Obituaries
Virginia Grace Kent (Spalla, VanApeldoorn) (Johnston)
October 22, 2021
Albion: Virginia Grace Johnston Kent (Spalla, VanApeldoorn), loving mom, grandma and great grandma died peacefully at home in the company of family and friends early Friday afternoon on October 22, 2021. Virginia, 93, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on March 28, 1928, one of seven children. She was a loving mother to five children of her own, taught English and...
James Benjamin "Spike" Boyce Jr.
October 22, 2021
(Byron) James “Spike” Benjamin Boyce, Jr. age 74, passed away unexpectedly October 22, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born September 30, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Virginia (Warren) Boyce, Sr. and had lived in the area all of his life. Jim served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Shangri-La and SVS 38...
Donna M. Hillman (Walls)
October 22, 2021
Death Notice Donna M. Hillman (Town of Shelby) Donna M. Hillman passed away suddenly on October 22, 2021. She was born June 2, 1962 in Albion, a daughter of Mary (Wilbert) Frasier and the late Russell Walls, Sr. and had lived in this area all of her life. In addition to her father, Donna was predeceased by her beautiful daughter...
Daniel H. "Dan" Radzinski
October 21, 2021
(SPENCERPORT) Daniel H. Radzinski, age 82, formerly of Albion, died October 21, 2021 in his home following a long illness. He was born January 27, 1939 in Albion to Henry and Agnes (Daniels) Radzinski and had lived in this area all his life. Dan was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Albion Lodge BPO Elks #1006, and was a...
Donna M. Zbytek
October 21, 2021
Middleport: Donna M. Zbytek, 60, passed away October 21, 2021. Donna was born in Buffalo, NY September 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Bernard and Betty Dropik. She was employed at Laux Sporting Goods for several years. Donna enjoyed kayaking, Christmas, music and the Buffalo Sabres. Most of all, Donna loved her family and her dear pets. She is...
Edward K. Washburn
October 18, 2021
Lockport: Edward K. Washburn passed away October 18, 2021 at home peacefully with friends and family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1957 in Medina to Robert Washburn and Yvonne Morris. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his siblings, Ricky Washburn, Robert Washburn, and Donna...
Carl J. Fera
October 18, 2021
Carl J. Fera, age 63, died Monday, October 18, 2021, with his daughter by his side, holding his hand. He was born on June 27, 1958, in La Crosse, WI, the fourth of five siblings born to Gerald Fera and Mary Lou Kaufman O’Connell. He lived most of his life in the Rochester area. Carl was a skilled auto body...
John Robert Brown II
October 17, 2021
(Lockport) John Robert Brown II, age 68, of Lockport NY , entered into rest on October 17, 2021. Born June 10, 1953, John is the son of the late John “Jack” and Lois (Frederick) Brown and sister Sue A. Brown He was a devoted husband of Janice Brown for 40 years; beloved father to John (Kerry) Brown III of Sanborn....
Lucille M. Crafts (Hawley)
October 17, 2021
(GASPORT) Lucille M. Crafts, age 98, died October 17, 2021 in Niagara Hospice following a brief illness. She was born February 11, 1923 in the Town of Hartland to Kenneth and Hazel (Rising) Hawley and was a life-long resident of this area. Lucille was a faithful member of Covenant United Church of Christ, and was a person who loved to...
Carl L. Gurnsey
October 17, 2021
Albion: Carl L. Gurnsey, age 82, passed away suddenly at Strong Memorial Hospital on October 17, 2021. Born December 21, 1938 to Carl L. and Edith (Morse) Gurnsey in Corning, NY. Carl attended schools in Gates and Spencerport, and graduated from Albion High School with the class of 1957. After his school years, he joined the U.S. Army and spent...
Brenda L. Taplin
October 15, 2021
Brockport: Brenda L. Taplin, age 46, passed away October 15, 2021. She was born September 3, 1975 in Rochester to the late Vardon and Linda (Neilson) Taplin. Brenda loved animals of all shapes and sizes, doing crafts, playing games and knitting. Brenda was predeceased by her parents and her brother David. She is survived by her fiancé of 15 years,...
Cristal Marie Nunez Rexach
October 15, 2021
(Manati, Puerto Rico) Cristal Marie Nunea Rexach age 33 passed away unexpectedly October 15, 2021. She was born November 12, 1987 to Roberto Nunez Santos and the late Maria Esther Rexach and had lived in this area for the past 4 years. Cristal loved God and served her Lord as a Pastor at her church in Puerto Rico. She was...
Linda L. Reigle (Shultz)
October 13, 2021
(MEDINA) Linda L. Reigle, age 66, passed away peacefully October 13, 2021 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1954 in Batavia to James and Dolores (Dennany) Shultz and had lived in this area most of her life. Linda worked as a Line Inspector for BMP in Medina for many years and in her spare...
Donna W. DeFilipps
October 12, 2021
Clarendon: Donna W. DeFilipps passed away suddenly on October 12, 2021. She was born May 10, 1956 in Brockport. Donna was a graduate of Holley High School class of 1974. She owned DeFilipps Grocery & Deli in Clarendon for many years. She was a life member of the Clarendon Historical Society and Concordia Lutheran Church/Hope Church. Donna enjoyed entertaining at...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kirby (Rock)
October 11, 2021
Albion: Betty Kirby, 96, passed away peacefully October 11, 2021 at the Martin Linsen Hospice Residence. She was born August 31, 1925 in Rochester, NY., a daughter of the late Harry and Ann (Mitchell) Rock. Betty was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church. She was predeceased by her husband John; daughter, Roxanne; brothers, Harold and Jack Rock; sister,...
Kelly M. Ricker (Sidari)
October 10, 2021
Kelly Sidari Ricker, May 18, 1971 – October 10, 2021, passed away at Martin Linsin Residence in Albion surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was a 1989 Graduate of Albion High School. Kelly served Albion Central School for 30 plus years as a lifeguard and lately assistant swim coach. She was very active as a Girl Scout, a leader, and...
Dennis J. Sheelar
October 10, 2021
Dennis J. Sheelar, age 93, died October 10, 2021 in his home following a short illness. He was born December 6, 1927 in Barre Center to Dennis F. and Mary (Bloom) Sheelar and was a life-long resident of this area. Dennis was a United States Army Veteran of WWII, ‘The Big Red One’, and a former member of St. Stephen’s...
E. Gail Smith
October 10, 2021
Middleport: E. Gail Smith, 71, passed away at her home Sunday October 10, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Gail was born April 2, 1950 in Miles City MT., a daughter of the late Harold & Rose (Litschauer) Quigley. Gail grew up in Montana and graduated from Miles Community College in 1975 with her Associate’s degree in Nursing....
Magenta L. Scott-Matthys
October 4, 2021
(Albion) Magenta Scott-Matthys age 30, passed away October 4, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by her mom and auntie Sheila. She was born October 17, 1990 in Rochester, a daughter of Kathy (Michael) Schreib Tyler and Artis Scott and had lived in this area all of her life. Magenta graduated from Albion High School in 2009. She loved her...
Timothy J. "Tim" Dyte
October 3, 2021
DYTE, TIMOTHY JOSEPH August 6, 1956 – October 3, 2021 Tim never met a Lab he didn’t like. Because of this he rescued many Labrador dogs over his lifetime, coining the phrase, “Used Dog” when referring to his first rescue, Clyde. But Labs were only part of his love of animals. Tim worked for the Buffalo Zoo and for the...
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