Obituaries

Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell

January 8, 2023

 

Gasport: Colin Campbell, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2023. He was born February 26, 1946 in Belfast, Ireland to the late Thomas and Josephine Campbell.

Colin was a merchant marine in England from 1966-1969 before he moved to the U.S. He worked for General Motors as a Tool & Die Maker until his...

Arnold A. D'Amico

Arnold A. D'Amico

January 7, 2023

D’AMICO- Arnold Arthur Of Leesburg, VA, January 7, 2023. Beloved Husband of 58 years to Elenna Monacelli D’Amico; dear father of Arnold (Ana Maria) and Michael (Eileen); loving PopPop of Nicholas, Jonathan and Angelena D’Amico. Devoted Brother-in-Law of Elizabeth Passarell, Philbert Monacelli and the late Richard Monacelli and Larry Passarell. Cherished Uncle, Cousin and good friend to many. Arnold passed...

Suzann Faye Galbreath

Suzann Faye Galbreath

January 7, 2023

 

(Albion)  Suzann Faye Galbreath passed into her Father’s arms, Saturday January 7, 2023.  She was born July 9, 1957, a daughter of Rita and the late Robert Galbreath.  Suzann touched the hearts of all that knew her and will be remembered fondly by all.

Suzann was predeceased by her father Robert Galbreath who was her favorite person and is...

Darwin L Sills

Darwin L Sills

January 5, 2023

 

Knowlesville-  Darwin L. Sills, aged 77, died January 5th, 2023 concluding a long and tough battle. He was born to C. LaVerne and Madeline M. (Emery) Sills on March 30th, 1945 in Albion, New York. He lived in the Knowlesville area his whole life.

He graduated from Medina High School in 1964, then worked for Rochester Products Division for...

M. Joyce Winkelmann

M. Joyce Winkelmann

January 5, 2023

 

(Albion)  M. Joyce Winkelmann age 79 passed away January 5, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  She was born February 7, 1943 in Albion and had lived in this area all of her life. 

Joyce’s life revolved around Holy Family Parish where she was a very active member.  She took great pleasure in every opportunity to lector during weekly mass....

Robert L. Lawrence

Robert L. Lawrence

January 4, 2023

Robert "Bobby" LaVerne Lawrence went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 4 2023 at the age of 59. He was born May 31, 1963 to the late LaVerne and Mary (Edwards) Lawrence in Albion, NY and lived in the area most of his life.    Bobby had a lifelong appreciation for cars, working as a detailer and running...

Rose Marie Plummer

Rose Marie Plummer

January 4, 2023

 

Albion: Rose Marie Plummer, age 87, died January 4, 2023 at the Medina Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born August 11, 1935 in Boston Corners, NY to the late Jesse and Helen (Butler) Salisbury Sr.

Rose raised her six sons on the family dairy farm in Waterport and in her later years, took care of local elderly...

Theodore A. "Ted" Fiorito, Jr.

Theodore A. "Ted" Fiorito, Jr.

December 31, 2022

 

 



Theodore A. “Ted” Fiorito Jr., age 87, died December 31, 2022 in the Orchard Manor Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness.  He was born August 11, 1935 in Albion to Theodore and Angeline (Passarell) Fiorito, Sr. and was a lifetime resident of this area.

Ted was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran and served during...

Arthur E. "Art" Peragine

Arthur E. "Art" Peragine

December 29, 2022

Kendall/ Hamlin

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur “Art” E. Peragine on December 29, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Huntington, NY.

He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Jean (Watson) Peragine; sister, Margaret Granato; and in-laws, Warren and Wilma Wilson.

Survived by his...

Lori K. Lischer

Lori K. Lischer

December 27, 2022

Lori K. Lischer, age 55, died December 27, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 25, 1967 in Stoughton, MA to Louis and Donna (Greenwood) Sodani, Jr. and had lived in this area since 1991.

Lori worked as a Secretary for the Brockport Central School and as a Medical Secretary at Lakeside Memorial Hospital.  She enjoyed crafting and...

Geraldine T. Monacelli-Kientz

Geraldine T. Monacelli-Kientz

December 27, 2022

 

(Brockport)  Geraldine T. Monacelli-Kientz passed away on December 27, 2022.  She was born in Albion, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Farino) LiCursi and had lived in this area most of her life.

 

Geraldine was a fabulous cook and was an avid collector of cookbooks.  She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and her great-grandson...

James Norman Reed

James Norman Reed

December 26, 2022

 



(ALBION)

 

James N. Reed, age 77, died December 26, 2022 in United Memorial Medical Center following a short illness.  He was born September 20, 1945 in Lockport to Norman and Doris (Costello) Reed.  He graduated from Barker Central Schools in 1963 and was a lifetime resident of this area. 

 

Jim was a truck driver for...

Jeffery J. Weber

Jeffery J. Weber

December 23, 2022

 

Holley: Jeffrey J. Weber, age 66, passed away December 23, 2022. He was born October 31, 1956 in Rochester to Bill and Jean (Miller) Weber.

Jeff was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, dedicated member of his church, volunteer and team leader in disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse. He will be remembered for his tender heart, hard work...

Duane L. Schultz

Duane L. Schultz

December 23, 2022

Duane “Butch” Schultz, 70, of Middleport, NY, lost his battle to Multiple Myeloma on December 23, 2022, after being blessed with a week long family celebration in California with his children and grandchildren. 

Butch was born and raised in Middleport, NY, son of the late Ruth and Levern Schultz.  He worked as a tool and die maker, machinist, and...

Virginia E. Engert

Virginia E. Engert

December 21, 2022

 

Holley: Virginia E. “Ginger” Engert, age 80, passed away December 21, 2022. She was born January 12, 1942 in Brockport to the late William and Virginia (Hogan) Zeiner.

Virginia enjoyed knitting, puzzles, crosswords, BINGO and was known for her great personality and being a jokester.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her significant other, Richard Battaglia,...

Mary F Draper

Mary F Draper

December 20, 2022

(Lyndonville)- Mary F. Draper, age 65, died on December 20th, 2022 following a long battle.  She was born to Lester and Elizabeth McGarry on December 20th, 1957 in Brockport, NY and lived in Lyndonville for most of her life.

Mary was predeceased by her parents and five of her siblings; William, Rob, Jimmy, Patty, and Leslie.

She will be remembered...

Vera (Moore) Kingdollar

Vera (Moore) Kingdollar

December 19, 2022

Albion:  Vera M. Kingdollar, 91, passed away peacefully December 19, 2022 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence.  She was born March 10, 1931 in Hornell, NY., the daughter of the late Cecil and Jessie (Davis) Moore.  Vera enjoyed watching soap operas, crossword puzzles, Yahtzee, Owls, Eagles and Butterflies.  She loved family times, especially during the holidays and getting her nails...

Marta L. Goodale

Marta L. Goodale

December 17, 2022

 

 

(ALBION, NY/ORONO, ME)   Marta Eugenia (Lamanna) Goodale, 82, of Orono, Maine, died peacefully on December 17, 2022 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Marta was born July 23, 1940 in Lackawanna, New York.  She was raised in Albion, New York by her beloved parents, Anthony and Augustina (Spalla) Lamanna.  Marta is predeceased by her dear...

Marion J. Coogan

Marion J. Coogan

December 16, 2022

 

Albion:  Marion J. Coogan, age 92, passed away on December 16, 2022. Marion was born July 29, 1930 in Rochester, to the late Alfred and Elise (Prautzsch) Jentsch.

Marion is predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Coogan, where they spent 70 years of their life together.  She was a former member of the Moose Lodge, enjoyed traveling, crafting knitting...

George D. Mathes

George D. Mathes

December 15, 2022

 

The family of George Dudley Mathes of the Town of Barre is sad to announce his death on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the age of 74.

He will be remembered with love by his wife of 54 years, Eugenia R. “Sally” Mathes; his sons, Andrew “Drew” Mathes Sr. (Heidi Morgenstern) of Rose, and James Mathes of Holley; Veronica...