Obituaries

David L. Spanton

David L. Spanton

May 15, 2022

Albion:  David L. Spanton, 69, passed away May 15, 2022 following a long illness.  He was born November 14, 1952 in Albion, NY a son of the late William and Carol (Salisbury) Spanton. David was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1970.  He was a member of the Rochester Offshore Powerboat Association and was a 30 plus...

Kathleen C Nadelen (Scarpulla)

Kathleen C Nadelen (Scarpulla)

May 11, 2022

Holley:  Kathleen C. Nadelen, born July 8, 1942, passed away unexpectedly (NOT COVID related) on May 11, 2022 with her children at her side.

Kathy was born in Rochester, New York to Michael A. Scarpulla and Constance M. (Tomasino) Scarpulla. Kathy is survived by two children: Julie (Nate Johnson); Ted (KrisAnne) Nadelen Ill and her companion of...

Velva C. VanBuren (Criswell)

Velva C. VanBuren (Criswell)

May 11, 2022

Lockport:  Velva C. VanBuren, 91, passed away May 11, 2022.  She was born June 27, 1930 in Akron a daughter of the Ervin and Elida (Brewer) Criswell. Velva helped on the family farm and had milked 250 cows by herself once a day for many years. Mrs. VanBuren loved flowers,  decorating for Christmas, and enjoyed cooking and...

James C. "Jimmy" Gilligan

James C. "Jimmy" Gilligan

May 11, 2022

Lockport: James C. “Uncle Jimmy” Gilligan, age 88, passed away May 11, 2022. He was born in Irvona, PA to the late Guy and Mayme (Killion) Gilligan.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Helen Marie “Honey” on February 23, 2015.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Scott...

Verna R. Bailey Wesolowski (Bluman)

Verna R. Bailey Wesolowski (Bluman)

May 10, 2022

Verna R. Bailey, 91, of Newfane, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children May 10, 2022.

She was born August 4, 1930 in the Town of Hartland a daughter of the late Emory and Rose (Schultz) Bluman.  Verna was a lifelong resident of Hartland and Newfane.  She was a member of the Buffalo Club of the...

Laurene A. "Sweet Lady" Canale

Laurene A. "Sweet Lady" Canale

May 9, 2022

Albion: Laurene Alice “Sweet Lady” Canale, age 91, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2022 after a short illness at the Villages of Orleans surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1930 in Medina to the late Ernest and Alice (Oldenburg) Ruef.

Laurene was a stay-at-home mother and really enjoyed doing...

Joyce A. Moore (Hartley)

Joyce A. Moore (Hartley)

May 8, 2022

(Holley)

Joyce A. Moore, age 81, died May 8, 2022 in Elderwood of Brockport following a long illness.

She was born May 14, 1940 in Rochester to Warren and Ethel (Keplin) Hartley and had been a life-long resident of this area.  Joyce was a devoted wife and an...

Donald J. Manley

Donald J. Manley

May 8, 2022

Albion: Donald J. Manley, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born December 24, 1943 in Medina to the late Flagler V. and Dorothy (Howard) Manley.

Don graduated in 1962 from Lyndonville Central School, and later received his Associate Degree in Drafting and Design...

William E. "Bill" Elwell

William E. "Bill" Elwell

May 6, 2022

Albion:  William E. Elwell, 90, passed away May 6, 2022.  He was born April 28, 1932 in Brockport, NY a son of the late Edward and Agatha (Feltz) Elwell.  He was a former employee of General Electric in Brockport.  Mr. Elwell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was predeceased by his...

Carol Tibbits

Carol Tibbits

May 5, 2022

(Albion)  Carol A. Tibbits age 66 passed away May 5, 2022 at the Martin Linsin Residence surrounded by her family.  She was born August 26, 1955 in Albion, a daughter of the late Gordon and Arlene (Hard) Tibbits and had lived in this area all of her life.

Carol graduated from Albion High School in 1973.  She...

Matthew L. Penna

Matthew L. Penna

May 5, 2022

(Holley)  Matthew L. Penna age 77 passed away May 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital following a long illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 4, 1944 in Holley, a son of the late Donald and Catherine (Pace) Penna and had lived in this area all of his life.

Matt was an entrepreneur,...

Jonathan W. Doherty

Jonathan W. Doherty

May 5, 2022

Jonathan Wallace Doherty, 38, died in his sleep on Thursday May 5, 2022 at his home in Albion.  Jonathan was born at Strong Memorial Hospital in June of 1983, attended Rainbow Preschool, Orleans Niagara BOCES, and the Albion Schools, where he graduated in 2003.  He had lived in Albion his entire life. ...

Kevin W. VanOrden

Kevin W. VanOrden

May 2, 2022

Brockport, formerly of Kendall Mills: Kevin W. VanOrden, age 64, gifted his family with more cherished time than they expected before he peacefully passed away on May 2, 2022. He was born May 27, 1957 to the late Edward and Florence (Porter) VanOrden.

Kevin enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, and tinkering on anything with a motor. He...

Marjorie A. Kingdollar (Newbould)

Marjorie A. Kingdollar (Newbould)

May 2, 2022

(ALBION)

Marjorie A. Kingdollar, age 86, died May 2, 2022 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a brief illness.

She was born December 10, 1935 in the Town of Barre to Robert and Emma (Laraby) Newbould and was a life-long resident of this area.  Marjorie was a member of...

Wallace C. "Wally" Wingrove

Wallace C. "Wally" Wingrove

April 29, 2022

Holley: Wallace Wingrove passed away April 29, 2022. He was born September 25, 1945 in DuBois PA, a son of the late Merle and Elsie Wingrove. Wally is preceded in death by brothers Ronald Hinderliter, William Wingrove, and Wayne Wingrove. He is survived by his sister Dorothy Huntington of PA.

Wally is the beloved husband of 41 years to...

Norma Jean Wollenberg (Zimmerman)

Norma Jean Wollenberg (Zimmerman)

April 28, 2022

Gasport/Middleport:  Norma Jean Wollenberg, 95, passed away on April 28, 2022.  She was born in Lockport, NY on Oct.5, 1926, the daughter of the late Frederick A. And Eldia Arns Zimmerman.  Her husband 0f 49 years, Carl W. Wollenberg was the Director of the Physical Plant Facilities at Niagara Community College, deceased in 1998.

She is the...

Mary A. DiGuilio

Mary A. DiGuilio

April 27, 2022

(Albion)  Mary A. DiGuilio age 98 passed away April 27, 2022 at the Martin Linsen Residence.  She was born August 25, 1923 in Albion, a daughter of the late Anthony and Nancy (Nenni) DiGuilio and had lived in this area all of her life returning in 1978.

Mary was a graduate of Albion High School, class of...

Arlene E. Smith

Arlene E. Smith

April 26, 2022

Wilson: Arlene E. Smith, age 95, passed away April 26, 2022. She was born November 19, 1926 in the Town of Yates to the late William and Ida (Thiel) Seeloff.

Arlene was a former member of The Golden Agers. She loved to dance, garden, can fruits and vegetables and take care of her family. Arlene loved her...

Arlene Gayl Rice

Arlene Gayl Rice

April 26, 2022

Gasport: Arlene “Gayl” Rice, age 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 26, 2022. She was born March 13, 1944 in Lakeland, FL to the late John and Doris (Cochran) Farrington.

Arlene worked for over 27 years at Harrison Radiator before retiring. Photography was something she had a passion for and took...

Michael A. DeFilipps

Michael A. DeFilipps

April 24, 2022

(Holley)  Michael A. DeFilipps age 62 passed away April 24, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 29, 1959 in Brockport, a son of Patricia (Wilson) and the late Michael DeFilipps and had lived in this area all of his life.

Michael was a...