September 23, 2025

Hartland: Mary H. Zawolik, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born May 11, 1927 in N. Tonawanda to the late Henry and Stella (Kuczkowski) Krawczyk.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, gardening and her favorite flower was Lily of the valley. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she...

September 21, 2025

(ALBION)

Mitchell J. Murek of Albion, NY, passed away September 21, 2025 after a short battle with cancer and after surviving a stroke in 2017. He was 65 years old.

Born in Buffalo, NY, he lived there all his life. He worked as a monumental mason for 15 years and as a department manager at Walmart for 11 years. He loved golf,...

September 18, 2025

(APPLETON) Doris C. Hyde, age 96, died September 18, 2025 in the Northgate Health Care Facility following a Short illness. She was born May 4, 1929 in the Town of Hartland to Elmer and Lillian (Budde) Crutts and was a lifetime resident of this area. Doris was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockport, and loved animals; especially her...

September 17, 2025

Holley: Betty Ann (Weader) Phillips. Betty was born February 13, 1931 in PA., a daughter of the late Charles & Annie (Snook) Weader, passed away September 17, 2025 in Hospice at Patrick Place in Scottsville, NY. Betty was predeceased by her husband Hanford (Buzzy) in March 2010, brother and sisters, Mabel, Gladys, Charles, Ira, Arla, John & Ammon. She is...

September 15, 2025

     Paul V. Scholes, a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1963 passed away Monday, September 15th at Unity Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. He was born to Douglas and Neva Scholes on June 11, 1944, in Hamlin, N.Y. He was 81 years old.

     In 1965, Paul was drafted into the United States Army and served honorably from...

September 15, 2025

Carol Pilon (McKenna), 80, of Albion, NY, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Carol was born on August 16, 1945, to Alan and Dorothy McKenna. In March of this year, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frederick Pilon, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and family.

Carol was a devout Catholic...

September 15, 2025

Albion: Robert E. "Bob" Ferris, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 15, 2025. He was born January 19, 1959 a son of the late Eugene and Peggy (Helfer) Ferris.

Bob enjoyed hunting for fox, deer, and coyote and loved being outdoors. He kept busy fishing and tinkering on boat motors in his spare time.

Bob is survived by...

September 12, 2025

Barre: Dale J. Spencer, age 81, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born June 11, 1944 in Lackawanna, NY to the late James and Charlotte (Winch) Spencer.

Dale was known as a very respectful man with strong Christian values. He was most recently an Elder at Albion Faith Fellowship Church and...

September 11, 2025

Holley: Elden "Bud" Francisco, 78, of Holley, New York, was called home September 11, 2025. Elden was born July 13, 1947, in Hornell, New York, a son of the late Elmer and Edith (Conklin) Francisco.

Bud was a hardworking man who spent a lifetime dedicated to the dairy industry: from working / owning a farm, driving tractor trailers for silos, milk...

September 10, 2025

Darryl P. May of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born on August 1, 1942, in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Helene (Schisler) May. Darryl taught social studies and economics at Lockport High School for 33 years, retiring in 1997. A longtime member of First English Lutheran Church, he was...

September 9, 2025

Margaret Ann "Peggy" (nee Donovan) Plosa, age 72 of Penfield, NY passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born November 29, 1952, in Buffalo, NY to the late William P. and Agnes M (Hennigan) Donovan. Peggy was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Williamsville, NY and received her Associate...

September 8, 2025

Robert J. Gadsby, age 89, passed away September 8, 2025. He was born March 11, 1936 in Niagara Falls to the late Harold and Irene Gadsby.

Robert served in the US Army from 1955-1959 and worked as a NYS Trooper for 30+ years.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Ursula.

Robert is survived by his children, Harold Gadsby,...

September 8, 2025

(Middleport) Nancy C. Coty, age 68, died September 8, 2025 in her home while under Hospice Care. She was born June 14, 1957 in North Tonawanda to Thomas and Carol (Gordon) Gee and had lived in this area for over 30 years. Nancy loved flowers and enjoyed the art of flower arranging. She was a Disney fanatic, and was known...

September 4, 2025

Alice Marion Bleiler of Lockport, NY, formerly Henrietta, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home. Born on February 4, 1939, in Seneca Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Leora (Van Marter) Decker. She was an Office Administrator at RIT and previously at Mynderse Academy.

Marion played the...

September 4, 2025

Curtis Kevin Churchill of Marietta, GA, formerly of Lockport, NY passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on October 17, 1957, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Shirley (Smith) Churchill.

Curt graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1975 then continued his education at Penn State University graduating...

September 3, 2025

Gasport: Harvey D. Nayman, age 70 passed away September 3, 2025. He was born April 10, 1955 in Royalton to the late David and Mildred (VanHoyer) Nayman.

Harvey was well known in the local area for his work on hot rods and drag racing at Lancaster Motor Speedway. His favorite vehicle he had was his 1940 Willys Pick-up. He also enjoyed...

September 1, 2025

Albion: Dennis E. Smith, 83, passed away September 1, 2025. Dennis was born May 11, 1942 in Geneva, NY a son of the late Grover and Louise (Walker) Smith. He had lived in Albion most of his life and was an active member of Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM, Order of the Eastern Star, Canal Side Chapter, Albion Lions Club and...

August 28, 2025

Karl F. Schoch, retired mechanical engineer died on August 28 at age 100. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to parents Karl H. Schoch, a pattern maker at the DeLaval Separator Co., and Emma (Bramm) Schoch, a homemaker. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy V-5 aviation cadet program and then transferred to...

August 24, 2025

Roger M. Merritt, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025. He was born October 12, 1933 in Lockport to the late Ernest and Henrietta (Barclay) Merritt.

Roger enjoyed camping, hunting, telling jokes and riding motorcycles. He was an avid woodworker and made numerous gifts for family and friends. Roger loved Columbo and Clint Eastwood movies. He...

August 23, 2025

(Barre Center) Donald E. Seever age 77, passed away August 23, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1948, in Brockport, a son of the late William and Clara (Sanderson) Seever and had lived in this area since 1982.

Don was a member of the Albion First Methodist Church. He retired from General Motors...