Obituaries
Michael S. Gibson
April 14, 2024
Michael "Gibby" Gibson, 40, of Williamsville, NY, passed away on April 14, 2024. Mike was born on April 5, 1984, to loving Christopher and Julia Gibson. He was a graduate of Royalton Hartland High School and later attended ITT Technical Institute to further his education.Michael is survived by his parents, Christopher and Julia Gibson, His sister Nicole (Gibson) Sipple, Brother-in-law...
Nancy M. (Williams) Burch
April 14, 2024
Albion: Nancy M. (Williams) Burch, age 80, passed away at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility on April 14, 2024 after a long illness. She was born April 19, 1943 in Naples, NY to the late James and Genevieve (King) Williams.Nancy was an avid tv show enthusiast with some of her favorites being NCIS, Chicago PD, Law & Order, the Hallmark...
Keith D. Brakenbury
April 12, 2024
Keith D. Brakenbury, of Churchville formerly of Albion, passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on April 12, 2024 at the Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester. He was born October 31, 1959 in Albion to Richard and Constance (Kwiatkowski) Brakenbury.Keith enjoyed traveling to various places over the years. He spent over 25 years working for Home Depot in the...
Merida L. Pinzon
April 10, 2024
Merida “Mery” Leticia Pinzon, a beloved resident of Gasport, New York, peacefully departed this life in her sleep at the age of 88. Born in the town of Dolega, Province of Chiriqui, Panama, she embraced her new home in the United States with open arms, becoming an integral part of her community for nearly seven decades.Merida dedicated over three decades...
Roger A Bowler Sr.
April 7, 2024
Roger A. Bowler Sr., 87, passed away on April 7th at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina NY. Born September 18, 1936, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Arthur and Anna Ruth (Beccue) Bowler. He is survived by three sons: Roger Bowler Jr. (Belinda) of Ozark MO, Steven Bowler of Lockport and Robin Bowler of Charlotte...
Eleanor L. King
April 5, 2024
Eleanor Louise King, entered her rest on April 5th, 2024. Born to Joseph and Mary (Rogers) Lipsett on October 8th, 1947 in Sunbury, PA. Predeceased by husband of 41 years, Wayne Leroy King; brother Arthur Lipsett; sisters Eileen Hunter and Rose Ackley; daughter Tammy King; daughter-in-law Michelle King; and great-grandson Nicholas Torregrossa Jr. Survived by sister Pat (Tom) Gamble, sons...
Sharon E. Weiss
April 5, 2024
(BARKER) Sharon E. Weiss, age 66, died April 5, 2024 in the Niagara Hospice Residence. She was born January 14, 1958 in Buffalo to Leroy and Lorrain (Wieczorek) Short and was a life-long resident of this area.
Sharon loved to cook, enjoyed spending time in her gardens, as well as crocheting. She was also very family oriented and enjoyed her spending time...
Raymond M. Blacklock
April 3, 2024
(Barker/Newfane) Raymond M. Blacklock age 70, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024 at Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving wife. He was born August 21, 1953 in Lockport, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Chase) Blacklock.
Ray was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening and hunting. His passion was woodworking and made many keepsakes for family and friends. Ray...
Margaret Jane Dale
March 29, 2024
Margaret Jane Dale (nee Mead), 97, of Larchmont NY, passed peacefully in her home on March 29, 2024.
Margaret was born on November 6, 1926 to Eveleene and Floyd Mead in Middleport, NY. After graduating from Middleport High School, she attended Syracuse University and studied nursing where she received a BS and an RN. She completed graduate work in New Haven, CT where she met the love of her life, Richard Scott Dale, a student at Yale, who later became a teacher in Mamaroneck, NY.
Nine months and nine days later they married on August 12,...
Grace I Kennedy
March 29, 2024
(ALBION) Grace Irene (Walburn) Kennedy, born April 7, 1938, passed away March 29th just days before her 86th birthday, from a long undetected illness. Rochester General Hospital’s staff treated our Mom with dignity and respect during her short time with them. She was predeceased by her parents: Edward and Dorothy (Purcell) Walburn and a sister Mary Jane. Grace is survived...
Geraldine L. Sink
March 28, 2024
Hartland: Geraldine L. Sink, 89, passed away at her home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born in Buffalo January 21, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Linda (Lang) Hetzinger. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gasport. Geraldine graduated from N.C.C.C . in 1976 with her degree in Nursing and...
Keith L. Hale
March 25, 2024
(GASPORT) Keith L. Hale "Tiger", age 58, died March 25th in Niagara Hospice following a long illness and surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1966 in Lockport to Clarence and Velma (Chase) Hale and was a life-long resident of this area. Keith was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, class of 1985 and then went...
Elizabeth C. Passarell
March 24, 2024
(Holley) Elizabeth “Betty” Passarell, age 84, passed away March 24, 2024 at her home. She was born May 28, 1939 in the Town of Murray, a daughter of the late Harry and Amelia Bower and had lived in this area all of her life.Betty was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley. She was an avid New York...
Helen Anita Shafer
March 24, 2024
Albion: Helen “Anita” (Grimm) Shafer, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born December 6, 1934 in Washington DC and adopted by the late Albert and Mildred (Haines) Grimm.
Anita was a 1952 graduate of Albion High School, loved to do volunteer work and help people in need in our community. She was also a very active member of...
James B. Coates
March 22, 2024
(Holley) James B. Coates age 76, passed away March 22, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 10, 1947, in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late Willis and Eva Nell (James) Coates and had lived in this area for 35 years.Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era...
Patrice Kopitzki
March 17, 2024
Holley: Patrice Delia Kopitzki, 73, passed away March 17, 2024, at Hildebrant Hospice Care Center. Pat was born December 9, 1950, in Brockport and had lived in Holley for over 38 years. Pat took great pride in her gardening skills, and you could see her love of gardening on display at Oak Ridge Apartments. Pat loved all animals and was...
Raymond L. Turner
March 16, 2024
Raymond L. Turner age 76, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born June 2, 1947 in Jesup GA, a son of the late Roy and Cleotha (Hill) Turner.Ray worked for the Union Local 517 in Orlando FL.In Addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Dwight Lagree and brother Willie James Turner.He...
Randall S. Jurs
March 16, 2024
Albion: Randall S. “Randy” Jurs, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born January 8, 1958 in Medina to the late Herbert and Eleanor (Rodas) Jurs.
Randy worked as a mechanic for Treehouse Foods in Medina for many years before he retired. He was a huge Harley-Davidson fan and taught his kids how to...
Dr. Herbert George Koenig
March 16, 2024
Dr. Herbert G. “Herb” Koenig, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born July 8, 1930, in Buffalo, Herb was the third of three children born to Leonard (Leo) M. Koenig and Edna (Pawlitz) Koenig. After graduating from Buffalo Teachers College, Herb earned his M.A and Doctorate in...
Robin Whitaker
March 15, 2024
Hamlin: Robin (Rushton) Whitaker, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home, March 15, 2024. Robin was born May 4, 1962, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Raymond and Joan (Christie) Rushton. She was a 1980 graduate of Holley High School. Robin was retired, but enjoyed thrifting, buying, and selling antiques, gardening, music, going to concerts and Civil War history. She...
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