Obituaries

Donna Louise Donovan

Donna Louise Donovan

May 9, 2021

Obituary of Donna Louise Donovan (HOLLEY) Donna L. Donovan, age 55, died May 9, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1965 in Rochester to late Alexander and Joyce (Janus) Sorochty and had lived in this area since 1982. Donna was a member of St. Mary’s RC Church in Holley, worked as a...

Eleanor M. Cedar

Eleanor M. Cedar

May 9, 2021

Obituary of Eleanor M. Cedar (Albion) Eleanor M. Cedar age 98, who was a very gentle woman, went to be with the Lord May 9, 2021. She was born September 15, 1922 in Troy, PA, a daughter of the late Sylvester R. and Gertrude (Lee) Say and had lived in this area most of her life. Eleanor was a member...

John Stanley Kast

John Stanley Kast

May 7, 2021

Obituary of John Stanley Kast (ALBION) John Stanley Kast, age 103, passed away May 7, 2021. Stanley was born on West Transit Church Road on December 29, 1917 to John T. and Ruth (Chapman) Kast and was a lifelong resident of this area. Stanley went to school at the corner of Densmore Road and West Transit Church Road, and was...

Laura Ann "Dix" Brace

Laura Ann "Dix" Brace

May 4, 2021

Obituary of Laura Ann (Dix) Brace (FL/Albion) Laura Ann Dix Brace, age 84 died May 4, 2021 following a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1936 a daughter of Robert and Ethel (Canham) Dix. Laura enjoyed gardening, crafting and was an avid golfer, winning several awards for her outstanding golfing ability. She was a hairdresser...

Mabel Stanley

Mabel Stanley

May 4, 2021

Obituary of Mabel Stanley Mabeline Stanley age 65 of Lockport, passed away at Niagara Hospice on May 4, 2021. She was born September 24, 1955 in Wilmington NC, a daughter of Annie and the late Robert Stanley, Sr. Mabel was known for her love of family and friends. She has touched so many people in different ways and will truly...

Richard T. Brown

Richard T. Brown

May 2, 2021

Obituary of Richard T. Brown Middleport: Richard T. Brown 89, passed away May 2, 2021 at the Martin Linsin Residence in Albion. He was born September 11, 1931 in Barker, NY to the late John and Winifred (Wortley) Brown. He was a 1951 graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School. Mr. Brown served in the US Army during the Korean War and...

William A. Ireland

William A. Ireland

May 2, 2021

Obituary of William A. Ireland Kendall: William “Bill” Ireland, 92, passed away peacefully May 2, 2021 at his home. He was born January 19, 1929 in Bainbridge, NY a son of the late William E. and Frances (Dunshee)Ireland. Bill was a former employee of Cold Spring Construction and enjoyed mowing his lawn. He was an avid hunter and conservationist but...

Charles F. Kibler Jr.

Charles F. Kibler Jr.

May 2, 2021

Obituary of Charles F. Kibler, Jr. Middleport: Charles F. Kibler, Jr. “Charlie” age 76, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021. He was born in Java Center, NY on October 17, 1944, son of the lateMargaret (Knies) and Charles F. Kibler Sr. Charlie enjoyed camping with friends and family, staying active outdoors, andtinkering with anything that had a motor. He...

Robert L. Curry

Robert L. Curry

May 1, 2021

Obituary of Robert L. Curry Gasport: Robert "Dick" Curry, 79, died May 1, 2021 at his home while under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. He was born October 19, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY a son of the late Edith Elizabeth (Curry) Fidanza and Peter Fidanza. He worked and retired from Strat Corp. in Niagara Falls...

Richard F. Griffin

Richard F. Griffin

May 1, 2021

Obituary of Richard F. Griffin Albion: Richard Griffin, age 83, passed away on May 1, 2021. He was born November 7, 1937 in to the late Francis and Rita (Gramlich) Griffin. Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1956-1960. He was a recipient of the “Babe Ruth Award” in 1955 and inducted into the Albion High School Sports...

William A. Murphy

William A. Murphy

April 29, 2021

Obituary of William A. Murphy (HOLLEY) William A. Murphy, age 92, died April 29, 2021 in Elderwood of Brockport following a long illness. He was born February 24, 1929 in Holley, a son of George W. and Marguerite (Nesbitt) Murphy and was a life-long resident of this area. Bill was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, a...

Gerald Douglas Fuller

Gerald Douglas Fuller

April 29, 2021

Obituary of Gerald Douglas Fuller (Gasport) Gerald Douglas “Gerry” “Poppy” Fuller age 76 died April 29, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born December 17, 1944 in Medina, a son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Grimes) Fuller and had lived in this area all of his life. Gerry graduated from Roy-Hart High School in 1964 and then...

Ruth "Frisch Clark" Harold

Ruth "Frisch Clark" Harold

April 25, 2021

Obituary of Ruth (Frisch) (Clark) Harold Medina/Middleport: Ruth F. Harold, 103, passed away at Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing April 25, 2021. She was born February 13, 1918 in Wolcottsville a daughter of the late Rudolph and Rose (Handrich) Frisch. Ruth had lived all of her life in the Middleport, Medina, Wolcottsville areas. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical...

Joseph Aina

Joseph Aina

April 24, 2021

Obituary of Joseph Aina (Albion) Joseph Aina, Sr. age 69 died April 24, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born August 30, 1951 in Albion, a son of the late James and June (Dingler) Aina and had lived in this area all of his life. Hunting was Joe’s passion. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Glenn F. Kellar

Glenn F. Kellar

April 23, 2021

Obituary of Glenn F. Kellar (Albion) Glenn F. Kellar age 77 died April 23, 2021 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo following a short illness. He was surrounded by his family. Glenn was born August 14, 1943 in Rochester NY and had lived in this area for the past 30 years. Glenn served in the US Navy from...

Norman George Tiefel

Norman George Tiefel

April 23, 2021

Obituary of Norman George Tiefel (MIDDLEPORT) Norman George Tiefel, age 85, died April 23, 2021 in his home following a long illness. He was born in Middleport October 10, 1935 to George and Elverda (Maess) Teifel and was a life-long resident of this area. Norman worked at Lerch & Daly as well as Al Morgan Chevrolet and Heinrich Chevrolet prior...

Joanne O'Donnell

Joanne O'Donnell

April 22, 2021

Obituary of Joanne O'Donnell (Carlton) Joanne M. “Jody” O’Donnell age 72, died unexpectedly April 22, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by her family. Jody was born December 21, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank and Leona King. Jody was a member of Holy Family Parish. She enjoyed working at the Democratic Election Polls, her Friday morning breakfasts at...

David J. Deane

David J. Deane

April 21, 2021

Obituary of David J. Deane (LOCKPORT) David J. Deane, age 81, died April 21, 2021 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a short illness. He was born April 25, 1939 in Pt. Alleghany, PA a son of the late James and Genevieve (Gordon) Deane. David was a person who could fix anything and enjoyed taking apart and repairing appliances. He...

Thomas Michael Trupo

Thomas Michael Trupo

April 20, 2021

Obituary of Thomas Michael Trupo Waterport: Thomas Michael “Tom” Trupo, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1942 in Hulberton to the late Francis and Florence (Engert) Trupo. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching sports and was always one to have a...

James Douglas Smith

James Douglas Smith

April 19, 2021

Obituary of James Douglas Smith Middleport:On Monday, April 19th, 2021,at the age of 66,James “Smitty” Smithpassed away suddenly while vacationing. Born on January 28th, 1955 to the late Ronald (Charleen) and Pat Smith,Smittyis survived by brothers Martin (Kathy) Smith and Thomas (Pam Caldwell) Smith. Husband of Mary (Fagan), whom he loved and cherished as a true partner and travel companion,...