Obituaries
Charles Edward Miller
March 10, 2025
Albion, formerly of Rochester: Charles E. Miller, age 77, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on March 10, 2025. He was born January 25, 1948, in Brookville, PA to the late Victor and Martha (Miles) Miller.
Charles worked as a social worker for DePaul Developmental Services in Rochester, NY for many years. Charles enjoyed reading, going out to breakfast and lunch...
Elizabeth G. Hales
March 8, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Hales, age 83 unexpectedly passed away March 8, 2025. She was born July 12, 1941 in Rochester, NY to the late Clara and Lloyd Huber.
Betty grew up on a farm and loved being outside with her dad and the animals. She was an excellent student and lifelong learner. She graduated sixth in her high school class, and after...
Jesse D. Elsenheimer
March 8, 2025
(GASPORT) Jesse Elsenheimer, 91 entered in to rest on Saturday March 6th after a short illness. He is pre-deceased by his wife and mother of his children June (Crosby) Elsenheimer, his wife Kathyrn (DeAngelo) Elsenheimer. He is survived by his loving companion Lorna Becker, Daughter Kandi (Damon Horton) Mathews, Son Derk (Jolynda) Elsenheimer. Loving grandfather to Makenna Elsenheimer, Samantha and...
Dorothy M. Dickinson
March 8, 2025
(ALBION) Dorothy M. Dickinson, age 88, died March 8, 2025 unexpectedly in her home. She was born July 8, 1936 in Albion to Lester and Harriet (Kidney) Reamer and was a lifelong resident of this area. Dorothy worked as a bus driver for the Albion Central Schools as well as OTS, and was a former owner of Dickinson’s Place Tavern....
Deforest Bragg
March 7, 2025
(Brockport) Deforest Bragg age 93, passed away March 7, 2025 at his home. He was born March 2, 1932 in Holley, a son of the late Charles and Hattie Bragg and had lived in the area all of his life.
Deforest enjoyed mowing, watching birds and wintering in Florida with his wife Julia.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Patricia D. Carthon
March 7, 2025
Holley: Patricia D. Carthon, age 78, passed away March 7, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born January 26, 1947 in Richmond Virginia a daughter of the late Clarence and Iris (Halloway) Witherspoon. Patricia had lived in Holley since September 2024. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Bruce Baney. She is survived by her step-son Paul...
Robert LaShier
March 6, 2025
Robert Andrew LaShier passed away quietly on March 6, 2025 in the presence of family and friends after a long battle.
Bob came into this world on June 20, 1961 with his twin brother James in tow in Medina, NY. Bob graduated from Perry Central High School in 1979, enjoyed playing hockey on the local ponds, and attended LaGrange Baptist Church,...
Evelyn Cotton
March 6, 2025
(Albion) Evelyn Cotton age 100, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born March 6, 1925, in Troy AL, a daughter of the late Will and Amy (Zachery) Collins.
Evelyn grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and traveled to New York State annually doing seasonal farm work. She relocated to New York permanently in 1955 with her husband,...
Stephen P. Surowy
March 6, 2025
Holley: Stephen P. “Lumpy” Surowy, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1975 in Rochester to Jerry and Irene (Guzylak) Surowy.
Stephen was an avid HAM Radio operator with his call sign being 512lumpy. He was a very loyal man who cared deeply for all animals, especially cats and...
George N. Plummer
March 6, 2025
Albion: George N. Plummer, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born February 18, 1931, in Derby, CT to the late Edmund and Edith (Neal) Plummer. George moved to the Albion area in 1999 and has been a resident of the community ever since.
George was a very accomplished man...
Kathleen D. Lee
March 5, 2025
Rochester:
Kathleen D. Lee, age 73, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1951, in Rochester, New York to the late Delbert and Rose (Giarrizzo) Kehler. She lived in Rochester all her life and was a homebody.
Kathleen worked as an associate for the Sibley’s Department store and enjoyed wrapping Christmas gifts during the season until 1969....
Joyce E. Witt
March 5, 2025
(Albion) Joyce E. Witt age 75, passed away March 5, 2025 at Elderwood at Brockport. She was born April 10, 1949, in Albion, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Porter) VanOrden and had lived in this area all of her life.
Joyce was a member of the Albion First United Methodist Church. She liked to paint, crochet and enjoyed...
David C. Albanese
March 4, 2025
Albion: After a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, David Charles “Ace” Albanese, age 81, decided it was time to finally rest. On March 3, 2025, with his family by his side, he closed his eyes and is finally pain-free and at peace with the Lord. David was born July 24, 1943, in Albion, a son of the late Dominic...
Wayne R. Thompson
March 4, 2025
(BARKER) Wayne R. "Red" Thompson, age 86, passed away March 4, 2025. He was born October 9, 1938 in Lockport to the late William and Gladys (Hensel) Thompson. A 1958 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, Red worked for Harrison Radiator for over 30 years before his retirement. He was very active in the Gasport Lions Club having been a...
Karen A. Downs
March 3, 2025
Karen Tacy Downs passed away on March 3, 2025 in Rochester, New York. Karen was born on July 19th 1957 in Rochester and fought a short courageous battle against colon cancer. She is predeceased by Albina Tacy her mother, Donald Tacy her father and Douglas Tacy her brother. She is survived by Bryan Downs her husband of 45 years, daughters...
Larry A. Kraatz
March 2, 2025
Holley: Larry A. Kraatz, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Medina to the late Arthur and Doris (Duchow) Kraatz. Larry grew up in Middleport until he met his wife and they built their family home in Orleans County.
Larry was a great husband, father, uncle, great uncle, and a father...
Howard F. Smith, Jr.
March 1, 2025
Albion: Howard F. Smith, Jr., age 88, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born April 12, 1936 in Batavia to the late Howard F. Smith, Sr. and Helen (Williams) Smith
Howard was proud to be a Marine and served his country for 10 years in the Korean War and Vietnam War....
Thomas Joseph Richard
February 28, 2025
Thomas Joseph Richard, a beloved member of the Albion, NY community, passed away February 28, 2025. Born on December 24, 1943, to the late Roger and Ella Richard,
Thomas lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family and friends. Tom graduated from high school in 1961 and soon after joined the Navy, where he proudly served his...
John F. Pera
February 27, 2025
Holley: John Pera, age 71, passed away at his home on February 27, 2025. He was born February 20, 1954, in Brockport to John Pera and Dorothy Swanson.
John was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Navy from 1973-1977. He was a member of American Legion Jewell Buckman Post 529 and VFW Post 202 in Holley, serving as...
Robert John Ord II
February 26, 2025
Robert John Ord, II, age 83, went to be with the Lord February 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Vicky (James) Ord; his children Amy Ord, (husband Dr. Christopher Yelverton), of Pittsford, NY and Kerri...
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