Obituaries

Marlene A. Terra

Marlene A. Terra

May 14, 2025

Marlene Ann Terra age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on May 14, 2025 surrounded by her family and so much love. Born July 28, 1936, in Albion, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barcelona) DiPalma and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Marlene attended St. Joseph’s School and was a graduate of...

Sharon L Busch

Sharon L Busch

May 13, 2025

(CANISTEO, NY)

Sharon L. (Bruning) Busch, age 85, died at home May 13, 2025. She was born July 20, 1939 in the Town of Royalton to David (Jim) and Stella (Mary) Bruning. She married Clyde (David) Busch on September 27, 1969.

Sharon worked at Fisher Price in Medina for several years and then owned and operated Village Crafts and Things in Medina...

April Sefton Ricci

April Sefton Ricci

May 11, 2025

Albion: April S. Ricci, age 82, passed away May 11, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. April was a former employee of Time Warner Cable Co. and also Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in Brockport. Mrs. Ricci enjoyed gardening, nature, NASCAR, and her cats and dogs. April is survived by her sons, Joseph Ricci, Daniel Ricci, Stephen Ricci, Peter Ricci, grandchildren Bryan...

Richard P. Meiers

Richard P. Meiers

May 9, 2025

Kendall: Richard “Dick, Larry” P. Meiers, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2025. He was born June 30, 1959 in Brockport to Ernest and Carol Meiers.

Dick enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, softball and bowling. He was proud to have bowled several 300 games in his lifetime. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather,...

Shirley Mae Pritchard

Shirley Mae Pritchard

May 9, 2025

(MIDDLEPORT) Shirley Mae Pritchard, age 88, died May 9, 2025 in Medina Memorial Hospital’s North Wing. She was born July 4, 1936 in Ransomville, NY to Leslie and Geraldine (Behm) Waters and had lived in this area most of her life. Shirley was a member of St. Stephen’s Parish and regularly attended bible study there. She enjoyed painting, authored several...

James F. Herring Sr.

James F. Herring Sr.

May 7, 2025

Holley: James F. Herring, Sr. age 87, passed away May 7, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born May 21, 1937 in Rochester to the late George and Muriel (Lenz) Herring.

Jim was the owner and operator of West Ridge Realty and Herring Enterprises for many years. He built countless homes in Orleans County during his time at the family...

Emma B Cosby

Emma B Cosby

May 5, 2025

Holley: Emma B. Cosby, age 87, passed away at her residence May 5, 2025. Emma was born February 11, 1938, in Williamsport, PA., a daughter of the late Frank and Catharine (Reed) Allen. Emma was a graduate of Holley High School, class of 1956. Mrs. Cosby was a Certified Dental Assistant, former treasurer at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley,...

Cindy Sutherland

Cindy Sutherland

May 2, 2025

(Newfane) Cindy (Coulson) Sutherland age 62, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2025, at Lockport Hospital. She was born July 9, 1962, in Lockport, a daughter of the late Richard and Ruth (Fry) Coulson.

Cindy enjoyed gardening and Disney, especially Winnie the Pooh. Most importantly, she loved her daughters and her dogs.

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

Dorothy Ann Butler

Dorothy Ann Butler

May 1, 2025

Dorothy Ann Butler formerly of Kendall, recently of Brockport, age 90, became her family's angel on May 1, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family and care-giving friends. Dorothy was born on June 3, 1934, in Rush, NY to her late parents, Mercedes and George Bancroft.

She graduated from Kendall Central High School in 1951. Dot worked at Kodak...

Rhonda R. Vanice

Rhonda R. Vanice

April 30, 2025

(Lockport) Rhonda R. Vanice age 70, passed away April 30, 2025 at Sisters Hospital in Buffalo. She was born April 16, 1955, in Lockport, a daughter of Raymond J. Campbell and the late Rita (Leonard) Dunker.

Rhonda helped run Campbell’s Inn for her father. She had a passion to keep it going and you could always find her there. She was...

Lawrence Stephen Snider Sr.

Lawrence Stephen Snider Sr.

April 28, 2025

(HOLLEY) Lawrence Stephen “Larry” Snider, Sr. age 100, died at home on April 28,2025. He was born April 22, 1925 in Great Valley, NY to William and Viola (Dunkenburger) Snider and had lived in this area most of his life. Larry was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, and was a member, Board member and long-time Custodian of the...

Frank A. Disalvo

Frank A. Disalvo

April 27, 2025

Holley: Frank A. DiSalvo, age 70, passed away April 27, 2025. Frank was born December 14, 1954, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Samuel Joseph and Eleanor (Fraiser) DiSlavo.

Frank was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Deborah DiSalvo, Barbara DiSalvo, Carol McConville, and Susan DiSalvo.

Frank is survived by his sister Jeanne (John) Moster, brothers, Samuel (Jennifer) DiSalvo, John...

Donna M. Manuel

Donna M. Manuel

April 26, 2025

Donna M. Manuel (née Begovich), 61, of Middleport, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Born and raised in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Jean (Gesse) Begovich. Donna was a graduate of Kenmore East High School.

She worked for many years as a customer service representative for Starline Inc. in Grand Island. On...

Kim L. Kinne

Kim L. Kinne

April 26, 2025

Medina: Kim L. Kinne, age 68, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at Hildebrandt Hospice. She was born August 15, 1956 in Olean to the late Arnold Sr. and Beverly (Moyer) Mix.

Kim attended Medina High School and received her Associate degree in Engineering from GCC. When she was younger, she looked forward to camping in the summer at Stoneybrook...

Gary R. Whitney

Gary R. Whitney

April 25, 2025

Holley: Gary R. Whitney, age 71, passed away with his loving family at his side on April 25, 2025. He was born October 20, 1953 in Rochester to the late Donald and Joan (Milne) Whitney.

Gary proudly served in the Navy and retired with a rank of Chief Warrant Officer-2 after 20 years of active duty. Gary was a Batman enthusiast,...

Robert E. Warney

Robert E. Warney

April 24, 2025

(Holley) Robert E. Warney age 72, passed away April 24, 2025. He was born January 22, 1953 in Rochester, a son of the late Earl and Arline Warney.

Bob loved his family, especially hanging out with his cousin Charlie and working in his garage. He enjoyed listening to his favorite music and sitting on the front porch on nice days, saying...

Charles R. Downey

Charles R. Downey

April 24, 2025

(HOLLEY) Charles R. “Charlie” Downey, age 62, died suddenly April 24, 2025. He was born May 25, 1962 in Brockport to Richard “Rit” and Mary (Ophardt) Downey and had lived in this area all of his life.

Charlie was a retiree of RG&E and had also retired from the Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern. He was a former member of St....

Albert G. Ward

Albert G. Ward

April 22, 2025

Albion: Albert G. Ward, Sr., age 87, passed away April 22, 2025, at Unity Hospital surrounded by his loving family at his side. He was born on December 20, 1937, in Rensselaer, NY to the late George and Lena (Merriweather) Ward.

Albert worked various jobs during his life, from being a farmer in his teens to more recently for the NYS...

Francis J. Cook Jr.

Francis J. Cook Jr.

April 21, 2025

Holley: Francis J. Cook Jr. age 62, passed away April 21, 2025. He was born September 29, 1962, in Binghamton, NY, a son of the late Francis and Marylouise (Cobb) Cook. Frannie worked at Penna's Farm for many years and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

In addition to his parents, Francis was predeceased by his brother John Henry Cook, and...

Robert Marks

Robert Marks

April 18, 2025

(HOLLEY) Robert Marks, age 83, died April 18, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time.