Obituaries

Dennis B. Kupka

Dennis B. Kupka

December 9, 2019

Obituary of Dennis B. Kupka (Albion) Dennis Kupka age 76 died December 9, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 24, 1943 in Lancaster NY, the son of Bernard and Mary Kupka and had lived in this area for the past 45 years. Dennis served in the...

Sandra Marie Klotzbach

Sandra Marie Klotzbach

December 9, 2019

Obituary of Sandra Marie Klotzbach Albion: Sandra M. Klotzbach, age 72, entered into rest December 9, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 23, 1947 in Rochester. She enjoyed her family, crocheting, coloring, and her church activities. She also loved nature and all kinds of animals big and small especially her pitbully, Suzy....

Cheryl S. Wochna

Cheryl S. Wochna

December 9, 2019

Obituary of Cheryl S. Wochna (ALBION) Cheryl S. Wochna, age 76, died December 9, 2019 in her residence following a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1943 in Ridgeway, PA to William and Effie Simon and had lived in this area most of her life. Cheryl enjoyed gardening and crafting and was a lover of animals. She however, will...

Robert L. Bates

Robert L. Bates

December 8, 2019

Obituary of Robert L. Bates Robert L. Bates, age 78, of Newfane, entered into rest December 8, 2019 at home, with his loving family by his side. Born January 4, 1941 in Lockport, Robert is the son of the late Robert E. and Nina (Wilken) Bates. Robert married the late Karen Marie Bates March 3, 1962 atImmanuel Lutheran Church, Ridgewood....

Patricia A. Johnson

Patricia A. Johnson

December 8, 2019

Obituary of Patricia A. Johnson (Holley) Patricia A. Johnson age 87 died December 8, 2019 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 26, 1932 in Albion, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Gladys (Carr) Wilson and had lived in this area all of her life. Patricia loved to cook and bake,...

Robert L. Carpenter

Robert L. Carpenter

December 4, 2019

Obituary of Robert L. Carpenter Holley: Robert L. “Bob” Carpenter, age 66, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2019. He was born October 10, 1953 in Brockport to the late Stanley and Eleanor (McFarland) Carpenter and would remain in the Holley and Clarendon area his entire life. Bob served his country in the Navy during Vietnam from 1971-1973. He was...

Julia A. Brown

Julia A. Brown

December 3, 2019

Obituary of Julia A. Brown Julia A. Brown age 91 died December 3, 2019 at AbsolutCare of Gasport. She was born August 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Tomasello) Martelli in Buffalo and had lived in the Middleport area all of her life where she loved living. Julia loved working at Medina Memorial Hospital where she...

Doris M. Lusk

Doris M. Lusk

November 30, 2019

Obituary of Doris M. Lusk Holley/Lebanon OH: Doris M. Lusk, 85, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born December 19, 1933 in Aberdeen, Washington a daughter of the late William & Christine (Harder) DeVerna and had lived in the Holley, NY area most of her life. Dory served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. She loved...

Robert D. Wright

Robert D. Wright

November 27, 2019

Obituary of Robert D. Wright Holley: On the evening of November 27, 2019, Robert D. Wright passed away unexpectedly in is home. Robert was an outgoing, loving, and devoted father as well as an avid fisherman, horror movie fanatic, and Pittsburgh Steelers Superfan. Robert was preceded in death by his grandmother Ethel, grandfather Charles, and uncles Billy, Wayne, and Richard....

Shirley Ferris Reed

Shirley Ferris Reed

November 26, 2019

Obituary of Shirley Ferris Reed Point Breeze: Shirley Ferris Reed, age 76, passed away November 26, 2019 at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. She was born May 6, 1943 in Brockport to the late James and Stella (Tiberio) Ferris. Shirley was very athletic and was an avid golfer who achieved 3 holes-in-one in a twelve month span. In her spare...

Patricia R. Sargent

Patricia R. Sargent

November 26, 2019

Obituary of Patricia R. Sargent Patricia R. Sargent of Albion, N.Y. passed away November 26, 2019 with family by her side. Born October 15, 1937 in Albion, she was the daughter of the late John & Mary (Gurzynski) Rice. A lifetime resident of Albion, Pat worked for a short time at Bemis Bros. Bag Co., before marrying Carl H. Sargent...

Jean M. Herzog

Jean M. Herzog

November 25, 2019

Obituary of Jean M. Herzog Albion: Jean M. Herzog, age 87, passed away November 25, 2019. She was born March 14, 1932 in Syracuse to the late Earl and Martha (Spinning) Ashton. Jean enjoyed knitting and loved to donate the items that she knit. She was very loving and caring when it came to her family. In addition to her...

Deborah A.R. Montello

Deborah A.R. Montello

November 23, 2019

Obituary of Deborah A.R. Montello (ALBION) Deborah A.R. “Debbie” Montello, age 52, died November 23, 2019 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born May 16, 1967 in Olympia, WA and had lived in this area most of her life. Debbie was a member of the Sheret Post #35 American Legion Auxiliary as well as the Orleans...

Shirley A. Johnson

Shirley A. Johnson

November 22, 2019

Obituary of Shirley A. Johnson Shirley A . (Hartwig) Johnson , born November 8th 1942 has passed away November 22, 2019 peacefully. Pre deceased by parents John (Cathy) Hartwig, brother Robert Hartwig , brother Jack Hartwig. Surviving relatives Son James (Jill) Fisher Niagara Falls NY, Daughter Michelle (Scott) Cobb Dansville NY, brother Donald (Ardele) Hartwig Arizona, sister Caroline (David) George,...

Betty J. Ruppel

Betty J. Ruppel

November 21, 2019

Obituary of Betty J. Ruppel Betty J. Ruppel age 81, died November 21, 2019 at the Niagara Hospice House following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1937 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Clayton and Blanche (Smith) Wakefield and had lived in this area all of her life. Betty was...

Laura J. Duffield

Laura J. Duffield

November 20, 2019

Obituary of Laura J. Duffield (ALBION) Laura J. Duffield, age 43, died November 20, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. Laura was born July 21, 1976 in Medina to David and Marjorie (Herring) Duffield and had lived in this area all of her life. She is survived by her loving and devoted partner of over 30 years, Hank...

Kimberly A. Smith

Kimberly A. Smith

November 17, 2019

Obituary of Kimberly A. Smith Albion: Kimberly A. “Kim” Smith, age 52, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2019. She was born March 29, 1967 in Batavia to Ronald Bieniek and Marcia Jackson. Kim loved to cook and feed people. She owned and operated Kim’s Kitchen Bakery & More for the last couple years. When she wasn’t cooking, she enjoyed...

Mickey Levanduski

Mickey Levanduski

November 17, 2019

Obituary of Mickey Levanduski Albion: Marion G. “Mickey” Levanduski, age 83, passed away November 17, 2019. She was born October 6, 1936 in Elmira, NY to the late William Kunzand Lillian Tiffany. Mickey was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Church in Albion for many years and Medina Sacred Heart Club. Mickey was predeceased by her husband...

Gary W. Thaine

Gary W. Thaine

November 17, 2019

Obituary of Gary W. Thaine Albion: Gary W. Thaine, 70, passed away November 17, 2019 at Unity Hospital following a short illness. Gary was born July 30, 1949 in Albion a son of the late Gerald & Janice (Barnum) Thaine. Gary enjoyed golf, camping, puzzles, fishing, NASCAR and owned the Fantasy Football team, “Thunder Rockers”. Gary received the most joy...

Ruth Harriet David

Ruth Harriet David

November 14, 2019

Obituary of Ruth Harriet David Holley: Ruth H. “Nanny” David, 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family November 14, 2019. Ruth was born April 20, 1930 in Omaha, NE. a daughter of the late Edward and Merle Kerr. Ruth had a beautiful voice and loved to sing and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and family. Ruth is the...