Obituaries
Sylvia E. Mountain
Feb 21, 2025
(MIDDLEPORT) Sylvia E. Mountain, age 84, died February 21, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1940 in Middleport to Edward and Marion (Steiner) Schlinger and had lived in this area all of her life. Sylvia was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing the keyboards and liked doing...
John E. Swabb Jr.
Feb 21, 2025
(Oakfield) John E. Swabb, Jr. age 68, passed away February 21, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a long illness. He was born April 14, 1956 in Batavia, a son of John E. Sr. and Jean (Spring) Swabb and had lived in this area most of his life.
John graduated from Albion High School in 1974. He enjoyed...
Jodi Fitch
Feb 20, 2025
(Albion) Jodi L. Fitch age 58, passed away February 20, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1966 in Carthage, NY, a daughter of Donna (Carr) and the late Charles Rivers and had lived in this area for most of her life.
Jodi enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband Eric.
In addition to her mother Donna, she is...
Victor C. Buchalski
Feb 18, 2025
Victor C. Buchalski, age 59, of Gasport and formerly Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest with his loving wife, Jenny by his side on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 22, 1965 in Niagara Falls, he was a son of the late Chester S. Buchalski and Rita (Ciurczak)...
Dawn J. Parker
Feb 18, 2025
Albion: Dawn J. Parker, age 86, passed away February 18, 2025 at the Villages of Orleans. Dawn was born February 4, 1939 in the Town of Gaines, a daughter of the late Rollin and Myrtie (Sholes) Clark. She was a member of the Eagle Harbor Methodist Church and the Home Bureau. Dawn was a former employee of Orleans County Department...
Marcia J. Hobbs
Feb 18, 2025
(GASPORT) Marcia J. Hobbs, age 83, passed away February 18, 2025 in her home peacefully while under Hospice Care. She was born June 8, 1941 to Raymond and Helen (Zorn) Cady and was a life-long resident of this area. Marcia started working outside the home after raising her children, and had worked at various places, eventually retiring from Ford Gum...
Phyllis A. Wright
Feb 17, 2025
(Albion) Phyllis A. Wright age 76, passed away February 17, 2025 at her home following a long illness. She was born April 19, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Francis and Althea (Strickland) Donovan and had lived in this area since 1968.
Phyllis enjoyed horse back riding and was a member of the Black North Riders. She also enjoyed...
Nancy M. Zambito
Feb 15, 2025
(Holley) Nancy M. Zambito age 84, passed away February 15, 2025 at Unity Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 5, 1940 in Holley, the daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha (Gaylard) Mortier, and had lived in this area all of her life.
Nancy was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, St. Mary’s Athletic Club, St....
Gloria Jean Weader
Feb 15, 2025
(HOLLEY) Gloria J. Weader, age 85, died February 15, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. She was born April 4, 1939 in Blosburg, PA to William and Lillian (Hart) Sargent and had lived in this area since 1957. Gloria enjoyed crocheting, doing word search puzzles and making baby blankets. She was a music lover, especially enjoying...
M. Dean Cole
Feb 15, 2025
Kendall: M. Dean Cole, age 91, passed away February 15, 2025, at Elderwood at Brockport. Dean was born October 31, 1933, in Granville Summit, PA, a son of the late Marshall Frank Cole and Genevieve (Spencer) Cole. Dean was a member of Social Lodge #713 F&AM in Kendall, lifetime member of the Moose Lodge #429 in Canton, PA. Dean served...
Sheryl Lea Vick
Feb 14, 2025
Kendall: Sheryl Lea Vick, age 85 of Kendall, died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. During her lifetime, she was employed as a secretary at Kendall Jr. Sr. High School, served as Kendall Town Clerk, and owned and operated Vick Hardware alongside her husband, Bill, to whom she was married for fifty years. She was...
Sandra Marie Zagmester
Feb 11, 2025
Alden: Sandra M. Zagmester, age 70, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1954, in Buffalo, NY to the late Harro and Ursula (Zehler) Hoerner.
Sandra was raised in Cheektowaga and moved to Alden in 1984 where she lived and raised her kids for 40 years. Sandra was a lifelong active member of St. John the...
Daniel R. Meehan
Feb 10, 2025
(Middleport) Daniel R. Meehan age 86, passed away February 10, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born March 6, 1938 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late John and Doris “Dot” Meehan and had lived in this area most of his life.
Dan served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the NRA.
In addition...
Alton M. LaForme
Feb 9, 2025
(GASPORT) Alton M. “Mo” LaForme, died February 9, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born December 3, 1960 in Medina to Edward and Barbara (Smith) LaForme and had lived in this area all of his life. Mo was a United States Veteran of the Air Force, and a Tribal Member of the Mississaugas of the Credit 1st Nation. He...
Frances D. McIlmurray
Feb 8, 2025
(HAMLIN) Frances D. McIlmurray, age 72, died February 8, 2025 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 24, 1952 in Brockport to Edward and Florence (Porter) VanOrden and was a life-long resident of this area. Frances was a 1971 graduate of Kendall Central School, a member of the Hamlin United Methodist Church and was a former...
Edward G. Bartlett Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
(LOCKPORT) Edward G. Bartlett Jr., age 64, died February 5, 2025 following a short illness. He was born March 25, 1960 in Lockport to Edward (Sr.) and Betty (Lyons) Bartlett and had lived in this area all of his life. Ed was a member of the Wrights Corners Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Niagara County Cooperative Extension 4-H...
Gloria Theresa Kuhn
Feb 5, 2025
Albion: Gloria T. Kuhn, age 92, passed away February 5, 2025. She was born April 5, 1932 in Albion to the late John and Frances (Majewski) Kaniecki.
She was a graduate of Albion High School and went to further her education at Niagara Orleans BOCES with a certification in cosmetology. Gloria was an active volunteer for 16 years with the Orleans...
Kathleen Alice Lankford
Feb 1, 2025
Kathleen Lankford, age 73, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1951, in Whittier, CA, to the late Charles and Doris (Phelps) Lankford.
Kathleen was an avid reader who delighted in sharing her love of books with others. She also cherished the opportunity to cook for family and friends, always...
Mary S. Stirk
Feb 1, 2025
Mary S. Stirk, of Largo, Florida passed away February 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born in Medina on July 15, 1942 to the late Adam Sheelar and Verna Lech.
As an adult, she worked at Delco Products in the offices, and would drive almost an hour every day to and from work. She met her husband Donald,...
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