Obituaries
Keith L. Hale
Mar 25, 2024
(GASPORT) Keith L. Hale "Tiger", age 58, died March 25th in Niagara Hospice following a long illness and surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1966 in Lockport to Clarence and Velma (Chase) Hale and was a life-long resident of this area. Keith was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, class of 1985 and then went...
Elizabeth C. Passarell
Mar 24, 2024
(Holley) Elizabeth “Betty” Passarell, age 84, passed away March 24, 2024 at her home. She was born May 28, 1939 in the Town of Murray, a daughter of the late Harry and Amelia Bower and had lived in this area all of her life.Betty was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley. She was an avid New York...
Helen Anita Shafer
Mar 24, 2024
Albion: Helen “Anita” (Grimm) Shafer, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born December 6, 1934 in Washington DC and adopted by the late Albert and Mildred (Haines) Grimm.
Anita was a 1952 graduate of Albion High School, loved to do volunteer work and help people in need in our community. She was also a very active member of...
James B. Coates
Mar 22, 2024
(Holley) James B. Coates age 76, passed away March 22, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 10, 1947, in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late Willis and Eva Nell (James) Coates and had lived in this area for 35 years.Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era...
Patrice Kopitzki
Mar 17, 2024
Holley: Patrice Delia Kopitzki, 73, passed away March 17, 2024, at Hildebrant Hospice Care Center. Pat was born December 9, 1950, in Brockport and had lived in Holley for over 38 years. Pat took great pride in her gardening skills, and you could see her love of gardening on display at Oak Ridge Apartments. Pat loved all animals and was...
Raymond L. Turner
Mar 16, 2024
Raymond L. Turner age 76, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born June 2, 1947 in Jesup GA, a son of the late Roy and Cleotha (Hill) Turner.Ray worked for the Union Local 517 in Orlando FL.In Addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Dwight Lagree and brother Willie James Turner.He...
Randall S. Jurs
Mar 16, 2024
Albion: Randall S. “Randy” Jurs, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born January 8, 1958 in Medina to the late Herbert and Eleanor (Rodas) Jurs.
Randy worked as a mechanic for Treehouse Foods in Medina for many years before he retired. He was a huge Harley-Davidson fan and taught his kids how to...
Dr. Herbert George Koenig
Mar 16, 2024
Dr. Herbert G. “Herb” Koenig, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born July 8, 1930, in Buffalo, Herb was the third of three children born to Leonard (Leo) M. Koenig and Edna (Pawlitz) Koenig. After graduating from Buffalo Teachers College, Herb earned his M.A and Doctorate in...
Robin Whitaker
Mar 15, 2024
Hamlin: Robin (Rushton) Whitaker, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home, March 15, 2024. Robin was born May 4, 1962, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Raymond and Joan (Christie) Rushton. She was a 1980 graduate of Holley High School. Robin was retired, but enjoyed thrifting, buying, and selling antiques, gardening, music, going to concerts and Civil War history. She...
Gina Nicholson
Mar 14, 2024
Gina M. Nicholson, age 51, died suddenly March 14, 2024 in Oaxaca. Mexico. She was born December 7, 1972 in Buffalo and was a lifetime resident of this area. Gina was an Administrative Assistant at SUNY Brockport and enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family. Gina enjoyed gardening, board games, 1980's music and loved to bake. Ms. Nicholson was...
Mary L. Thompson
Mar 14, 2024
(Albion) Mary Lou Thompson age 75, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024 with her husband Donald Thompson by her side. She was born June 25, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Mary (Switzer) and William Dragert.Mary loved gardening, and always had amazing gardens she made to include swimming pools surrounded by fossil rocks. She would accommodate them...
Elizabeth Nugent
Mar 12, 2024
Albion: Elizabeth “Liz” Nugent, age 73, died on March 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo following a short illness. She is the oldest of 12 children of the late Raymond and Esther (Dunbar) Hamilton. She was born on July 12, 1950, in Palmetto, Florida and has been in the Western New York region for most of her life.In Elizabeth’s...
Marjorie J. Tower
Mar 12, 2024
Albion: Marjorie J. Tower, age 95, passed away March 12, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born July 17, 1928 in Albion to the late Nelson and Elsie (Littlejohn) Wickham.Marjorie worked for the telephone company and lastly as a bookkeeper for Halstead Oil Company. She was very active over the years with various organizations, including the Home...
Nicole Lynn Poquette
Mar 11, 2024
HOLLEY – Nicole Lynn Poquette, passed away tragically in a car accident on March 11, 2024 in South Carolina where she was residing. She was born September 14, 1982 to Mary Verhagen Carpenter and George Poquette in Brockport.Nicole (Nic) was a fearless, strong woman. Among her favorite pastimes were spending time with her daughter (and best friend) and cuddling on...
Garland K Miller
Mar 10, 2024
In loving memory of Garland Kimball Miller, who, at the venerable age of 98, departed this life on the 10th of March 2024. Born to the late Berenice and Gerald Miller on the 2nd day of January 1926 in Carlton, New York, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and the joy of simple pleasures.Garland answered the call of...
Marjorie Warren
Mar 10, 2024
(KENT) Marjorie “Midge” Warren, age 84, died March 10, 2024 in her daughter’s home lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1939 in Eagle Harbor to Alva and Monica Bates and was a life-long resident of this area. Midge was a self-employed beautician for many years and also worked as a secretary for the Kendall School District....
Harry Allen Houghtling
Mar 9, 2024
(Royalton) Harry A. Houghtling, age 75, died March 9, 2024 in his home following a brief illness. He was born September 30, 1948 in Niagara Falls to Richard and Margaret (Burrows) Houghtling and had lived in this area all of his life. Harry was United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a gunner on a...
Michael E. Budynski
Mar 8, 2024
(Waterport) Michael E. Budynski, age 74 passed away March 8, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Residence following a long illness. He was born February 5, 1950, in Albion, a son of the late Earl and Laura (Kokoszka) Budynski and had lived in this area all of his life.Mike graduated from Albion High School in 1968. He and his late brother...
Stephen Lacki
Mar 8, 2024
(Lockport) Stephen Lacki, age 91, died March 8, 2024 in Elderwood at Bassett Park. He was born February 5, 1933 in Buffalo to Thomas and Mary (Bulanda) Lacki and was a life-long resident of this area. Stephen was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War as well as the National Guard and had received many medals and...
Ann V Batt
Mar 7, 2024
(Albion) Ann V. Batt age 95, passed away March 7, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born September 9, 1928 in Fulton NY, a daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Rath) Candee and had lived in the Waterport/Albion area since 1948.Ann was a member of the Gaines Carlton Community Church, Women’s Fellowship and their choir....
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