Obituaries
Carol A. Mayer
May 21, 2023
Holley: Carol A. (Marsh) Mayer, 79, passed away peacefully May 21, 2023. She was born March 23, 1944 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Frederick and Virginia (Coffey) Marsh. Carol graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1962 and after high school worked at Eastman Kodak Co. Carol married William (Bill) Mayer in 1964. She was a stay-at-home mom after...
Karen E. Knight
May 21, 2023
(Middleport/Livingston County)
Karen E. Knight, age 67, died in her home peacefully May 21, 2023 after a long illness.
She was born October 4, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, NY and had lived most of her life in the Livingston County area until about 8 months ago when she moved to Middleport. Karen was a woman of faith and loved her...
Jacqueline Granzow-Bennett
May 19, 2023
Gasport: Jacqueline Granzow-Bennett, 62, passed away May 19, 2023 following a long illness. She was born in Medina, NY April 14, 1961. Jacqueline loved bird watching and was a talented cake decorator.
She was predeceased by her parents, Sharon (Barnard) McAvoy and Alfred McAvoy, brother, Ronald W. Granzow. Jacqueline is survived her son Jeremy Granzow; husband Dennis Bennett; brothers,...
Martin Henry Riemer
May 17, 2023
Akron/Rochester: Martin H. Riemer, 93, passed away May 17, 2023. Martin was born March 31, 1930 in Medina, NY., a son of the late Paul H. and Gertrude (Voigt) Riemer Jr. Martin was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville and served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957. He retired in 1986 after 26 years of service at...
Randy S. Vincent
May 17, 2023
(NICHOLASVILLE, KY/LOCKPORT, NY)
Randy S. Vincent, age 62, died May 17, 2023 at his residence following a long illness.
He was born January 7, 1961 in Lockport to Douglas E. and Patricia (Brado) Vincent and had lived in this area until moving to KY in 2000. Randy loved animals, enjoyed bowling and playing BINGO. Mr. Vincent was predeceased by...
Roger W. Benedict
May 17, 2023
Medina: Roger W. Benedict, age 77, passed away May 17, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Residence. He was born August 12, 1945 in Rochester to the late Herbert and Ida (Engert) Benedict.
He retired from Albion Correctional Facility as a Lieutenant in 1995 after 30 years of service. Roger and his late wife Betty owned and operated Benedict’s Maintenance...
Carl S. Acome
May 16, 2023
Hartland: Carl S. “Sam” Acome, age 80, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on May 16, 2023. He was born December 24, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Carl and Mary “Madeline” (Clements) Acome.
Sam served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962-1982. During that time, he served two tours in Vietnam as a...
Donald E. Larson
May 14, 2023
Brockport: Donald E. “Don/Vada” Larson, age 75 (or 18.75 because of his birthday) passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. He was born February 29, 1948 in Jamestown, NY to the late Harold and Evelyn (Johnson) Larson.
Don was an avid collector of many classic cars and would often attend car shows. He liked collecting classic car literature and...
Roy A. Pinson Jr.
May 13, 2023
Holley: Roy A. Pinson, Jr. passed away May 13, 2023 after a long illness.
Roy served his country in the U.S. Army.
Roy was predeceased by his parents, Roy Sr. and Diana (Fuller) Pinson. He is survived by his wife Donna (Turner) Pinson, sons, Ross, Aaron, James and Nathan Pinson and sister, Connie (John) Stanton.
Roy’s family...
Kimberlee Tuttle
May 12, 2023
Holley: Kimberlee A. (Patton) Tuttle, 66, passed away May 12, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Kim was born June 21, 1956, in Bath, NY., a daughter of the late Gerald and Beverly (Hodge) Patton Sr.
Kim was a 1974 graduate of Holley High School and a Life Member of VFW Post #202 Auxiliary. Kim was always helping...
F. Lena Pellegrino
May 11, 2023
(HOLLEY) F. Lena Pellegrino, age 92, died May 11, 2023 in the Schoellkopf Nursing Facility following a long illness. She was born September 13, 1930 in Varpodio, Italy to Rocco and Caterina (Guerrisi) Gatto and had lived in this area since coming to America in 1948.
Lena was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church of Holley, where she...
Jeffrey G. Martin
May 10, 2023
Albion: Jeffrey G. Martin, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2023. He was born June 29, 1968 in Albion to the late Melvin and Dorothy (Gill) Martin.
Jeff was an avid golfer, recently traveling to Virginia to play. He was a paramedic for many years with COVA and National/Rural Metro before he became an LPN and worked...
Donna Yiengst
May 9, 2023
Albion: Donna (Forder) Yiengst, age 59, passed away May 9, 2023 after a long battle of being ill. She was born February 7, 1964 to Thomas and Edith Forder and lived in this area all her life.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, daughter Mackenzie (Kyle Metz) DeCarlo, stepdaughters, Rebecca (John) Clinkhammer and Jennifer Yiengst. She is also...
Rita L. Galbreath
May 9, 2023
(ALBION/CLARENDON)
Rita Langdon Galbreath, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 9, 2023 in her home, into the loving arms of her husband.
She was born Rita Langdon on July 12, 1930 to Orra and Dorothy (Woods) Langdon in Massena, NY and had lived in this area for over 56 years. Rita was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church...
Rodney D. Lipscomb
May 8, 2023
Rodney Lipscomb, 56, of Albion passed away suddenly on May 8, 2023, At Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 18,1966 in Albion, New York to the late A.J. Lipscomb and Alther Leda (Sain) Lipscomb.
Rodney enjoyed spending time outdoors. Fishing, hunting and gardening were his favorite pastimes.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Janet Maines
May 8, 2023
Albion: Janet L. Maines, age 88, passed away peacefully May 8, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born August 4, 1934 in Albion to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gartland) Hollinger.
Janet enjoyed tending to flowers, especially orchids and gardening. Janet and her late husband Harry loved traveling and sailing together. In addition to her parents,...
Daniel Reed
May 6, 2023
Holley: Daniel L. Reed, 74, passed away May 6, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born June 29, 1948 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Myron and Margaret (Marshall) Reed.
Dan was a graduate of Albion High School and was a former member of the Boy Scouts. Dan served in the United States Army and was...
Mildred Ries Gavenda
May 5, 2023
(ALBION)
Mildred “Millie” Ries Gavenda, age 96, passed peacefully into God’s hands on May 5, 2023.
Born in Darien Center, NY on October 25, 1926 to Ellis and Martha (Mamott) Getman. She is predeceased by husband Harmon, daughter Patricia King, 2nd husband Frank Gavenda, step children Kathy Gavenda and Steven Gavenda. Millie was a graduate of the US Army...
William M. Hickey Sr.
May 2, 2023
(MIDDLEPORT)
William M. Hickey, Sr. age 89, died May 2, 2023 in the Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center.
He was born May 1, 1934 in Medina to Glenn and Geraldine (Ryan) Hickey and was a life-long resident of this area. Bill was a United States Army Veteran, a member of Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen’s Church, and a...
Mary Helen Verratti
April 28, 2023
(GASPORT)
Mary Helen Verratti, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2023 at the age of 92.
She was the eleventh child born to Paul and Lydia Renaud of Sully, Iowa on December 31, 1930. Mary is survived by her loving, devoted husband, of 71 years, John Verratti, whom she married on...
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