Obituaries

Lewis B. Bowen

Lewis B. Bowen

March 10, 2023

(Clarendon) Lewis B. Bowen age 93, passed away at his home on March 10, 2023. He was born December 4, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Burton and Marguerite (Stevely) Bowen and had lived in this area all of his life.

Lewis served in the US Army during the Korean War. He served on the front...

Ernest R. Stephens, Sr.

Ernest R. Stephens, Sr.

March 10, 2023

(Waterport) Ernest R. Stephens, Sr. age 74 passed away March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1948 in Cameron NY, a son of the late Carrie Gladys Hallett.

Ernie worked tirelessly in construction at Northrup Contracting, Webb Construction and retiring from Villager Construction. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing and giving...

Eleanora R. Tagg

Eleanora R. Tagg

March 9, 2023

(LOCKPORT) Eleanora R. Tagg, age 92, died March 9, 2023 in the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born May 14, 1930 in Medina to John and Josephine (Wisnock) Mielcarski and was a life-long resident of this area.

Eleanora was an avid BINGO player, enjoyed country music, polka music, going for car rides; especially to...

Thomas Reed Mahoney

Thomas Reed Mahoney

March 4, 2023

 

Thomas Reed “Tom” Mahoney of Canandaigua, formerly of Albion, NY, passed away March 4, 2023 of complications following spinal surgery. He was born July 27, 1943 in Albion to the late Thomas E. and Marjorie B. (Reed) Mahoney.

Tom was predeceased by his aunt and uncle, Mary and Sam Martillotta, and his cousin, Susan Martillotta. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Jennifer “Jen” Mahoney; sister,...

Joseph M Udell

Joseph M Udell

March 1, 2023

(Lockport)- Joseph M. Udell, age 49, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023, following a long illness.

Joe grew up in the Lockport area, he graduated high school and became a truck driver in the Army. When he came home, he went on to work with his father at Babcock Utilities, installing pipes for natural gas underground. He eventually...

Joseph P. Presutti

Joseph P. Presutti

February 28, 2023

 

Kendall: Joseph P. “Joe” Presutti, passed away February 28, 2023. He was born December 14, 1930 in Rochester, NY to the late Paul and Carmella (Izzo) Presutti.

Joe worked for over 40 years at American Can in Fairport before he retired. He was proud to have built the house where he and his wife Donna raised their two children....

Javier Rosario

Javier Rosario

February 25, 2023

(NYC/Albion)  Javier Rosario age 60 passed away February 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 23, 1962 in Bronx, NY a son of Julio Rosario and the late Heroina Luna and had lived in this area for 27 years.

Javier loved working at LeRoy Manor where he worked as a Peer Counselor.  He enjoyed playing sport live...

Donald J. Lavender

Donald J. Lavender

February 25, 2023

(HOLLEY) Donald J. Lavender, age 84, died February 25, 2023 in Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. He was born November 13, 1938 to Earl and Eula (Ferris) Lavender and was a life-long resident of this area. Don was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1957-1961 and a retiree from Eastman Kodak Company. He was a member of St. Mary’s...

Roger Riemer

Roger Riemer

February 25, 2023



(Waterport)  Roger “Butch” Riemer age 83 passed away February 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 5, 1939 in Medina, a son of the late Edward George and Edna J. (Voelker) Riemer and had lived in this area all of his life.

Butch graduated from Lyndonville Central School District in 1957 and...

Kim H. Farr

Kim H. Farr

February 23, 2023

(Gasport) Kim H. Farr, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23, 2023 in Gasport, NY. She was born in Vietnam to the late Tran Van Su and Tran Thi Nhut. Kim moved to the U.S. in 1972 with her loving husband and best friend, Gerald E. Farr Jr.

Kim is survived by her husband Gerald;...

Donald J. Canaway

Donald J. Canaway

February 22, 2023

(Brockport) Donald J. Canaway, age 82, died February 22, 2023 in the Mt. Carmel House following a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1940 in LeRoy, NY to Howard and Marguerite (Cosier) Canaway and had lived in this area most of his life. Don was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, the Kendall Fire Department, the...

Margaret J. Reynolds

Margaret J. Reynolds

February 21, 2023

Albion: Margaret J. Reynolds, age 92, passed away in her sleep February 21, 2023. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Richey) LaPier.  She was raised by Edward and Grace Jones and spent most of her life in Albion.

 

Margaret enjoyed being outside when she could be in...

Randy L. Wilkinson

Randy L. Wilkinson

February 19, 2023

(KENT) Randy L. Wilkinson, age 74, died February 19, 2023 in his home. He was born June 22, 1948 in Rochester to Richard and Dorothy (Kerry) Wilkinson and was a life-long resident of this area.

Randy was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a man who enjoyed the outdoors. A person with a one-of-a-kind...

Daniel Joseph LaBarge

Daniel Joseph LaBarge

February 19, 2023

Holley: Daniel Joseph LaBarge, born on April 17, 1945 to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Huff) LaBarge in Watertown NY. Dan passed peacefully at home on February 19, 2023 at the age of 77 years with his closest family by his side.

After serving in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967, completing four tours in Vietnam, he married...

Sidney Nelson Keyes, Jr.

Sidney Nelson Keyes, Jr.

February 18, 2023

  Sidney Nelson Keyes Jr. passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on February 18, 2023, at the age of 88.  He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Phyllis; children, Sidney Keyes Jr. (Lynnell) of Arizona, Judy (Terry) Shelton, Sharon (Allen) Robinson, Joy (Jim) Bowen, Albert (Linda) Denis, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces,...

Jeffrey S. Strothmann

Jeffrey S. Strothmann

February 18, 2023

Middleport- Jeffrey S. Strothmann, aged 58, peacefully passed away on February 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1964 in Hempstead, New York to the late George and Jean (Huntley) Strothmann.

Jeff graduated in 1983 from Corning East High School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in technology from Corning Community College....

Mark Stephen Clare

Mark Stephen Clare

February 18, 2023

Gasport- Mark S. Clare, aged 68, entered into rest on February 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Amherst to the late John and Cecelia (Thuman) Clare.

 Mark liked taking trips to Disney, playing sudoku, the guitar, and playing with his dogs. Family dinners were very important to Mark, as well as their annual...

Elinor Lola Crandall

Elinor Lola Crandall

February 12, 2023

(MIDDLEPORT) Elinor Lola Crandall, age 92, died February 12, 2023 in United Memorial Medical Center following a short illness. She was born July 1, 1930 in Orleans County and had lived this area most of her life. Elinor worked as a Medical Secretary for various hospitals in the MI for several years. She enjoyed remodeling homes, mowing the lawns, home...

Raymond G. Emerson

Raymond G. Emerson

February 10, 2023

(Holley) Raymond G. Emerson age 67 passed away February 10, 2023 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Center after a period of declining health. He was born February 22, 1955 in Rochester, a son of the late Gerald and Clarice (Burbidge) and had lived in this area all of his life.

Ray worked for many years at the Orleans County Sheriff’s...

Walter C. Hawkins

Walter C. Hawkins

February 9, 2023

(Medina) Walter C. Hawkins age 83, passed away February 9, 2023 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born August 8, 1939 in Barre Center, a son of the late James and Muriel Hawkins and had lived in this area all of his life.

Walter served in the US Army and was a member of the Medina Butts-Clark Post 204...