Obituaries

Edward L. Stymus

Edward L. Stymus

September 2, 2021

Obituary of Edward L. Stymus Albion: Edward L. “Grandpa” “Pops” Stymus, age 86, passed away September 2, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born March 9, 1935 in Barre to the late Albert and Berladine (Draper) Stymus. Grandpa enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially farming. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Esther...

David R. Reynolds

David R. Reynolds

August 31, 2021

Obituary of David R. Reynolds Albion: David R. Reynolds, 61, passed away August 31, 2021 at his home with his loved ones by his side. David was born November 26, 1959 in Rochester and attended Albion High School. David had a passion for driving truck and listing to country music. He served in the US Army. David always had a...

Duane R. Schielke

Duane R. Schielke

August 31, 2021

Obituary of Duane R. Schielke (New York City) Duane R. Schielke age 73 passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2021 at NYU Kimmel Hospital in NYC. He was born July 12, 1948 in Lockport, the son of the late Robert and Alice “Allie” (Bixler) Schielke. After serving combat duty as a U. S. Army Field Artillery Section Chief in South Vietnam,...

Robert Lewis Arlington

Robert Lewis Arlington

August 28, 2021

Obituary of Robert Lewis Arlington (Lockport) Robert Lewis “Bob” Arlington age 86, died August 28, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born July 23, 1935 in Middleport, a son of the late Frank and Julia (Mead) Arlington and had lived in this area all of his life. Bob was an educator for many years at Niagara Wheatfield Central School...

Jo Ann Standley

Jo Ann Standley

August 25, 2021

Obituary of Jo Ann Standley (GASPORT) Jo Ann Standley, age 62, died August 25, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born December 1, 1958 to Raymond and Geraldine (Hetzinger) Sink and had lived in this area most of her life. Jowas a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher. She also served as...

Linda M. Burnet

Linda M. Burnet

August 25, 2021

Obituary of Linda M. Burnet Middleport: Linda M. Burnet, age 65, passed away August 25, 2021. She was born April 22, 1956 in Angola, NY. Linda is survived and loved by close friends, Penny and Marcia, her "adopted granddaughter" Marlee, KarterLynn and Roma, and too many friends to count. Friends who loved her dearly. She brought laughter and sunshine to...

David M. Licurse Jr.

David M. Licurse Jr.

August 24, 2021

Obituary of David M. Licurse, Jr. Obituary for our Beloved David M.Licurse, Jr. David(Dave)M.Licurse, Jr. bornin Albion, New York,January 24,1965.Hepassed awayfrom cancerat the age of 56 on August 24, 2021,surrounded by family, which is what he desired.He ispre-deceasedby hisfather David M.Licurse, Sr, andis thesonof Patricia (Maloney)Licurse, sisters DebbieLicurseand DeniseLicurse, 2nieces, GabrielleLicurseand Stephanie (Licurse) Austin, 1 nephew (GabrielLicurse) 2 grand nephews...

Linda C. "Baehr" Drum

Linda C. "Baehr" Drum

August 24, 2021

Obituary of Linda C. (Baehr) Drum Linda C. Drum,58, of Gasportpassed away suddenly August 24, as a result of an automobile accident. Linda was born October 28, 1962 in Lockport, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Engert) Baehr. She was a graduate of Roy-Hart Central School, class of 1980 and Bryant and Stratton in 1985. Linda was...

Ronald M. Cooper

Ronald M. Cooper

August 24, 2021

Obituary of Ronald M. Cooper (ALBION) Ronald M. Cooper, age 65, died unexpectedly at his home on August 24, 2021. He was born October 21, 1955 to Ronald N. and Peggy Jean (Christ) Cooper and was a life-long resident of this area. Ronald was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era and was a very mechanically inclined individual. He...

Judy D. Spencer

Judy D. Spencer

August 24, 2021

Obituary of Judy D. Spencer Judy D. Spencer, 65, of Gasport, passed away unexpectedly in the Line of Duty to her community on August 24, 2021. Judy was born July 6, 1956 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Shaffer) Lyons. Judy was a graduate of Roy Hart Central School class of 1975. After high school Judy...

Gerald P. Gladow

Gerald P. Gladow

August 24, 2021

Obituary of Gerald P. Gladow Newfane: Gerald P. “Jerry” Gladow, age 79, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital on August 24, 2021 after a short illness. He was born November 20, 1941 in Medina to the late Edward and Freda (Stack) Gladow. Jerry served in the US Army from 1966-1969. He was active in the Lockport High School track team...

Alice Viola Gilbert

Alice Viola Gilbert

August 24, 2021

Obituary of Alice Viola Gilbert (ALBION) Alice V. Gilbert, age 103, died August 24, 2021 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born December 26, 1917 in Scranton, PA to William and Alice (Comstock) Reed and had lived in this area since 1951. Alice was a strong, firm and dedicated housewife and mother. She had a great...

Richard C. Hapeman

Richard C. Hapeman

August 23, 2021

Obituary of Richard C. Hapeman Albion: Richard C. “Dick” Hapeman, entered into eternal rest August 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born November 1, 1936 to Leon and Irene Hapeman in Rochester, NY. He enjoyed over 50 years of marriage to Delores (Leonard) Hapeman, whom he married January 26, 1957. After graduating from West High,...

Marshall D. Hare

Marshall D. Hare

August 22, 2021

Obituary of Marshall D. Hare (MIDDLEPORT) Marshall D. “Mo” Hare, age 68, died August 22, 2021 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 26, 1953 inMedina to Kenneth and Edith (James) Hare and was a lifetime resident of this area. Marshall was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outside. He was...

Gilbert L. Narburgh II

Gilbert L. Narburgh II

August 21, 2021

Obituary of Gilbert L. Narburgh II (BARRE) Gilbert L. Narburgh II, age 82, died August 21, 2021 in his home following a brief illness. He was born November 4, 1938 in Barre Center to Gilbert and Doris (Ballard) Narburgh and was a life-long resident of this area. Gilbert was a member of the West Barre United Methodist Church, the Barre...

Brenda L. Knight

Brenda L. Knight

August 21, 2021

Obituary of Brenda L. Knight (ALBION) Brenda L. Knight, age 82, died August 21, 2021 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a long illness. She was born December 7, 1938 in Albion to Martin and Susie (DiLovico) Adduci and was a lifetime resident of this area. Brenda was the owner of Brenda’s All About Crafts Shop for over 15...

Merle E. Snell

Merle E. Snell

August 21, 2021

Obituary of Merle E. Snell (HARTLAND) Merle E. Snell, age 89, died unexpectedly August 21, 2021 at his home. He was born February 26, 1932 to Burton and Lottie (Patterson) Snell and a was a life-long resident of this area. Merle was a member of the Quaker Road Methodist Church, a Charter Member of the Hartland Volunteer Fire Company, an...

David Guy Petta

David Guy Petta

August 19, 2021

Obituary of David Guy Petta (ALBION) David Guy Petta, age 75, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 19, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born January 23, 1946 in Albion to Guy and Irma Petta and was a life-long resident of Albion. He was a graduate of Albion Central School Class of 1963 where he excelled at...

Gail S. Christy

Gail S. Christy

August 19, 2021

Obituary of Gail S. Christy (Lockport/Waterport) Gail S. Christy age 69 passed away August 19, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital with her loving husband by her side.She was born March 21, 1952 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Warren and June (Hilbrecht) Brauer and had lived in this area since 1997. Gail owned and operated Christy’s Sub Shop in...

Dorothy Cecelia DuVall

Dorothy Cecelia DuVall

August 18, 2021

Obituary of Dorothy Cecelia DuVall Dorothy Cecelia Duvall, 93, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. She was the daughter of the late Washington and Florence Hunter. She grew up during the Great Depression and told stories about skipping school and going to the cemetery next to her home all...