Obituaries

William E. Hilfiker Sr.

William E. Hilfiker Sr.

May 3, 2019

Obituary of William E. Hilfiker, Sr. William E. Hilfiker age 84 died peacefully on May 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home. He was born July 25, 1935 in the Town of Clarendon, a son of the late Alvin and Laura (Gailey) Hilfiker and had lived in this area all of his life. Bill owned and operated Alor Farms in Clarendon....

Joseph Guy Reisman Jr.

Joseph Guy Reisman Jr.

May 1, 2019

Obituary of Joseph Guy Reisman Jr. Medina: Joseph Guy “Joe” Reisman, Jr. age 57, passed away on May 1, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1961 in Medina to Joseph Guy Reisman, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Braun. Joe had a tremendous love for his family and always enjoyed time with his sons and grandchildren. He enjoyed going...

Winifred E. Miller

Winifred E. Miller

April 29, 2019

Obituary of Winifred E. Miller Winifred E. (Miles) Miller, age 99, of Queensbury formerly of Carlton, passed away peacefully at The Haynes House of Hope in Granville, NY on April 29, 2019. She was born May 19, 1919 in Carlton to the late Henry and Alice (Platten) Miles. Winifred was a member of the Carlton United Methodist Church since the...

Robert J. Smith

Robert J. Smith

April 29, 2019

Obituary of Robert J. Smith Kendall: Robert J. Smith, 87, passed away April 29, 2019 at Unity Hospital. He was born June 3, 1931 in Albion, NY, son of the late Robert and Sarah (Wilson) Smith. R.J. was an active member of the Kendall Fire Co. and served as the Kendall Highway Superintendent for 26 years and also served as...

Patricia M. Prawel

Patricia M. Prawel

April 27, 2019

Obituary of Patricia M. Prawel (GASPORT) Patricia M. Prawel, age 70, died unexpectedly April 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1949 in Medina, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Britt) Yaxley and was a life-long resident of the area. Patricia was a faithful member of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Lockport and was a volunteer with...

Christopher Nenni

Christopher Nenni

April 26, 2019

Obituary of Christopher Nenni (ALBION) Christopher Nenni, age 55, died unexpectedly at his residence on April 26, 2019. He was born November 11, 1963 in Albion to Richard and Patricia (Noreck) Nenni and had lived in this area his entire life. Chris was a graduate of Kendall Central Schools and was employed at Penasack Sheet Metal Company in Albion. In...

Theodore W. Grimes

Theodore W. Grimes

April 26, 2019

Obituary of Theodore W. Grimes (Albion) Theodore “Teddy” Grimes age 86 died April 26, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born December 28, 1932 in Waterport, a son of the late William and Margaret (Wooster) Grimes and had lived in this area all of his life. Teddy graduated from Lyndonville High School in...

Hazel E. Lake

Hazel E. Lake

April 26, 2019

Obituary of Hazel E. Lake (Albion) Hazel Carpenter Lake departed her earthly home on April 26, 2019. She was born in Medina NY, to Matilda and Ernest Carpenter. Hazel had celebrated her 100th birthday this last February 9th and enjoyed her special day with her family; some coming from across the country. She had the sweetest of souls and a...

John C. Forrester

John C. Forrester

April 25, 2019

Obituary of John C. Forrester (ALBION) John C. Forrester, age 71 died April 25, 2019 in his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Orleans. He was born October 19, 1947 in Albion and had lived in this area all of his life. John was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was...

Regina E. Goldsby

Regina E. Goldsby

April 24, 2019

Obituary of Regina E. Goldsby Regina “Jeanne” Goldsby age 95 died April 24, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born June 12, 1923 in Montgomery County PA, a daughter of the late Arthur Kenneth and Margaret W. (Walsh) Goldsby. Jeanne loved animals, especially watching and feeding the birds. She also enjoyed watching movies, playing cards and crossword puzzles....

Jeanice Ann Passarell

Jeanice Ann Passarell

April 24, 2019

Obituary of Jeanice Ann Passarell Holley: Jeanice Ann Passarell, 83, passed away April 24, 2019. She was born October 8, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Andrew and Georgianna (Bartlett) Jenks. Jeanice was a former employee of Holley Central School and helped her late husband, Lewis Sr., on the family farm. She was a member of the Holley...

Peter S. Koczwara

Peter S. Koczwara

April 24, 2019

Obituary of Peter S. Koczwara (Albion) Peter S. Koczwara age 61 died April 24, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born March 19, 1958 in Dunkirk, NY, a son of the late Peter R. and Grace (Barone) Koczwara and had lived in this area for the past 15 years. Before moving to Albion, Peter had resided in the Perrysburg...

Shirley A. Silversmith

Shirley A. Silversmith

April 24, 2019

Obituary of Shirley A. Silversmith Shirley A. “Gator” Silversmith age 59 died April 24, 2019 at her home. She was born October 20, 1959 in Newfane, a daughter of Joan (Crawford) and the late Jerry Silversmith. Shirley loved gardening and animals; especially her cats and beagle. She worked as a waitress in FL and then as a maintenance manager in...

Robert W. Querns

Robert W. Querns

April 23, 2019

Obituary of Robert W. Querns (MIDDLEPORT, NY-MARBLEHEAD, OH) Robert W. Querns, formerly of Middleport, died April 23, 2019 in The Jane Baker House on The Otterbein Marblehead Campus in Ohio. He was born June 6, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to James Wesley and Bertha (Schwartz) Querns and had lived in the Niagara County since 1950. Robert was a United States...

Rose E. Edkin

Rose E. Edkin

April 23, 2019

Obituary of Rose E. Edkin (KENT) Rose E. Edkin, age 85, died April 23, 2019 in Unity Hospital following a short illness. She was born January 8, 1934 in PA and had lived in this area most of her life. Rose was of former employee of GE & Black and Decker. She enjoyed gardening and shopping but, her greatest passion...

Edward Richard LiPuma

Edward Richard LiPuma

April 21, 2019

Obituary of Edward Richard LiPuma Edward R. LiPuma October 19, 1937 – April 21, 2019. There is a time for every purpose; a time to rejoice…a time to mourn. Ed LiPuma passed away on Easter Sunday peacefully with his sons nearby, at the age of 81. He is survived by his brother, Thomas, his three sons, Richard, Robert and David,...

Eugene A. Ferris

Eugene A. Ferris

April 20, 2019

Obituary of Eugene A. Ferris Kent: Eugene Ferris, age 91 passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019. He was born February 13, 1928 in Basom, NY to the late Paul and Grace (Snyder) Ferris. Eugene loved to hunt, fish, and go camping in the Thousand Islands area and Canada. He was a life member of the Carlton Fire Department and...

Andrew "Bill" Pecorella

Andrew "Bill" Pecorella

April 19, 2019

Obituary of Andrew "Bill" Pecorella Albion: Andrew “Bill” Pecorella, 58, passed away suddenly at his home on April 19, 2019. Bill was born January 16, 1961 in Albion, a son of the late Gasper and Ruth (Hall) Pecorella. He lived in the area all of his life and graduated in 1979 from Albion High School. He was also a former...

Elsie H. Davy

Elsie H. Davy

April 18, 2019

Obituary of Elsie H. Davy (KENT) Elsie H. Davy, age 95, died April 18, 2019 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born March 23, 1924 in Kent to Frank and Jennie (Poelma) Henderson. A 1941 Albion High School graduate, Elsie was an 81-year member of the Gaines-Carlton Community Church (formerly East Gaines) and a life member of the...

Darlene Joyce Doolan

Darlene Joyce Doolan

April 17, 2019

Obituary of Darlene Joyce Doolan Albion: Darlene J. Doolan, 55, died suddenly at her home April 17, 2019. Darlene was born October 20, 1963, a daughter of the late Jerry and Joyce Dartt. Darlene lived in this area most of her life and at one time owned a restaurant in Carlton. She loved crafts, dancing, cooking, riding motorcycles and animals....