Obituaries

Merle K. Ricci

Merle K. Ricci

March 22, 2019

Obituary of Merle K. Ricci Merle “Mike” Kubica Ricci, 83, of Carlton, passed away peacefully, March 22nd, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born to Alfred and Grace Fay Kubica on 8 July 1935 in Rochester, NY. Academically, Mike earned a master’s degree and taught at various levels of education over the years. Additionally, she owned and operated several...

Dominic T. Anthony

Dominic T. Anthony

March 21, 2019

Obituary of Dominic T. Anthony (ALBION) Dominic T. Anthony, age 40, died unexpectedly March 21, 2019. He was born June 17, 1978 in Californiato Thomas and Nancy (Shaw) Anthony moving to Rhode Island as a boy, and had lived in this area over 7 years. A former member of the Kendall United Methodist Church, Dominic was active in local Bus...

Martha B. Sherman

Martha B. Sherman

March 20, 2019

Obituary of Martha B. Sherman Martha B. Sherman was born on December 8, 1933 in Wilson, New York and passed away on March 20, 2019.

Douglas Hart

Douglas Hart

March 19, 2019

Obituary of Douglas Hart (Waterport) Douglas V. Hart, age 65, died March 19, 2019 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 24, 1953 in Batavia to Vincent and Florence Hart and had lived in this area most of his life. Doug was a member of St. Mary’s Archer’s Club, and was the proprietor of Hart...

Sandra K. Kast

Sandra K. Kast

March 18, 2019

Obituary of Sandra K. Kast Sandra K. Kast, age 65, of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Eastern Niagara Hospital at Lockport. Born October 31, 1953 in Batavia, NY, Sandra is the daughter of the late Gordon and Norma (Pittman) Lawvey. Sandra worked at Chameleon Colorcard in Lockport. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Delbert E. Lonnen

Delbert E. Lonnen

March 18, 2019

Obituary of Delbert E. Lonnen (Albion) Delbert “Del” E. Lonnen age 73 died unexpectedly at his home on March 18, 2019. He was born June 15, 1945 in Albion, a son of the late Walter and Saloma (Seeley) Lonnen and had lived in this area all of his life. Del was a very active member of the Victory Baptist Church....

Joan A. Thiel

Joan A. Thiel

March 16, 2019

Obituary of Joan A. Thiel Joan A. Thiel age 90 died March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Herman and Johanna (Worter) Schwierkert and had lived in this area for the past 8 years. Joan was a lifetime member of the PTA and...

Bernard J. Robertson

Bernard J. Robertson

March 13, 2019

Obituary of Bernard J. Robertson (ALBION) Bernard J. Robertson, formerly of Holley, died March 13 at the age of 95. He was born July 12, 1923 in Holley to Jesse and Minnie Robertson and was a lifetime resident of this area. Bernie was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Submarine Campaign from 1940-1945. He also...

Robert Dunbar

Robert Dunbar

March 13, 2019

Obituary of Robert Dunbar Robert F. Dunbar of Lockport, NY died on March 13, 2019. He was 92 years old. Bob was born in 1926 in Gasport, NY, the son of Frank R. Dunbar and Mildred Whitcomb Dunbar. In 1949 he married the former Margaret Farley. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this June. Bob graduated from Gasport...

Neal Alan Robishaw

Neal Alan Robishaw

March 13, 2019

Obituary of Neal Alan Robishaw Holley: Neal Alan Robishaw, 84, passed away March 13, 2019 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born May 26, 1934 in Albion, a son of the late Howard and Evelyn (Robinson) Robishaw. Neal was a good man. His life was filled with carpentry skills, helping others with the ability to fix anything. He...

Roger L. Norton

Roger L. Norton

March 12, 2019

Obituary of Roger L. Norton Albion: Roger L. Norton died at the age of 65 on March 12, 2019. He was born in Buffalo New York on November 17, 1953. Roger’s joy and love in life was his family and found pleasure in hunting, fishing and Stock Car Racing. He will be remembered for his kindness and the ability to...

Margaret Ann DeGraff

Margaret Ann DeGraff

March 12, 2019

Obituary of Margaret Ann DeGraff Margaret Ann DeGraff, of Brockport, formerly of Albion, passed away March 12, 2019. She was born May 2, 1971 in Albion to the late Donald and Ella May(Hay) DeGraff. Margaret enjoyed researching her family genealogy and making people laugh. She recently worked as a resident counselor at Villaof Hope in Rochester. Margaret was always good...

John L. Weaver

John L. Weaver

March 11, 2019

Obituary of John L. Weaver John L. Weaver, age 71, of Gasport, entered into rest on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born January 9, 1948, John is the son of the late: Paul and Dorothy (Vorholzer) Weaver. John married Cindy Greene on March 18, 1972 in Lockport. He joined the Army...

Lynn R. Miller

Lynn R. Miller

March 8, 2019

Obituary of Lynn R. Miller (ALBION) Lynn R. Miller, “Cranker”, age 73, died March 8, 2019 in Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born April 23, 1945 in Albion to Chauncy and Dorothy (Wage) Miller and had lived in this area his entire life. Lynn was a member of the Albion First Presbyterian Church and retired from the Village of Albion...

Shawn George "Smith" Roberts

Shawn George "Smith" Roberts

March 8, 2019

Obituary of Shawn George Roberts "Smith" Kent: Shawn George Roberts “Smith”, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2019. He was born June 7, 1959 in Albion to Annette Hageman and would remain in Kent his entire life. Shawn had a special gift of his wit and humor to always get you to laugh and make your day happier....

Elizabeth P. Westlund

Elizabeth P. Westlund

March 7, 2019

Obituary of Elizabeth P. Westlund Elizabeth P. Westlund age 70 died unexpectedly on March 7, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 23, 1948 in Albion, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Salemi) Pellegrino and had lived in this area all of her life. Liz was a member of Holy Family...

Chasity Nicole Presnell

Chasity Nicole Presnell

March 5, 2019

Obituary of Chasity Nicole Presnell Chasity Nicole Presnell, age 36, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Barker, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 2, 1982 in Newfane, Chasity is the daughter of Nickson and Patricia (Higgins) Presnell. Chasity loved to go to concerts following Phish and Smashing Pumpkins. She loved...

Albert C. Baker

Albert C. Baker

March 4, 2019

Obituary of Albert C. Baker (Albion) Albert C. Baker age 78 died March 4, 2019. He was born February 14, 1941 in Albion, a son of the late Clarence and Edith (Mull) Baker and had lived in this area all of his life. Albert had retired from Owens Illinois after 41 years of working as a fork lift operator. He...

Stephen Randall Gordon Walker

Stephen Randall Gordon Walker

March 3, 2019

Obituary of Stephen Randall Gordon Walker (Kendall) Stephen R.G. Walker died unexpectedly on March 3, 2019 at his home. He was born February 21, 1948 in Rochester to Helen and Harrison Walker and lived his life in the Kendall area. An outdoorsman at heart, Steve graduated from Paul Smith’s College to begin work with the landscape crew of Davey Tree...

Joanne M. Ryder

Joanne M. Ryder

March 1, 2019

Obituary of Joanne M. Ryder LOCKPORT – Joanne M. Ryder, 79, formerly of Middleport, died March 1, 2019. Family and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial FRIDAY May 3, 2019 in Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen's R.C. Church, Middleport beginning at 10 a.m. Inurnment will follow immediately thereafter in Hartland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may...