Obituaries
Eleanor L. King
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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...
Mary L. Thompson
Mar 14, 2024
(Albion) Mary Lou Thompson age 75, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024 with her husband Donald Thompson by her side. She was born June 25, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Mary (Switzer) and William Dragert.Mary loved gardening, and always had amazing gardens she made to include swimming pools surrounded by fossil rocks. She would accommodate them...
Elizabeth Nugent
Mar 12, 2024
Albion: Elizabeth “Liz” Nugent, age 73, died on March 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo following a short illness. She is the oldest of 12 children of the late Raymond and Esther (Dunbar) Hamilton. She was born on July 12, 1950, in Palmetto, Florida and has been in the Western New York region for most of her life.In Elizabeth’s...
Marjorie J. Tower
Mar 12, 2024
Albion: Marjorie J. Tower, age 95, passed away March 12, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born July 17, 1928 in Albion to the late Nelson and Elsie (Littlejohn) Wickham.Marjorie worked for the telephone company and lastly as a bookkeeper for Halstead Oil Company. She was very active over the years with various organizations, including the Home...
Nicole Lynn Poquette
Mar 11, 2024
HOLLEY – Nicole Lynn Poquette, passed away tragically in a car accident on March 11, 2024 in South Carolina where she was residing. She was born September 14, 1982 to Mary Verhagen Carpenter and George Poquette in Brockport.Nicole (Nic) was a fearless, strong woman. Among her favorite pastimes were spending time with her daughter (and best friend) and cuddling on...
Garland K Miller
Mar 10, 2024
In loving memory of Garland Kimball Miller, who, at the venerable age of 98, departed this life on the 10th of March 2024. Born to the late Berenice and Gerald Miller on the 2nd day of January 1926 in Carlton, New York, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and the joy of simple pleasures.Garland answered the call of...
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