Obituaries

Michael R. Boccaccio

Michael R. Boccaccio

July 7, 2019

Obituary of Michael R. Boccaccio (HOLLEY) Michael R. Boccaccio, age 79, died July 7, 2019 in Highland Hospital following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1940 in Albion to Joseph and Dora (DeLaura) Boccaccio and had lived in this area his entire life. Michael was a United States Army Veteran and a member of...

Ronald R. Porter

Ronald R. Porter

July 6, 2019

Obituary of Ronald R. Porter Ronald R. Porter, 83, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born March 29, 1936 in Hartland a son of the late Raymond & Minerva (Baldwin) Porter. Ronald served his country in the US Marines from 1956-1959, retired from Harrison Radiator after 42 years of service and loved horses. Predeceased by his brother, Robert (Judith)...

Patricia A. Hardenbrook

Patricia A. Hardenbrook

July 5, 2019

Obituary of Patricia A. Hardenbrook (KENDALL) Patricia A. Hardenbrook, age 82, died July 5, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1937 in Hamlin to William and Marion (Strussenberg) Ophardt and had lived in this area her entire life. Pat was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, the Kendall Fire Department Ladies...

Walter C. Librock

Walter C. Librock

July 5, 2019

Obituary of Walter C. Librock (GASPORT) Walter C. “Sonny” Librock, age 85, entered into rest July 5, 2019 in Eastern Niagara Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born July 24, 1933 in North Tonawanda to Carlton and Beulah (Walter) Librock and in 1956 moved to Gasport, where he would own and operate a dairy farm until 2002. After...

Janice L. Cramer

Janice L. Cramer

July 5, 2019

Obituary of Janice L. Cramer (KENT) Janice L. Cramer, age 65, died July 5, 2019 in the Hildebrandt Hospice Residence following a short illness. She was born March 3, 1954 in Buffalo to Frank and Lorraine (Matyjasik) Waz and had lived in this area over 23 years. Janice was person who love country living, traveling, gardening and spending time doing...

James E. Brown

James E. Brown

July 5, 2019

Obituary of James E. Brown James E. “Jim” Brown age 63 died unexpectedly July 5, 2019. He was born January 26, 1956 in Medina, NY, a son of the late Ernest and Charlotte (Porter) Brown and had lived in this area most of his life. Jim was a lifetime member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and was also the...

Danny Gardner Weese

Danny Gardner Weese

July 4, 2019

Obituary of Danny Gardner Weese (Albion) Danny Gardner Weese age 71 died July 4, 2019. He was born August 5, 1947 in Harrison, West Virginia a son of the late Harry and Olive (Starcher) Weese and had lived in this area for the last 51 years. He worked for 27 years as a mechanic at Triple G. Farms in Elba,...

Delois Scurry

Delois Scurry

June 29, 2019

Obituary of Delois Scurry Albion: Delois Scurry, 62, passed away June 29, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born November 12, 1956 in Monticello, Florida, a daughter of Sarah (Richardson) Scurry and the late John Scurry Sr. She was a member of the Royal Church of God in Christ. Delois enjoyed watching soap operas, mowing lawn and flower gardening....

Sandra A. Soos

Sandra A. Soos

June 29, 2019

Obituary of Sandra A. Soos (MIDDLEPORT) Sandra A. Soos, age 78, died 6/29/2019 under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Sandy was born June 16, 1941 in Buffalo to Joseph and Dorothy (Letke) Schieberl and had lived in this area for over 40 years. She graduated from the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heartand married her husband...

Kenneth O. Paisley Jr.

Kenneth O. Paisley Jr.

June 25, 2019

Obituary of Kenneth O. Paisley, Jr. Kenneth Orval Paisley Jr. of Middleport passed away on June 25, 2019 after a short illness. He was born November 9, 1963 in Berwick, PA, the son of Mary and the late Kenneth Paisley Sr. Ken grew up in Berwick where he was active in scouting, earning the Eagle Scout rank. He was a...

Pat Pratt

Pat Pratt

June 25, 2019

Obituary of Pat Pratt Mary Patricia “Pat” Pratt of Canandaigua and New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away on June 25, 2019. She was born May 22, 1934 in Rochester to the late Leo and Mildred (Kelly) Hargather. Pat loved horses, movies, plays, softball, and ice skating in her younger years. She was always active and a talented musician, playing the...

Marilyn C. Rogenmoser

Marilyn C. Rogenmoser

June 23, 2019

Obituary of Marilyn C. Rogenmoser (MIDDLEPORT) **SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT** A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Marilyn Rogenmoser will be held Saturday July 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the East Shelby Community Bible Church. Family and friends are invited to attend. Marilyn C. Rogenmoser, age 98, died June 23, 2019 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home following a long illness....

John A. Persia

John A. Persia

June 22, 2019

Obituary of John A. Persia John A. Persia age 65 died unexpectedly June 22, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born November 3, 1953 in Brockport, a son of the late Julius and Hortense (Monacelli) Persia and had lived in this area all of his life. John worked at Kodak as a machinist retiring from there in 2016. For...

Paul W. Wagner

Paul W. Wagner

June 21, 2019

Obituary of Paul W. Wagner (CLARENDON) Paul W. Wagner, age 73, died June 21, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1946 in Medina to Frederick L. and Marion E. (Brucker) Wagner and was a life-long resident of Orleans County. Paul was a former member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Brockport and a retired chemist having worked...

Suzanne M Wells

Suzanne M Wells

June 19, 2019

Obituary of Suzanne M Wells Albion: Suzanne Marie (DiLaura) Wells After a 4 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Suzanne passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2019. Suzanne was born to Ellis and Catherine (Aina) DiLaura on December 1st, 1949. Suzanne is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Wells of Kent, NY, her children Christopher Wells of Cary, NC,...

Robert P. Rheinwald

Robert P. Rheinwald

June 18, 2019

Obituary of Robert P. Rheinwald Greece: Robert P. Rheinwald, 88, passed away at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence June 18, 2019. He was born January 21, 1931 in Rochester, a son of the late Edward and Rosella (Schockow) Rheinwald. Robert retired from Eastman Kodak Co. He is survived by his wife Shirley, who was the love of his life; sisters,...

Brennan Michael Carlyle Moody

Brennan Michael Carlyle Moody

June 18, 2019

Obituary of Brennan Michael Carlyle Moody Brennan Michael Carlyle Moody age 17 died June 18, 2019. He was born August 2, 2001 in Rochester a son of Erin and Rhiannon (Farone) Moody. Brennan was a senior at Albion High School where he was very involved with the music and band program. Following in his father’s footsteps, he played trumpet in...

Terry L Preedom

Terry L Preedom

June 14, 2019

Obituary of Terry L Preedom Terry L. Preedom age 54 passed away peacefully June 14, 2019 at the Martin Linsin Residence after a short fight with cancer. He was born on June 2, 1965 in Batavia to Joyce Warner. Terry loved his sports; football (Pittsburg Steelers) and hockey (Buffalo Sabres) are two of his favorites. He is survived by his...

James P. Smith

James P. Smith

June 14, 2019

Obituary of James P. Smith Albion: James P. Smith, 62, passed away June 14, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 18, 1956 in Albion, NY a son of the Irene (Goodwin) Smith and the late Richard Wesley Smith. Jim was a lifetime member of the St. Mary’s Athletic Club and had worked...

Lawrence E Merkle

Lawrence E Merkle

June 14, 2019

Obituary of Lawrence E Merkle Gasport: Lawrence “Larry” Merkle, 81, passed away on June 14, 2019. Larry was born on March 19, 1938. He was born in Batavia, NY to the late Elton and Evelyn (Greene) Merkle. Larry was the manager of the Lockport branch store for Strate Welding where he retired in 2009. Larry loved chatting and helping local...