Obituaries
Mark R. Cunningham
December 26, 2024
Middleport: Mark R. Cunningham, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 26, 2024. He was born February 10, 1950 in Wellsville, NY to the late John and Frances (Ryan) Cunningham.
Mark worked as an RN for Oishei Children's Hospital for over 30 years in the Emergency Dept. He loved animals of all shapes and sizes, enjoyed golfing and truly...
Gary L. Eick
December 24, 2024
(GASPORT/MIDDLEPORT) Gary L. Eick, age 81, died December 24, 2024 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born November 27, 1943 in Medina to Loren and Lydia (Frisch) Eick and was a life-long resident of this area. Gary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and was a Volunteer Fireman for the Gasport Chemical Hose Co. He enjoyed archery, camping, fishing,...
Marsha Soto-Thomas
December 23, 2024
Albion: Marsha Ann Soto-Thomas, 54, passed away December 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Marsha was born November 18, 1970 in Rochester and had lived in Albion most of her life. Marsha was an amazing mother who dedicated her life to children by owning and operating Land Before Time Day Care....
Patricia A. Shepard
December 23, 2024
(BARKER) Patricia A. Shepard, age 83, died December 23, 2024 in Niagara Hospice Residence surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1941 in Lockport to Carl and Isadore (Siemendorf) Shorten and was a life-long resident of this area. Pat worked for several years as a bus aide for the Barker School District. She was a member of the...
Kathleen Ann Strong
December 23, 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) Strong, 69, of Kent, NY passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel House in Hilton, NY, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathy was born on June 3, 1955, in Wisconsin and spent her adult life in Texas and New York. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by compassion and service...
Joyce K Elsenheimer
December 21, 2024
(GASPORT) Joyce K. Elsenheimer, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice House. She was born March 11, 1937 in Lockport to the late F. DeWitt Kill and Irene Leibring. Joyce was proud to be a more than 50 year member of Eastern Star #153. She enjoyed tending to her plants, crafts and puzzles. Her...
Raymond F. Zuczuski
December 20, 2024
Batavia: Raymond Francis Zuczuski, age 83.
Raymond passed peacefully on December 20, 2024.
The devoted husband and father was predeceased by his first wife, Pauline, and sister Annette Heschke and is survived by wife Joan Zuczuski, daughters, Claudia Zuczuski and Dianne Jargowsky, sister, Rosanne Wisnock and his two grandchildren, Gabriel and Mara Vennesland and several nieces and nephews.
Born on May 6, 1941,...
Bruce W. Baney
December 20, 2024
Albion: Bruce W. Baney, age 80, passed away December 20, 2024 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born November 21, 1944 in Lewistown, PA to the late Paul and Jennie (Loss) Baney.
Bruce enjoyed fishing, collecting two-dollar bills, coke cola, wrestling and Nascar races.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Barbara, siblings, Emma Baney, Kenneth Baney, Christabell...
Paul C. Draper Jr.
December 19, 2024
Albion: Paul C. Draper, Jr., age 69, passed away December 19, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born August 28, 1955 in Brockport to the late Paul C. Draper, Sr. and Shirley M. Vandorn.
Paul served in the U.S Army. Paul enjoyed Cooking & Baking from scratch. He enjoyed shopping on QVC and Temu. He loved decorating...
James LaJoie Sr.
December 18, 2024
(Hartland) James “Jim” LaJoie, Sr. age 53 passed away December 18, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born April 18, 1971, in Lockport, a son of Lois (Clark) LaJoie and the late Walter LaJoie Sr. and had lived in this area all of his life.
He was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church in Medina for over 26...
Clayton G. Fletcher Jr.
December 18, 2024
(ALBION) Clayton G. “Greg” Fletcher, age 71, died December 18, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 8, 1953 in Albion to Clayton and Geraldine (Felstead) Fletcher and was a life-long resident of this area. Greg had managed Cornucopia Farms (now Circle R) for many years prior to working at Eagle Harbor Sand and...
Carl H. Sargent
December 15, 2024
September 21, 1934 – December 15, 2024
Carl H. ‘Sonny’ Sargent passed away peacefully after a brief illness in his home in South Carolina with family by his side. He was born September 21, 1934 in Albion, NY to the late Carl Wayne & Marie (Robinson) Sargent.
He retired from Kodak as a molding technician. He belonged to Holy Family Catholic Parish...
Gary P Furmanski
December 13, 2024
(ALBION) Gary P. Furmanski, age 64, passed away December 13, 2024 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. He was born August 20,1960 to the late Chester and Mildred (Murray) Furmanski. Gary was a 1978 Graduate of Albion Central Schools, and member of the St. Mary's Archers Club. He was a person who loved music...especially local bands and also...
Gail E. Sevor
December 13, 2024
(HOLLEY)
Gail E. Sevor, age 89, died December 13th 2024 in Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center following a long illness. She was born January 30th 1935 in Holley to LD and Mary (Crego) Preston and was a life- long resident of this area.
Gail graduated as Valedictorian of Holley High School in1952 as well from Rochester Business Institute. Gail retired from her positions...
Anthony Wayne Giambrone Sr.
December 11, 2024
Anthony W. “Tony” Giambrone, Sr. of Kendall, formerly of Irondequoit, passed away December 11, 2024. He was born April 6, 1947 in Rochester to the late Anthony and Anne (Palermo) Giambrone.
Tony worked most recently as a driver for General Motors in Rochester before he retired after 30 years. He was a big Montreal Canadiens and L.A. Rams fan and occasionally...
Kenneth R. Flickner Jr.
December 11, 2024
(MIDDLEPORT) Kenneth R. “J.R.” Flickner, Jr. age 68, died December 11, 2024 at home unexpectedly. He was born August 30, 1956 in Lockport to Kenneth (Sr.) and Lois (Tincler) Flickner and had lived in this area all of his life. Ken was a social worker for New Directions for over 15 years helping troubled youth find their way. He then...
Ann C. Andre
December 9, 2024
(KENDALL) Ann C. Andre, age 80, died December 9, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 11, 1944 in Richmond, VA to Sammy Gray and Marjorie (Whitaker) Patsel and when not in school, she spent the summers on the farm working and being raised by her grandmother Polly Macy Whitaker until she was 12....
Lori A. Nottingham
December 6, 2024
Albion: Lori A. Nottingham, age 58, passed away December 6, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 17, 1966 in Montgomery, WV to the late William and Nancy (Williams) Nottingham.
Lori worked for over 20 years at Associated Brands in Medina as a Line Leader. She loved spending time gardening and going to auctions with her...
Dr. Francis M. Murphy
December 5, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Hermance Family Chapel of St Basil the Great at St John Fisher University 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in Fran's memory directed to the Dr. Fran and Lisa Murphy Experiential Learning Award at St. John...
Benjamin F. Murrell
December 4, 2024
(NEWFANE) Benjamin "Frank" Murrell, died December 4, 2024, in Elderwood of Lockport following a long illness. He was born August 30, 1939 to Degraff and Anna Murrell and had lived in this area most of his life. Frank was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War in the SeaBees. He enjoyed fishing, building things and loved...
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