. Barry was born 9/9/1914 in Warsaw, NY the daughter of the late William and Mary Spaulding. She married Arthur L. Barry on 12/2/1933. Mrs. Barry was an employee of the Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital...

Mary Elizabeth Higgs

Mary Elizabeth Higgs

July 27, 2014

Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Higgs Mary worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport and also worked as a hairdresser. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and shopping. Surviving Mary is her daughter: Roxy Higgs Brigham of Remsen, grandchildren: Jeffery Sheehan of Lockport, Dana Sheehan of Binghamton and Mendi Sheehan Tylec of Gasport and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased...

Scott Watkins

Scott Watkins

July 24, 2014

Obituary of Scott Watkins (Albion) Scott R. Watkins age 52 died July 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28, 1961 in Albion, a son of the late Stewart and Shirley (Snyder) Watkins and had lived in this area all of his life. Scott had worked at Griffith Energy in Albion. He loved tinkering,...

Frances Catherine Fisher

Frances Catherine Fisher

July 23, 2014

Obituary of Frances Catherine Fisher Obit - Thursday, July 24, 2014 US&J Frances Catherine Fisher,age 99 went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Medina Memorial Healthcare System. "We are confidant I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord", 2 Corinthians 5:8. Mrs. Fisher was...

Stella Grigajtis

Stella Grigajtis

July 23, 2014

Obituary of Stella Grigajtis (MEDINA) Stella Grigajtis, age 93 and long-time resident of Orchard Manor Nursing Home, died 7/23/2014 following a long illness. She was born 9/22/1920 in PA and had lived in Western New York most of her adult life. In addition to a niece Adele Redfern, Stella is survived by many friends. There will be no calling hours...

James Restivo

James Restivo

July 18, 2014

Obituary of James Restivo (ALBION) James A. Restivo, age 72 of E. Academy Street, died 7/18/2014 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a long illness. He was born 6/19/1942 in Albion to Anthony and Dorothy(Green)Restivo and was a lifetime resident of this area. In addition to his parents, Mr. Restivo was predeceased by his son Jamie Restivo and his...

Philip E. Knight

Philip E. Knight

July 17, 2014

Obituary of Philip E. Knight Albion: Philip Knight age 78, died suddenly July 17, 2014. He was born December 5, 1935 in Albion a son of the late Michael and Anne (Vinn) Knight. Phil had lived in this area all his life and was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph's Church and a former member of the Knights of...

Gladys Lattin

Gladys Lattin

July 17, 2014

Obituary of Gladys Lattin Gladys Anamae Lattin, 98, formerly of Middleport, NY, passed away on July 17, 2014 at the Elderwood of Cheektowaga. She was born in Medina, NY the daughter of William and Helena Tillett. She married during WWII to flight officer William S. Lattin, and together they lived in Rochester and Washington DC. At one-time she taught in...

Joette M. Haines

Joette M. Haines

July 13, 2014

Obituary of Joette M. Haines Point Breeze, Kent, New York Joette McKenna Haines, 76, passed away on July 13, 2014 after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. She was born November 7, 1937 in Albion, New York, the youngest of four, to Joseph A. McKenna and Mary D. McKenna. Joey, as she was known to many, graduated...

Irene G. Hammerick

Irene G. Hammerick

July 12, 2014

Obituary of Irene G. Hammerick Irene G. Hammerick, 92, of Albion, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Villages of Orleans. Born on December 4, 1921, in W. Barre, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jay T. and Matilda (Wagner) Callard. Irene graduated from Holley High School in 1939 and in that same year was...