Obituaries

John Gurney

John Gurney

June 29, 2020

Obituary of John Gurney (ALBION) John Gurney, age 89, died in the early morning of Monday June 29, 2020 in his Albion home. John was born on August 24, 1930 to Polish immigrants; John (Jan) Gurney and Frances (Franciszka) Gurney. John was the youngest of his siblings: Virginia, Leone and Louis, born in 1918, 1921 and 1924 respectively, all having...

Pauline D. Murphy

Pauline D. Murphy

June 26, 2020

Obituary of Pauline D. Murphy Middleport: Pauline D. Murphy, age 77, passed away June 26, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. She was born October 26, 1942 in Medina to the late Wilbur and Geraldine (Greene) Quintern. Pauline enjoyed playing BINGO whenever she could and especially loved her cats, Daphney and Angel. In addition to her parents, Pauline was predeceased by...

David H. Furmanski

David H. Furmanski

June 23, 2020

Obituary of David H. Furmanski (HOLLEY) David H. Furmanski, age 70, died June 23, 2020 in Unity Hospital following a short illness. He was born February 26, 1950 in Albion to Chester and Mildred (Murray) Furmanski and was a life-long resident of this area. David was a member of the St. Mary’s Archer’s Club. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Theodore John Maier III

Theodore John Maier III

June 22, 2020

Obituary of Theodore John Maier III Gasport: Theodore John Maier III, age 70, passed away on June 22, 2020. He was born June 14, 1950 in Buffalo to the late Theodore John Maier, Jr. and Joan Marie Gesel. Ted loved football, playing the guitar and listening to blues music. Ted is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 16...

Barbara Jean Kihlmire

Barbara Jean Kihlmire

June 21, 2020

Obituary of Barbara Jean Kihlmire (Albion) Barbara Jean Kihlmire, loving mother and grandmother, age 74 died June 21, 2020 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side. She was born April 11, 1946 in Poughkeepsie, a daughter of the late John and Ada (Robinson) Hawes and had lived in this area most of her life. Barb had worked...

Nikolai Lavender Rivera

Nikolai Lavender Rivera

June 20, 2020

Obituary of Nikolai Lavender Rivera (BROCKPORT) Nikolai Lavender-Rivera was born June 20, 2020 and after sharing his love with his parents and the staff in the Birthing Center at Unity Hospital, departed this world for his heavenly home shortly thereafter. He is survived by his father and mother: Angel Rivera and Nichole Pickard, a ½ brother: Manuel Rivera, his grandparents:...

Wayne R. Warner

Wayne R. Warner

June 20, 2020

Obituary of Wayne R. Warner Brockport: Wayne R. Warner, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2020 at his home. He was born May 24, 1964 in Rochester to the late Raymond Warner and Theda Crowell. Wayne was a family man who was always there to have a cookout, have some drinks and have a good time with family...

Anna Grace "Brewer" Wallace

Anna Grace "Brewer" Wallace

June 19, 2020

Obituary of Anna Grace (Brewer) Wallace Anna Grace Brewer Wallace, age 99, passed away June 19, 2020. She was born November 23, 1920 on Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., now Lincoln Ave. She is the daughter of Muriel and Raymond Brewer. Her family moved to the village of Middleport and she graduated from Middleport High School in 1938. Anna was employed...

Jasper Michael McDowell

Jasper Michael McDowell

June 19, 2020

Obituary of Jasper Michael McDowell (HOLLEY) Jasper Michael McDowell, infant son of Alyssa McDowell, died June 19, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital after sharing his love on earth for only 10 days. Jasper was predeceased by his twin brother Josiah Matthew McDowell on June 10, 2020. In addition to his mother Alyssa, Jasper is survived his aunt and uncle: Kayla...

Shelva J. Furness

Shelva J. Furness

June 18, 2020

Obituary of Shelva J. Furness Waterport: Shelva J. Furness, 82 of Waterport, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thurs. June 18th after a long illness. Shelva was born January 26, 1938 in Ohio, the daughter of Austin and Rachel Coy. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Harold Furness, Jr., siblings, Glenn Grubb, Harvey Grubb,...

Janet H. Koehler

Janet H. Koehler

June 18, 2020

Obituary of Janet H. Koehler (HOLLEY) Janet H. Koehler, age 63, died unexpectedly June 18,2020 in her home. She was born July 21, 1956 in Lewiston, ME and had moved to NY in 1989. Janet was a United States Army Disabled Veteran, and was a graduate of the Beverly High School in MA. She had worked for over 20 years...

Olivia A. Horn

Olivia A. Horn

June 15, 2020

Obituary of Olivia A. Horn (ALBION) Olivia A. Horn, age 27, died unexpectedly June 15, 2020 following a short illness. She was born January 10, 1993 in Medina to Michael Horn and Cindy Boryszewski and had lived in this area most of her life. Olivia was a 2011 graduate of Lyndonville Central Schools, and a 2014 graduate of Ohio Technical...

Kenneth E. Whitney

Kenneth E. Whitney

June 13, 2020

Obituary of Kenneth E. Whitney Gaines: Kenneth E. “Chow” Whitney, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 13, 2020. He was born May 1, 1953 in Rochester to the late Kenneth L. and Ruth H. (Lynn) Whitney. Ken was a very generous man to his family, friends and animals. He really loved all animals and enjoyed living...

Dolores L. Giarrizzo

Dolores L. Giarrizzo

June 12, 2020

Obituary of Dolores L. Giarrizzo Albion: Dolores L. (Grzywacz) Giarrizzo, age 83, passed away on June 12, 2020. Dolores was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York on August 25, 1936 a daughter of the late Gizela (Kida) and Andrew Grzywacz. Dolores will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her fur babies and at one time...

Josiah Matthew McDowell

Josiah Matthew McDowell

June 10, 2020

Obituary of Josiah Matthew McDowell (HOLLEY) Josiah Matthew McDowell, infant son of Alyssa McDowell, died June 10, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital after giving all the love he could give in his one day here on earth. In addition to his mother Alyssa, Josiah is survived by his twin brother Jasper Michael McDowell, his aunt and uncle: Kayla and Matthew...

Richard R. Barthel

Richard R. Barthel

June 6, 2020

Obituary of Richard R. Barthel (KENDALL) Richard R. “Rick” Barthel, age 61, died June 6, 2020 in Highland Hospital following a brief illness. He was born December 8, 1958 in Rochester to Christian and Johanna (Harris) Barthel and was a life-long resident of this area. Rick was a graduate of the Kendall Central School District and worked as a printer...

Arlene R. Moore

Arlene R. Moore

June 3, 2020

Obituary of Arlene R. Moore (Clarendon) Arlene (VanOrden) R. Moore age 81 died June 3, 2020 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born July 7, 1938 in Brockport, a daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Mower) VanOrden and had lived in this area all of her life. Arlene attended the Clarendon United Methodist Church. She loved to read...

Helen M. Taylor

Helen M. Taylor

June 1, 2020

Obituary of Helen M. Taylor Mrs. Helen McDonald Taylor was born on May 3, 1948 to the late Mr. Milton McDonald and Mrs. Inez McDonald. She attended Sodus Central School and then attended Empire State University where she received her degree in Criminal Justice. She worked for the New York State Department of Corrections from July 20, 1981 to July...

Frederick W. Kibbe Sr.

Frederick W. Kibbe Sr.

May 30, 2020

Obituary of Frederick W. Kibbe Sr. Albion: Frederick W. Kibbe Sr., 77, passed away May 30, 2020. Fred was born in Somers, CT. August 2, 1942, a son of the late Allison and Hazel (Schofield) Kibbe. Fred enjoyed going to the races at Genesee Speedway and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, his was predeceased...

Glenn E. Woolston

Glenn E. Woolston

May 29, 2020

Obituary of Glenn E. Woolston (Waterport) Glenn E. Woolston age 91, died May 29, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a long illness and as a result of COVID-19. He was born June 24, 1928 in the Town of Gaines, a son of the late Floyd and Flora (Franks) Woolston and had lived in this area all of his...