Obituaries
Alan D. Brimacomb
January 8, 2025
(ROCHESTER) Alan D. Brimacomb, age 65, died January 8, 2025 in the Waterview Heights Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. He was born March 26, 1959 in Rochester and had lived in the area all of his life. Alan worked for over 40 years as a Furnace Operator at Body Coat and he enjoyed playing pool and pitching...
Shirley Ann Narburgh
January 7, 2025
Albion: Shirley A. Narburgh. 79 of Albion passed away on January 7, 2025, at RRH, DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY.
Shirley was born on February 22, 1945, in Albion, NY to the late Thomas and Edith (Miles) Forder.
Shirley was employed at 3M in Rochester for over 15 years and when they closed Shirley decided to attend college to obtain a...
Donald A. Perry
January 2, 2025
Donald A. Perry age 96 passed away peacefully at his home on Quaker Rd in Gasport on January 2, 2025. He was born May 16, 1928 in the Town of Hartland, a son of the late Robert and Mildred Perry.
Donald served in the US Army from 1946-1948 with the Occupational Forces in Japan. He was a member of the Zion...
Linda Joyce Kraus
January 1, 2025
(NORTH TONAWANDA) Linda J. Kraus, age 76, died January 1, 2025 in Millard Suburban Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born November 26, 1948 in North Tonawanda to John and Martha (Zielinski) Tierney and was a life-long resident of this area. Linda was the oldest of three sisters and was often tasked with watching out for their welfare...
Marcia Weber
December 28, 2024
Albion: Marcia A. Weber, 63, passed away December 28, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born July 31, 1961 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late William and Constance (Porter) Weber. Marcia was a cook at several local restaurants in Batavia.
Marcia was predeceased by her sister Lori (James) Brightenfield.
Marcia is survived by her son, Sean...
Walter C. Steffen Jr.
December 28, 2024
(Kendall) Walter C. Steffen, Jr., age 89, passed away December 28, 2024, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 17, 1935, in Albion, a son of the late Walter C. Sr. and Ella (Curtis) Steffen and had lived in this area all of his life.
Walt was a member of the Concordia Lutheran...
Arthur G. Gilman
December 26, 2024
(Holley) Arthur G. Gilman, age 79, passed away December 26, 2024. Art was born April 28, 1945, in Rochester, NY, the son of the late George and Clara (Seger) Gilman.
Art was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley and a farmer his whole life. He loved spending time at the public market where he was always outgoing and friendly...
Mark R. Cunningham
December 26, 2024
Middleport: Mark R. Cunningham, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 26, 2024. He was born February 10, 1950 in Wellsville, NY to the late John and Frances (Ryan) Cunningham.
Mark worked as an RN for Oishei Children's Hospital for over 30 years in the Emergency Dept. He loved animals of all shapes and sizes, enjoyed golfing and truly...
Gary L. Eick
December 24, 2024
(GASPORT/MIDDLEPORT) Gary L. Eick, age 81, died December 24, 2024 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born November 27, 1943 in Medina to Loren and Lydia (Frisch) Eick and was a life-long resident of this area. Gary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and was a Volunteer Fireman for the Gasport Chemical Hose Co. He enjoyed archery, camping, fishing,...
Marsha Soto-Thomas
December 23, 2024
Albion: Marsha Ann Soto-Thomas, 54, passed away December 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Marsha was born November 18, 1970 in Rochester and had lived in Albion most of her life. Marsha was an amazing mother who dedicated her life to children by owning and operating Land Before Time Day Care....
Patricia A. Shepard
December 23, 2024
(BARKER) Patricia A. Shepard, age 83, died December 23, 2024 in Niagara Hospice Residence surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1941 in Lockport to Carl and Isadore (Siemendorf) Shorten and was a life-long resident of this area. Pat worked for several years as a bus aide for the Barker School District. She was a member of the...
Kathleen Ann Strong
December 23, 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) Strong, 69, of Kent, NY passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel House in Hilton, NY, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathy was born on June 3, 1955, in Wisconsin and spent her adult life in Texas and New York. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by compassion and service...
Joyce K Elsenheimer
December 21, 2024
(GASPORT) Joyce K. Elsenheimer, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice House. She was born March 11, 1937 in Lockport to the late F. DeWitt Kill and Irene Leibring. Joyce was proud to be a more than 50 year member of Eastern Star #153. She enjoyed tending to her plants, crafts and puzzles. Her...
Raymond F. Zuczuski
December 20, 2024
Batavia: Raymond Francis Zuczuski, age 83.
Raymond passed peacefully on December 20, 2024.
The devoted husband and father was predeceased by his first wife, Pauline, and sister Annette Heschke and is survived by wife Joan Zuczuski, daughters, Claudia Zuczuski and Dianne Jargowsky, sister, Rosanne Wisnock and his two grandchildren, Gabriel and Mara Vennesland and several nieces and nephews.
Born on May 6, 1941,...
Bruce W. Baney
December 20, 2024
Albion: Bruce W. Baney, age 80, passed away December 20, 2024 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born November 21, 1944 in Lewistown, PA to the late Paul and Jennie (Loss) Baney.
Bruce enjoyed fishing, collecting two-dollar bills, coke cola, wrestling and Nascar races.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Barbara, siblings, Emma Baney, Kenneth Baney, Christabell...
Paul C. Draper Jr.
December 19, 2024
Albion: Paul C. Draper, Jr., age 69, passed away December 19, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born August 28, 1955 in Brockport to the late Paul C. Draper, Sr. and Shirley M. Vandorn.
Paul served in the U.S Army. Paul enjoyed Cooking & Baking from scratch. He enjoyed shopping on QVC and Temu. He loved decorating...
James LaJoie Sr.
December 18, 2024
(Hartland) James “Jim” LaJoie, Sr. age 53 passed away December 18, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born April 18, 1971, in Lockport, a son of Lois (Clark) LaJoie and the late Walter LaJoie Sr. and had lived in this area all of his life.
He was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church in Medina for over 26...
Clayton G. Fletcher Jr.
December 18, 2024
(ALBION) Clayton G. “Greg” Fletcher, age 71, died December 18, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 8, 1953 in Albion to Clayton and Geraldine (Felstead) Fletcher and was a life-long resident of this area. Greg had managed Cornucopia Farms (now Circle R) for many years prior to working at Eagle Harbor Sand and...
Carl H. Sargent
December 15, 2024
September 21, 1934 – December 15, 2024
Carl H. ‘Sonny’ Sargent passed away peacefully after a brief illness in his home in South Carolina with family by his side. He was born September 21, 1934 in Albion, NY to the late Carl Wayne & Marie (Robinson) Sargent.
He retired from Kodak as a molding technician. He belonged to Holy Family Catholic Parish...
Gary P Furmanski
December 13, 2024
(ALBION) Gary P. Furmanski, age 64, passed away December 13, 2024 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. He was born August 20,1960 to the late Chester and Mildred (Murray) Furmanski. Gary was a 1978 Graduate of Albion Central Schools, and member of the St. Mary's Archers Club. He was a person who loved music...especially local bands and also...
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