Obituaries
Paris N. Adkins
February 26, 2025
Medina/Lyndonville: Paris N. Adkins, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2025.
Paris was a loving, and caring young woman who loved spending time with family and working with children. She loved talking to her friends on the phone and listening to her favorite band, One Direction. She was a 2024 graduate of Lyndonville High School and just starting her...
Janice Lorraine Wilson
February 24, 2025
Janice Lorraine Wilson, 87, of Lockport, passed away February 24, 2025. Janice was born February 13, 1938 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Leslie M. and Inez (Rosenthal) Heal. Janice was a 1956 graduate of Lockport Sr. High School and in April of 1956, joined Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank as a bookkeeper/trotter, progressed to bookkeeping supervisor, branch coordinator,...
John O. Graham, Jr.
February 24, 2025
Lewiston: John O. Graham, Jr. age 77, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. He was born August 4, 1947, in Akron, OH to the late John O. Graham, Sr. and Marie (King) Graham.
John enjoyed doing various hobbies in his life and was very talented at cross stitch.
John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Patricia,...
Roberta McDonald
February 23, 2025
(Brockport): Roberta McDonald, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1940, in Richland, Arkansas to the late Clayborne and LeAnna (Campbell) Jones. She has lived in the Albion area for over 61 years. Roberta was the matriarch and a private woman; however, she enjoyed being with her family and attending church. She...
Joyce K. Kent
February 21, 2025
(Albion) Joyce Kathleen Kent, lovingly known as "Nana" and "Mom," passed away on February 21, 2025, in Albion, New York, at the age of 79. Born on July 6, 1945, in Rochester, New York, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and passions.
Joyce was a hardworking and determined woman who took pride in her...
John E. Swabb Jr.
February 21, 2025
(Oakfield) John E. Swabb, Jr. age 68, passed away February 21, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a long illness. He was born April 14, 1956 in Batavia, a son of John E. Sr. and Jean (Spring) Swabb and had lived in this area most of his life.
John graduated from Albion High School in 1974. He enjoyed...
Sylvia E. Mountain
February 20, 2025
(MIDDLEPORT) Sylvia E. Mountain, age 84, died February 20, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1940 in Middleport to Edward and Marion (Steiner) Schlinger and had lived in this area all of her life. Sylvia was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing the keyboards and liked doing...
Jodi Fitch
February 20, 2025
(Albion) Jodi L. Fitch age 58, passed away February 20, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1966 in Carthage, NY, a daughter of Donna (Carr) and the late Charles Rivers and had lived in this area for most of her life.
Jodi enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband Eric.
In addition to her mother Donna, she is...
Marilyn R. Rebert
February 19, 2025
(BATAVIA) Marilyn R. Rebert, age 88, died February 19, 2025 in Batavia, New York. In trueness to Marilyn’s wishes, there will be no formal obituary, funeral service, or interment. Marilyn’s life was spent loving and being loved by those closest to her, particularly as a wonderful mother, a devoted sister, and a Grammi. A celebration of life will be held...
Victor C. Buchalski
February 18, 2025
Victor C. Buchalski, age 59, of Gasport and formerly Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest with his loving wife, Jenny by his side on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 22, 1965 in Niagara Falls, he was a son of the late Chester S. Buchalski and Rita (Ciurczak)...
Dawn J. Parker
February 18, 2025
Albion: Dawn J. Parker, age 86, passed away February 18, 2025 at the Villages of Orleans. Dawn was born February 4, 1939 in the Town of Gaines, a daughter of the late Rollin and Myrtie (Sholes) Clark. She was a member of the Eagle Harbor Methodist Church and the Home Bureau. Dawn was a former employee of Orleans County Department...
Marcia J. Hobbs
February 18, 2025
(GASPORT) Marcia J. Hobbs, age 83, passed away February 18, 2025 in her home peacefully while under Hospice Care. She was born June 8, 1941 to Raymond and Helen (Zorn) Cady and was a life-long resident of this area. Marcia started working outside the home after raising her children, and had worked at various places, eventually retiring from Ford Gum...
Phyllis A. Wright
February 17, 2025
(Albion) Phyllis A. Wright age 76, passed away February 17, 2025 at her home following a long illness. She was born April 19, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Francis and Althea (Strickland) Donovan and had lived in this area since 1968.
Phyllis enjoyed horse back riding and was a member of the Black North Riders. She also enjoyed...
Nancy M. Zambito
February 15, 2025
(Holley) Nancy M. Zambito age 84, passed away February 15, 2025 at Unity Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 5, 1940 in Holley, the daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha (Gaylard) Mortier, and had lived in this area all of her life.
Nancy was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, St. Mary’s Athletic Club, St....
Gloria Jean Weader
February 15, 2025
(HOLLEY) Gloria J. Weader, age 85, died February 15, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. She was born April 4, 1939 in Blosburg, PA to William and Lillian (Hart) Sargent and had lived in this area since 1957. Gloria enjoyed crocheting, doing word search puzzles and making baby blankets. She was a music lover, especially enjoying...
M. Dean Cole
February 15, 2025
Kendall: M. Dean Cole, age 91, passed away February 15, 2025, at Elderwood at Brockport. Dean was born October 31, 1933, in Granville Summit, PA, a son of the late Marshall Frank Cole and Genevieve (Spencer) Cole. Dean was a member of Social Lodge #713 F&AM in Kendall, lifetime member of the Moose Lodge #429 in Canton, PA. Dean served...
Sheryl Lea Vick
February 14, 2025
Kendall: Sheryl Lea Vick, age 85 of Kendall, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. During her lifetime, she was employed as a secretary at Kendall Jr. Sr. High School, served as Kendall Town Clerk, and owned and operated Vick Hardware alongside her husband, Bill, to whom she was married for fifty years. She was...
Sandra Marie Zagmester
February 11, 2025
Alden: Sandra M. Zagmester, age 70, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1954, in Buffalo, NY to the late Harro and Ursula (Zehler) Hoerner.
Sandra was raised in Cheektowaga and moved to Alden in 1984 where she lived and raised her kids for 40 years. Sandra was a lifelong active member of St. John the...
Daniel R. Meehan
February 10, 2025
(Middleport) Daniel R. Meehan age 86, passed away February 10, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born March 6, 1938 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late John and Doris “Dot” Meehan and had lived in this area most of his life.
Dan served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the NRA.
In addition...
Alton M. LaForme
February 9, 2025
(GASPORT) Alton M. “Mo” LaForme, died February 9, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born December 3, 1960 in Medina to Edward and Barbara (Smith) LaForme and had lived in this area all of his life. Mo was a United States Veteran of the Air Force, and a Tribal Member of the Mississaugas of the Credit 1st Nation. He...
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