Obituaries

Jean E. Swick

Jean E. Swick

February 25, 2021

Obituary of Jean E. Swick Middleport: Jean E. (Riegle) Swick, age 92, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 25, 2021. She was born January 26, 1929 in Lancaster to the late Lee and Mary (Schunk) Riegle. Jean loved to spend time and take care of her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved...

Elizabeth M. Hults

Elizabeth M. Hults

February 24, 2021

Obituary of Elizabeth M. Hults (ALBION) Elizabeth M. “Betty” Hults, age 94, died February 24, 2021 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 13, 1926 in the Town of Gaines to Leon and Jessie (Brignall) Dingle and was a life-long resident of this area. Betty was a person who enjoyed watching Western Movies, watching sports…especially baseball...

Fred C. Kaufman

Fred C. Kaufman

February 24, 2021

Obituary of Fred C. Kaufman (Gasport) Fred C. Kaufman age 58 died unexpectedly February 24, 2021 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. He was born June 28, 1962 in Lockport, a son of the late Frederick and Joanne (Starkweather) Kaufman and had lived in this area all of his life. Fred loved the outdoors and summer time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...

Kathleen M. Mooney

Kathleen M. Mooney

February 22, 2021

Obituary of Kathleen M. Mooney (GASPORT) Kathleen M. Mooney, age 69, died February 22, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born July 3, 1951 in Lockport to Richard and Marylou (Smith) Ruppel and was a life-long resident of this area. Kathleen was a graduate of St. James Mercy School of Nursing and worked as an LPN...

Norman L. Kopeck

Norman L. Kopeck

February 21, 2021

Obituary of Norman L. Kopeck Norman L. Kopeck of Wilson NY passed away on February 21, 2021, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 81. Norm is celebrated for dedicating his life to the education of not only his own children but for thousands of others in the community, culminating in 37 years of public service as principal...

Evan Thomas Valentine

Evan Thomas Valentine

February 21, 2021

Obituary of Evan Thomas Valentine Holley: Evan Thomas Valentine, age 18, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was born December 7, 2002 in Rochester to Neil and Diane (Kilker) Valentine. Evan was full of life and laughter. He enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, camping, fishing, acting in the school plays, being a...

Randolph J. Rider

Randolph J. Rider

February 18, 2021

Obituary of Randolph J. Rider (GASPORT) Randolph James “Randy” Rider, age54, died peacefully February 18, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1966 to Franklin Rider Sr., and Bonita (Robert) Fahs. Randy attended Barker Central School and was very active in the Hartland and Barker...

Lysbeth A. Hoffman

Lysbeth A. Hoffman

February 18, 2021

Obituary of Lysbeth A. Hoffman (Lakeside Bluff/Kuckville) Lysbeth A. “Betsy” Hoffman, age 82, died February 18. 2021 in her residence following a long illness . She was born December 1, 1938 in Albion, a daughter of William Hart and Mary (Covell) Hey and was a life-long resident of the area. Betsy was a graduate of the Lyndonville School System and...

Alphonse E. Capurso

Alphonse E. Capurso

February 17, 2021

Obituary of Alphonse E. Capurso Albion: Alphonse “Al” E. Capurso, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 17, surrounded by his loving family following courageous battle with heart disease. He was born June 9, 1952 in Albion, a son of the late Alphonse and Martha (Saeva) Capurso. Al graduated from Albion High School and S.U.N.Y at Brockport with a Bachelor’s in...

Margaret Koza

Margaret Koza

February 16, 2021

Obituary of Margaret Koza (KENT, NY/IRVING, TX) Margaret Koza, formerly of Kent, passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 91 following a long illness. She was a long-time resident of Kent NY and a recent resident of Northgate Plaza in Irving, Texas. Margaret was born January 21, 1930 in Albion to Otto and Marie (Schrader) Kludt and...

Judith A. Grabowski

Judith A. Grabowski

February 16, 2021

Obituary of Judith A. Grabowski (Holley) Born 2/20/1938 to Loren and Roberta Cox. Passed away peacefully and with dignity on 2/16/21. Predeceased by husband, Harold in 1976. Survived by her loving children: Catherine Grabowski, Elizabeth (Donald) Pera, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Kirby, Patricia Fredendall, Judith (James Pedulla) Fishgold, Harold Grabowski, Jr. Grandchildren: Karyn (Steven) Prior, Jeffrey (Eric Paskowski )Pera, Erin Ward, Karen...

Josie Amia Scott

Josie Amia Scott

February 15, 2021

Obituary of Josie Amia Scott Josie Amia (Scott) Soule, of Brockport, formerly of Albion, passed away February 15, 2021. She was born in Albion on June 30, 1982 to Lillie Mae Butler and the late James Lee Scott. Josie was loved by many people and will be missed dearly by her children, fiancé Josh, family, friends and may she rest...

Lois Wagner

Lois Wagner

February 15, 2021

Obituary of Lois Wagner Lois Wagner completed her life on earth on Monday February 15th, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born and raised in Holland, MI. She lived most of her adult life in Western NY. Lois was born the youngest of three children to Jennie (Roels) & Gerrit Kragt. Her father died when she was young....

Loretta Antonett Clark

Loretta Antonett Clark

February 12, 2021

Obituary of Loretta Antonett Clark Loretta Antonett Clark, 81, of Albion, New York, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2021 in Douglasville, GA. Loretta was born Loretta Jones in Sylvester, Georgia to Thomas Jackson Jones, and, Roena Russell on June 24, 1939. She went to high school at Carver High, in Delray Beach, Florida, and graduated in 1959. She worked...

Jane Louise Pahuta

Jane Louise Pahuta

February 10, 2021

Obituary of Jane Louise Pahuta (WATERPORT) Jane L. Pahuta, age 76, died February 10, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA to James and Grace (Jewell) Engle and had lived in this area most of her life. Jane was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church, now Holy Family Parish....

Noel Boccaccio

Noel Boccaccio

February 9, 2021

Obituary of Noel Boccaccio GREECE: Noel Boccaccio, 80, passed away peacefully with friends by his side, on February 9, 2021. He was born May 19, 1940, in Holley to the late Emilio and Jennie Boccaccio. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Joel, and longtime companion Dorothy, who affectionately called him "Spider legs". Noel spent his...

Gerry M. Zavitz

Gerry M. Zavitz

February 8, 2021

Obituary of Gerry M. Zavitz Gerry Maxime Zavitz, 79, passed away quietly in his sleep on February 8, 2021. He was born in Albion, NY to Ross and Ruth (Pilon) Zavitz and lived in this area most of this life until moving to Syracuse. He attended DeSales High school graduating in 1959 and then went on to Niagara University. He...

Timothy D. Kureczka

Timothy D. Kureczka

February 6, 2021

Obituary of Timothy D. Kureczka Gasport: Timothy Kureczka 73, died Saturday February 6, 2021 at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born December 27, 1947 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Michael and Evelyn (Burch) Kureczka. Timothy lived in the Gasport area all his life. He was an accomplished musician, playing several different instruments in many...

Irene Gardner

Irene Gardner

February 5, 2021

Obituary of Irene Gardner Irene “Reney” “Big Rene” Gardner was born on February 5, 1961 in Brockport NY to the late Mose Gardner and Lillie Mae Hannah. Irene attended Charles D’ Amico High School, where she excelled in Volleyball and Track & Field until her graduation in 1979. After graduation Irene worked briefly for the summer breakfast program (Park on...

William E. Shuler

William E. Shuler

February 3, 2021

Obituary of William E. Shuler (Albion) William E. “Bill” Shuler age 88 died February 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born February 27, 1932 in Albion, a son of the late Ernest and Helen (Rogers) Shuler and had lived in this area all of his life. Bill was a member of West Barre...