Obituaries

James Maxon

James Maxon

July 11, 2014

Obituary of James Maxon (Kent) James I. Maxon, age 58 of Marsh Creek Road, died 7/11/14 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Jim was born 5/11/1956 in Brockport to Harold and Isabelle Lois(Callard)Maxon and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a 30 year employee of Rochester Products/Delphi and retired at age 51, at which point...

Delvin Ergott Jr.

Delvin Ergott Jr.

July 10, 2014

Obituary of Delvin Ergott Jr. (Carlton) Delvin L. Ergott, Jr. age 74 died July 10, 2014 at The Villages of Orleans. He was born April 30, 1940 in the Town of Gaines, a son of Ruth Ergott Smith and the late Delvin L. Ergott Sr. and had lived in this area all of his life. Delvin graduated from Albion Central...

John E. Garbutt

John E. Garbutt

July 8, 2014

Obituary of John E. Garbutt Jack worked for Labors Union Local #91 retiring in 1994 after 40 years. An avid card player, he was the treasurer of the Lockport Euchre League for 20 years. He was also a member of the Turtle and Screwball Clubs. He loved all sports, always supporting the “Underdog”. In his later years Jack found great...

Ralph G. Poelma

Ralph G. Poelma

July 7, 2014

Obituary of Ralph G. Poelma Gaines: Ralph G. Poelma, age 98, died July 7, 2014 at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in Brockport, NY. Born November 2, 1915 in Albion, N.Y., Ralph lived on the family farm for 93 years until entering assisted living and skilled nursing care in Brockport, N.Y. On April 17, 1943 he married Pearl Wemesfelder. They owned...

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks

July 5, 2014

Obituary of Geraldine Brooks Clarendon: Geraldine E. Brooks age 86, died suddenly July 5, 2014. She was born March 17, 1928 in Albion, a daughter of the late Dwight and Agnes (Hess) Radner. Geraldine lived in this area all her life and was a member of the Clarendon Home Bureau. She enjoyed playing BINGO at the Clarendon Recreation Hall and...

Louis Monacelli Jr.

Louis Monacelli Jr.

July 4, 2014

Obituary of Louis Monacelli Jr. Albion: Louis M. Monacelli Jr. 66, died suddenly July 4, 2014. He was born April 25, 1948 in Batavia a son of the late Louis and Angeline "Babe" (D'Orazio) Monacelli Sr. Louis was an active member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph's Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of Albion High School...

Eleanor E. Klutts

Eleanor E. Klutts

July 3, 2014

Obituary of Eleanor E. Klutts Eleanor E. Klutts of Lockport passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina, NY. Mrs. Klutts was born in the Town of Royalton on May 27, 1927 daughter of the late Vernon and Florence (Stahl) Childs and she grew up in the Town of Royalton. She and her husband...

Horace Wilson

Horace Wilson

June 28, 2014

Obituary of Horace Wilson Horace Wilson, 82, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Gray, Georgia, the son of Charlie and Annie Mae (Franks) Wilson and moved to the Waterport area in 1957. He worked in Construction for many years before retiring and was a longtime Deacon at...

George Payton Jr.

George Payton Jr.

June 28, 2014

Obituary of George Payton Jr. (HOLLEY) George S. Payton Jr., age 51 of Ridge Road, died suddenly 6/28/2014 in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born 7/8/1962 in Coshocton, OH to George (Sr.) and Grace(Guldenschuh)Payton and had lived in this area for over 25 years. Mr. Payton was the Owner/Operator of GSP Enterprises where he was a Master Mechanic who could...

Harry W. Nachtrieb

Harry W. Nachtrieb

June 27, 2014

Obituary of Harry W. Nachtrieb . Harry W. Nachtrieb of Gasport passed away Friday afternoon, June 27, 2014 at his home. Mr. Nachtrieb was born in Lockport, New York on June 17, 1935 son of the late Milton and Gertrude (Newton) Nachtrieb and he has lived in Gasport since l969 before that he resided in Lockport, NY. He was a...

Liam Terra

Liam Terra

June 27, 2014

Obituary of Liam Terra (ALBION) Liam David Terra, infant son of David and Carrie (Ebbs) Terra, died 6/27/2014 in Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by and with the love of his family. Liam was born 6/16/2014 with a congenital heart defect and within the short span of his life, he touched the hearts of countless family members, family friends and even...

Michael A. Christopher

Michael A. Christopher

June 26, 2014

Obituary of Michael A. Christopher HOLLEY: Michael A. Christopher age 97, died June 26, 2014. He was born in Albion April 10, 1917 a son of the late Peter and Bertha (Vendetta) Christopher. Mike became a N.Y.S. Licensed Funeral Director in 1939 and in 1947 he started Christopher Funeral Home on W. State St. in Albion. In 1971, Mike merged...

Sharon Lee Maida Schuck

Sharon Lee Maida Schuck

June 26, 2014

Obituary of Sharon Lee Maida Schuck Sharon Lee Schuck, age 66, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 27, 1947 in Lockport, NY, Sharon is the daughter of the late Loretto and Virginia (VanEyk) Maida. Sharon married James Schuck September 6, 1974 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church...

Grace Rosalie Nicolia

Grace Rosalie Nicolia

June 24, 2014

Obituary of Grace Rosalie Nicolia Grace Rosalie Nicolia of Lyndonville, NY passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Nicolia was born in Albion, NY on May 11, 1924 daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Salemi) Manzella. She was a graduate of Albion High School and she attended Beauty and Cosmetic School in Rochester NY. She lived...

James Berray

James Berray

June 22, 2014

Obituary of James Berray James M. "Jim" Berray, 70, of Albion, went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014, having passed in his sleep, peacefully, at home. Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Carol, of Albion, his daughter, Lisa Berray, of Brunswick, MD, many extended family members and beloved friends. He is predeceased by...

Robbie L. Stogsdill

Robbie L. Stogsdill

June 22, 2014

Obituary of Robbie L. Stogsdill (Holley) Robbie L. Stogsdill age 66 died unexpectedly on June 22, 2014 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital. He was born October 13, 1947 in St. Louis, MO and had lived in this area for the last 30 years. Robbie had served in the US Navy during Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the Holley...

Jenette Elizabeth Naish

Jenette Elizabeth Naish

June 19, 2014

Obituary of Jenette Elizabeth Naish Jenette Elizabeth Naish, age 81, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born July 14, 1932, Jenette is the daughter of the late Ervin and Elida (Brewer) Criswell. Jenette married Eugene F. Naish on January 20, 2007 at Covenant United Church of Christ. She was previously...

Leonard D. Radzinski

Leonard D. Radzinski

June 18, 2014

Obituary of Leonard D. Radzinski (ALBION) Leonard D. Radzinski age 89 of Moore Street, died 6/18/14 in Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born 3/10/1925 in Albion to Anthony and Catherine(Karlowski)Radzinski and was a lifetime resident of this area. As a United States Air Force Veteran of WWII, Mr. Radzinski achieved the rank of Sergeant and served...

Danny Centola

Danny Centola

June 18, 2014

Obituary of Danny Centola Danny L. Centola age 68, died June 18, 2014 at the The Villages of Orleans. He was born May 18, 1946 in Rochester. Danny served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After serving his country Danny was a Deputy Sheriff for the San Bernadino County Sheriff Dept. and was instrumental in developing the K-9...

Helen L. Sheldon

Helen L. Sheldon

June 17, 2014

Obituary of Helen L. Sheldon Helen L. Sheldon of Lockport formerly of Middleport passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014 at Odd Fellows & Rebekah Hospice. Mrs. Sheldon was born in Middleport, NY on January 5, 1914 daughter of the late William J. and Bessie (Stern) Nevin and she had lived in Middleport all of her life. She and her...