Obituaries

Shirley June Robertson

Shirley June Robertson

May 29, 2020

Obituary of Shirley June Robertson Holley: Shirley June Robertson, age 86, passed away May 29, 2020. A lifelong resident of Holley, she was born June 9, 1933 to the late Alva and Florence (Comden) Mower. Shirley was known for her cooking and baking. Macaroni and cheese was one of her favorite dishes to make. There were always fresh baked cookies...

Walter V. Wochna

Walter V. Wochna

May 29, 2020

Obituary of Walter V. Wochna OBITUARY NOTICE (ALBION) Walter V. Wochna, age 78, died May 29, 2020 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born November 24, 1941 in Rochester to Walter F. and Madeline Wochna and had lived in the area since 1971. Walter was a “homebody” who enjoyed gardening and fixing things, thus earning...

May Ella Bythewood

May Ella Bythewood

May 28, 2020

Obituary of May Ella Bythewood (KENT) May Ella Bythewood, age 76, died May 28, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1943 in Fairmont, NC to May Dennis and Rosie (Burns) Powell and had lived in this area over 56 years. May Ella was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Kendall...

Harold D McMullen

Harold D McMullen

May 27, 2020

Obituary of Harold D McMullen (Albion) Harold D. McMullen age 77 died May 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1942 in Rochester, a son of the late R. Roy and Ruth (Phinney) McMullen and had lived in this area most of his life. Harold graduated from Kendall High School in 1960. He worked at...

Mary Lucy Sailus

Mary Lucy Sailus

May 26, 2020

Obituary of Mary Lucy Sailus (HOLLEY) Mary L. Sailus, age 91, died May 26, 2020 in the Hillhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness. She was born November 18, 1928 in Rochester to Nicola and Josephine (Pilato) Marchesoni and had lived in this area all of her life. Mary was a communicant of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in...

William W. Moore

William W. Moore

May 25, 2020

Obituary of William W. Moore William Wesley Moore, age 59 went to be with the Lord May 25, 2020 after a short illness. He leaves behind his father and mother James and Marian (Mower) Moore. His siblings include, Carol (Ray) Stern, Barbara (James) Passarell, Gail (Stephen) Tipton. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill worked many years...

Frances A. Saeva

Frances A. Saeva

May 25, 2020

Obituary of Frances A. Saeva Albion: Frances A. Saeva, age 98, passed away peacefully under the care of her son and daughter-in-law at their home on May 25, 2020. She was born May 22, 1922 in Albion to the late Russell and Josephine (Fiorito) Barcelona. Mrs. Saeva was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and the Garret Club. She worked...

Edward F. Fancher

Edward F. Fancher

May 24, 2020

Obituary of Edward F. Fancher Edward F. Fancher passed away May 24th after a heroic and inspiring battle with cancer. Ed was born July 17th 1965 to Lavern and Judy Fancher of Barre and attended Albion Central School where he graduated with honors in the class of 1983. Following graduation, Ed entered the United States Marine Corps and served four...

Vera J. Brege

Vera J. Brege

May 24, 2020

Obituary of Vera J. Brege Middleport: Vera J. Brege age 94 died May 24, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. She was born September 25, 1925 in the Town of Shelby, a daughter of the late Carl and Augusta (Mietz) Reabold and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Holy Cross...

Lucille B. Lockwood

Lucille B. Lockwood

May 24, 2020

Obituary of Lucille B. Lockwood (Albion) Lucille B. Lockwood age 82, died suddenly May 24, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home due to COVID-19. She was born February 27, 1938 In Lackawanna, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Saeva) D’Angelo and had lived in this area all of her life. Lucille enjoyed bingo, lottery scratch offs and...

Langford W. Dobbins

Langford W. Dobbins

May 23, 2020

Obituary of Langford W. Dobbins Langford W. “Lank” Dobbins, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 23, 2020 at Unity Hospital as a result of end stage renal disease. He was born December 19, 1929 in Lockport, the son of the late Langford M. and Ina (Hall) Dobbins and had resided in Kendall since 1938. Lank was...

Carol M. Eddy

Carol M. Eddy

May 23, 2020

Obituary of Carol M. Eddy (ALBION) Carol M. Eddy, age 79, died May 23, 2020 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. She was born February 6, 1941 in Holley to Louis and Florence Biaselli and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Carol worked in the Deli for Bells in Albion and then for Dales Supermarket...

Bryson Alexander Antram-Boyce

Bryson Alexander Antram-Boyce

May 23, 2020

Obituary of Bryson Alexander Antram-Boyce Holley: Bryson Alexander Antram-Boyce, handsome 4-month-old son of Brystal Antram and Alex Boyce, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2020. Bryson was his mother’s little peanut, always smiling and was very chill. Bryson was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Janice Reifsnyder, Ray Bilohlavek, paternal grandfather, Currie Lucas, uncle, Brandon Antram, and aunt, Yadira...

Bonnie A. Smythe

Bonnie A. Smythe

May 22, 2020

Obituary of Bonnie A. Smythe Bonnie A. Smythe age 76 died unexpectedly May 22, 2020 at Unity Hospital. She was born June 21, 1943 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Norman and Helen (Gorton) Schuth and had lived in this area most of her life. Bonnie worked as a NYS Representative for Speedo Sportswear. She was a talented Painter...

Caroline S. Curtiss

Caroline S. Curtiss

May 22, 2020

Obituary of Caroline S. Curtiss (ALBION) Caroline S. Curtiss, age 85, died May 22, 2020 in The Villages of Orleans following a long illness. She was born November 26, 1934 in Clyde, NY to Charles and Mary Dapolito and had lived in this area over 50 years. Caroline was a former employee of General Electric and enjoyed a variety of...

Rodney R. Woodroe

Rodney R. Woodroe

May 21, 2020

Obituary of Rodney R. Woodroe (MEDINA) Rodney R. “Skip” Woodroe, age 66, died May 21, 2020 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. He was born June 26, 1953 in Lockport to Ross and Suzann (Bigelow) Woodroe and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Skip worked for Fisher Price for over 25 years and was...

Alfred C. Dragona

Alfred C. Dragona

May 19, 2020

Obituary of Alfred C. Dragona Alfred C. Dragona, age 86, passed away May 19, 2020. He was born September 6, 1933 in Syracuse to the late Carl and Concetta (Pesce) Dragano. Al was a mason for 70 years. He enjoyed family gatherings, cooking Italian food, and watching sports. He leaves behind many cherished friendships. In addition to his parents, he...

Joseph A. Andreano

Joseph A. Andreano

May 18, 2020

Obituary of Joseph A. Andreano (Clarendon) Joseph A. “Hobo” Andreano, age 101, died May 18, 2020 at his residence in the company of his beloved wife and loving caregivers. He was born May 16, 1919 in Rochester to Cosmo and Michelina (Stopella) Andreano and had lived in this area since 1969. Mr. Andreano was a US Army Veteran of WWII...

Alice M. Kelly

Alice M. Kelly

May 18, 2020

Obituary of Alice M. Kelly Albion: Alice M. Kelly, 84, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Martin Linsin Residence. She was born May 27, 1935 in Rochester, NY and has lived in this area since 2016. Alice loved playing cards, puzzles, Yahtzee and BINGO. Alice was predeceased by her husband William and several brothers and sisters. She is...

Jozwiak "Manella" Viola Smith

Jozwiak "Manella" Viola Smith

May 18, 2020

Obituary of Viola (Manella) Smith, Jozwiak Viola (Manella) "Smith" Jozwiak, 97, of Albion NY, passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2020, after a short battle with the COVID-19 virus. Vi was born November 7, 1922 to Gabe and Kate (Licursi) Manella in Albion NY, and lived here all of her life. Vi was predeceased by her parents, her husband...