Obituaries

George A. Fleshman

George A. Fleshman

September 14, 2019

Obituary of George A. Fleshman George A. “Mountain Man” Fleshman age 71 passed away suddenly September 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. George was loved by many family members, friends and his Eastman Kodak buddies. George served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was well known for his love of river rafting, ice fishing, car shows and the...

Robert J. Chase

Robert J. Chase

September 12, 2019

Obituary of Robert J. Chase Middleport: Robert Chase, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2019 under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born February 16, 1952 to the late Russell and Antonia (Fidanza) Chase. Robert was a graduate of Roy-Hart High School in 1970 and served our country in the U.S. Airforce from 1971 to...

Donna J. Warney

Donna J. Warney

September 10, 2019

Obituary of Donna J. Warney (Rochester/Holley) Donna J. Warney age 67 died September 10, 2019 at Unity Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1951 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Ernest and Shirley Brock and had lived in the area all of her life. Donna was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved spending...

Gerald F. Scharping

Gerald F. Scharping

September 6, 2019

Obituary of Gerald F. Scharping (Albion) Gerald F. Scharping age 91 died September 6, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans. He was born June 13, 1928 in Albion, a son of the late William and Edith (Bills) Scharping and had lived in this area all of his life; living in the same house he was born in. Gerald was a...

Dan C. Acchione

Dan C. Acchione

September 6, 2019

Obituary of Dan C. Acchione Greece: Age, 94, passed away suddenly, 9/6/2019. Dan was born in 1925 in Albion, NY a son of the late Dan & Sylvia (Monacelli) Acchione. He served in the United States Marine Corp. during WW II in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroic achievement in connection with operation against...

Rose P. McPherson

Rose P. McPherson

August 31, 2019

Obituary of Rose P. McPherson Middleport:Rose McPherson passed away on August 31, 2019 at age 92. She was predeceased by her parents, Christoph and Margareta Poehlmann, husband, Donald E. McPherson, sister, Freida Fuller and brother, Leonard Poehlmann. Rose is survived by her daughter, Kathie (Michael) Monnat; son, Gordon (Shelia) McPherson; grandson, Christopher Monnat and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A...

Eva S. Klafehn

Eva S. Klafehn

August 28, 2019

Obituary of Eva S. Klafehn Eva (Shawver) Klafehn, age 79, of Albion, New York, passed away on August 28, 2019 following a long illness with cancer. She was born May 7, 1940 in Beavertown, PA, she was the daughter of Marlin and Virginia (Spacht) Shawver. Eva was an extraordinary mother and grandmother. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary and...

Richard Clayton Randolph

Richard Clayton Randolph

August 24, 2019

Obituary of Richard Clayton Randolph Hartland: Richard “Dick” Clayton Randolph, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Niagara Hospice House on August 24, 2019. He was born April 12, 1927 in Lockport to the late Clayton and Malah (Bordwell) Randolph. Richard worked as a machinist at Strippitt in Akron for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed farming, watching...

Betty R. Makowski

Betty R. Makowski

August 22, 2019

Obituary of Betty R. Makowski Kendall: Betty R. Makowski, 83, passed away August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born March 19, 1936 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Stanley & Dorothy (Hadlock) Paul. Betty was a lifetime resident of Kendall and retired from Bausch & Lomb after 40 years of service....

Robert W. Turner

Robert W. Turner

August 19, 2019

Obituary of Robert W. Turner Barre: Robert W. Turner, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 19, 2019. Bob was born November 3, 1942 in Albion, a son of the late Cleo and Frances (Hamilton) Turner. He was a devoted member of the Walker Bible Baptist Church. Bob will be remembered for his kindness and love, and will be...

William H. Heschke Sr.

William H. Heschke Sr.

August 19, 2019

Obituary of William H. Heschke Sr. OBITUARY NOTICE (GASPORT) William H. “Sonny” Heschke Sr., age 92, died August 19, 2019 in his residence following a long illness. Sonny was born April 23, 1927 in Cambria to Harold and Gertrude (Miller) Heschke and was a life-long resident of this area. A retiree of Harrison Radiator, Mr. Heschke spent his life working...

Jerome Donald Brace Jr.

Jerome Donald Brace Jr.

August 19, 2019

Obituary of Jerome Donald Brace, Jr. (FL/Albion) J. Donald Brace, Jr. age 85 died August 19, 2019 following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1934 a son of J. Donald and Helen (Clark) Brace, Sr. Don served in the US Army 1955-1957. He worked at Lipton Tea Co. for 26 ½ years until they...

Irene Fox

Irene Fox

August 18, 2019

Obituary of Irene Fox (ALBION) Irene Fox, age 68, died August 18, 2019 in the Hildebrandt Hospice Center following a short illness. She was born April 27, 1951 in Batavia to Frederick and Marion (Cross) Danson and had lived in this area all her life. Irene was a very giving person and would give you the shirt off her back....

Joyce A. Staines

Joyce A. Staines

August 17, 2019

Obituary of Joyce A. Staines (Albion) Joyce A. Staines age 92 died August 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 30, 1927 in the Town of Ridgeway, a daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny (Putnam) Axtell and had lived in this area all of her life. Joyce graduated from Lyndonville High School. She was a...

William R. Ogden

William R. Ogden

August 13, 2019

Obituary of William R. Ogden (ALBION) William R. Ogden, age 73, died August 13, 2019 in the Martin Linsin Residence following a short illness. He was born August 12, 1946 in Clearfield, PA to Willard and Betty (Lanagar) Ogden and had lived in this area most of his life. Bill had worked as a Supervisor at United Memorial Medical Center,...

Elmer A. LePard

Elmer A. LePard

August 13, 2019

Obituary of Elmer A. LePard (MIDDLEPORT) Elmer A. LePard, age 97, died August 13, 2019 in Niagara Hospice. He was born July 29, 1922 in Middleport and was a lifetime resident of this area. Elmer lived and worked on his dairy farm with his wife and children for more than 25 years. He also worked at the Niagara Power Project...

Paul H. Cobb

Paul H. Cobb

August 13, 2019

Obituary of Paul H. Cobb (HAMLIN) Paul H. Cobb, age 58, died August 13, 2019 suddenly at his residence. He was born June 9, 1961 in Rochester and was a life-long resident of this area. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughters: Andrea (Anthony) Cobb and their son: Landon of Hamlin, Dawn (Tim) Liposchak of Greece, his sister:...

Tamara L Adams

Tamara L Adams

August 12, 2019

Obituary of Tamara L Adams (CLARENDON) Tamara L. Adams, age 53, died August 12, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born October 22, 1965 in Rochester to Gary and Dianne (Konvinse) Adams and had lived in this area her entire life. Tammy was a member of the Clarendon Lions Club, a was former Communications Specialist at...

Emma J. Weader

Emma J. Weader

August 10, 2019

Obituary of Emma J. Weader Holley: Emma J. Weader, 88, passed away August 10, 2019. She was born November 25, 1930 in the Town of Sweden. Emma retired from the Holley Central School District where she drove school bus and was a custodian. Emma loved Christmas, the New York Yankees, camping, traveling, sewing, flower gardening and volunteered at the Town...

Robert Coville

Robert Coville

August 9, 2019

Obituary of Robert Coville Albion: Robert “Bob” Coville, Jr. age 58, passed away peacefully after a short illness on August 9, 2019. He was born July 30, 1961 in Albion to the late Robert and Alice (Thiel) Coville, Sr. Bob was a simple man who found the most joy in spending time with his family and doing things around the...