Obituaries

Barbara J. Bernard

Barbara J. Bernard

July 23, 2020

Obituary of Barbara J. Bernard Middleport: Barbara J. Bernard, 80, passed away July 23, 2020 while under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Barbara was born May 9, 1940 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Earl and Lena (Koester) McKee. Barbara was a secretary and graduate of Royalton Hartland High School. She was a member of...

Terry Joseph Orszulak

Terry Joseph Orszulak

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Terry Joseph Orszulak Gasport Terry J. “TJ” Orszulak 1961-2020 Loving husband of Linda, adored father of Melina (Justin), Barbara (Nick), Derrick, and Matthew (Mary Anne), cherished grandfather of Shea, Connor, Joey, Jionni, Jaxson, Dominick, Ethan and Vincent. He also leaves behind many relatives, friends and his dog Cali. Terry was predeceased by his sister Ann. Terry was one...

Kenneth Morris Brien

Kenneth Morris Brien

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Kenneth Morris Brien (HOLLEY) Kenneth Morris Brien, age 56, died July 22, 2020 in his home following a short illness. He was born November 15, 1963 in Brockport to Robert and Patricia (Hayes) Brien and had lived in this area most of his life. Ken worked for the Gary DeFillips Construction Company as a Trim Carpenter. He enjoyed...

Abbey Marie Bontempi

Abbey Marie Bontempi

July 18, 2020

Obituary of Abbey Marie Bontempi (MEDINA) Abbey Marie Bontempi, age 24, died unexpectedly July 18, 2020 in her home. She was born July 6, 1996 in Medina to William and Diane (Brandt) Bontempi and had lived in this area most of her life. Abbey was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central Schools and was about to complete her final semester...

John L. Hinkley

John L. Hinkley

July 17, 2020

Obituary of John L. Hinkley (Albion) John L. Hinkley age 40 died July 17, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 9, 1980 in Albion, a son of Susan (David) Polisoto and Chester Hinkley and had lived in this area all of his life. John graduated from Albion High...

Butch Radzinski

Butch Radzinski

July 16, 2020

Obituary of Butch Radzinski Gaines: Ronald R. “Butch” Radzinski, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020. He was born June 25, 1934 in Albion to the late Henry and Agnes (Daniels) Radzinski. Butch served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He owned and operated H & A Superette in Gaines for 42 years. Butch for many...

Betty Rush

Betty Rush

July 15, 2020

Obituary of Betty Rush Elizabeth “Betty” Rush, 85, of Waterport, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born to the late Cornelius and Mary (Stack) Newton in Rochester, NY. Betty enjoyed and participated in many social and community organizations. She played softball as a “Black North Bomber” and enjoyed playing golf in a couple’s league for...

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

July 13, 2020

Obituary of Alan F. Schlosser Sr. Appleton: Alan F. Schlosser Sr., 79, passed away at his home July 13, 2020. He was born March 10, 1941 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Arthur F. and Lillian (Wilson) Schlosser. Alan served in the United States Navy on the USS Little Rock and was a member of George F. Lamm...

William G. Hovey

William G. Hovey

July 10, 2020

Obituary of William G. Hovey Clarendon: William “Bill” Hovey, 61, passed away suddenly July 10, 2020. Bill was born July 25, 1958 in Clarkson, a son of the late William J. and Margery (Dunn) Hovey. He was a dedicated ready-mix driver for 35 years, for Northrup Materials. Bill loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed planting, trimming and...

John J. Schultz

John J. Schultz

July 9, 2020

Obituary of John J. Schultz Gasport: John J. “Jack” Schultz, age 84, passed away on July 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1936 in Cheektowaga to the late William and Mary (Bergner) Schultz. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for the railroad for 42 years. He was a lifelong...

Eugene W. Michael

Eugene W. Michael

July 8, 2020

Obituary of Eugene W. Michael (Holley) Eugene W. “Gene” Michael age 73 died unexpectedly July 8, 2020 at Highland Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 25, 1946 in Buffalo, the son of the late Eugene C. and Norma (Long) Michael and had lived in this area most of his life. Gene served in the U.S. Army from...

Ray D. Neff

Ray D. Neff

July 7, 2020

Obituary of Ray D. Neff Ray Dewey Neff of Clarendon; born April 30th, 1933 in Clay County, West Virginia, was surrounded by love as he was called home by the Lord on July 7th, 2020 at 6 Pm at Unity Hospital. His passing came after an over 30 year battle with COPD and a 20 year battle with cancer. Ray...

Robin Leigh Cummons

Robin Leigh Cummons

July 7, 2020

Obituary of Robin Leigh Cummons (NEWFANE) Robin Leigh Cummons, age 56, died unexpectedly July 7, 2020 while visiting with her mother in Columbia, MO. She was born June 4, 1964 in Lockport to John and Janet(Shuman) Ward and had lived in this area for most of her life. Robin was a member of the Newfane United Methodist Church, and was...

Gerhardt Walter Riemer

Gerhardt Walter Riemer

July 4, 2020

Obituary of Gerhardt Walter Riemer Gerhardt Walter Riemer, age 91, passed away July 4, 2020, in Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. He was born December 11, 1928, in Medina to Paul and Gertrude (Voigt) Riemer and had lived in this area his entire life. Gerhardt was a US Army Veteran serving in the Army Ordnance Corps in Yuma,...

Lloyd G. Moore

Lloyd G. Moore

July 3, 2020

Obituary of Lloyd G. Moore (Gaines) Lloyd G. Moore, age 81, died July 3, 2020 in United Memorial Medical Center following a short illness. He was born June 23, 1939 in Lyndonville to Lloyd and Ruth (Kenyon) Moore and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Lloyd was a United States Navy Veteran in the early sixties and following...

Richard H. Ingraham

Richard H. Ingraham

July 3, 2020

Obituary of Richard H. Ingraham MIDDLEPORT Richard H. "Dick" Ingraham, age 79, died July 3, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Dick was born September 23, 1940 in Middleport, a son of Russell and Ruth (Turrell) Ingraham and was a life-long resident of this area. Dick was a United States Navy Veteran having served on a submarine during...

Thomas A Jermyn III

Thomas A Jermyn III

July 3, 2020

Obituary of Thomas A Jermyn III Tom Jermyn, of Rochester, passed away on July 3rd, after a full 88 years for which Tom frequently expressed gratitude. He was blessed to die peacefully with no prolonged illness or suffering. Thomas Alfred Jermyn the 3rd was born in Rochester, NY, May 13, 1932 to the late Irene (Harris) and Thomas A. Jermyn,...

Edward J. Elsenheimer

Edward J. Elsenheimer

July 2, 2020

Obituary of Edward J. Elsenheimer (Gasport) Edward J. Elsenheimer age 90 , died July 2, 2020 at the Wells House at Beechwood in Buffalo. He was born October 25, 1929 in Cohocton, NY, a son of the late Jesse and Florence (Gellien) Elsenheimer and had lived in this area most of his life. Ed graduated from Wayland High School in...

Peggy B. Collins

Peggy B. Collins

July 2, 2020

Obituary of Peggy B. Collins (ALBION) Peggy B. Collins, 90 years old, a resident of The Villages of Orleans in Albion, NY died on July 2, 2020. Peggy was born in Norristown, PA to Louis F. & Gladys A. Biehl on May 26, 1930. She is survived by her daughter Susan Collins Thaine, her favorite (and only) son-in law, Michael...

Michael A. Gregori Sr.

Michael A. Gregori Sr.

July 1, 2020

Obituary of Michael A. Gregori Sr. Elba: Michael A. Gregori Sr., 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his family by his side July 1, 2020. He was born July 8, 1964 in Niagara Falls, NY a son of Dominic Gregori and the late Monica (Wishowski) Gregori. Mike was a 1982 graduate of Albion High School and was employed...