Obituaries
Velma Jean (Hare) Schulwitz
March 30, 2025
Velma Jean (Hare) Schulwitz, age 98, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home. She was born on October 14, 1926, in Hartland, a daughter of the late Clarence and Clara (Robison) Hare.
After graduating from Barker High School, Velma attended Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo. She went on to work as a comptometer and keypunch...
Esther A. Gabrys
March 28, 2025
(Gasport) Esther A. Gabrys, passed away on Friday March 28th 2025. She was born on June 10th 1935 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (stank) Drotter.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph Gabrys whom she married on August 21, 1954 and were happily married for 69 years; her son Gary J...
John G. Neibel
March 28, 2025
(Brockport) John G. Neibel age 89, passed away March 28, 2025 at his home. He was born May 10, 1935, in Franklin County, IL a son of the late Andrew and Frances (Roberts) Neibel.
John had retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester where he worked for many years. He was a member of Golden Heights Church. He was a hard worker...
Helene C. Sanders
March 24, 2025
Holley: Helene C. Sanders, age 84, left this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2025 at the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center with her daughter by her side. She was born April 20, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Edith Cornwall. Her father, Joseph, passed away while Helene was an infant. Her mother, Edith,...
Dennis A. Drought
March 23, 2025
Dennis A. Drought, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1948, to the late Edelbert James Drought and Lois Maude Emery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James E. Drought.
Dennis is survived by his daughters, Amber N....
David M. Ricci
March 23, 2025
(ALBION/ROCHESTER) David M. Ricci, age 82, died March 23, 2025. He was born February 26, 1943 in Albion to Peter(Sr.) and Rose (Monacelli) Ricci and had lived in Rochester for most of his life. David was a member of the National Guard, and had worked as a Construction Engineer for the NYS DOT for many years. He was a former...
Janice W. Stewart
March 21, 2025
(Fancher) Janice W. Stewart age 80, passed away March 21, 2025 at Highland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 25, 1945, in Albion, a daughter of the late James and Genevieve Williams and had lived in this area all of her life.
Janice graduated from Holley High School. She worked at Eastman Kodak for 32 years retiring...
Robert D. Yiengst
March 19, 2025
Albion: Robert D. Yiengst, age 62, passed away March 19, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.
Robert was predeceased by the love of his life, Donna in 2023.
Robert is survived by his children, Rebecca Yiengst, Jennifer Yiengst, stepdaughter Mackenzie DeCarlo, his parents, Robert Yiengst and Jolene Laing, several grandchildren, sisters Kippie Glosser and Christine Timmel, as well as several nieces, nephews and...
Jolynn Heard
March 18, 2025
Jolynn Heard, a beautiful 65 years young, left her earthly body, peacefully at home on March 18th.
Jolynn was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Max Malachowski, her great-grandmother Thelma Crawford, and her beloved aunts (Ginny Rankin, Betty Sides, Sheila Ball) and uncle (Junior Rankin).
She leaves behind the love of her life, Alan Heard. They enjoyed a 24-year marriage; and although...
Dorothy E. Ergott
March 16, 2025
(ALBION) Dorothy (Allen) Ergott age 104, passed away March 16, 2025 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born August 25, 1920 in Somerset NY a daughter of the late Ervin and Rhoda (Brown) Allen. Dorothy had lived in this area all of her life and was a member of the Eagle Harbor Methodist Church. She enjoyed golf and...
Mark E. Luft
March 15, 2025
Albion: Mark E. “Lufty” Luft, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 15, 2025. He was born August 22, 1970, in Medina, NY, a son of David and Ruth Luft.
Mark was a 1988 graduate of Albion High School and made his life here locally. He worked for the Albion Police Department for 20 years before retiring in...
Frederick C. Pilon
March 15, 2025
Frederick C. “Fred” Pilon, 77, of Albion, NY, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 21, 1947, in Albion, Fred was the beloved son of the late Charles and Bertha (Vendetta) Pilon. A hardworking and dedicated man, he proudly carried on his family’s legacy as the second-generation owner and operator of Pilon Construction. His...
Miriam "Dolly" Steffen
March 12, 2025
(Kendall) Miriam E. “Dolly” Steffen age 89, passed away March 12, 2025, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was born October 7, 1935, in Kelly Township in Union County PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Swanger and had lived in this area most of her life.
She was a member of Concordia...
Norma H. Withey
March 11, 2025
(ALBION) Norma H. Withey, age 80, died in her home March 11, 2025 while under the care of Hospice of Orleans. She was born June 18, 1944 to Laverne and Harriet (Haight) Lewis and was a life-long resident of this area. Norma was an avid support of the 700 Club, love to watch the birds and feed the squirrels. She...
Charles Edward Miller
March 10, 2025
Albion, formerly of Rochester: Charles E. Miller, age 77, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on March 10, 2025. He was born January 25, 1948, in Brookville, PA to the late Victor and Martha (Miles) Miller.
Charles worked as a social worker for DePaul Developmental Services in Rochester, NY for many years. Charles enjoyed reading, going out to breakfast and lunch...
Elizabeth G. Hales
March 8, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Hales, age 83 unexpectedly passed away March 8, 2025. She was born July 12, 1941 in Rochester, NY to the late Clara and Lloyd Huber.
Betty grew up on a farm and loved being outside with her dad and the animals. She was an excellent student and lifelong learner. She graduated sixth in her high school class, and after...
Jesse D. Elsenheimer
March 8, 2025
(GASPORT) Jesse Elsenheimer, 91 entered in to rest on Saturday March 6th after a short illness. He is pre-deceased by his wife and mother of his children June (Crosby) Elsenheimer, his wife Kathyrn (DeAngelo) Elsenheimer. He is survived by his loving companion Lorna Becker, Daughter Kandi (Damon Horton) Mathews, Son Derk (Jolynda) Elsenheimer. Loving grandfather to Makenna Elsenheimer, Samantha and...
Dorothy M. Dickinson
March 8, 2025
(ALBION) Dorothy M. Dickinson, age 88, died March 8, 2025 unexpectedly in her home. She was born July 8, 1936 in Albion to Lester and Harriet (Kidney) Reamer and was a lifelong resident of this area. Dorothy worked as a bus driver for the Albion Central Schools as well as OTS, and was a former owner of Dickinson’s Place Tavern....
Deforest Bragg
March 7, 2025
(Brockport) Deforest Bragg age 93, passed away March 7, 2025 at his home. He was born March 2, 1932 in Holley, a son of the late Charles and Hattie Bragg and had lived in the area all of his life.
Deforest enjoyed mowing, watching birds and wintering in Florida with his wife Julia.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Patricia D. Carthon
March 7, 2025
Holley: Patricia D. Carthon, age 78, passed away March 7, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born January 26, 1947 in Richmond Virginia a daughter of the late Clarence and Iris (Halloway) Witherspoon. Patricia had lived in Holley since September 2024. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Bruce Baney. She is survived by her step-son Paul...
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