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,...

November 11, 2021

(Clarendon) Robert Douglas “Bob” Hills age 84 passed away November 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 3, 1937 in Silver Creek NY, the son of the late Leonard and Deon (Cookson) Hills and had lived in this area for over 50 years. Bob graduated from Oakfield Alabama High School in 1955. He...

November 10, 2021

Holley: Lloyd B. Shay, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2021. He was born December 27, 1927 in Canandaigua to the late Harry and Gertrude (Fletscher) Shay. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947 and 1950-1951. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Rosebud in 2005 and all of his siblings. He is survived by...

November 10, 2021

Middleport: Kenneth J. Heinz, 65, passed away November 10, 2021 at Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. He was born September 15, 1956 in Lockport, the son of the late Gerald and Leona (Chase) Heinz. Kenny was an accomplished artist, enjoyed watching movies and going to the Lockport YMCA to watch boxing tournaments. Kenny had a big heart and loved...

November 9, 2021

(Albion) Franklin B. “Frankie” Barnett age 66 passed away November 9, 2021 at the Martin Linsin Residence. He was born August 11, 1955 in Brockport a son of the late Jonas and Ferne (Knittle) Barnett and had lived in this area most of his life. Franklin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1978-1982. He loved fishing, camping, helping his...

November 9, 2021

(ALBION) Ray R. Hartman, age 92, died November 9, 2021 in United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born June 22, 1929 in Lancaster, NY to John and Alice (Leutloff) Hartman and had lived in many places around the Country where he was a long-time Minister for the Jehovah Witnesses, spending the last 25+ years in at...