June 23, 2025

Gloria Gayl Foster of Lockport, NY, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Niagara Hospice House. Born on September 16, 1946, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord and Genevieve (Abbott) Scheibner. Gayl was a retired Elementary School Teacher at Anna Merritt Elementary School. Active in Emmanuel United Methodist Church and a member of...

June 22, 2025

(Albion) Sara L. Stirk age 69, passed away June 22, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1955 in Union City PA, a daughter of the late John and Lois (Thompson) Hamilton and had lived in this area most of her life.

Sara graduated from Medina High School in 1973. She was...

June 22, 2025

Albion: Larry G. Gallipeau, age 81, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born February 14, 1944 in Wayland NY to Arthur and Pauline (Rex) Gallipeau.

Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet, and trap shooting. He enjoyed family very much. He worked as a dock worker and truck driver until retirement for Starkweather Freight in Albion.

In addition...

June 20, 2025

Catherine R. Eimers of Irving, NY passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at home. Born on June 6, 1956, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Patricia (Jentes) Eimers. Cathy was very proud of her American Indian heritage, loved music and was a lover of animals, dedicating most of her life to rehabilitating...

June 18, 2025

(ALBION) Joan Margaret Salisbury (Dries), age 94, passed into eternal life on June 18th 2025 at Elderwood of Brockport Nursing Home. She was born on December 29th, 1930, the only child of the late Sam and Anna Dries of Brockport. She will be laid to rest with her late husband and deep love of her life; George “Duffer” Salisbury in...

June 15, 2025

Eleanor May Keim Davis, died peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2025. She was 106 years old. A life-long resident of Long Island, Ellie lived over 75 years in Port Jefferson where she formed cherished friendships and loved to entertain. Ellie was an avid knitter, reader and known for her beautiful hand made quilts. Eleanor is predeceased by her...

June 14, 2025

ALBION- Sharon Joyce Narburgh (Hagelstein) passed unexpectantly from this world to the next, after a brief illness, on June 14, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was 83 years old.

Sharon was born November 11, 1941, to Donald and Priscilla (Ermonis) Hagelstein in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Clarence Central School, Class of 1959. In her early twenties she met her...

June 12, 2025

BARRE-Richard “Dick” S. Miller, entered into eternal rest peacefully on June 12th, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

The oldest of three children, Dick was born on October 23, 1952, in Albion, NY to the late Jesse and Mildred (Robertson) Miller. Dick was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1970. During his school years, he...

June 12, 2025

Sigmund R. "Ziggy" Jasinski of Lockport, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Niagara Hospice House. Born on August 31, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Sigmund P. and late Leocadia (Kruczynski) Jasinski. Ziggy served in the U.S. Air Force from1954 – 1955, then in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1957....

June 8, 2025

Clarendon: Ethel Arlene Robinson, age 99, passed away peacefully June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born September 10, 1925, in the Town of Byron, a daughter of the late Allen and Nellie (Bird) Darch. Arlene was a graduate of South Byron School and a member of Disciples United Methodist Church, the Sunshine Club and Clarendon Historical...

June 8, 2025

(BARKER) Kelly L. Ferree, age 55, died June 8, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family and while under care of Niagara Hospice. She was born July 26, 1969 in Newfane to William and Ruth Kennedy and was a life-long resident of this area. Kelly was a graduate of Barker High School, was a member of The Solid Rock...

June 8, 2025

Albion: Lawrence “Larry” V. Nicastro, age 95, passed away June 8, 2025 at Unity Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1930 in Buffalo to the late Salvatore and Carmela (Pilliteri) Nicastro.

Larry was a faithful servant of Christ, going to seminary school at a young age and kept his devotion to his faith by praying to St. Gemma Galgani daily....

June 6, 2025

Albion: Nicholas S. Dinitto died unexpectedly on June 6, 2025. Nick was born in Rochester on April 14, 1989. He graduated from Cleve-Hill Highschool class of 2007, and he attended both ECC and Niagara University before we moved back to Albion NY. Nick had many jobs in his life but his favorite was Carpentry and construction. He liked to stay...

June 6, 2025

Albion: Joyce Chappius, age 93, passed away June 6, 2025. Joyce was born October 28, 1931 in Plattsburgh, NY a daughter of the late Frederick Dealy and Sheila Holman. Joyce was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and Ladies of Charity. Joyce enjoyed dressing up for parties, going out to lunch with the...

June 5, 2025

(MIDDLEPORT) Melvin G. Ranney, age 91, died June 5, 2025 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1934 in Alden to Bert and Dorothy (Nerber) Ranney and was a life-long resident of this area. Melvin was a 45 year employee of Allie Brandt Bowling Lanes and worked part time at various other jobs. He...

May 25, 2025

Albion: Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Ricci) Tower, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May25th. Betty was born in Albion May 28, 1936 a daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Monacelli) Ricci. Over the years, Betty was employed at Albion Central School, Bell’s Supermarket, Ricci Meadows Golf Course and Dr. Karl Heuer Dentist office. Betty was...

May 23, 2025

Carl J. Catracchia, 75, of Kent, NY, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born December 20, 1949 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Carl J. and Yolanda M. (Agulia) Catracchia. Carl graduated from Arcadia High School and went on to serve his country in Vietnam. Carl served in the U.S. Marine Corps...

May 23, 2025

Albion: Norman J. Banty Jr., age 55, passed away suddenly May 23, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Norman was born May 26, 1969 in San Diego, CA., a son of Muriel Allen and the late Norman J. Banty Sr. Norman enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, boating and anything outside. He was a graduate of Albion High School. Norman was...

May 23, 2025

Sheryl Strong Willard of Lockport, NY passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born on March 14, 1967, in Newfane, NY, she is the daughter of Van Strong and the late Sharon (Acker) Strong. She enjoyed cooking and was a great cook.

Sheryl is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Willard; her father, Van Strong; her...

May 23, 2025

(ALBION) Mary L. Stephens, age 79, passed away May 23, 2025 at the Aurora House in Spencerport following a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1945 in Albion to Robert and Norine (Kingdollar) Newbould and was a life-long resident of this area. Mary was a past member of the Albion Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed going to BINGO,...