Obituaries

Norbert Morton

Norbert Morton

January 23, 2025

(ALBION) Norbert “Mort” Morton, age 70, died January 23, 2025 in Rochester General Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 30, 1954 in Albion to Adolph and Mary (Noreck) Morton and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mort was an Eastman Kodak Retiree, a member of Holy Family Parish and belonged to the St. Mary’s Athletic Club...

James A. Miller

James A. Miller

January 22, 2025

(Albion) James A. Miller age 83 passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2025. He was born April 8, 1941 in Albion, a son of the late Albert and Cecile (Richards) Miller and had lived in this area for most of his life.

Jim served in the US Army. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and in...

Ann Marie Carr

Ann Marie Carr

January 22, 2025

(MEDINA) Ann Marie Carr, age 56, died unexpectedly January 22, 2025 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born June 21, 1968 in Medina to Melvin and Virginia (Downey) Carr and was a lifelong resident of this area. Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, doing adult electronic coloring on her phone, and working on cars with her late...

Stephen L. Ugorek

Stephen L. Ugorek

January 18, 2025

Albion: Stephen "Steve" Ugorek, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born October 28, 1949, in Albion to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Garrod) Ugorek.

Steve was deeply involved in his community, generously giving his time and talents on countless occasions. A proud Vietnam Veteran and a 4th Degree member of...

William E. Rowe Jr.

William E. Rowe Jr.

January 14, 2025

The Bard has bid us farewell. On January 14, 2025, William (Bill) Earl Rowe Jr. entered eternal rest at the age of 94. Born on July 22, 1930, to Katherine Stambough and William Earl Rowe Sr. in Rochester NY, William grew up in Utica before making his long-time home along the Erie Barge canal in Gasport.

Besides his parents, he is...

Chester W. Hein

Chester W. Hein

January 13, 2025

(Holley) Chet Hein age 75 passed away January 13, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1950, in Huntington WV, a son of the late Chester and Louise (Robert) Hein Hunt and had lived in this area since 1963.

Chet was a people person and enjoyed talking to everyone he met. He was a...

June C. Doud

June C. Doud

January 12, 2025

Barre: June C. Doud, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at her home. She was born November 7, 1936 in Rochester to the late Lawrence and Charline (Lazier) Hicks. 

June was an avid lover of anything elephant related. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, Champions League soccer, especially Manchester City, butter pecan ice cream, the Buffalo Bills and...

Rosa B. Nottingham

Rosa B. Nottingham

January 11, 2025

Medina: Rosa B. Nottingham, age 92, passed away January 11, 2025. She was born September 29, 1932 in Fola, WV to the late Lundy and Lula Holcomb.

Rosa always kept very busy around the house since she was a mother of 12 children. However, when she had free time, she enjoyed tending to her gardens, picking berries, baking, cooking and doing...

Samuel J. Hutchinson

Samuel J. Hutchinson

January 11, 2025

(ALBION) Samuel J. Hutchinson, age 70, died January 11, 2025 in his home following a short illness. He was born July 30, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Jimmie and Edna (Jones) Hutchinson and had lived in this area since 2009. Sam had many friends and enjoyed many things in his life but, fishing was his most favorite thing to do....

Lloyd James Stewart

Lloyd James Stewart

January 10, 2025

(Albion) Lloyd Jamie Stewart, (Linda Jean Usher) 78, of Albion New York passed on January 10, 2025.

He is survived by daughter, Wendy Covert and her husband Douglas Covert, Granddaughter Kristy Covert. Preceded in death by wife Sheryl Stewart and son Christopher Niedbalski. Will be missed by close friend Tammy Burton and family.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell...

Allen H. Bilohlavek

Allen H. Bilohlavek

January 10, 2025

(BYRON) Allen H. Bilohlavek, age 75, died January 10, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1949 in Rochester to Henry and Doris (Thelen) Bilohlavek and was a life-long resident of this area. Allen was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Holley and Brockport VFW. He had...

Donald D. Mahnke

Donald D. Mahnke

January 9, 2025

Middleport: Donald Douglas Mahnke, age 91, passed away January 9, 2025. He was born January 6, 1934, in Medina, NY to the late Harold and Eva (Schaff) Mahnke.

Don worked for over 51 years at E&M Enterprises as a machinist and before retiring, as a supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, BINGO, and loved to go for walks.

In...

Richard Holt Newbould

Richard Holt Newbould

January 9, 2025

Albion: Richard H. Newbould, age 94, passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1930, in the Town of Barre to the late Robert and Emma (Laraby) Newbould. His family had lived in the area since the 1900s and it was no different for Richard.

Richard was a U.S. Army veteran serving our country in the Korean...

Alan D. Brimacomb

Alan D. Brimacomb

January 8, 2025

(ROCHESTER) Alan D. Brimacomb, age 65, died January 8, 2025 in the Waterview Heights Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. He was born March 26, 1959 in Rochester and had lived in the area all of his life. Alan worked for over 40 years as a Furnace Operator at Body Coat and he enjoyed playing pool and pitching...

Shirley Ann Narburgh

Shirley Ann Narburgh

January 7, 2025

Albion: Shirley A. Narburgh. 79 of Albion passed away on January 7, 2025, at RRH, DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY.

Shirley was born on February 22, 1945, in Albion, NY to the late Thomas and Edith (Miles) Forder.

Shirley was employed at 3M in Rochester for over 15 years and when they closed Shirley decided to attend college to obtain a...

Donald A. Perry

Donald A. Perry

January 2, 2025

Donald A. Perry age 96 passed away peacefully at his home on Quaker Rd in Gasport on January 2, 2025. He was born May 16, 1928 in the Town of Hartland, a son of the late Robert and Mildred Perry.

Donald served in the US Army from 1946-1948 with the Occupational Forces in Japan. He was a member of the Zion...

Linda Joyce Kraus

Linda Joyce Kraus

January 1, 2025

(NORTH TONAWANDA) Linda J. Kraus, age 76, died January 1, 2025 in Millard Suburban Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born November 26, 1948 in North Tonawanda to John and Martha (Zielinski) Tierney and was a life-long resident of this area. Linda was the oldest of three sisters and was often tasked with watching out for their welfare...

Marcia Weber

Marcia Weber

December 28, 2024

Albion: Marcia A. Weber, 63, passed away December 28, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born July 31, 1961 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late William and Constance (Porter) Weber. Marcia was a cook at several local restaurants in Batavia.

Marcia was predeceased by her sister Lori (James) Brightenfield.

Marcia is survived by her son, Sean...

Walter C. Steffen Jr.

Walter C. Steffen Jr.

December 28, 2024

(Kendall) Walter C. Steffen, Jr., age 89, passed away December 28, 2024, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 17, 1935, in Albion, a son of the late Walter C. Sr. and Ella (Curtis) Steffen and had lived in this area all of his life.

Walt was a member of the Concordia Lutheran...

Arthur G. Gilman

Arthur G. Gilman

December 26, 2024

(Holley) Arthur G. Gilman, age 79, passed away December 26, 2024. Art was born April 28, 1945, in Rochester, NY, the son of the late George and Clara (Seger) Gilman.

Art was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley and a farmer his whole life. He loved spending time at the public market where he was always outgoing and friendly...