Obituaries
Janice W. Stewart
March 21, 2025
(Fancher) Janice W. Stewart age 80, passed away March 21, 2025 at Highland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 25, 1945, in Albion, a daughter of the late James and Genevieve Williams and had lived in this area all of her life.
Janice graduated from Holley High School. She worked at Eastman Kodak for 32 years retiring...
Robert D. Yiengst
March 19, 2025
Albion: Robert D. Yiengst, age 62, passed away March 19, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.
Robert was predeceased by the love of his life, Donna in 2023.
Robert is survived by his children, Rebecca Yiengst, Jennifer Yiengst, stepdaughter Mackenzie DeCarlo, his parents, Robert Yiengst and Jolene Laing, several grandchildren, sisters Kippie Glosser and Christine Timmel, as well as several nieces, nephews and...
Jolynn Heard
March 18, 2025
Jolynn Heard, a beautiful 65 years young, left her earthly body, peacefully at home on March 18th.
Jolynn was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Max Malachowski, her great-grandmother Thelma Crawford, and her beloved aunts (Ginny Rankin, Betty Sides, Sheila Ball) and uncle (Junior Rankin).
She leaves behind the love of her life, Alan Heard. They enjoyed a 24-year marriage; and although...
Dorothy E. Ergott
March 16, 2025
(ALBION) Dorothy (Allen) Ergott age 104, passed away March 16, 2025 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born August 25, 1920 in Somerset NY a daughter of the late Ervin and Rhoda (Brown) Allen. Dorothy had lived in this area all of her life and was a member of the Eagle Harbor Methodist Church. She enjoyed golf and...
Mark E. Luft
March 15, 2025
Albion: Mark E. “Lufty” Luft, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 15, 2025. He was born August 22, 1970, in Medina, NY, a son of David and Ruth Luft.
Mark was a 1988 graduate of Albion High School and made his life here locally. He worked for the Albion Police Department for 20 years before retiring in...
Frederick C. Pilon
March 15, 2025
Frederick C. “Fred” Pilon, 77, of Albion, NY, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 21, 1947, in Albion, Fred was the beloved son of the late Charles and Bertha (Vendetta) Pilon. A hardworking and dedicated man, he proudly carried on his family’s legacy as the second-generation owner and operator of Pilon Construction. His...
Miriam "Dolly" Steffen
March 12, 2025
(Kendall) Miriam E. “Dolly” Steffen age 89, passed away March 12, 2025, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was born October 7, 1935, in Kelly Township in Union County PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Swanger and had lived in this area most of her life.
She was a member of Concordia...
Norma H. Withey
March 11, 2025
(ALBION) Norma H. Withey, age 80, died in her home March 11, 2025 while under the care of Hospice of Orleans. She was born June 18, 1944 to Laverne and Harriet (Haight) Lewis and was a life-long resident of this area. Norma was an avid support of the 700 Club, love to watch the birds and feed the squirrels. She...
Charles Edward Miller
March 10, 2025
Albion, formerly of Rochester: Charles E. Miller, age 77, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on March 10, 2025. He was born January 25, 1948, in Brookville, PA to the late Victor and Martha (Miles) Miller.
Charles worked as a social worker for DePaul Developmental Services in Rochester, NY for many years. Charles enjoyed reading, going out to breakfast and lunch...
Elizabeth G. Hales
March 8, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Hales, age 83 unexpectedly passed away March 8, 2025. She was born July 12, 1941 in Rochester, NY to the late Clara and Lloyd Huber.
Betty grew up on a farm and loved being outside with her dad and the animals. She was an excellent student and lifelong learner. She graduated sixth in her high school class, and after...
Jesse D. Elsenheimer
March 8, 2025
(GASPORT) Jesse Elsenheimer, 91 entered in to rest on Saturday March 6th after a short illness. He is pre-deceased by his wife and mother of his children June (Crosby) Elsenheimer, his wife Kathyrn (DeAngelo) Elsenheimer. He is survived by his loving companion Lorna Becker, Daughter Kandi (Damon Horton) Mathews, Son Derk (Jolynda) Elsenheimer. Loving grandfather to Makenna Elsenheimer, Samantha and...
Dorothy M. Dickinson
March 8, 2025
(ALBION) Dorothy M. Dickinson, age 88, died March 8, 2025 unexpectedly in her home. She was born July 8, 1936 in Albion to Lester and Harriet (Kidney) Reamer and was a lifelong resident of this area. Dorothy worked as a bus driver for the Albion Central Schools as well as OTS, and was a former owner of Dickinson’s Place Tavern....
Deforest Bragg
March 7, 2025
(Brockport) Deforest Bragg age 93, passed away March 7, 2025 at his home. He was born March 2, 1932 in Holley, a son of the late Charles and Hattie Bragg and had lived in the area all of his life.
Deforest enjoyed mowing, watching birds and wintering in Florida with his wife Julia.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Patricia D. Carthon
March 7, 2025
Holley: Patricia D. Carthon, age 78, passed away March 7, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born January 26, 1947 in Richmond Virginia a daughter of the late Clarence and Iris (Halloway) Witherspoon. Patricia had lived in Holley since September 2024. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Bruce Baney. She is survived by her step-son Paul...
Robert LaShier
March 6, 2025
Robert Andrew LaShier passed away quietly on March 6, 2025 in the presence of family and friends after a long battle.
Bob came into this world on June 20, 1961 with his twin brother James in tow in Medina, NY. Bob graduated from Perry Central High School in 1979, enjoyed playing hockey on the local ponds, and attended LaGrange Baptist Church,...
Evelyn Cotton
March 6, 2025
(Albion) Evelyn Cotton age 100, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born March 6, 1925, in Troy AL, a daughter of the late Will and Amy (Zachery) Collins.
Evelyn grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and traveled to New York State annually doing seasonal farm work. She relocated to New York permanently in 1955 with her husband,...
Stephen P. Surowy
March 6, 2025
Holley: Stephen P. “Lumpy” Surowy, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1975 in Rochester to Jerry and Irene (Guzylak) Surowy.
Stephen was an avid HAM Radio operator with his call sign being 512lumpy. He was a very loyal man who cared deeply for all animals, especially cats and...
George N. Plummer
March 6, 2025
Albion: George N. Plummer, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born February 18, 1931, in Derby, CT to the late Edmund and Edith (Neal) Plummer. George moved to the Albion area in 1999 and has been a resident of the community ever since.
George was a very accomplished man...
Kathleen D. Lee
March 5, 2025
Rochester:
Kathleen D. Lee, age 73, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1951, in Rochester, New York to the late Delbert and Rose (Giarrizzo) Kehler. She lived in Rochester all her life and was a homebody.
Kathleen worked as an associate for the Sibley’s Department store and enjoyed wrapping Christmas gifts during the season until 1969....
Joyce E. Witt
March 5, 2025
(Albion) Joyce E. Witt age 75, passed away March 5, 2025 at Elderwood at Brockport. She was born April 10, 1949, in Albion, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Porter) VanOrden and had lived in this area all of her life.
Joyce was a member of the Albion First United Methodist Church. She liked to paint, crochet and enjoyed...
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