Obituaries

Stephen A. "Steve" Smith

Stephen A. "Steve" Smith

June 4, 2022

OBITUARY  NOTICE

(MIDDLEPORT)

Stephen A. Smith, 69 of Middleport passed away at home June 4, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born January 19, 1953 to William and Margaret...

Gregory T. Schmitt

Gregory T. Schmitt

June 3, 2022

Kent:  Gregory T. Schmitt, 75, passed away June 3, 2022 at Unity Hospital.  He was born January 31, 1947 in Rochester, NY a son of the late Julius and Lorraine (Quicke) Schmitt.  Greg served in the United States Navy during Vietnam stationed on one of the first Nuclear Submarines, USS James K. Polk.  He was again called to serve...

Barbara N. Sargent

Barbara N. Sargent

June 2, 2022

(Albion) Barbara N. Sargent, age 82, passed away June 2, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born August 19, 1939 in Albion, a daughter of the late William and Viola (Pahuta) Nenni and had lived in this area all of her life. Barb loved baking, going to the beach and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Paul R. Wood

Paul R. Wood

June 2, 2022

(HOLLEY)

Paul Raymond Wood, 90, of Holley, NY passed away on Thursday June 2, 2022 after a short illness.

Paul was born October 22, 1931, to the late Raymond and Lillian Wood (Doane). He grew up in Rochester, NY before joining the Navy in 1952. He was in active duty as an aircraft mechanic onboard...

Richard W. Wagner

Richard W. Wagner

May 31, 2022

OBITUARY  NOTICE

(ALBION)

Richard W. Wagner, age 76, died unexpectedly at home May 31, 2022.

He was born September 15, 1945 in Albion to John and Maria (Justin) Wagner and was a life-long resident of this area.  Richard...

Laura Jean Dibley

Laura Jean Dibley

May 30, 2022

Laura Jean Dibley (Perry), 35 of Albion passed away surrounded by her family at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence on May 30, 2022. She was born April 22, 1987, to Sandy Hapeman and the late Tom Perry in Rochester, NY.

Laura was part of the Albion Central School District graduating class of 2005. She was a free...

Adana Zambito (Knight)

Adana Zambito (Knight)

May 26, 2022

Adana Zambito (Knight), 44 of Albion, NY passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital, on May 26, 2022. She was born November 18, 1977 in Brockport, NY. She died of rare complications from COVID.

Adana was a sweet soul and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her two daughters,...

Twila "Hope" Long

Twila "Hope" Long

May 25, 2022

Twila Hope Long, 84, of Lockport, passed away May 25, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Luthersburg, PA., May 6, 1938 a daughter of the late Robert & Fannie (Knarr) Long.  Hope was very spiritual and had attended several churches in the area.  She was a foster parent to numerous children for almost 60 years and...

Mary E. Kuhn (Keeler)

Mary E. Kuhn (Keeler)

May 24, 2022

Mary E. Kuhn, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at home. Born in Albion, NY on August 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Celia (Donovan) Keeler. Mary was a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, MA where she earned a B.S. Ed. in 1959. Mary cherished her family and was...

Donald G. Ferris Jr.

Donald G. Ferris Jr.

May 23, 2022

Medina:  Donald G. Ferris Jr., 88, passed away May 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 21, 1933 in Kendall a son of the late Donald and Martha (Fluegel) Ferris.  Mr. Ferris served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Donald was employed by the Village of Medina as a Heavy...

Edward H. Meyer

Edward H. Meyer

May 21, 2022

Edward H. Meyer age 73 passed away May 21, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  He was born November 22, 1948 in Rochester and had lived in this area most of his life.

Ed drove school bus for many years.  He was a member of Brighton, Carlton and Kendall Fire Department and after he couldn’t volunteer, he loved...

Phyllis H Beckstein (Martin)

Phyllis H Beckstein (Martin)

May 21, 2022

OBITUARY  NOTICE

(LOCKPORT)

Phyllis H. Beckstein, age 94, died May 21, 2022 in Elderwood of Williamsville following a brief illness.  She was born April 13, 1928 in Buffalo to Frank and Magdalina (Fleishman) Martin and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Betty E. Valentine

Betty E. Valentine

May 19, 2022

Fancher: Betty E. Valentine, age 95, passed away May 19, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born March 3, 1927 in Ridgeway to the late Earl and Minnie (Schultz) Prest.

Betty worked at GE in Brockport for many years before she retired in 1986. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in...

Kristina N. Kuellertz

Kristina N. Kuellertz

May 17, 2022

KRISTINA N. KUELLERTZ, 27, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2022 in Tampa Florida. Kristina is survived by her daughters Alaya and Ariella Bisig; her mother and father Eric and Meredith (Persia) Kuellertz; sister, Hayli Kuellertz; grandparents Susan and Tom Persia and Bill and Germaine Kuellertz; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. A calling hour to celebrate Kristina’s...

Maxine Kay Wahl

Maxine Kay Wahl

May 16, 2022

Kendall: Maxine Kay Wahl, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022. She was born March 15, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Whitehouse) Hall.

Maxine was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Kendall and worked for many years as a Pharmacist Assistant in Brockport. She enjoyed watching television and...

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...