Obituaries

Jean D. Ranney

Jean D. Ranney

May 8, 2012

Obituary of Jean D. Ranney Jean D. Ranney (Bozzard), age 82, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Absolut of Gasport. Born October 10, 1929 in Alexander, NY, she is the daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys (Dandridge) Bozzard. Jean had worked at Grants Department Store in Lockport as a sales clerk. She married Delmar Ranney June...

Leonard BILL Lanning

Leonard BILL Lanning

May 8, 2012

Obituary of Leonard BILL Lanning (ALBION) Leonard W. "Bill" Lanning, age 81 of Holley Road, died 5/8/2012, surrounded by his loving family in Highland Hospital following a long illness. He was born 7/30/1930 to Leonard and Nell(Timberlake)Lanning and had lived in this area since 1965. Bill was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was a photographer...

Elsie Stazie

Elsie Stazie

May 5, 2012

Obituary of Elsie Stazie Elsie was a very active and involved member of St. Mary's Church in Holley for many years. She loved to bake and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

William Bill: Wilson Sr.

William Bill: Wilson Sr.

May 5, 2012

Obituary of William Bill: Wilson Sr. Bill had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War where he served two tours and was the recipient of a Purple Heart and numerous Bronze Stars. He was also honored for being a Tunnel Rat with the 1st Infantry Division. Bill volunteered with the VA, helping other veterans who suffered from PTSD....

Matthew Sorrell

Matthew Sorrell

May 3, 2012

Obituary of Matthew Sorrell (ALBION) Matthew Sorrell, age 90 of Clover Hill Adult Residence, died 5/3/12 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born 4/9/22 in VA and had spent a great deal of his life in this area. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Sorrell had worked as a foreman for the Orleans County Highway Department.

Betty W. Querns

Betty W. Querns

May 3, 2012

Obituary of Betty W. Querns Betty W. Querns of Middleport passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Medina Memorial Healthcare System. Mrs. Querns was born in Warsaw, New York on June 16, 1923 daughter of the late Fred and Doris (Aldrich) Walkley. She and her husband Robert W. Querns were married July 2, 1949 and she has lived in...

John "Jack" Brocksopp

John "Jack" Brocksopp

May 1, 2012

Obituary of John (Jack) Brocksopp Brockport: John Brocksopp age 81, passed away May 1, 2012 surrounded by a loving family at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1931 in Angola NY, a son of the late Benjamin & Lola (Brown) Brocksopp. Jack attended school in Dunkirk NY and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He...

Shirley G. Belson

Shirley G. Belson

April 30, 2012

Obituary of Shirley G. Belson Shirley G. Belson age 78, died April 30, 2012 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born July 26, 1933 in Jeddo NY a daughter of the late Howard & Myrtle (Sargent) Bennett and had lived in the Town of Carlton all her life. Shirley was a former employee at The Carlton Grill and the Black...

Edward J. Yungfleisch

Edward J. Yungfleisch

April 30, 2012

Obituary of Edward J. Yungfleisch Barre: Edward Yungfleisch age 89, died April 30, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born December 31, 1922 in the Town of Barre, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Keane) Yungfleisch and had lived in this area all his life. Ed continued the family occupation of farming for many years before working...

Sherry A. Strauss

Sherry A. Strauss

April 26, 2012

Obituary of Sherry A. Strauss Sherry A. Strauss (Pond) age 82, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her home. Born February 18, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, Sherry was the daughter of the late Edward and Nora (McCloskey) Pond. Sherry married Richard Strauss July 27, 1968 in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Strauss died June 17, 1998. She...

Shirley Emery

Shirley Emery

April 25, 2012

Obituary of Shirley Emery Albion- Shirley Emery (Baker), 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Medina Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Barre, NY the daughter of the late Edith and Clarence Baker and has been a lifetime resident of the area. She was employed at Duffy Motts for 32 years until her retirement,...

Edmund W. Seefeldt

Edmund W. Seefeldt

April 25, 2012

Obituary of Edmund W. Seefeldt Edmund W. Seefeldt of Middleport passed away Wednesday afternoon April 25, 2012 at his home. Mr. Seefeldt was born in the Town of Ridgeway on December 7, 1927 son of the late Frederick and Frances (Diabold) Seefeldt. He has lived in Middleport most of his life. He and his wife Villa M.(McKee) Seefeldt were married...

Nancy L. Biernacki

Nancy L. Biernacki

April 25, 2012

Obituary of Nancy L. Biernacki (ALBION) Nancy L. Biernacki, age 58 of Riches Corners Road, died 4/25/12 in Lakeside Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Clara C. Gibbs

Clara C. Gibbs

April 22, 2012

Obituary of Clara C. Gibbs Albion: Clara C. (Draper) Gibbs, age 93, died April 22, 2012 at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center. She was born August 7, 1918 in Kendall NY a daughter of the late George & Velma (Mowers) Draper. She was a member of the Barre Center Presbyterian Church and the True Blue Class. Clara was a former employee...

Sarah Marie Taber

Sarah Marie Taber

April 21, 2012

Obituary of Sarah Marie Taber (ALBION) Sarah Marie Taber, age 19 of East Academy Street, died 4/21/2012 in Lakeside Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born 2/23/1993 to Martin and Faye(McDonald)Taber and had lived in this area all of her life. Sarah was a member of Holy Family Parish and attended the NYS School for the Blind in...

Vicki L. LaPlante

Vicki L. LaPlante

April 20, 2012

Obituary of Vicki L. LaPlante Vicki L. LaPlante age 37, died April 20, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born in Albion July 14, 1974, a daughter of Ralph and the late Eloise (Cedar) Webster.

Lyle G Johnson

Lyle G Johnson

April 20, 2012

Obituary of Lyle G Johnson Albion- Lyle G. Johnson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Villages of Orleans. He was a US Navy Veteran and was employed at Kodak until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Ducks Unlimited of which he was a former state chairman; and also Past President of the Sportsman Federation....

Geraldine I. VanWycke

Geraldine I. VanWycke

April 18, 2012

Obituary of Geraldine I. VanWycke Geraldine I VanWycke age 80, died April 18, 2012. She was born September 12, 1931 in the Town of Gaines, NY a daughter of the late Edgar & Edna (Emery) Eckler. Gerry was a talented seamstress and co-owner of Shenandoah Bridal Shop in Albion for many years. She was an avid golfer and shot two...

Elizabeth Betty Haibach

Elizabeth Betty Haibach

April 16, 2012

Obituary of Elizabeth Betty Haibach Betty was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall. She enjoyed her friends at Nutrifair and she loved her dog Molly who was her constant companion. "Miss me but let me go. When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in...

Rose Marie Della Costa

Rose Marie Della Costa

April 15, 2012

Obituary of Rose Marie Della Costa Lakeland Fl- Rose Marie Della Costa, 92, passed away peacefully at her home April 15, 2012. She was born in Pennsylvania on March 4, 1920. She moved with her family to Kendall, NY in the 1930's, attended Kendall Schools, and later worked for many years in the schools helping children of all ages. The...