December 4, 2021

(Albion)  Rev. Sheryl L. Stewart age 72 passed away December 4, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 4, 1949 in Canada and had lived in this area for the past 12 years.

Sheryl was a retired RN and worked as a ward nurse at Manhattan Psychiatric Center for 3 years.  She worked in the...

December 4, 2021

Albion: Gail C. Steier, age 82, passed away December 4, 2021. She was born December 22, 1938 in Brockport, NY to the late Harvey and Bessie (Beedle) David. Gail was an active member in the Gaines Carlton Community Church. She enjoyed baking with her grandchildren and was known for her delicious Christmas cookies. In addition to her parents, she was...

December 3, 2021

Mildred “Millie” Reak Mufford age 98 passed away December 3, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital.  She was born August 24, 1923 in the Town of Shelby, a daughter of the late William and Eda (Schultz) Reak.

Millie attended grade school in Shelby and graduated from Medina High School in 1941.  She worked for a short time at...

November 29, 2021

Albion: Marlene B. “Marlee” Diehl, age 74, passed away November 29, 2021 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born December 14, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to the late William and Eleanor (Peart) Thompson.

Marlene was a very active member of the Albion Rotary Club, serving as past president and also serving as the District...

November 26, 2021

Albion:  Kristine Junot, 50, passed away November 26, due to complications from COVID.  Kristine was born August 25, 1971 in Batavia, the daughter of Marcia (Chick) Bowles and the late William Vrooman Bowles.  Kris was a 1989 graduate of Albion High School and excelled in music and dance.  She will be remembered for the love of her family and foster animals, starting each...

November 24, 2021

Holley: Mary V. Radigan, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2021. She was born January 13, 1950 in Rockbridge Baths, VA to the late John and Valerie (Simpson) Hart, Jr.

She graduated from Brockport High School in the class of 1968. Mary was a mother to many and everyone always enjoyed hearing her stories.

November 23, 2021

Jacobus M. “Jim” Oschmann, Sr. of Brockport, formerly of Rochester, Kendall, New York and Sun City Center, Florida, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2021 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born March 28, 1939 in Den Haag, Holland to the late Abraham and Petronella (Heppener) Oschmann.

Jim emigrated...

November 20, 2021

Albion: Edward R. (Ted) Scharping age 96, died November 20, 2021, amongst his loving family at Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born September 8, 1925 in Albion, the son of the late Clayton C. Scharping and Alberta (Stockton). Ted lived all his life in Albion and married his beloved wife, Helen J. (Chip) Stewart on October 30, 1948 at Christ...

November 18, 2021

(ALBION) Robert E. Drake, age 62, died November 18, 2021 after losing his fight with COVID19. He was born March 6, 1959 in Albion to Burly Snow and Frances Drake and was a life-long resident of this area. Robert was a person who never forgot where he came from and received great enjoyment from travelling, living off the land. He...

November 17, 2021

(AKRON) Ray Allen Brucker, age 72, died November 17, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 19, 1949 in Batavia to Franklin and Elnora (Wruck) Brucker and was a life-long resident of this area. Ray was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a family...

November 17, 2021

Holley: Gary L. Weader, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 and was reunited with the love of his wife, Thelma. He was born June 5, 1940 in Beaver Falls, PA. Gary served in the U.S. Army as a U.S. Army Ranger and was a member of the Holley VFW. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially rooting for Dale...

November 17, 2021

(Medina/Albion) Debra Ann McAllister age 64, passed away suddenly November 17, 2021 at her home. She was born December 9, 1956 in Lockport, NY and had lived in this area all of her life. Debbie graduated from Medina High School and after, she worked as an LPN at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She worked for Albion Correctional Facility as a...

November 16, 2021

(ALBION) Loretta M. Lonnen, age 75, died November 16, 2021 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born December 22, 1945 in Lockport, a daughter of Howard and Laura (Tanner) Bane and was a life-long resident of this area. Loretta enjoyed crocheting and studying genealogy but her real passion was creating and tending to her gardens. Ms....

November 15, 2021

Deborah H. Merlin, 72, of Gasport, passed away suddenly November 15, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1949 in Sharon PA., a daughter of the late Carl and Agnes (Brauen) Hinkley. Deborah was an active member and held various positions at the Hartland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling to visit family, reading and the Buffalo Bills....

November 15, 2021

Albion: Bernice Froman, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 15, 2021. She was born May 14, 1934 on the Six Nations Indian Reservation in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada to the late Peter and Mina. Bernice liked watching her children and grandchildren play softball and any sports they were involved in. She was a funny woman who...

November 13, 2021

Holley: Buffie G. Gleason, age 54, passed away November 13, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 17, 1967 in Albion to Gerald and Gloria (Sanford) Harter. Buffie worked for the Holley CSD for 26.5 years before she retired in 2020. She loved going camping, playing BINGO, scratch offs, going to the casino and going to...

November 13, 2021

Middleport: Ronald C. Daniels Jr., 57, passed away November 13, 2021 at his home surround by his family. Ron was born May 19, 1964 in Painesville, OH., a son of Barbara (Allen) Daniels and the late Ronald C. Daniels Sr. Ron served in the United States Army from 1984-1987 and was a former employee of Milward Alloys in Lockport. Ron...

November 13, 2021

Albion: Mary H. “Mitzi” McGaffick, age 60, passed away after a long illness on November 13, 2021. Mary was a graduate of the Albion High School Class of 1980. She served in the Marine Corps for 9 years and worked as a unit clerk at the VA in Batavia. Mary was a lover of all animals and always made sure...

November 13, 2021

E. Irene (Fishbaugh) Woolston, 85, of Waterport, entered in to rest peacefully at home on Saturday November 13, 2021. Irene was born in Rochester, NY on December 26, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Charles and DeMaris Fishbaugh. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Glenn, brother Charles Fishbaugh, and sisters Betty Cushing, and Fanny DeMallie. Irene graduated for...

November 12, 2021

Holley: Gary L. Fanton, age 82, passed away peacefully November 12, 2021. He was born March 12, 1939 in Wellsville, NY to the late Howard and Edith (Harrington) Fanton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard and sister-in-law, Carol Fanton. Gary is survived by his loving wife Donna, children, Tracey (Gary) Sicurella, Triena (Scott) Christ,...