Obituaries

Phillip M. McCabe

Phillip M. McCabe

July 11, 2023

(MIDDLEPORT) Phillip Michael “Mike” McCabe, passed away peacefully July 11, 2023. He was born August 16, 1955 in Middleport to Phillip and Arlene McCabe.

After high school, Mike served the United States as a member of the Air Force serving from 1974-1977 as a Telecommunications System Specialist. In 1985, he married the love of his life; Therese Antonucci. Mike...

Barbara A. Bedard

Barbara A. Bedard

July 10, 2023

(Albion)  Barbara Bedard (Jackson) age 65, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023.  She was born to Betty and Leon Jackson on September 1, 1957 in Medina and had lived in this area all of her life.

 

She enjoyed crocheting and goofing around with her friends at the Boxcar Apartments.  But most of all, Barb loved spending time with...

Joseph Harry Tauschek Sr.

Joseph Harry Tauschek Sr.

July 9, 2023

Suddenly, Sunday, July 9th, Joe passed peacefully in his home. Survived by his children, Joseph Tauschek Jr. of Barre, Lisa Lanni (Patrick Dishaw) of Spencerport, grandchildren Valerie Gramiak (Jon Luisi), Priscilla Gramiak (Tyler Aina) and 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings: Rhonda Coyle, Anthony (Peggy) Scally, Tina (Gary) Dusett, Betty Lou (Richard) Standish, Birdie Proctor, many nieces, nephews and...

Kathleen M. "Katie" Denny

Kathleen M. "Katie" Denny

July 5, 2023

Barker: Kathleen M. “Katie” Denny, age 84, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born March 13, 1939 in Buffalo to the late George and Grace (Coates) Spangenberg.

Katie loved painting and was very talented artist. She enjoyed going camping with...

Christian W. Mann

Christian W. Mann

July 3, 2023

(ALBION) Christian W. “Chris” Mann, age 71, died July 3, 2023 in St. Ann’s Home following a short illness. He was born August 20, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Arthur and Alice “Rita” (Fountain) Mann and had lived in this area since 1968.

Chris was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and attended the Albion Free...

Margarete Zeller

Margarete Zeller

June 30, 2023

Clarendon: Zeller, Margarete (Gretel), age 99, passed away June 30, 2023.

She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” Zeller and her best friend for over 60 years, Beatrix “Bea” Creary.

She is survived by her niece, Johanna and husband Peter Toettcher of Germany, nieces, Sharon Armbruster and Elizabeth Neubert, good friends, Hermann and Ursula Unvericht, Kathy, Evan...

Jane Nesbitt

Jane Nesbitt

June 23, 2023

Jane Salisbury Nesbitt, 98, of Phoenix, Arizona passed peacefully on June 23, 2023, after a wonderful, long life. Jane, the daughter of the late Hilton and Edith Reynolds Salisbury (Townsend) leaves behind her son Charles (Kim) Nesbitt, daughter Sandi (Mark King), Daughter-in-law Kathy (Tom) Nesbitt, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and a niece. She was pre-deceased by her...

Douglas Alan Morey

Douglas Alan Morey

June 21, 2023

(ALBION)

 Douglas Alan Morey, age 71, died June 21, 2023 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a long illness. He was born October 3, 1951 in Batavia to George and Rowena (Wright) Morey and had lived in this area all of his life.

Doug was a psychiatric nurse for over 30 years and was an avid outdoorsman who...

Richard R. Braley

Richard R. Braley

June 21, 2023

(ALBION)

Richard R. “Dick” Braley, age 85, died June 21, 2023 in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born May 23, 1938 in Albion to Ralph and Olive (Ellis) Braley and was a life-long resident of this area.

 Dick was a United State Navy Veteran, worked for the NYS DOT as a mechanic for over 18 years and was a...

Timothy A. McGee

Timothy A. McGee

June 20, 2023

Albion: Timothy A. McGee, age 77, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Myrna and sister Joan by his side on June 20, 2023. He was born March 31, 1946 in Lockport, NY a son of the late Ruben and Genevieve (Wick) McGee.

Tim served his country in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam War and retired from the...

Nancy R. Gallipeau

Nancy R. Gallipeau

June 19, 2023

(Albion) Nancy R. Gallipeau age 83, passed away Sunday June 18, 2023 at Highland Hospital.  She was born November 25, 1939 in Albion, a daughter of the late Clayton “Pete” and Clara (Draper) Gibbs and had lived in this area all of her life.   

Nancy was a member of the Barre Center Presbyterian Church.  She worked for many years...

Robert C. McElwain Sr.

Robert C. McElwain Sr.

June 19, 2023

Lockport: Robert C. “Bob” McElwain, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully under the care of Niagara Hospice and his loving family at his side. He was born October 23, 1934 in Lovingston, VA to the late Clifton G. and Susie J. (McLaughlin) McElwain.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War and continued his service...

Peter L. Barry

Peter L. Barry

June 14, 2023

(Holley)  Peter L. Barry age 66 went home to his Lord and Savior June 14, 2023.  He was born June 8, 1957, in Albion, a son of the late Howard W. and Genevieve (Zwifka) Barry and had lived in this area all of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Marcia M. Barry.

He...

Lillian Dorothy Knapp

Lillian Dorothy Knapp

June 13, 2023

(Ocala, FL/Holley) Lillian “Dorothy” Knapp passed away June 14 at age 86, leaving behind her husband: Orren Van Orden and siblings: Beverly Wetzel and Harold (Debbie) Park, her children: Kathryn Q. (Wayne) Snell, Karen L. Burkhertzmeyer and Robert A. Knapp, Jr.

She was predeceased by her first husband: Robert A. Knapp, Sr., a daughter: Beverly Donnan as well as...

Thomas H. Barr Sr.

Thomas H. Barr Sr.

June 11, 2023

Albion/Hilton: Thomas H. “Tom” Barr, Sr., passed away June 11, 2023. He was born August 10, 1936 in Rochester to the late John and Mildred (Hall) Barr.

Tom made his career as a Firefighter for Eastman Kodak and volunteered with various Fire Departments, including the North Greece Fire Department. Tom’s love for Firefighting was not just his occupation but...

Gary L. Sandolfini

Gary L. Sandolfini

June 10, 2023

Barker: Gary L. “Puncho” Sandolfini, 71 passed away June 10, 2023, to be reunited with his loving wife Aleta.

Gary was born January 4, 1952 in Indiana, PA., the son of Arnold and Gladys (Long) Sandolfini Sr. On July 8, 1972, Gary married his High School sweetheart Aleta. Gary was an avid NY Yankees fan and was well known...

Lawrence A. Fuller

Lawrence A. Fuller

June 10, 2023

Middleport: Lawrence A. “Larry” Fuller, 82, passed away June 10, 2023. He was born January 3, 1941 in Medina, a son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Grimes) Fuller.

Larry was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville his whole life. He was employed at the Town of Hartland as Water Superintendent, retiring after 41 years of...

Frances Helen Goodrich

Frances Helen Goodrich

June 9, 2023

(MIDDLEPORT)

 Frances H. Goodrich, age 86, died peacefully in her home June 9, 2023 with her family by her side.

She was born May 4, 1937 in Medina to Morgan and Dorothy (Eaton) Betts and was a life-long resident of this area. Frances attended Hartland Bible Church and had worked as a cashier at Mr. Bill’s for over 28...

Arnold Sandolfini Jr.

Arnold Sandolfini Jr.

June 7, 2023

Arnold Sandolfini Jr., 73, of Barker NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 7 2023.

Born on June 1 1950, in Indiana Pennsylvania, he was the son of Arnold Sandolfini and Gladys (Long) Sandolfini.

Arnold Graduated from Barker High School in 1969. On January 9, 1971, he married the former Cindia Beecher/Pohl and together they...

Brett Kenneth Decker

Brett Kenneth Decker

June 7, 2023

Middleport: Brett Kenneth Decker, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2023. He was born to July 7, 1977 in Lockport to Nancy and Larry Decker.

Brett was so proud to say that he spent over 20 years loving and supporting his beautiful wife, Trudy in any endeavor they faced. Brett enjoyed camping with his family, golfing with his...