Obituaries

Virginia R. Davis

Virginia R. Davis

February 8, 2023

ALBION: Virginia R. Davis, age 89, died February 8, 2023 in Rochester General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 5, 1933 in the Town of Barre to Earl and Anna (Hartway) Kelley and was a life-long resident of this area.

Virginia was a member of the West Barre United Methodist Church and their Ladies Group. She...

Eva K Quintern

Eva K Quintern

February 5, 2023

(LOCKPORT) Eva K. “Kathy” Quintern, age 76, died February 5, 2023 in Absolute Care of Gasport. She was born August 8, 1946 in Altoona, PA to William and Eva (Smith) Thomas and had lived in this area for many years.

Kathy was a member of the Hess Road Wesleyan Church, a 1965 graduate of Barker Central School, and a...

Virginia K. Legg

Virginia K. Legg

February 3, 2023

(Clarendon) Virginia Kathryn Legg age 86, passed away February 3, 2023 at Unity Hospital. She was born July 29, 1936 in Summersville, WV a daughter of the late Anthony and Kathern Legg and had lived in this area most of her life.

Virginia was the greatest mother and grandmother. Her family was everything to her and she loved spending...

Edith Funkhouser

Edith Funkhouser

February 3, 2023

 

Barker: Our Beloved Mother, Edith Funkhouser, passed away on her 96th birthday. She was born February 3, 1927 in Smyrna, NY to the late Rolland and Ola (Byrd) Tredway.

Edith’s happiest moments were together with her children, and family. She was a wonderful loving mother, kind and gentle soul who will always be missed.

In addition to her parents,...

Barbara E. Noble

Barbara E. Noble

January 31, 2023

Gasport: Barbara E. “Barb” Noble, age 71, passed away on January 31, 2023. She was born January 12, 1952 in Medina, NY to the late Calvin and Gladys (Knisley) Spark.

Barb worked for over 28 years as the Village of Middleport Deputy Clerk. She enjoyed traveling, working on her suntan and enjoying time with her lifelong friend, Janet Zglinicki....

Robert "Mike” Spencer

Robert "Mike” Spencer

January 30, 2023

 

Lockport: Robert “Mike” Spencer, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2023 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1957 to Donald and Cleda (Griswold) Spencer.

Mike served in the U.S. Navy from 1974-1979 during Vietnam. He was very active on the computer and enjoyed tinkering around with anything tech related. Mike enjoyed building...

Theresa Lynn Kipfer

Theresa Lynn Kipfer

January 29, 2023

(Lockport) Theresa L. Kipfer age 54 entered into rest Sunday, January 29th following a strenuous battle with her health. She was born in Lockport to the late Robert and Christina (Sposito) Reed.

Theresa lived in the Lockport area and was a graduate from Lockport High School. She worked for Ridge Road Express as a school bus driver and enjoyed creating...

Bradley Wochna

Bradley Wochna

January 28, 2023

(Barre Center) Bradley Wochna age 54 passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2023 at his home. He was born March 4, 1968, a son of the late Walter and Cheryl (Simon) Wochna and had lived in this area most of his life. Brad was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing; especially with his father and grandfather. He also, loved...

Clifford L. Braman Jr.

Clifford L. Braman Jr.

January 28, 2023

(WATERPORT) Clifford L. “Mr. Wonderful” Braman Jr., age 76, died January 28, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital. Family and friends are invited to attend an informal graveside ceremony on THURSDAY February 2, 2023 at 11am in Mt. Albion Cemetery. A complete obituary for Cliff will be published at a later date and plans for his Celebration of Life will be...

Diane M. Harvey

Diane M. Harvey

January 26, 2023

(Middleport)- Diane (Morsheimer) Harvey, age 82, passed away on January 26th, 2023 following a long illness.  She was born July 16, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Marie (Havis) Morsheimer.  

Diane was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Thomas and William Morsheimer; and her husband, Robert “Bob” Harvey.  

She is survived by her sons Patrick (Deb) Conley, Paul (Roberta)...

Cindy Oppel

Cindy Oppel

January 24, 2023

Batavia :Cindy Oppel, age 67, died January 24, 2023 in Rochester General Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born October 9, 1955 in Rochester to Louis and Judith (Coates) Szymanski and was a life-long resident of this area.

Cindy loved music, in particular Ozzie Osborne and Rob Zombie, she also enjoyed making art, sewing, as well as movies, dancing,...

Rodney Glen Summers

Rodney Glen Summers

January 20, 2023

 

Albion: Rodney Summers, age 56, passed away January 20, 2023. He was born June 6, 1966 in Rochester to the late Delano and Evelyn (Cofery) Summers Sr.

Rodney was an avid “Bay Blades” player, enjoyed riding around on his motorbike and relaxing with his dog, “Jingles”.

Rodney is survived by his daughter, Ivory Smith, siblings, Alan (Tabitha Pahura) Summers,...

Christopher J. Acker

Christopher J. Acker

January 20, 2023



Christopher J. Acker, age 64, died January 20, 2023 in his home following a battle with pancreatic cancer.  

He was born March 3, 1958 in Brockport to Bernard and Marion (Franke) Acker and had lived in this area all of his life.  

Chris was an employee of Jacobstein Food Services and in earlier years had attended OLBVM Parish in...

Nella L. Porter

Nella L. Porter

January 14, 2023

Nella Lee (Dempsey) Porter, age 83, passed peacefully in her home under the care of Hospice on January 14, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late George and Eleanor Dempsey.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Sr. and her son Ronald Jr. 

Nella is survived by her 2 daughters: Kim (Kurt) Zunner, Mary Jo (Greg)...

George M. Jago

George M. Jago

January 14, 2023



Middleport: George M. Jago, age 77, died January 14, 2023 in his home following a brief illness.  He was born June 14, 1945 in the Town of Royalton to Melvin and Dorothy (Fitch) Jago and was a life-long resident of the area.

George was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a member of the New York State and National...

Genevieve H. Barber

Genevieve H. Barber

January 13, 2023

(Albion)  Genevieve H. Barber age 96 passed away January 13, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.  She was born February 13, 1926 in Hamlin, a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Martin) Hughes and had lived in this area all of her life. 

She was a member of the Eagle Harbor United Methodist Church, the Rebeka’s, the snowmobile club...

Henry L. Couch

Henry L. Couch

January 12, 2023

(Kent)  Henry L. Couch age 57 passed away January 12, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a short battle with cancer.  He was born December 30, 1965 in Medina, a son of the late Donald and Nancy (Adams) Couch and had lived in this area all of his life.

Henry worked as a mechanic at A&M Transmissions in Fancher.

In...

Kathy E. Putnam

Kathy E. Putnam

January 11, 2023

 

Holley: Kathy Putnam, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 11, 2023. She was born May 1, 1951 in Ithaca, NY.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents, and son, Charles Gustke in 2016.

Kathy is survived by her son, David Putnam, grandchildren, Trevor, Ashley, Jessica, Olivia, sister, Karen Downing as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Janice M. Sheelar

Janice M. Sheelar

January 11, 2023

Janice M. Sheelar, age 90, died January 11, 2023.  She was born March 11, 1932 in Rochester to Fred and Lorma (Grabb) Chesbro and had lived in this area over 60 years.

 

She was a member of the Medina United Methodist Church where she served as organist for over 20 years.  Janice taught in the Royalton Hartland Central School district...

Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell

January 8, 2023

 

Gasport: Colin Campbell, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2023. He was born February 26, 1946 in Belfast, Ireland to the late Thomas and Josephine Campbell.

Colin was a merchant marine in England from 1966-1969 before he moved to the U.S. He worked for General Motors as a Tool & Die Maker until his...