Obituaries

William Francis Michael "Bill" Loney

William Francis Michael "Bill" Loney

February 1, 2022

(ALBION)

William Francis Michael “Bill” Loney, age 52, died February 1, 2022 in his home.  He chose to “endeavor to persevere” for the last 14 years as he battled cancer.

He was born October 31, 1968 in Massena, NY and was a son of Terry and Barbara (Zielinski)...

Daniel M. Swift

Daniel M. Swift

January 31, 2022

Daniel M. Swift, 42, of Holley, passed away after a brief illness on January 31, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1979 to the late Michael and Karen (Jennejohn) Swift.

Dan loved to travel, especially to the Adirondacks and to Disney World. He was an avid New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins fan and he loved...

John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

January 31, 2022

Clarendon:  John J. McGuire, 80, passed away January 31, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Clarendon August 21, 1941 the a son of the late Donald & Aileen (Brown) McGuire.

John served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Daniel and James McGuire.

John is...

Joyce Ruth Blank (Smith)

Joyce Ruth Blank (Smith)

January 29, 2022

(Holley)  Joyce Ruth Blank age 91 passed away January 29, 2022 at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center in Rochester.  She was born September 7, 1930 in the Town of Clarendon, a daughter of the late Tracy and Florence (Bowen) Smith and had lived in this area all of her life.

Joyce was a member of the Order...

Howard D. Kropp Sr.

Howard D. Kropp Sr.

January 29, 2022

Middleport: Howard D. Kropp Sr., age 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2022. He was born March 3, 1946 in Lockport to the late Lawrence and Laura (Chase) Kropp.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Terry on June 8, 2021, his sister, Maryann Westcott and brother, Larry Kropp,...

Beverly Anne Wojtkowski (Wirth)

Beverly Anne Wojtkowski (Wirth)

January 28, 2022

(GASPORT)

Beverly A. Wojtkowski, age 81 (but if you asked her- 29), died January 28, 2022 in Eastern Niagara Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born September 24, 1940 in Lockport to Dwight and Marguerite (Simons) Wirth and was a life-long resident of this area. ...

Opal C. O'Grady

Opal C. O'Grady

January 24, 2022

Middleport: Opal C. O’Grady, age 94, passed away on January 24, 2022.  She was born March 11, 1927 in Parker, PA to the late Edward and Gladys Haugh.

Opal was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and the Lyndonville Busy Buddies, a not-for-profit organization. She was also known to have volunteered her time to help...

Patrick Roger LaForme

Patrick Roger LaForme

January 23, 2022

Patrick Roger LaForme of Barker, NY, passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2022, with his daughter and grandkids by his side after a long battle with cancer.

Born August 30, 1949 in New Credit, Ontario Canada to parents Melvin and Elsie LaFrome.  He was a very proud Native American and owned several Indian items.

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Carolyn Marie Myers (Merritt)

Carolyn Marie Myers (Merritt)

January 22, 2022

Carolyn M. Myers, 74 of Gasport, passed away suddenly January 22, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital.  She was born December 8, 1947 in Ogdensburg, NY a daughter of the late Lawrence and Jean (Thornton) Merritt.  Carolyn was a longtime volunteer firefighter for Hartland Fire Co. and most recently was serving as President.  She retired from Lockport energy Association.  Carolyn...

Carolyn M. Huntington

Carolyn M. Huntington

January 22, 2022

Carolyn (Kreher) Huntington surrounded by the love of her family peacefully passed away on Saturday January 22, at the age of 86. She is survived by husband Carl whom she has been married to for nearly 65 years. Carolyn has five children; Patricia (Scott Sigel), Kathleen (Greg Obusek), Carl, Judy (Dennis Crowley) and Daniel (JoAnne) and nine grandchildren: Ryan, Colin,...

Roxanne LaMartina-Salvatore (Simboli)

Roxanne LaMartina-Salvatore (Simboli)

January 21, 2022

(Holley)  Roxanne LaMartina-Salvatore age 71, passed away January 21, 2022 at Medina Memorial Hospital after fighting a long illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Roxanne was born January 31, 1950 in Brockport, a daughter of the late Lewis and Rose (Tiberio) Simboli and had lived in this area all of her life.

She worked from...

Cindy J. Pera

Cindy J. Pera

January 20, 2022

Holley: Cindy J. Pera, age 68, passed away January 20, 2022, at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 1, 1953, in Albion to the late Edward and Luella Westfall.

Cindy’s greatest love was her family.

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

Jesse R. Bieber

Jesse R. Bieber

January 19, 2022

Often silently, giving no warning, but surely relentlessly, deaf to the expressions of human woe, the angel of death flits into our midst and as if mocking our blindness, touches in the stillness of the night one in whom we see no alarming signs of decay. When the morning breaks we are mourning for one dead. Such are today...

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Cloy (Arlington)

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Cloy (Arlington)

January 18, 2022

(MIDDLEPORT)

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Cloy, age 62, died in her home following a long illness on January 18, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born November 27, 1959 in Lockport to Richard and Lela (Eckhardt) Arlington and was a life-long resident of this area.  Liz had worked...

Doris E. Quintern (Riemer)

Doris E. Quintern (Riemer)

January 17, 2022

(GASPORT)

Doris E. Quintern, age 84, left this world to be reunited with her one true love, Deane, January 17, 2022.

She was born June 17, 1937 in the Town of Yates to August and Gladys (Plummer) Riemer and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Patricia M. Haynes (DeHuller)

Patricia M. Haynes (DeHuller)

January 16, 2022

(ALBION)

Patricia M. Haynes, age 78, died January 16, 2022 in Premier Genesee Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness.

She was born in Medina February 24, 1943 to George and Beatrice (Green) DeHuller and was a life-long resident of this area.  Pat worked as an...

Edward L. Davis Jr.

Edward L. Davis Jr.

January 15, 2022

(GAINES)

Edward L. Davis, Jr. age 56, died suddenly at this home January 15, 2022.

He was born August 8, 1965 in San Antonio, TX and had lived in this area for most of his life.  Ed was a proud member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, shooting, and loved...

Luis A. Andino Jr.

Luis A. Andino Jr.

January 15, 2022

(BUFFALO)

Luis A. Andino, Jr. age 48, died unexpectedly January 15, 2022 at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1973 in Queens, NY to Antonio and Gloria (Romero) Andino and had lived in this area over 20 years.  Luis enjoyed taking walks, listening...

Douglas "Doug" Rodas

Douglas "Doug" Rodas

January 13, 2022

Douglas “Doug” Rodas passed away on January 13th, 2021 at Unity Hospital. Born on July 20th, 1962, Doug was a son of the late Luther and Shirley (Rose) Rodas.

After graduation from Brockport High School, he became an electrician working at SUNY Brockport, where he met the love of his life, his wife Dawn (Trolley) Rodas. He...

Alice Grier

Alice Grier

January 12, 2022

Alice Grier, 97 of 600 Bates Road, Medina, NY, died on January 12, 2022. She was born September 21, 1924 in Macon, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Clarence Grier.

Left to mourn her passing is her great-niece, Sydell Green, 9 great-great nieces and nephews, and very close friend...