Obituaries

James L. "Jim" Andre Sr.

James L. "Jim" Andre Sr.

September 7, 2022

(Kendall)  James L. Andre, Sr. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 7, 2022.  Jim was born June 30, 1936 in Irondequoit, a son of the late Charles and Olive (Bartlett) Andre and had lived in this area most of his life.

Jim served in the US Navy from 1956-1960 on the Battleship Steinaker “Tin Can” DD863.  He was...

Joyce Gavenda (Draper)

Joyce Gavenda (Draper)

September 6, 2022

Albion:  Joyce D. Gavenda, 94, passed away September 6, 2022.  She was born in Albion July 1, 1928 the daughter of the late Elmer and Velma (Mowers) Draper.  Joyce was a member of Holy Family Parish and Ladies of Charity.  She was a former legal secretary for Church & Church Attorneys.

Joyce was predeceased by her husband...

Roger L. Soule

Roger L. Soule

September 5, 2022

(ALBION)

Roger L. Soule, age 81, died September 5, 2022 in Unity Hospital following a short illness.  He was born December 14, 1940 in Albion to Claude and Cornelia (Sadler) Soule and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Norma J. Stern

Norma J. Stern

September 2, 2022

Gasport: Norma J. Stern, age 94, passed away September 2, 2022. She was born October 2, 1927 in Middleport to the late Robert and Anna (Brigham) Jerge.

Norma worked as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed camping, time outdoors, the Buffalo Bills and most importantly spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

John F. Chludzinski

John F. Chludzinski

August 29, 2022

Gasport: John F. Chludzinski, age 72, passed away August 29, 2022. He was born May 14, 1950 in Buffalo to the late Frank and Florence (Dmochowski) Chludzinski.

John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a maintenance manager for the Post Office, travelling all over the state....

Bruce J. Greene

Bruce J. Greene

August 26, 2022

(HOLLEY)

Bruce J. Greene, age 71, died August 26, 2022 in his home following a short illness.  He was born in Hornell, NY and had lived in this general area most of his life.

Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Holley High...

Thomas J. Engert

Thomas J. Engert

August 25, 2022

Holley:  Thomas J. Engert, 67, passed away August 25, 2022.  He was born November 25, 1954 in Albion, NY the son of the late Charles F. and Lucy Isabel (Ruger) Engert.  Tom attended Day Hab. through ARC GLOW.  He loved family get togethers and spending time with his peers at ARC GLOW.

Tom was predeceased by his...

Charles M. Kurman

Charles M. Kurman

August 24, 2022

Rochester: Charles M. “JR” Kurman, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2022. He was born June 13, 1971 in Rochester to the late Charles and Marion Heeg.

JR loved being outside and listening to music. He was a fan of fashion and sneakers.

JR is survived by his children, Jacob Reamer, Anna Kurman,...

Linda M. Bunde (Stafford)

Linda M. Bunde (Stafford)

August 22, 2022

Linda Marie Bunde (Stafford), 53, of Spencer-Van Etten, NY/Albion, NY died on August 22, 2022 at the Supportive Care of Orleans (Martin-Linsin Hospice) Residence in Albion, NY following a long illness.

Linda was born September 14, 1968 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She was adopted by the Bunde family and grew up in Spencer-Van Etten, NY. She...

Ethel L. Rivers

Ethel L. Rivers

August 21, 2022

Albion: Ethel L. Lourett Rivers passed away August 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ethel enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved white cats.

Ethel was predeceased by two husbands, Gordon Lourett and Clifton Rivers.

She is survived by her sister, Viola Downs, children, Charles Lourett, Bonnie Collins, Mary...

Teresa "Terri" L. Dawley

Teresa "Terri" L. Dawley

August 19, 2022

Medina:  Teresa “Terri” Dawley, 58, passed away suddenly August 19, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Albion, NY the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorraine (Steier, Freeman) Dawley Sr.  Terri was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1982, and a former employee of Lifetime Assistance.  Terri enjoyed all animals, but received the greatest joy...

Mary R. Coveney (Rice)

Mary R. Coveney (Rice)

August 17, 2022

Pittsford/Albion:  Mary R. Coveney, 98, passed away peacefully August 17, 2022.  She was born December 10, 1923 in Albion the daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl Anna Rice.  Mary was a graduate of Albion High School class of 1940 and was a member of Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church.  Mary was a former employee of Albion Savings and...

Larry J. Hasler

Larry J. Hasler

August 15, 2022

Barker: Larry J. Hasler, age 70, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2022. He was born April 25, 1952 in Medina to the late Jacob and Rose (French) Hasler.

He retired in 2019 from FMC in Middleport. Larry enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and tinkering on anything around his property.

In addition to his...

James Edward Mahar

James Edward Mahar

August 15, 2022

Middleport: James Edward Mahar, age 83, passed away August 15, 2022. He was born July 7, 1939 in the Town of Hartland.

Jim was a graduate of DeSales High School and retired as Superintendent of Public Works for the Village of Middleport in 2006. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, repairing tractors, attending Somerset Days, Elba...

Barbara L. Hering

Barbara L. Hering

August 14, 2022

(Kent)  Barbara L. Hering age 69 passed away August 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 18, 1953 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Claude and Myrtle (Sprague) Hopper and had lived in this area all of her life.

She was baptized at the Albion First Baptist Church. Barb...

Victor J. "Vic" Lamb

Victor J. "Vic" Lamb

August 13, 2022

Victor J. Lamb, age 71, died August 13, 2022 unexpectedly at his residence.  He was born October 16, 1950 in Canada and had lived in this area since 1966.

Vic was a retiree of Eastman Kodak,  and had attended the Carlton United Methodist Church.  He often helped out with the Carlton Fire...

Maryann J. Hildreth (Sevenski)

Maryann J. Hildreth (Sevenski)

August 10, 2022

(ALBION)

Maryann J. Hildreth, age 84, died August 10, 2022 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born October 24, 1937 in Medina to Vincent and Regina Sevenski and was a life-long resident of this area.

Maryann...

Joseph R. Allegue Jr.

Joseph R. Allegue Jr.

August 9, 2022

Joseph R. Allegue, Jr., age 57, died August 9, 2022 in United Memorial Medical Center.

He was born May 6, 1965 in Manhattan to Joseph and Charlotte (Anderson) Allegue, Sr. and had lived in this area over 30 years.

Mr. Allegue was a Veteran of the...

Darlene R. Coleman (Drake)

Darlene R. Coleman (Drake)

August 8, 2022

Darlene R. Coleman, age 69, of West Barre, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born December 9, 1952 in Hornell, NY, Darlene was the daughter of the late Arnold Drake and Barbara Hawley. She is survived by her husband, Richard Coleman, whom she married on July 4,...

Charlotte Ann Larsen

Charlotte Ann Larsen

August 7, 2022

Charlotte Larsen, of Rochester, NY, passed away on August 7th, 2022.  She was born July 16th, 1942 in Albion, NY to the late Anthony and Elsie (Vendetta) D’Amico.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Donald Larsen, and sister, Betty Ann Brundish.

Charlotte is survived by her children; Kimberly and Christopher Larsen; granddaughter Summer Barone; sister Delores...