Obituaries

Jacqueline Jean Rau

Jacqueline Jean Rau

March 4, 2014

Obituary of Jacqueline Jean Rau Jacqueline Toner Rau, age 65, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born January 22, 1949 in New York City, Jackie is the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Skowron) Toner. Jacqueline grew up on Long Island, attending the Great Neck Public Schools. After receiving her Bachelor of Science...

John L. Bennett

John L. Bennett

March 4, 2014

Obituary of John L. Bennett (Albion) John L. Bennett age 58 died March 4, 2014 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born August 1, 1955 in Niagara Falls and had lived in this area most of his life. John had worked at Daniels as a car salesman for many years and he was also the former owner of C.J.'s...

Kenneth Lang

Kenneth Lang

March 4, 2014

Obituary of Kenneth Lang Albion: Kenneth J. Lang age 82, died March 4, 2014 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born December 9, 1931 in Buffalo, a son of the late Fred and Margaret (Elmore) Lang. He was a former professional boxer and was awarded the Golden Glove for two consecutive years while serving in the US Army. Ken...

Robert Francis Sherman

Robert Francis Sherman

March 3, 2014

Obituary of Robert Francis Sherman Robert Francis Sherman, age 89 of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born August 2, 1924 in Lockport, Robert is the son of the late Claude and Jessie (Weaver) Sherman. Robert married Sophie Kowalczyk on August 21, 1948 at St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church in Olcott....

Robert Francis Sherman

Robert Francis Sherman

March 3, 2014

Obituary of Robert Francis Sherman Robert Francis Sherman, age 89 of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born August 2, 1924 in Lockport, Robert is the son of the late Claude and Jessie (Weaver) Sherman. Robert married Sophie Kowalczyk on August 21, 1948 at St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church in Olcott....

Mary Conklin

Mary Conklin

February 23, 2014

Obituary of Mary Conklin (KENDALL) Mary Ann Conklin, age 64 of Marlette Drive, died 2/23/2014 peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born 2/24/1949 in Syracuse to William and Rose Collett and had lived in this area all of her life. Mary Ann attended and graduated from Canton High School and worked as a Caregiver...

Elinor L. Rutenberg

Elinor L. Rutenberg

February 21, 2014

Obituary of Elinor L. Rutenberg (ALBION/PT. KENT, NY) Elinor L. Rutenberg, age 89 formerly of Albion, died 2/21/2014 in the Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital in Plattsgburg with her family at her side. She was born 12/5//1925 in Hector Falls, NY to Joseph and Anna(Preston)Horvath and had lived in the Albion area for over 62 years. Mrs. Rutenberg was a member...

Louise L. Calkins

Louise L. Calkins

February 20, 2014

Obituary of Louise L. Calkins Albion: Louise L. Calkins age 88, died February 20, 2014 at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center. She was born April 10, 1925 in Albion a daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie (Sledzik) Fletcher. Louise loved playing cards and shopping for her family, especially around Christmas. She was predeceased by her husband, George H. Calkins in...

Frances D. Clark

Frances D. Clark

February 20, 2014

Obituary of Frances D. Clark (Albion) Frances D. Clark age 90 died February 20, 2014 at the Villages of Orleans surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1923 in Albion, a daughter of the late Andrea and Giatana (Canale) Cusimano and had lived in this area all of her life. Fran was a member of Holy Family Parish...

Kathleen M. Gifaldi

Kathleen M. Gifaldi

February 13, 2014

Obituary of Kathleen M. Gifaldi Holley: Kathleen M. Gifaldi age 65, died February 13, 2014 following a short illness. She was born July 18, 1948 in Holley a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Pace) Penna. Kathy had lived in this area all of her life and was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church. She was a former...

Lorraine Vagg

Lorraine Vagg

February 12, 2014

Obituary of Lorraine Vagg (ALBION) Lorraine(Johnson)Vagg, age 79 of Northwood Drive, died 2/12/2014 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born 3/14/1934 in Presque Isle, ME to Albert and Josephine (Beaupre) Johnson and had lived in this area since 1957. Lorraine was a member of Barre Center Presbyterian Church and had worked as a secretary for SUNY...

John Kaminski

John Kaminski

February 12, 2014

Obituary of John Kaminski (ALBION) John "Tony" Kaminski Jr., age 75 of McKinstry Street, died 2/12/2014 at his residence following a long illness. He was born 11/5/1938 in Carlton to John and Nellie(Snaith)Kaminski and had lived in this area all of his life. Mr. Kaminski was a US Air Force Veteran serving from 1957-1961. Tony belonged to the Sheret Post...

Jack Baker

Jack Baker

February 11, 2014

Obituary of Jack Baker (ALBION) Jack D. Baker, age 70 of Ridge Road, died 2/11/2014 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born 2/12/1943 in Albion to Clarence and Edith(Mull)Baker and had lived in this area all of his life. Mr. Baker was a US Navy Veteran having served from 1960-1964 and was a member of the...

Kenneth Sargent Craine

Kenneth Sargent Craine

February 10, 2014

Obituary of Kenneth Sargent Craine Kenneth Sargent Craine, age 77, of Appleton, entered into rest on Monday, February 10, 2014. Born August 19, 1936 in Lockport, Kenneth is the son of the late: Kenneth L. and Dorothy Louise (Sargent) Craine. Ken graduated from DeSales High School in 1954. After graduation he entered the United States Army serving from October 21,...

Allis Jones

Allis Jones

February 9, 2014

Obituary of Allis Jones (ALBION) Allis S. Jones, age 65, of Ridge Road, died 2/9/2014 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born 2/4/1949 in Pikeville, KY to Thurman and Lillie(Cline)Maynard and had lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. Jones was a former Housekeeper at SUNY Brockport and in the past had enjoyed raising horses...

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

February 8, 2014

Obituary of Betty Cooper Albion: Betty Ann Cooper age 73, died February 8, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born August 10, 1940 in Bainbridge GA., a daughter of the late Willis and Lillie Mae (Williams) Clary. Betty had lived in this area since 1956 and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Batavia. She was a...

Robert L. Linberg

Robert L. Linberg

February 7, 2014

Obituary of Robert L. Linberg (ALBION) Robert L. Linberg, age 83 of Bayberry Lane, died 2/7/14 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born 5/22/1930 in Rochester to Luther and Lula(Rightmyer)Linberg and had lived in this area over 24 years. Mr. Linberg was a United States Veteran of both the Army and Navy and had served during...

Angeline Lusk

Angeline Lusk

February 2, 2014

Obituary of Angeline Lusk Holley- Angeline "Angie" Lusk (Gifaldi), 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Holley NY the daughter of John and Angeline Gifaldi and has been a lifetime resident of the area. She worked as a hairdresser out of her home and enjoyed Antique dealing, golfing, bowling and...

Kenneth L. Deskins

Kenneth L. Deskins

January 31, 2014

Obituary of Kenneth L. Deskins (CARLTON/HOLLEY) Kenneth L. Deskins Sr., age 64 of Roosevelt Highway formerly of Holley, died 1/31/14 at his residence following a long illness. He was born 1/7/1950 in Silverton, OR and had lived in this area most of his life. Ken was a 30 year employee of the Holley Central School System where he retired as...

Frank R Carbon

Frank R Carbon

January 31, 2014

Obituary of Frank R Carbon Holley- Frank Carbon passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the age of 96. He was born in Hulberton, NY the son of Frank and Esterine Carbone and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He was a graduate of Butler University and a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He was a...