September 11, 2025

Holley: Elden "Bud" Francisco, 78, of Holley, New York, was called home September 11, 2025. Elden was born July 13, 1947, in Hornell, New York, a son of the late Elmer and Edith (Conklin) Francisco.

Bud was a hardworking man who spent a lifetime dedicated to the dairy industry: from working / owning a farm, driving tractor trailers for silos, milk...

September 10, 2025

Darryl P. May of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born on August 1, 1942, in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Helene (Schisler) May. Darryl taught social studies and economics at Lockport High School for 33 years, retiring in 1997. A longtime member of First English Lutheran Church, he was...

September 9, 2025

Margaret Ann "Peggy" (nee Donovan) Plosa, age 72 of Penfield, NY passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born November 29, 1952, in Buffalo, NY to the late William P. and Agnes M (Hennigan) Donovan. Peggy was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Williamsville, NY and received her Associate...

September 8, 2025

Robert J. Gadsby, age 89, passed away September 8, 2025. He was born March 11, 1936 in Niagara Falls to the late Harold and Irene Gadsby.

Robert served in the US Army from 1955-1959 and worked as a NYS Trooper for 30+ years.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Ursula.

Robert is survived by his children, Harold Gadsby,...

September 8, 2025

(Middleport) Nancy C. Coty, age 68, died September 8, 2025 in her home while under Hospice Care. She was born June 14, 1957 in North Tonawanda to Thomas and Carol (Gordon) Gee and had lived in this area for over 30 years. Nancy loved flowers and enjoyed the art of flower arranging. She was a Disney fanatic, and was known...

September 4, 2025

Alice Marion Bleiler of Lockport, NY, formerly Henrietta, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home. Born on February 4, 1939, in Seneca Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Leora (Van Marter) Decker. She was an Office Administrator at RIT and previously at Mynderse Academy.

Marion played the...

September 4, 2025

Curtis Kevin Churchill of Marietta, GA, formerly of Lockport, NY passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on October 17, 1957, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Shirley (Smith) Churchill.

Curt graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1975 then continued his education at Penn State University graduating...

September 3, 2025

Gasport: Harvey D. Nayman, age 70 passed away September 3, 2025. He was born April 10, 1955 in Royalton to the late David and Mildred (VanHoyer) Nayman.

Harvey was well known in the local area for his work on hot rods and drag racing at Lancaster Motor Speedway. His favorite vehicle he had was his 1940 Willys Pick-up. He also enjoyed...

September 1, 2025

Albion: Dennis E. Smith, 83, passed away September 1, 2025. Dennis was born May 11, 1942 in Geneva, NY a son of the late Grover and Louise (Walker) Smith. He had lived in Albion most of his life and was an active member of Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM, Order of the Eastern Star, Canal Side Chapter, Albion Lions Club and...

August 28, 2025

Karl F. Schoch, retired mechanical engineer died on August 28 at age 100. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to parents Karl H. Schoch, a pattern maker at the DeLaval Separator Co., and Emma (Bramm) Schoch, a homemaker. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy V-5 aviation cadet program and then transferred to...

August 24, 2025

Roger M. Merritt, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025. He was born October 12, 1933 in Lockport to the late Ernest and Henrietta (Barclay) Merritt.

Roger enjoyed camping, hunting, telling jokes and riding motorcycles. He was an avid woodworker and made numerous gifts for family and friends. Roger loved Columbo and Clint Eastwood movies. He...

August 23, 2025

(Barre Center) Donald E. Seever age 77, passed away August 23, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1948, in Brockport, a son of the late William and Clara (Sanderson) Seever and had lived in this area since 1982.

Don was a member of the Albion First Methodist Church. He retired from General Motors...

August 22, 2025

(CLARENDON) Nancy L. Thompson-Barry, age 70, died August 22, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 18, 1954 in Rochester to William and Mildred (Sielaff) Thompson and had lived in this area most of her life. Nancy was a graduate of Geneseo Central Schools and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite...

August 21, 2025

(LOCKPORT) Beverly A. Tapp, age 71, died August 21, 2025 in South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. She was born August 14, 1954 in Lockport to Fred and Ethel (Doneldson) Harding and was a life-long resident of this area. Bev was a member of The Solid Rock Assembly of God in Gasport. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was a woman who...

August 20, 2025

Sierra Sue Woods, age 67, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2025, after a long health battle. Born on April 5, 1958, to Arthur and Mary Alice (née Heschke) Woods as their only child, she grew up in Gasport, NY, where she would live in the area for the rest of her life.

Sierra graduated from Royalton-Hartland in 1976 and went...

August 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David A. Graham, a cherished father, son, brother, and friend, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 61. David was a resident of Albion, NY, whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of many. Born on October 4, 1963, David grew up in a loving family, excelling...

August 17, 2025

(Kent) Richard Harold Kibbe, Sr., age 74, passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1951 in Stafford CT, a son of the late Allison and Hazel (Schofield) Kibbe and had lived in this area for the past 44 years. Richard loved his lawn mowers, casino trips and helping others daily. He drove truck...

August 16, 2025

Gasport: Beatrice "Bea" E. Zanow, age 81 passed away August 16, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born May 4, 1944 in Rochester to the late James and Muriel (Gildea) McConkey.

Bea loved spending her time quilting, crocheting, knitting and cherished moments with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband...

August 16, 2025

Gerald Edgar Steffen, 88, of Wellsville (Alma), NY, died August 16, 2025 after a long illness. Mr. Steffen was born July 7th, 1937 in Danville (Riverside), PA to Herbert and Alberta (Hower) Steffen.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by children Julia Steffen and Lillian Hordendorf-Steffen and John Steffen, siblings Harold Steffen, Shirley Markle, Ken Steffen, Doris Conner, Virginia...

August 12, 2025

Debra A. Wheeler of Lockport, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Niagara Hospice House. Born on June 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine (Arlington) Darroch. She and her late husband Michael, married on September 13, 1969, and he predeceased her on November 27, 2024. In 1997, she left her job...