Obituaries

Anthony R. Kane

Anthony R. Kane

August 5, 2019

Obituary of Anthony R. Kane (Lockport) Anthony R. Kane, Jr., age 79 died August 5, 2019 in the Beechwood Homes following a brief illness. He was born February 1, 1940 in Lackawanna to Anthony and Mary (McMahon) Kane Sr., and had lived in the Western New York area his entire life. Tony was a member of All Saints R.C. Church...

Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr., Dvm Dr.

Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr., Dvm Dr.

August 2, 2019

Obituary of Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr. DVM Middleport:Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer, DVM recently passed away on August 2, 2019 under the care of Hospice, from a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Massachusetts on October 12, 1946 to Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer and Catherine Stahl. In 1964, he graduated from Rhinebeck High School before continuing his...

Norma J. Crawford

Norma J. Crawford

August 1, 2019

Obituary of Norma J. Crawford Clarendon: Norma J. Crawford, 80, passed away August 1, 2019 at Unity Hospital. She was born June 10, 1939 in Bergen, NY a daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Whitaker) FitzSimmons. Norma was a 1957 graduate of Holley High School and a former employee of Monroe Podiatry, Photos by Bruce and Star Markets. She...

John B. Wing

John B. Wing

July 31, 2019

Obituary of John B. Wing Holley/Kendall: John B. Wing, 85, passed away July 31, 2019. He was born November 22, 1933 in Toledo, OH a son of the late Clarence and Utilia Wing and moved to Rochester as a young child. John served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to his...

Scott M. Wilson

Scott M. Wilson

July 29, 2019

Obituary of Scott M. Wilson (Albion) Scott M. Wilson age 46 passed away on July 29, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1973 in Salamanca, NY, a son of Donald and the late Suzanne (Dips) Wilson and had lived in this area all of his life. Scott graduated from Albion High School...

John M. Halliday

John M. Halliday

July 28, 2019

Obituary of John M. Halliday (Holley) John M. Halliday age 78 died July 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1941 in Dundee Scotland, United Kingdom, the son of the late John M. and Jessie (Yacamini) Halliday and had lived here for 55 years. John had worked for 37 years as a...

Carol M. Gentilcore

Carol M. Gentilcore

July 28, 2019

Obituary of Carol M. Gentilcore Holley: Carol M. Gentilcore, age 64, passed away peacefully, on July 28, 2019 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born October 16, 1954 in Rochester to Michael and the late Margaret (Farrugia) Gentilcore. Carol loved watching Dale Earnhardt, Jr., the Syracuse Orange, the movie Top Gun and any movie with Patrick Swayze. She...

Loretta A. "Youngs" Durrant

Loretta A. "Youngs" Durrant

July 28, 2019

Obituary of Loretta A. (Youngs) Durrant (Albion/Batavia) Loretta A. (Youngs) Durrant passed away peacefully on Sunday July 28, 2019 at the age of 84. Survived by her daughters Kathy Brady, Brenda (Daniel) Varnell, Deanna (Mike) Campanelli; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother. Predeceased by her husband Herbert and several brothers and sisters. She has moved on to...

Carol J. Trotz

Carol J. Trotz

July 27, 2019

Obituary of Carol J. Trotz Carol Jean Trotz, 74, of Albion, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 27th, 2019 at Unity Hospital. Carol was born April 14, 1945 to the late Frank Albertson and Violet Bennett. Carol loved going to bingo every week, playing card games, going yardsaling and being around her family. In addition...

Mario Salvatore Mana

Mario Salvatore Mana

July 24, 2019

Obituary of Mario Salvatore Mana (Albion) Mario “Mike Mana age 71 died July 24, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1947 in Auburn NY, a son of the late Salvatore and Doris (Pealo) Mana and had lived in this area most of his life. Mike had served in the US...

Roger Gregson

Roger Gregson

July 23, 2019

Obituary of Roger Gregson Gasport: Roger “Buck” Gregson, age 75, entered into rest on July 23, 2019. He was born April 20, 1944 in N. Tonawanda to the late Raymond and Mildred (Lawlor) Gregson. Roger was predeceased by his sisters, Lorraine and Marie. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Debbie, sons, Brian (Jill), Keith (Marci), Adam...

Donald R. DePalma

Donald R. DePalma

July 23, 2019

Obituary of Donald R. DePalma Donald R. “Fuzzy” DePalma passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born August 7, 1948, a son of the late Albert L. and Anna (Marchione) DePalma and was a lifelong resident of the Holley/Albion area, graduating from Holley High School in 1966. Fuzzy owned and operated a farm...

Priscilla Mele

Priscilla Mele

July 20, 2019

Obituary of Priscilla Mele Priscilla Mele age 87 died July 20, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born July 6, 1932 in Holley, a daughter of the late James and Minnie (Sandow) Conn and had lived in this area all of her life. Priscilla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her later years, she worked at...

Linda Jean Mullett

Linda Jean Mullett

July 19, 2019

Obituary of Linda Jean Mullett Linda Jean Mullett age 76 died July 19, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born February 14, 1943 in Trebin, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Johnson) Huston. She was predeceased by her husband Cary J. Mullett on October 15, 1985; 2 brothers William and Robertson Huston. Linda is survived...

Ronald B. Kennedy

Ronald B. Kennedy

July 18, 2019

Obituary of Ronald B. Kennedy (Hamlin) Ronald B. Kennedy, age 78, died July 18, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1940 in Governeur, NY to Michael and Dorothy Kennedy and had lived in this area over 50 years. Ron was a United States Airforce Veteran and a member of the Fancher, Hulberton...

James H. Goodenough

James H. Goodenough

July 17, 2019

Obituary of James H. Goodenough (Gasport, NY/Asheboro, NC) James H. Goodenough, age 45, died suddenly July 17, 2019 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 1, 1974 in Newfane to Herbert and Joanne (White) Goodenough and had lived in this area all his life prior to moving to NC 2 years ago. Jim was a...

Mary E. Petronio

Mary E. Petronio

July 15, 2019

Obituary of Mary E. Petronio (FAIRPORT) Mary E. Petronio, age 82, died unexpectedly in her home July 15, 2019. She was born December 3, 1936 in Eden, NY a daughter of Douglas and Mary (Morganti) Patten and had lived in this area since the early 80’s. Mary was a graduate of Medina High School, Brockport State Teachers College and received...

David M Licurse

David M Licurse

July 14, 2019

Obituary of David M Licurse Sunnyvale CA: David M. Licurse, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family, July 14, in El Camino Hospital, Mountain View CA. David was born in Oyster Bay Long Island, NY a son of the late Frank and Rose (Ilvento) Licurse. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara, CA. and...

Irene E. Lynch

Irene E. Lynch

July 14, 2019

Obituary of Irene E. Lynch Wilson: Irene E. Lynch, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2019. She was born August 29, 1924 in Buffalo to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Burkhart) Rostin. Ireneloved to knit tend to her flowers.She loved all animalsand especially loved spending time with her cats. She worked as a housekeeper at Newfane...

Robert C. Trolley

Robert C. Trolley

July 14, 2019

Obituary of Robert C. Trolley Robert “Bob” Trolley, age 83, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 14, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital. A lifelong Albion resident, Bob was born on September 6, 1935 to the late Robert and Lola (Grimes) Trolley. He graduated from Albion High School, and completed his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Morrisville. A...