Obituaries

Patricia "Moriarty" Shelp

Patricia "Moriarty" Shelp

July 25, 2020

Obituary of Patricia (Moriarty) Shelp Albion: Patricia M. Shelp, 86, passed away July 25, at her home while under the loving care of her family. Pat was born in Medina on October 29, 1933, daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Ethel (Hudson) Moriarty. She was a member of the Albion First Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon,...

Margaret J. Porter

Margaret J. Porter

July 24, 2020

Obituary of Margaret J. Porter Brockport: Margaret J. “Marge” Porter, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020. She was born April 10, 1927 in Lockport to the late George and Veronica (Pozarzycki) Lowe. Marge worked for GM for many years before retiring. She enjoyed refinishing furniture, doing stained glass work, quilting, leatherwork and snow birding in Citra, FL....

Ronald Michael Marx

Ronald Michael Marx

July 24, 2020

Obituary of Ronald Michael Marx (ALBION) Ronald M. Marx Sr., age 54, died July 24, 2020 unexpectedly at his home. He was born February 18, 1966 in Rochester to Kenneth and Shirley (Johnson) Marx, Sr. and was a lifetime resident of this area. Ron enjoyed working on cars, fishing and teaching his children the many lessons of life which you...

John C. Lawton

John C. Lawton

July 24, 2020

Obituary of John C. Lawton Middleport: John Creg Lawton, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 24th at Medina Memorial Hospital from a massive heart attack. He was born July 20, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to the late Elwood and Viola (Sarrile) Lawton. John served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1982. John was a man who had an...

Barbara J. Bernard

Barbara J. Bernard

July 23, 2020

Obituary of Barbara J. Bernard Middleport: Barbara J. Bernard, 80, passed away July 23, 2020 while under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Barbara was born May 9, 1940 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Earl and Lena (Koester) McKee. Barbara was a secretary and graduate of Royalton Hartland High School. She was a member of...

Terry Joseph Orszulak

Terry Joseph Orszulak

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Terry Joseph Orszulak Gasport Terry J. “TJ” Orszulak 1961-2020 Loving husband of Linda, adored father of Melina (Justin), Barbara (Nick), Derrick, and Matthew (Mary Anne), cherished grandfather of Shea, Connor, Joey, Jionni, Jaxson, Dominick, Ethan and Vincent. He also leaves behind many relatives, friends and his dog Cali. Terry was predeceased by his sister Ann. Terry was one...

Kenneth Morris Brien

Kenneth Morris Brien

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Kenneth Morris Brien (HOLLEY) Kenneth Morris Brien, age 56, died July 22, 2020 in his home following a short illness. He was born November 15, 1963 in Brockport to Robert and Patricia (Hayes) Brien and had lived in this area most of his life. Ken worked for the Gary DeFillips Construction Company as a Trim Carpenter. He enjoyed...

Abbey Marie Bontempi

Abbey Marie Bontempi

July 18, 2020

Obituary of Abbey Marie Bontempi (MEDINA) Abbey Marie Bontempi, age 24, died unexpectedly July 18, 2020 in her home. She was born July 6, 1996 in Medina to William and Diane (Brandt) Bontempi and had lived in this area most of her life. Abbey was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central Schools and was about to complete her final semester...

John L. Hinkley

John L. Hinkley

July 17, 2020

Obituary of John L. Hinkley (Albion) John L. Hinkley age 40 died July 17, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 9, 1980 in Albion, a son of Susan (David) Polisoto and Chester Hinkley and had lived in this area all of his life. John graduated from Albion High...

Butch Radzinski

Butch Radzinski

July 16, 2020

Obituary of Butch Radzinski Gaines: Ronald R. “Butch” Radzinski, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020. He was born June 25, 1934 in Albion to the late Henry and Agnes (Daniels) Radzinski. Butch served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He owned and operated H & A Superette in Gaines for 42 years. Butch for many...

Betty Rush

Betty Rush

July 15, 2020

Obituary of Betty Rush Elizabeth “Betty” Rush, 85, of Waterport, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born to the late Cornelius and Mary (Stack) Newton in Rochester, NY. Betty enjoyed and participated in many social and community organizations. She played softball as a “Black North Bomber” and enjoyed playing golf in a couple’s league for...

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

July 13, 2020

Obituary of Alan F. Schlosser Sr. Appleton: Alan F. Schlosser Sr., 79, passed away at his home July 13, 2020. He was born March 10, 1941 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Arthur F. and Lillian (Wilson) Schlosser. Alan served in the United States Navy on the USS Little Rock and was a member of George F. Lamm...

William G. Hovey

William G. Hovey

July 10, 2020

Obituary of William G. Hovey Clarendon: William “Bill” Hovey, 61, passed away suddenly July 10, 2020. Bill was born July 25, 1958 in Clarkson, a son of the late William J. and Margery (Dunn) Hovey. He was a dedicated ready-mix driver for 35 years, for Northrup Materials. Bill loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed planting, trimming and...

John J. Schultz

John J. Schultz

July 9, 2020

Obituary of John J. Schultz Gasport: John J. “Jack” Schultz, age 84, passed away on July 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1936 in Cheektowaga to the late William and Mary (Bergner) Schultz. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for the railroad for 42 years. He was a lifelong...

Eugene W. Michael

Eugene W. Michael

July 8, 2020

Obituary of Eugene W. Michael (Holley) Eugene W. “Gene” Michael age 73 died unexpectedly July 8, 2020 at Highland Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 25, 1946 in Buffalo, the son of the late Eugene C. and Norma (Long) Michael and had lived in this area most of his life. Gene served in the U.S. Army from...

Ray D. Neff

Ray D. Neff

July 7, 2020

Obituary of Ray D. Neff Ray Dewey Neff of Clarendon; born April 30th, 1933 in Clay County, West Virginia, was surrounded by love as he was called home by the Lord on July 7th, 2020 at 6 Pm at Unity Hospital. His passing came after an over 30 year battle with COPD and a 20 year battle with cancer. Ray...

Robin Leigh Cummons

Robin Leigh Cummons

July 7, 2020

Obituary of Robin Leigh Cummons (NEWFANE) Robin Leigh Cummons, age 56, died unexpectedly July 7, 2020 while visiting with her mother in Columbia, MO. She was born June 4, 1964 in Lockport to John and Janet(Shuman) Ward and had lived in this area for most of her life. Robin was a member of the Newfane United Methodist Church, and was...

Gerhardt Walter Riemer

Gerhardt Walter Riemer

July 4, 2020

Obituary of Gerhardt Walter Riemer Gerhardt Walter Riemer, age 91, passed away July 4, 2020, in Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. He was born December 11, 1928, in Medina to Paul and Gertrude (Voigt) Riemer and had lived in this area his entire life. Gerhardt was a US Army Veteran serving in the Army Ordnance Corps in Yuma,...

Lloyd G. Moore

Lloyd G. Moore

July 3, 2020

Obituary of Lloyd G. Moore (Gaines) Lloyd G. Moore, age 81, died July 3, 2020 in United Memorial Medical Center following a short illness. He was born June 23, 1939 in Lyndonville to Lloyd and Ruth (Kenyon) Moore and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Lloyd was a United States Navy Veteran in the early sixties and following...

Richard H. Ingraham

Richard H. Ingraham

July 3, 2020

Obituary of Richard H. Ingraham MIDDLEPORT Richard H. "Dick" Ingraham, age 79, died July 3, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Dick was born September 23, 1940 in Middleport, a son of Russell and Ruth (Turrell) Ingraham and was a life-long resident of this area. Dick was a United States Navy Veteran having served on a submarine during...