Obituaries

LaVerne L. Farewell

LaVerne L. Farewell

October 1, 2022

Middleport:  LaVerne L. Farewell, 81, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2022.  LaVerne was born June 21, 1941, in Batavia, NY the son of the late Stillmon and Betty (Trow) Farewell. LaVerne was a member of Hartland Bible Church and a former employee of Niagara Foods.  LaVerne was a 40-year member of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Dept.

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Kathleen H. "Granny, Kathy" Kickbush

Kathleen H. "Granny, Kathy" Kickbush

September 30, 2022

Middleport: Kathleen H. “Granny”, “Kathy” Kickbush, age 76, passed away September 30, 2022 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1946 in Batavia, NY to the late Donald and Constance (Kowalik) Brazzell.

Kathy in her 76 years touched countless lives, she was a...

John W. "Jack" Lusk

John W. "Jack" Lusk

September 29, 2022

(Clarendon)  John W. “Jack” Lusk age 87, passed away September 29, 2022 at the Martin Linsen Residence.  He was born April 26, 1935 in the Town of Clarendon, a son of the late John L. and Velma (Warn) Lusk and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jack served in the US Navy.  He worked...

Dolores J. Soemann

Dolores J. Soemann

September 25, 2022

Lockport: Dolores J. Soemann, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness on September 25, 2022. She was born February 26th, 1933 in North Tonawanda, NY to the late Irving and Irma (Plau) Stevener.

Dolores enjoyed sewing, was a volunteer for meals on wheels, and spent many years working on their...

Robert L. "Bob" Eade

Robert L. "Bob" Eade

September 25, 2022

WATERPORT:  Robert L. “Bob” Eade, age 73, died September 25, 2022 in Highland Hospital following a short illness.  He was born May 1, 1949 in Bath, NY to Leonard and Alice (Cobb) Eade and had lived in this area for many years.

Bob was the President and Business Manager for the Roofers’ Union Local 22...

Kevin P. Deuel

Kevin P. Deuel

September 24, 2022

Kevin Peter Deuel of West Barre, previously of East Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. He was 71. Kevin was born on June 26, 1951, in Albany, New York, the son of George A. and Eileen M. Deuel. He graduated from East Rochester High School in 1969. Kevin married his wife, Debra, in...

Horace E. "Butch" Patten III

Horace E. "Butch" Patten III

September 23, 2022

(ALBION)

Horace E. “Butch” Patten III, age 75, died September 23, 2022 at his residence following a long illness.  He was born April 15, 1947 in Batavia, NY to Horace Jr. and Alice (Petty) Patten and had lived in this area for over 20 years.

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James F. "Pellet" Landon

James F. "Pellet" Landon

September 22, 2022

(Rochester)  James F. Landon “Pellet” age 79 passed away peacefully  September 22, 2022 with his niece and nephews by his side. Jim was born September 8, 1943 in Rochester, a son of the late Winfield and Hazel (Smith) Landon.

He served in the US Army.  Jim worked as an electrician for Foehner Electric Company and then went...

Charles A. Miller

Charles A. Miller

September 22, 2022

(WATERPORT)

Charles A. Miller, age 94, died September 22, 2022 in the Martin Linsen Hospice Residence after a short illness.  He was born March 21, 1928 in Albion to Emerson and Bertha (Towers) Miller and was a life-long resident of this area.

Charles was a former employee of the TJ...

Cynthia H. Piedimonte

Cynthia H. Piedimonte

September 21, 2022

(Holley)  Cynthia H. Piedimonte of Holley, NY age 69, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Cindy was born in Lockport, NY on August 28, 1953, the daughter of the late Jacob and Dorothy (Yaeger) Glassner.  A graduate of Albion Central School, Cindy spent her adult life in Holley, NY. ...

Gary W. Tobin Sr.

Gary W. Tobin Sr.

September 21, 2022

Clarendon: Gary W. Tobin, Sr., age 67, passed away September 21, 2022. He was born April 29, 1955 in Brockport, NY to the late Willis and Marylou (Petrie) Tobin,

Gary was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing. What he loved to do the most was spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In...

Donald C. Joslyn

Donald C. Joslyn

September 21, 2022

(Barre Center)  Donald C. Joslyn age 86 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on September 21, 2022.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 13, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Cedric and Marjorie (Everett) Joslyn and had lived in this area all of his life.

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Patricia "Paggie" Poehlman

Patricia "Paggie" Poehlman

September 20, 2022

(CLARENDON)

Patricia “Paggie” Poehlman, age 70, decided on September 20, 2022 to leave the building and head off to the Rainbow Bridge to be reunited with all her domestic felines which had gone before her.

Paggie was born in Baltimore,...

Gerry F. Wood

Gerry F. Wood

September 19, 2022

Gates Chili: Geraldine F. “Gerry” Wood, age 60, passed away September 19, 2022. She was born May 1, 1962 in Rochester, NY to Arthur and Josephine (Brown) Wood Sr.

Gerry enjoyed playing Yahtzee, board games and cards. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved them dearly.

Gerry was predeceased by her father, Arthur...

Fredi W. Willis

Fredi W. Willis

September 18, 2022

Albion- Frederick “Fredi” Willis, age 65, passed away at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center on September 18th, 2022 surrounded by family following a long illness.  He was born on October 17th, 1956 to the late Hildreth and Helen Willis in Albion, NY.

Fredi’s biggest passion was gardening, especially tending to his roses.  He went to school and...

Beverly H. Carges

Beverly H. Carges

September 16, 2022

Barker: Beverly H. “Bev” Carges, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022. She was born June 29, 1943 in Rochester to the late Hammond and Dorothy (Dewitt) Heath.

Bev enjoyed spending her time sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and crafting. She kept very busy making rosaries for Catholic Churches all over the world. She liked her...

David M. Bertsch

David M. Bertsch

September 10, 2022

(Carlton) David M. Bertsch age 80 passed away September 10, 2022 at Unity Hospital following a short illness.  He was born February 28, 1942 in Albion, a son of the late Martin and Mildred (Barton) Bertsch and had lived in this area all of his life.

Dave served in the US Marines from 1960-1963.  He was a...

Pearl E. Morris

Pearl E. Morris

September 10, 2022

(Gasport)  Pearl E. Morris age 67 passed away September 10, 2022 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital with her loving husband by her side.  She was born March 7, 1955 in Medina, a daughter of the late Walter and Annabel (Ball) Hillman.

Pearl loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...

Patricia L. Reale (Lahey)

Patricia L. Reale (Lahey)

September 9, 2022

(MIDDLEPORT)

Patricia L. Reale, age 87, died September 9, 2022 in Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born October 14, 1934 in Gasport to Timothy and Lola (Bradford) Lahey and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Charles G.S. "Charlie" Blake

Charles G.S. "Charlie" Blake

September 9, 2022

(IRVING, TX/ALBION,NY)

Charles Grierson Signor Blake entered into rest on September 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kandie Blake, children, Andrea (Michael) Brown and Kevin Blake, stepdaughter Brynlee (Justin) Hairston, grandchildren, Seth and Emelia, brother Paul Blake, sisters Dorothy and Lynda Blake, and his uncle Michael (Nicki) McFarland, as...