Obituaries
Jeffrey J. Voak
May 2, 2025
(PITTSFORD) Jeffrey J. Voak, age 71, died unexpectedly May 2, 2025 in Highland hospital. He was born April 5, 1954 in Penn Yan, NY to Robert and Frances (McGuire) Voak and had lived in the area all of his life. In 2018 Jeff retired from L3 Harris after 41 years. Post retirement, he had driven school bus for the Pittsford...
Robert Eugene Ferris
September 15, 2025
Albion: Robert E. "Bob" Ferris, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 15, 2025. He was born January 19, 1959 a son of the late Eugene and Peggy (Helfer) Ferris.
Bob enjoyed hunting for fox, deer, and coyote and loved being outdoors. He kept busy fishing and tinkering on boat motors in his spare time.
Bob is survived by...
Dale J. Spencer
September 12, 2025
Barre: Dale J. Spencer, age 81, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born June 11, 1944 in Lackawanna, NY to the late James and Charlotte (Winch) Spencer.
Dale was known as a very respectful man with strong Christian values. He was most recently an Elder at Albion Faith Fellowship Church and...
Elden "Bud" Francisco
September 11, 2025
Holley: Elden "Bud" Francisco, 78, of Holley, New York, was called home September 11, 2025. Elden was born July 13, 1947, in Hornell, New York, a son of the late Elmer and Edith (Conklin) Francisco.
Bud was a hardworking man who spent a lifetime dedicated to the dairy industry: from working / owning a farm, driving tractor trailers for silos, milk...
Robert J. Gadsby
September 8, 2025
Robert J. Gadsby, age 89, passed away September 8, 2025. He was born March 11, 1936 in Niagara Falls to the late Harold and Irene Gadsby.
Robert served in the US Army from 1955-1959 and worked as a NYS Trooper for 30+ years.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Ursula.
Robert is survived by his children, Harold Gadsby,...
Nancy C. Coty
September 8, 2025
(Middleport) Nancy C. Coty, age 68, died September 8, 2025 in her home while under Hospice Care. She was born June 14, 1957 in North Tonawanda to Thomas and Carol (Gordon) Gee and had lived in this area for over 30 years. Nancy loved flowers and enjoyed the art of flower arranging. She was a Disney fanatic, and was known...
Harvey D. Nayman
September 3, 2025
Gasport: Harvey D. Nayman, age 70 passed away September 3, 2025. He was born April 10, 1955 in Royalton to the late David and Mildred (VanHoyer) Nayman.
Harvey was well known in the local area for his work on hot rods and drag racing at Lancaster Motor Speedway. His favorite vehicle he had was his 1940 Willys Pick-up. He also enjoyed...
Dennis E. Smith
September 1, 2025
Albion: Dennis E. Smith, 83, passed away September 1, 2025. Dennis was born May 11, 1942 in Geneva, NY a son of the late Grover and Louise (Walker) Smith. He had lived in Albion most of his life and was an active member of Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM, Order of the Eastern Star, Canal Side Chapter, Albion Lions Club and...
Karl F. Schoch
August 28, 2025
Karl F. Schoch, retired mechanical engineer died on August 28 at age 100. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to parents Karl H. Schoch, a pattern maker at the DeLaval Separator Co., and Emma (Bramm) Schoch, a homemaker. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy V-5 aviation cadet program and then transferred to...
Roger M. Merritt
August 24, 2025
Roger M. Merritt, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025. He was born October 12, 1933 in Lockport to the late Ernest and Henrietta (Barclay) Merritt.
Roger enjoyed camping, hunting, telling jokes and riding motorcycles. He was an avid woodworker and made numerous gifts for family and friends. Roger loved Columbo and Clint Eastwood movies. He...
Donald E. Seever
August 23, 2025
(Barre Center) Donald E. Seever age 77, passed away August 23, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1948, in Brockport, a son of the late William and Clara (Sanderson) Seever and had lived in this area since 1982.
Don was a member of the Albion First Methodist Church. He retired from General Motors...
Nancy L. Barry
August 22, 2025
(CLARENDON) Nancy L. Thompson-Barry, age 70, died August 22, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 18, 1954 in Rochester to William and Mildred (Sielaff) Thompson and had lived in this area most of her life. Nancy was a graduate of Geneseo Central Schools and a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite...
Beverly Tapp
August 21, 2025
(LOCKPORT) Beverly A. Tapp, age 71, died August 21, 2025 in South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. She was born August 14, 1954 in Lockport to Fred and Ethel (Doneldson) Harding and was a life-long resident of this area. Bev was a member of The Solid Rock Assembly of God in Gasport. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was a woman who...
Sierra S. Woods
August 20, 2025
Sierra Sue Woods, age 67, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2025, after a long health battle. Born on April 5, 1958, to Arthur and Mary Alice (née Heschke) Woods as their only child, she grew up in Gasport, NY, where she would live in the area for the rest of her life.
Sierra graduated from Royalton-Hartland in 1976 and went...
David A. Graham
August 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David A. Graham, a cherished father, son, brother, and friend, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 61. David was a resident of Albion, NY, whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of many. Born on October 4, 1963, David grew up in a loving family, excelling...
Richard H. Kibbe Sr.
August 17, 2025
(Kent) Richard Harold Kibbe, Sr., age 74, passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1951 in Stafford CT, a son of the late Allison and Hazel (Schofield) Kibbe and had lived in this area for the past 44 years. Richard loved his lawn mowers, casino trips and helping others daily. He drove truck...
Bea E. Zanow
August 16, 2025
Gasport: Beatrice "Bea" E. Zanow, age 81 passed away August 16, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born May 4, 1944 in Rochester to the late James and Muriel (Gildea) McConkey.
Bea loved spending her time quilting, crocheting, knitting and cherished moments with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband...
Gerald E. Steffen
August 16, 2025
Gerald Edgar Steffen, 88, of Wellsville (Alma), NY, died August 16, 2025 after a long illness. Mr. Steffen was born July 7th, 1937 in Danville (Riverside), PA to Herbert and Alberta (Hower) Steffen.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by children Julia Steffen and Lillian Hordendorf-Steffen and John Steffen, siblings Harold Steffen, Shirley Markle, Ken Steffen, Doris Conner, Virginia...
David E. Pieniaszek Sr.
August 12, 2025
Albion: David E. Pieniaszek Sr., age 78, passed away August 12, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David was born March 2, 1947 in Albion, a son of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Rytlewski) Pieniaszek. David graduated from Albion High School, class of 1965. Shortly after graduating, David was drafted into the United States Army in...
Rudolph H. Kludt
August 11, 2025
(KENDALL)
Rudolph H. “Rudy” Kludt, age 93, died August 11, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1932 in Albion to Otto and Mary (Schroeder) Kludt and was a life-long resident of this area.
Rudy was Co-Founder of Kludt Brothers Farm, a lifetime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, a Life-Member/Director/and Commissioner of the Kendall Fire Department,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
