Obituaries

James P. Mignano Jr.

James P. Mignano Jr.

April 3, 2023

(HOLLEY) James P. Mignano Jr., age 74, died unexpectedly April 3, 2023 in Unity Hospital.

He was born July 20, 1948 in Medina to James and Ona (Ward) Mignano Sr. and after growing up in Hulberton had lived in this area all of his life. Jim was a 40+ member of the Holley Fire Department having held Officer positions...

Donna L. Ribbeck

Donna L. Ribbeck

April 3, 2023

(MIDDLEPORT) Donna L. Ribbeck, age 72, died April 3, 2023 in Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. She was born March 25, 1951 in Lockport to Glenn and Louella (Hasser) Ribbeck, Sr. and was a life-long resident of this area. Donna was a member of T.O.P.S., the MT. Morris VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed reading and cooking. Ms. Ribbeck...

Duane Frederick

Duane Frederick

April 2, 2023

Gasport: Duane R. Frederick, 95, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY March 4, 1928 the son of Karl and Eleanor (Miller) Frederick.

Mr. Frederick was an Electrician at Spaulding Fiber in Tonawanda and also at GM Harrison Radiator in Lockport. Duane was a current member of Calvary...

Kelly Cake

Kelly Cake

April 2, 2023

Gasport: Kelton (Kelly) Cake passed away on Sunday April 2nd at Niagara Hospice with his loved ones by his side after a hard-fought battle against Cancer.

Kelly is survived by the love of his life Patricia (Loftus); son Joseph {daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Matthew, Bridget and Allison} son Jason {grandchildren Mannox and Isis and their mother Amanda} and son Michael. He...

John M. Dailey

John M. Dailey

April 1, 2023

John Murray Dailey (John) was born in Albion, N,Y,, on June 26, 1931, to William Murray Dailey (who went by ”Murray”) and Mary Connors Dailey. John was raised in Albion, graduating from Albion High School in 1948. He graduated Niagara University in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree.     John was then admitted to Harvard Law School, his...

Michael J. Mack

Michael J. Mack

March 31, 2023

Albion: Michael J. Mack 72, passed away on March 31, 2023 after a short illness. Mike was a lifelong resident of Albion. He is remembered by obtaining a first place trophy as Albion Purple Eagles marching band drum major in 1967 and as the lead singer in a 60/70s rock band.

Mike is survived by his brother Frank (Nancy)...

Aleith N. Godleske

Aleith N. Godleske

March 29, 2023

(Middleport) Aleith N. Mittlestadt Godleske, 86, of Middleport, wife of the late Leonard M. Godleske (1981) and the late Kenneth H. Mittlestadt (1955), passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Buffalo General Medical Center. Aleith was born on July 6, 1936, to the late Arnold and Margaret (Manchester) Niles in the Town of Hartland.

Aleith worked for many...

David W. Baker

David W. Baker

March 27, 2023

 

Newfane: David Baker, surrounded by his loving family, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023, after his brief battle with ALS. He was born May 1, 1958, in Lockport to the late William and Ann (Lingham) Baker. 

David was a lifelong Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. He was known for is famous tomato dumplings...

Tommy L. Gray

Tommy L. Gray

March 26, 2023

(LYNDONVILLE)  

Tommy L. Gray, age 61, died March 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 20, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Leroy and Peggy (Modlin) Gray and had lived in this area most of his life.

Tom enjoyed fishing, bird watching, camping and anything to do with being outdoors…especially if it...

Diane C Pegelow

Diane C Pegelow

March 24, 2023

(Middleport) Diane C. Pegelow age 75, passed away on March 24, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital. Diane was born January 31, 1948, in Niagara Falls, the daughter of late Albert and Fanny (Lingenfelter) Allen. Diane lived in Middleport since 1967.

Diane was a loyal friend, dedicated mother and loving wife who enjoyed going to the casino with friends; but...

Floyd A. Zaepfel

Floyd A. Zaepfel

March 23, 2023

(GASPORT) Floyd A. Zaepfel, age 78, died March 23, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born August 12, 1944 in Buffalo to Floyd M. and Thelma C. (Danitz) Zaepfel and was a life-long resident of this area.

Floyd was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Johnson Creek, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed...

Mark R. Shampine II

Mark R. Shampine II

March 22, 2023

(Holley) Mark R. Shampine II, age 38 of Hulberton Road, died suddenly at his residence March 22, 2023. Mark was born June 17, 1984 in Brockport to Mark and Diane (Bower) Shampine and was a life-long resident of this area.

As a lover of music, Mark was a singer/songwriter and loved to play his guitar. He also toured with...

Roger E. LaMont

Roger E. LaMont

March 21, 2023

(Albion) Roger E. LaMont age 80 passed away March 21, 2023 at Unity Hospital. He was born June 24, 1942 in Medina, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Snell) Lamont and had lived in Albion all of his life.

Roger was born to farm. He began honing his agricultural expertise early, driving farm equipment at age 4....

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

March 20, 2023

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

August 9, 1935 – March 20, 2023

HOLLEY – The nieces of Ralph “Bernie” Yoffredo invite you to celebrate with them the life of their beloved “Uncle B” on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31, Holley NY.

Family will receive guests from 12:00-1:30pm immediately followed by the memorial service....

Sandra L. Ray

Sandra L. Ray

March 18, 2023

(Albion) Sandra L. Ray, aged 81, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on March 18, 2023. She was born in Albion, NY to the late William and Charlotte (Marquart) Butcher on December 14, 1941.

Sandra lived in the Albion area her whole life, attending the Eagle Harbor School House and graduating from Albion High School with her diploma....

Edwin L. Sidari

Edwin L. Sidari

March 17, 2023

Albion: Edwin L. Sidari, age 79, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Hospice residence. He was born in Bismark, North Dakota, a son of the late Rocco A. Sidari Sr. and Angeline (Hess) Sidari. Ed served in the United States Marine Corps from 1962-1966.

Ed lived a colorful life and created a hundred lifetimes of memories!...

John H. Weader Sr.

John H. Weader Sr.

March 16, 2023

Birdsall, previously of Holley, NY: John H. Weader Sr. passed away March 16, 2023. He was born April 14, 1929 in the Town of West Beaver, Sydney County, PA to the late Charles and Annie Weader. He is also pre-deceased by his son, Kenneth Weader.

John loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, going camping and sitting by the campfire, going...

Hans Kobmann

Hans Kobmann

March 14, 2023

(Middleport) Johan G. “Hans” Kobmann, age 89 died March 14, 2023 in Elderwood of Brockport following a long illness. Hans was born March 25, 1933 to Paul and Kunigunda (Pohlmann) Kobmann. In 1952, he traveled across the Atlantic from Muggendorf, Germany to fulfill his dream of a life in the United States.

Hans settled in Middleport where he met...

Frederick F.  "Bud" Seeman Jr

Frederick F. "Bud" Seeman Jr

March 13, 2023

Clarendon: Frederick F. Seeman Jr. (Bud) age 91 passed away after a short illness on March 13, 2023.

He was born on September 10, 1931 in Rochester, the son of the late Frederick and Alice (Stewart) Seeman Sr. Sister, Shirley Ertle and Brother William Seeman. Frederick is survived by his wife Carole. They spent over 50 years living in Clarendon....

William K. Rowles

William K. Rowles

March 10, 2023

(ALBION) William K. Rowles, age 90, died March 10, 2023 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. He was born September 10, 1932 in Dubois, PA to Eugene and Nona (Hetrick) Rowles and had lived in this area most of his life.

William was a United States Army Veteran having served from 1954-1956. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...