Obituaries

Gail E. Sevor

Gail E. Sevor

December 13, 2024

(HOLLEY)

Gail E. Sevor, age 89, died December 13th 2024 in Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center following a long illness. She was born January 30th 1935 in Holley to LD and Mary (Crego) Preston and was a life- long resident of this area.

Gail graduated as Valedictorian of Holley High School in1952 as well from Rochester Business Institute. Gail retired from her positions...

Anthony Wayne Giambrone Sr.

Anthony Wayne Giambrone Sr.

December 11, 2024

Anthony W. “Tony” Giambrone, Sr. of Kendall, formerly of Irondequoit, passed away December 11, 2024. He was born April 6, 1947 in Rochester to the late Anthony and Anne (Palermo) Giambrone.

Tony worked most recently as a driver for General Motors in Rochester before he retired after 30 years. He was a big Montreal Canadiens and L.A. Rams fan and occasionally...

Kenneth R. Flickner Jr.

Kenneth R. Flickner Jr.

December 11, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Kenneth R. “J.R.” Flickner, Jr. age 68, died December 11, 2024 at home unexpectedly. He was born August 30, 1956 in Lockport to Kenneth (Sr.) and Lois (Tincler) Flickner and had lived in this area all of his life. Ken was a social worker for New Directions for over 15 years helping troubled youth find their way. He then...

Ann C. Andre

Ann C. Andre

December 9, 2024

(KENDALL) Ann C. Andre, age 80, died December 9, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 11, 1944 in Richmond, VA to Sammy Gray and Marjorie (Whitaker) Patsel and when not in school, she spent the summers on the farm working and being raised by her grandmother Polly Macy Whitaker until she was 12....

Lori A. Nottingham

Lori A. Nottingham

December 6, 2024

Albion: Lori A. Nottingham, age 58, passed away December 6, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 17, 1966 in Montgomery, WV to the late William and Nancy (Williams) Nottingham.

Lori worked for over 20 years at Associated Brands in Medina as a Line Leader. She loved spending time gardening and going to auctions with her...

Dr. Francis M. Murphy

Dr. Francis M. Murphy

December 5, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Hermance Family Chapel of St Basil the Great at St John Fisher University 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in Fran's memory directed to the Dr. Fran and Lisa Murphy Experiential Learning Award at St. John...

Benjamin F. Murrell

Benjamin F. Murrell

December 4, 2024

(NEWFANE) Benjamin "Frank" Murrell, died December 4, 2024, in Elderwood of Lockport following a long illness. He was born August 30, 1939 to Degraff and Anna Murrell and had lived in this area most of his life. Frank was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War in the SeaBees. He enjoyed fishing, building things and loved...

Nancy L. Forbes

Nancy L. Forbes

December 2, 2024

(LOCKPORT) Nancy L. Forbes, age 81, died unexpectedly December 2, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born May 8, 1943 in Medina to Elmer and Vera (Garrison) Wagner and was a life-long resident of this area. Nancy was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville and had worked for over 30 years at Harrison Radiator. She...

David G. Ging

David G. Ging

November 30, 2024

David Ging, beloved father to James and his wife Sarah, funcle (fun uncle) to Sandy and her wife Mary Beth, Nicole and her husband Derek, Melissa and her fiancé John, Ellis, Danielle, and Amanda, and great funcle to John, died on November 30, 2024, at the age of 71. He was also a cherished brother of Terry, Linda, Tim and...

Prudence A. Smith

Prudence A. Smith

November 30, 2024

(Brockport) Prudence A. Smith age 77, passed away November 30, 2024 at the Hildebrandt Hospice. She was born, October 13. 1947 in Warsaw NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (O’Leary) Bishop.

Prudence was a member and a bartender at the Brockport Elks Lodge #2110 B.P.O.E. She enjoyed shopping, attending her monthly lunches with her friends at Geneseo and...

Gwenn V. Kennedy

Gwenn V. Kennedy

November 30, 2024

(MEDINA) Gwenn V. Kennedy, age 81, died November 30, 1924 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born January 4, 1943 in North Tonawanda to Gordon and Olive (Shaver) Kennedy and was a life-long resident of this area. Gwenn graduated from Barker High School and went on to work at GM Harrison Radiator for over 30 years....

Sharon M. Murphy

Sharon M. Murphy

November 29, 2024

(Rochester) Sharon M. Murphy age 51, passed away November 29, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born May 1, 1973 in Canandaigua a daughter of the late Edward and Joyce.

Sharon had worked for ARC in Rochester.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Edward Stephens, Steven McClary; her sister Janet Cratsley and nephew Christopher McClary.

She is...

Carole A. Waldinger

Carole A. Waldinger

November 29, 2024

(Holley) Carole Ann Waldinger age 84, passed away November 29, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born June 23, 1940 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late George and Shirley (Huber) Schroeder.

Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and family gatherings. She also had a passion for nature and loved all animals and birds.

In...

Mary Helen Loughrey

Mary Helen Loughrey

November 29, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Mary H. Murphy Loughrey, age 89, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024 following a long illness. She was born June 24, 1935 in Gasport and was a life-long resident of this area. Mary worked at Harrison Radiator, Fisher Price, Albion Correctional Facility and finally for the US Postal Service, delivering mail on a walking route...

Jerry S. Kozlowski

Jerry S. Kozlowski

November 28, 2024

(Clarendon) Jerry S. Kozlowski age 87, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 30, 1937 in DePew, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Jaczynski) Kozlowski and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jerry was a member of the Clarendon Fire Department. He retired from GM...

Ruby L. Sweeney

Ruby L. Sweeney

November 27, 2024

(Gasport) Ruby L. Sweeney age 76, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital, November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1948, in Medina, a daughter of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Deeter) Thiel and had lived in this area all her life.

Ruby could fix or build anything and was the 2nd skilled trade woman...

Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr.

Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr.

November 26, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr., October 3,1950 - November 26, 2024 Lewie 74, Beloved Son, Husband, Father and Papa Son of Mervin and Marjorie Anderson, loving husband of Gail Anderson, father of Kyle Anderson, (Megan Murphy) and Taryn (Dwight) Wadsworth, and Papa of Perry and Bode Wadsworth and Maev and Cormac Anderson. Brother of Marcia, Ann and Jane. Lewie grew...

Ada Jane Winkley

Ada Jane Winkley

November 25, 2024

Middleport: Ada Jane Winkley, age 84 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at Absolut Care in Gasport. She was born June 2, 1940 in Loyalville, PA to the late Peter and Claire (O'Berst) Eckerd

Ada enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her young years, she enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and doing crafts.

In addition to her parents, she...

Leland H. Boyce

Leland H. Boyce

November 25, 2024

(Waterport) Leland H. Boyce age 92 passed away in the same home he was born in,

He was born June 23, 1932 in the Town of Carlton, a son of the late Harold and Esther (Simmons) Boyce and had lived in this area all of his life.

Leland had worked for many years at River View Farms in Waterport. He enjoyed doing...

Marsha L. Murrell

Marsha L. Murrell

November 19, 2024

(NEWFANE) Marsha L. Murrell, age 66, died November 19, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1958 in Lockport to Hal and Glenna (Donelson) Teaven and was a lifelong resident of this area. Marsha was a Registered Nurse for many years. She was a member and President of the Newfane Senior Citizens group...