Obituaries

Connie S. Bissell

Connie S. Bissell

March 12, 2021

Obituary of Connie S. Bissell (Kendall) Connie S. Bissell age 58 died unexpectedly March 12, 2021 at her home. She was born September 7, 1962 in Albion, a daughter of the late Charles and Carol (VanOrden) Buzard and had lived in this area all of her life. Connie worked as an office manager at her husband Ron’s auto repair shop...

Donald J. Lepkoske Sr.

Donald J. Lepkoske Sr.

March 9, 2021

Obituary of Donald J. Lepkoske, Sr. Middleport: Donald J. Lepkoske, Sr. age 82, passed away March 9, 2021. He was born March 29, 1938 in Medina to the late James and Cecelia (Fisher) Lepkoske. Don worked for the Medina Fire Department for many years before retiring and then volunteered with the Middleport Fire Department. Don enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing...

Sybil Y. Reisch

Sybil Y. Reisch

March 9, 2021

Obituary of Sybil Y. Reisch HAMLIN/BROCKPORT/GREECE After a brief illness, Sybil Y. Reisch, 86, died peacefully March 9, 2021 with family by her side. Born December 13, 1934, she grew up in Middleburgh, NY, the daughter of John and Edith (Van Aller) Youmans and lived in the Rochester area for many years. Sybil was predeceased by her husband, Robert, son...

Francis G. Neidert

Francis G. Neidert

March 8, 2021

Obituary of Francis G. Neidert (Albion/Brockport) Francis “Fritz” Neidert passed away peacefully on Monday 3/8/2021 with family by his side. His life was dedicated to family and service to his community. Fritz was born to George and Mary Elizabeth Neidert on 3/24/1934 in Albion NY. He was a graduate of Albion High School, Rochester Business Institute and in 1955 he...

Barbara E. "Moore" Hoffmeister

Barbara E. "Moore" Hoffmeister

March 8, 2021

Obituary of Barbara E. (Moore) Hoffmeister Albion: Barbara Hoffmeister, 59, passed away peacefully March 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1961 in S. Charleston, WV. The daughter of Geneva (Wooten) Moore and the late Arnold Moore. Barb was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1979 and Niagara Community College...

Ronald W. Stevenson Sr.

Ronald W. Stevenson Sr.

March 7, 2021

Obituary of Ronald W. Stevenson Sr. Ronald W. Stevenson Sr.of Newfane, NY entered into rest on Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a short stay at Elderwood of Lockport. He was born on October 18, 1930, the son of Roy and Ina Stevenson. Ronald graduated from Lockport High School in 1949, worked for a short time at Dussault Foundry Corporation, and...

Gerald H. Edwards

Gerald H. Edwards

March 7, 2021

Obituary of Gerald H. Edwards (ALBION) Gerald H. Edwards, age 82, died March 7, 2021 following a long illness. He was born May 1, 1938 in Croghan, NY to Paul and Mary (Gallagher) Edwards and had lived in this area most of his life. Jerry was a United States Navy Veteran serving on the Aircraft Carrier USS Coral Sea. He...

William J. O'Donnell

William J. O'Donnell

March 7, 2021

Obituary of William J. O'Donnell Waterport: William J. “Bill” O’Donnell, age 79, passed away March 7, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born February 7, 1942 in Holley to the late George and Geraldine (Kurn) O’Donnell. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1967. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the Green Bay Packers. Bill was a...

Elsie A. Barringer

Elsie A. Barringer

March 7, 2021

Obituary of Elsie A. Barringer Albion: Elsie A. Barringer, age 92, passed away March 7, 2021 at Orchard Nursing and Rehab. Center in Medina. She was born July 19, 1928 in Albion to the late Gerald and Marian (Pettine) Fortunato. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Elsie worked part-time for the Albion School District for several years in...

Isabel K. Swan

Isabel K. Swan

March 2, 2021

Obituary of Isabel K. Swan (GASPORT/MIDDLEPORT) Isabel K. (Chambers) Swan, age 94, passed away March 2, 2021 with her children by her side following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1926 in Rochester to Joseph and Kathleen (Cooper) Chambers. Izzy graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1943. She worked as the Greece Town hall secretary. She was a member...

James Reed

James Reed

March 2, 2021

Obituary of James Reed James (Jim) Reed, 72 of Santee, California passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to J. Merrill Reed & Fern E. (Krammes) Reed on November 9, 1948. Jim graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in 1966 and entered the U.S. Navy. Jim retired from the U.S.Navy after 25 years with...

Margaret A. Droman

Margaret A. Droman

March 1, 2021

Obituary of Margaret A. Droman Middleport: Margaret Mary Antonucci Droman, age 95, passed away on March 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late George Parmlee Droman. She was born on June 2, 1925 in Middleport a daughter of the late August and Philomena Nicolia Antonucci. She graduated from Middleport High School, attended Bryant and Stratton and Fiscal Officers...

Ardith M. Jett

Ardith M. Jett

February 28, 2021

Obituary of Ardith M. Jett (ALBION) Ardith Jett passed away peacefully at her home on February 28, 2021. Ardith was the oldest girl of 13 children born to Marie Fitzwater. Born in West Virginia, she moved to New York at age 12 and remained there for her entire life. She was fiercely proud of her West Virginia heritage. She spent...

Vincent Smith

Vincent Smith

February 27, 2021

Obituary of Vincent Smith (ALBION) Vincent Smith, age 67, died February 27, 2021 in Rochester General Hospital following a short illness. He was born March 31, 1953 in Niagara Falls to George and Lucile (James) Smith and had lived in the Western New York area his entire life. Vincent attended the New Hope Baptist Church in Niagara Falls and the...

Roger L. Vanderwalker

Roger L. Vanderwalker

February 25, 2021

Obituary of Roger L. Vanderwalker (Gasport) Roger L. Vanderwalker, age 82 of Gasport, entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 25, 2021 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Facility. He was born May 17, 1938 to the late Gurney and Lula (Blacklock) Vanderwalker and was a lifetime resident of the Gasport/Johnson Creek area. Roger graduated from Royalton Hartland Central School in...

Jean E. Swick

Jean E. Swick

February 25, 2021

Obituary of Jean E. Swick Middleport: Jean E. (Riegle) Swick, age 92, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 25, 2021. She was born January 26, 1929 in Lancaster to the late Lee and Mary (Schunk) Riegle. Jean loved to spend time and take care of her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved...

Elizabeth M. Hults

Elizabeth M. Hults

February 24, 2021

Obituary of Elizabeth M. Hults (ALBION) Elizabeth M. “Betty” Hults, age 94, died February 24, 2021 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 13, 1926 in the Town of Gaines to Leon and Jessie (Brignall) Dingle and was a life-long resident of this area. Betty was a person who enjoyed watching Western Movies, watching sports…especially baseball...

Fred C. Kaufman

Fred C. Kaufman

February 24, 2021

Obituary of Fred C. Kaufman (Gasport) Fred C. Kaufman age 58 died unexpectedly February 24, 2021 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. He was born June 28, 1962 in Lockport, a son of the late Frederick and Joanne (Starkweather) Kaufman and had lived in this area all of his life. Fred loved the outdoors and summer time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...

Kathleen M. Mooney

Kathleen M. Mooney

February 22, 2021

Obituary of Kathleen M. Mooney (GASPORT) Kathleen M. Mooney, age 69, died February 22, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born July 3, 1951 in Lockport to Richard and Marylou (Smith) Ruppel and was a life-long resident of this area. Kathleen was a graduate of St. James Mercy School of Nursing and worked as an LPN...

Norman L. Kopeck

Norman L. Kopeck

February 21, 2021

Obituary of Norman L. Kopeck Norman L. Kopeck of Wilson NY passed away on February 21, 2021, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 81. Norm is celebrated for dedicating his life to the education of not only his own children but for thousands of others in the community, culminating in 37 years of public service as principal...