Obituaries

Janice E. Lasal

Janice E. Lasal

January 27, 2025

(MIDDLEPORT/LYNDONVILLE) Janice E. “Noonie” Lasal, age 95, died January 27, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born November 1, 1929 in Newstead, New York to Lloyd and Ellen (Kaegebein) Harrington and had lived in this area most of her life. Janice was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, the Medina Hospital TWIG, the...

Kenneth Draper

Kenneth Draper

January 27, 2025

Medina: Kenneth “Kenny” Draper, age 89, passed away peacefully January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Kenny enjoyed wrestling, football, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved playing cards with his beloved wife, Loretta.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Loretta in 2020, favorite sister, Christine; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Denny and Shirley...

Candace L. Stark

Candace L. Stark

January 26, 2025

Rochester: Candace L. Stark, age 61, passed away January 26, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1963 in Rochester to the late Harold and Mildred Cobb.

Candace loved going on vacations, traveling and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Paul Cobb.

She is survived by her husband, Kerry, children...

Chad Napoleon

Chad Napoleon

January 26, 2025

(BROCKPORT) Chad Napoleon, age 53, died January 26 unexpectedly at his home. He was born September 16, 1971 in Brockport to Franklin and Darla (Spry) Napoleon and was a life-long resident of this area. Chad was the proud owner and operator of Napoleon Kitchens and Baths and was a master craftsman who took extreme pride in his work. In his...

Frances M. Schielke

Frances M. Schielke

January 26, 2025

(Lockport): Frances Schielke, age 102, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Lockport, NY. She was born on March 29, 1922, in Lockport, NY to the late Robert and Mildred (Bull) Baney.

Frances was a part of the Newfane United Methodist Church and volunteered in the kitchen for many public events. She was also an active member of the Newfane Historical...

Lisa Wilson

Lisa Wilson

January 25, 2025

(Albion) Lisa A. Wilson age 48, passed away January 25, 2025 at her home with her husband, 2 sons and three beloved dogs by her side. She was born April 20, 1976, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Gary and Susan (McKenna) Kingsbury and had lived in this area all of her life.

Lisa graduated from Albion High School in...

Shirley A. Steier

Shirley A. Steier

January 25, 2025

(SPENCERPORT) Shirley A. Steier, age 91, died peacefully January 25, 2025 in a place which is surrounded by and amidst the beautiful lilacs of Highland Park. She was born April 8, 1933 to Sherman and Ruth (Barber) Kidney in Orleans County. Shirley was a member of the Spencerport United Methodist Church, and was an avid bird watcher. She enjoyed gardening,...

Norbert Morton

Norbert Morton

January 23, 2025

(ALBION) Norbert “Mort” Morton, age 70, died January 23, 2025 in Rochester General Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 30, 1954 in Albion to Adolph and Mary (Noreck) Morton and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mort was an Eastman Kodak Retiree, a member of Holy Family Parish and belonged to the St. Mary’s Athletic Club...

James A. Miller

James A. Miller

January 22, 2025

(Albion) James A. Miller age 83 passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2025. He was born April 8, 1941 in Albion, a son of the late Albert and Cecile (Richards) Miller and had lived in this area for most of his life.

Jim served in the US Army. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and in...

Ann Marie Carr

Ann Marie Carr

January 22, 2025

(MEDINA) Ann Marie Carr, age 56, died unexpectedly January 22, 2025 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born June 21, 1968 in Medina to Melvin and Virginia (Downey) Carr and was a lifelong resident of this area. Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, doing adult electronic coloring on her phone, and working on cars with her late...

Stephen L. Ugorek

Stephen L. Ugorek

January 18, 2025

Albion: Stephen "Steve" Ugorek, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born October 28, 1949, in Albion to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Garrod) Ugorek.

Steve was deeply involved in his community, generously giving his time and talents on countless occasions. A proud Vietnam Veteran and a 4th Degree member of...

William E. Rowe Jr.

William E. Rowe Jr.

January 14, 2025

The Bard has bid us farewell. On January 14, 2025, William (Bill) Earl Rowe Jr. entered eternal rest at the age of 94. Born on July 22, 1930, to Katherine Stambough and William Earl Rowe Sr. in Rochester NY, William grew up in Utica before making his long-time home along the Erie Barge canal in Gasport.

Besides his parents, he is...

Chester W. Hein

Chester W. Hein

January 13, 2025

(Holley) Chet Hein age 75 passed away January 13, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1950, in Huntington WV, a son of the late Chester and Louise (Robert) Hein Hunt and had lived in this area since 1963.

Chet was a people person and enjoyed talking to everyone he met. He was a...

June C. Doud

June C. Doud

January 12, 2025

Barre: June C. Doud, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at her home. She was born November 7, 1936 in Rochester to the late Lawrence and Charline (Lazier) Hicks. 

June was an avid lover of anything elephant related. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, Champions League soccer, especially Manchester City, butter pecan ice cream, the Buffalo Bills and...

Rosa B. Nottingham

Rosa B. Nottingham

January 11, 2025

Medina: Rosa B. Nottingham, age 92, passed away January 11, 2025. She was born September 29, 1932 in Fola, WV to the late Lundy and Lula Holcomb.

Rosa always kept very busy around the house since she was a mother of 12 children. However, when she had free time, she enjoyed tending to her gardens, picking berries, baking, cooking and doing...

Samuel J. Hutchinson

Samuel J. Hutchinson

January 11, 2025

(ALBION) Samuel J. Hutchinson, age 70, died January 11, 2025 in his home following a short illness. He was born July 30, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Jimmie and Edna (Jones) Hutchinson and had lived in this area since 2009. Sam had many friends and enjoyed many things in his life but, fishing was his most favorite thing to do....

Lloyd James Stewart

Lloyd James Stewart

January 10, 2025

(Albion) Lloyd Jamie Stewart, (Linda Jean Usher) 78, of Albion New York passed on January 10, 2025.

He is survived by daughter, Wendy Covert and her husband Douglas Covert, Granddaughter Kristy Covert. Preceded in death by wife Sheryl Stewart and son Christopher Niedbalski. Will be missed by close friend Tammy Burton and family.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell...

Allen H. Bilohlavek

Allen H. Bilohlavek

January 10, 2025

(BYRON) Allen H. Bilohlavek, age 75, died January 10, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1949 in Rochester to Henry and Doris (Thelen) Bilohlavek and was a life-long resident of this area. Allen was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Holley and Brockport VFW. He had...

Donald D. Mahnke

Donald D. Mahnke

January 9, 2025

Middleport: Donald Douglas Mahnke, age 91, passed away January 9, 2025. He was born January 6, 1934, in Medina, NY to the late Harold and Eva (Schaff) Mahnke.

Don worked for over 51 years at E&M Enterprises as a machinist and before retiring, as a supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, BINGO, and loved to go for walks.

In...

Richard Holt Newbould

Richard Holt Newbould

January 9, 2025

Albion: Richard H. Newbould, age 94, passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1930, in the Town of Barre to the late Robert and Emma (Laraby) Newbould. His family had lived in the area since the 1900s and it was no different for Richard.

Richard was a U.S. Army veteran serving our country in the Korean...