Obituaries

William J. "Billy, Buddy" Sanford

William J. "Billy, Buddy" Sanford

December 4, 2018

Obituary of William J. "Billy, Buddy" Sanford Albion: William J. Sanford, 77, passed away December 4, 2018 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born February 16, 1941 in the Town of Gaines, a son of the late Sumner and Thelma (Payne) Sanford. Billy was an active member of the Albion community. He was always helping someone, whether it was shoveling...

Esther Vincent

Esther Vincent

December 4, 2018

Obituary of Esther Vincent Esther Catherine (Woods) Vincent, age 98, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Newfane Rehab and Heath Care Center. Born March 14, 1920, in Amherst, NY, Esther is the daughter of the late William and Alice (Bradley) Woods. Esther married Stanley Vincent on October 24, 1942, in Newfane. Mr. Vincent passed in August 1992....

Richard A. Chilson

Richard A. Chilson

December 3, 2018

Obituary of Richard A. Chilson Clarendon: Richard A. “Dick” Chilson, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2018 after a long illness. He was born August 19, 1941 to the late Samuel and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson. Dick loved spending time outdoors, including making maple syrup and tending to his bee hives. He was a long time small engine mechanic and...

Chester Arthur Boring

Chester Arthur Boring

December 1, 2018

Obituary of Chester Arthur Boring Albion: Chester Arthur Boring, 82, passed away peacefully at home December 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Chet was born October 31, 1936 in New Florence PA., a son of the late Roy and Hazel Boring. Chet was a member of the Eagle Harbor United Methodist Church, where his daughter Susan is Pastor. He...

Patricia A. Poprawski

Patricia A. Poprawski

November 30, 2018

Obituary of Patricia A. Poprawski Albion: Patricia Ann Poprawski, 72, passed away November 30, 2018. Pat was born in Wayland, NY, December 22, 1945. She loved baking, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. Pat was predeceased by her parents, William and Eleanor Wyatt; siblings, Larry Wyatt, Gary Wyatt, Marie Paul and Wilma Holbrook. Pat is survived...

Geraldine Bennett

Geraldine Bennett

November 29, 2018

Obituary of Geraldine Bennett Geraldine Bennett, age 77, of Lewiston, NY, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Born July 10, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, Geraldine is the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elda (DeSimone) Caputo. Geraldine married William “Warren” Bennett III on September 19,...

Gloria M. Ross

Gloria M. Ross

November 29, 2018

Obituary of Gloria M. Ross Gloria M. Ross age 89 died November 29, 2018 at the Villages of Orleans following a short illness. She was born May 23, 1929 in Perry, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Wietrzykowski) Barthelemy and had lived in this area most of her life. Gloria retired from Owens Illinois in Brockport where she...

Mary Ellen Schoch

Mary Ellen Schoch

November 26, 2018

Obituary of Mary Ellen Schoch (SCOTIA/ALBION) Mrs. Mary Ellen Schoch (West) of Scotia, NY, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2018 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of Ralph George and Florence Ellen (Hucknall) West. Mary Ellen held a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Vassar College and a Graduate...

Cynthia Ann Miller

Cynthia Ann Miller

November 24, 2018

Obituary of Cynthia Ann Miller Cynthia Ann Miller was born on June 6, 1961 and passed away on November 24, 2018.

Luann Caroline Genet

Luann Caroline Genet

November 19, 2018

Obituary of Luann Caroline Genet Luann Caroline Genet (Meyers) age 59, of Newfane, entered into rest at her home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Born August 18, 1959 in Newfane, Luann is the daughter of the late: John and Beulah (Lewis) Meyers. Luann worked for General Motors of Lockport as a HVAC operator. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Roger W. Novak Sr.

Roger W. Novak Sr.

November 18, 2018

Obituary of Roger W. Novak, Sr. Clarendon: Roger W. Novak, Sr. age 74, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2018. He was born November 21, 1943 in West Frankfort, IL to the late George E. and Alberta J. (Roberts) Novak. Roger spent over 50 years volunteering for the Clarendon Fire Co. and was a Life Member. In his spare time...

Nathaniel A. Strong

Nathaniel A. Strong

November 17, 2018

Obituary of Nathaniel A. Strong Nathaniel A. Strong age 34 died November 17, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 21, 1984 in Dallas TX, a son of Daniel and Kathleen (Spencer) Strong and had lived in this area most of his life. Nate saw the beauty and wonder of nature. He endeavored...

Fred K. Babcock

Fred K. Babcock

November 16, 2018

Obituary of Fred K. Babcock Death Notice Guide us as we walk this way With the promise of a brand-new day On Friday November 16th, after a short hospital stay, Fred K. Babcock passed away peacefully. Fred was born on July 2nd, 1940 and lived in the Albion area all his life. Throughout his life, Fred worked many jobs, including...

Stanley H. Allen

Stanley H. Allen

November 15, 2018

Obituary of Stanley H. Allen (Albion) Stanley H. Allen age 83 died November 15, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Stan was born August 21, 1935 in Millville, a son of the late George and Laura (Tucker) Allen and had lived in this area all of his life. He was a member of the Orleans Vets Club...

Jack Leonard Kellogg Jr.

Jack Leonard Kellogg Jr.

November 13, 2018

Obituary of Jack Leonard Kellogg, Jr. (Brockport) Jack L. Kellogg, Jr. age 65 died November 13, 2018 at his home. He was born November 8, 1953 in Corning NY, a son of Jack Leonard, Sr. and Irene (VanAlstine) Kellogg. Jack is survived by his wife Ronda, of 42 years; his siblings Helen (Jeff) Ripley, James (Theresa) Kellogg and Jane (Celo)Benson,...

Henri Mae Pulley

Henri Mae Pulley

November 13, 2018

Obituary of Henri Mae Pulley Henri Mae (nee Jones) Harris Pulley “Hank” She was 84 of Albion NY passed away on 11/13/2018 in Albion NY. She was born in Clewiston, Florida the daughter of the Late Maola Mae (nee Sloan) andHenry Jones in 3/16/1934. Her first job as Water Girl started by helping the family do farm work at the...

Ruth B. Stevenson

Ruth B. Stevenson

November 13, 2018

Obituary of Ruth B. Stevenson Albion: Ruth B. Stevenson, 96, passed away November 13, 2018 following a long illness. Ruth was born December 20, 1921 in Albion, a daughter of the late George and Clara (Peters) Bakeman. Ruth was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Ruth was a former Layout Artist at the Lake...

Dana A. Nesbitt

Dana A. Nesbitt

November 13, 2018

Obituary of Dana A. Nesbitt Barre: Dana Alexander Nesbitt passed away at the age of 84 on November 13, 2018. She was born in Buffalo, NY on February 25, 1934 to the late Howell Alexander and the late Azalea “Duffy” (Auerbach) Alexander of East Aurora, NY. Dana graduated from East Aurora High School in 1952, and earned her BS degree...

Karen Bates

Karen Bates

November 9, 2018

Obituary of Karen Bates Karen Marie Bates (Malloy), age 77, of Newfane, entered into rest on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born June 5, 1941 in Lockport, Karen is the daughter of the late: Edward Malloy and the late: Pauline (Aikin) and Richard Daigler. Karen married Robert Bates March 3, 1962 at Ridgewood Immanuel Lutheran...

Eunice L. Pike

Eunice L. Pike

November 7, 2018

Obituary of Eunice L. Pike (WATERPORT) Eunice L. Pike, age 90, died 11/7/2018 in her home following a short illness. She was born 2/27/1928 in Albion to Joseph and Bessie (Marshall) Lusk and had lived in the area most of her life. Eunice loved to bowl, do cross-word puzzles, word searches and playing cards. She was an avid reader and...