Obituaries

Evan Thomas Valentine

Evan Thomas Valentine

February 21, 2021

Obituary of Evan Thomas Valentine Holley: Evan Thomas Valentine, age 18, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was born December 7, 2002 in Rochester to Neil and Diane (Kilker) Valentine. Evan was full of life and laughter. He enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, camping, fishing, acting in the school plays, being a...

Randolph J. Rider

Randolph J. Rider

February 18, 2021

Obituary of Randolph J. Rider (GASPORT) Randolph James “Randy” Rider, age54, died peacefully February 18, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1966 to Franklin Rider Sr., and Bonita (Robert) Fahs. Randy attended Barker Central School and was very active in the Hartland and Barker...

Lysbeth A. Hoffman

Lysbeth A. Hoffman

February 18, 2021

Obituary of Lysbeth A. Hoffman (Lakeside Bluff/Kuckville) Lysbeth A. “Betsy” Hoffman, age 82, died February 18. 2021 in her residence following a long illness . She was born December 1, 1938 in Albion, a daughter of William Hart and Mary (Covell) Hey and was a life-long resident of the area. Betsy was a graduate of the Lyndonville School System and...

Alphonse E. Capurso

Alphonse E. Capurso

February 17, 2021

Obituary of Alphonse E. Capurso Albion: Alphonse “Al” E. Capurso, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 17, surrounded by his loving family following courageous battle with heart disease. He was born June 9, 1952 in Albion, a son of the late Alphonse and Martha (Saeva) Capurso. Al graduated from Albion High School and S.U.N.Y at Brockport with a Bachelor’s in...

Margaret Koza

Margaret Koza

February 16, 2021

Obituary of Margaret Koza (KENT, NY/IRVING, TX) Margaret Koza, formerly of Kent, passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 91 following a long illness. She was a long-time resident of Kent NY and a recent resident of Northgate Plaza in Irving, Texas. Margaret was born January 21, 1930 in Albion to Otto and Marie (Schrader) Kludt and...

Judith A. Grabowski

Judith A. Grabowski

February 16, 2021

Obituary of Judith A. Grabowski (Holley) Born 2/20/1938 to Loren and Roberta Cox. Passed away peacefully and with dignity on 2/16/21. Predeceased by husband, Harold in 1976. Survived by her loving children: Catherine Grabowski, Elizabeth (Donald) Pera, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Kirby, Patricia Fredendall, Judith (James Pedulla) Fishgold, Harold Grabowski, Jr. Grandchildren: Karyn (Steven) Prior, Jeffrey (Eric Paskowski )Pera, Erin Ward, Karen...

Josie Amia Scott

Josie Amia Scott

February 15, 2021

Obituary of Josie Amia Scott Josie Amia (Scott) Soule, of Brockport, formerly of Albion, passed away February 15, 2021. She was born in Albion on June 30, 1982 to Lillie Mae Butler and the late James Lee Scott. Josie was loved by many people and will be missed dearly by her children, fiancé Josh, family, friends and may she rest...

Lois Wagner

Lois Wagner

February 15, 2021

Obituary of Lois Wagner Lois Wagner completed her life on earth on Monday February 15th, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born and raised in Holland, MI. She lived most of her adult life in Western NY. Lois was born the youngest of three children to Jennie (Roels) & Gerrit Kragt. Her father died when she was young....

Loretta Antonett Clark

Loretta Antonett Clark

February 12, 2021

Obituary of Loretta Antonett Clark Loretta Antonett Clark, 81, of Albion, New York, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2021 in Douglasville, GA. Loretta was born Loretta Jones in Sylvester, Georgia to Thomas Jackson Jones, and, Roena Russell on June 24, 1939. She went to high school at Carver High, in Delray Beach, Florida, and graduated in 1959. She worked...

Jane Louise Pahuta

Jane Louise Pahuta

February 10, 2021

Obituary of Jane Louise Pahuta (WATERPORT) Jane L. Pahuta, age 76, died February 10, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA to James and Grace (Jewell) Engle and had lived in this area most of her life. Jane was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church, now Holy Family Parish....

Noel Boccaccio

Noel Boccaccio

February 9, 2021

Obituary of Noel Boccaccio GREECE: Noel Boccaccio, 80, passed away peacefully with friends by his side, on February 9, 2021. He was born May 19, 1940, in Holley to the late Emilio and Jennie Boccaccio. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Joel, and longtime companion Dorothy, who affectionately called him "Spider legs". Noel spent his...

Gerry M. Zavitz

Gerry M. Zavitz

February 8, 2021

Obituary of Gerry M. Zavitz Gerry Maxime Zavitz, 79, passed away quietly in his sleep on February 8, 2021. He was born in Albion, NY to Ross and Ruth (Pilon) Zavitz and lived in this area most of this life until moving to Syracuse. He attended DeSales High school graduating in 1959 and then went on to Niagara University. He...

Timothy D. Kureczka

Timothy D. Kureczka

February 6, 2021

Obituary of Timothy D. Kureczka Gasport: Timothy Kureczka 73, died Saturday February 6, 2021 at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born December 27, 1947 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Michael and Evelyn (Burch) Kureczka. Timothy lived in the Gasport area all his life. He was an accomplished musician, playing several different instruments in many...

Irene Gardner

Irene Gardner

February 5, 2021

Obituary of Irene Gardner Irene “Reney” “Big Rene” Gardner was born on February 5, 1961 in Brockport NY to the late Mose Gardner and Lillie Mae Hannah. Irene attended Charles D’ Amico High School, where she excelled in Volleyball and Track & Field until her graduation in 1979. After graduation Irene worked briefly for the summer breakfast program (Park on...

William E. Shuler

William E. Shuler

February 3, 2021

Obituary of William E. Shuler (Albion) William E. “Bill” Shuler age 88 died February 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born February 27, 1932 in Albion, a son of the late Ernest and Helen (Rogers) Shuler and had lived in this area all of his life. Bill was a member of West Barre...

David M. Clark

David M. Clark

February 2, 2021

Obituary of David M. Clark (CLARENDON) David M. Clark, age 66, died February 2, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born September 13, 1954 in Albion to Sherwood and Ethyln (Kennedy) Clark and was a life-long resident of this area. David was a member of the Holley First Presbyterian Church, and Working...

Gene Leigh

Gene Leigh

February 1, 2021

Obituary of Gene Leigh Albion: C. Eugene Leigh, age 93, passed away February 1, 2021. He was born October 25, 1927 in Albion to the late Elmer and Cecelia (Sandal) Leigh. Gene served his country in the Navy during WWII. With his wife’s father, Gene farmed and operated Proctor Brook Farm in Childs for many years. He also served as...

Kristen M. Wallis

Kristen M. Wallis

February 1, 2021

Obituary of Kristen M. Wallis (HAMLIN) Kristen M. Wallis, age 38, died suddenly February 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born August 1, 1982 in Medina to Jerome and Valerie (New) Adduci and had lived in this area her entire life. She was employed by SUNY Brockport and worked in the Drake Memorial Library. Kristen was a person...

Brandi Anne Ray

Brandi Anne Ray

January 31, 2021

Obituary of Brandi Anne Ray (Lockport) Brandi Anne Ray age 37 died unexpectedly on Sunday January 31, 2021. She was born July 8, 1982, a daughter of Anne (Donald) Fuller and the late Randy Phillip Ray and had lived in this area all of her life. Brandi loved art and had a gift for drawing. She was musically inclined and...

Patricia C. Lilley

Patricia C. Lilley

January 29, 2021

Obituary of Patricia C. Lilley (MEDINA) Patricia C. Lilley, age 69, died January 29, 2021 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. She was born November 11, 1951 in Fulton, NY to George and Martha (Howard) Baxter and had lived in area for many years. Patricia worked at Fisher Price in Medina for 14 years and also...