Obituaries

Steven B. Watkins

Steven B. Watkins

August 5, 2018

Obituary of Steven B. Watkins Albion: Steven B. Watkins, 58, passed away August 5, 2018 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, following a long illness. Steve was born March 7, 1960 in Albion, a son of the late Stewart and Shirley (Snyder) Watkins. Steve was a 1978 graduate of Albion High School and a member of theEagle HarborUnited Methodist...

Cecil J. Moore

Cecil J. Moore

August 4, 2018

Obituary of Cecil J. Moore (CLARENDON) Cecil J. Moore, age 82, died at home 8/4/2018 following a brief illness. He was born 4/26/1936 in Clarendon to Cecil H. and Jessie (Davis) Moore and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Cecil retired in 1993 after 30 years of service as a machinist for Rochester Products. He was a charter...

Harriet K. Socha

Harriet K. Socha

August 2, 2018

Obituary of Harriet K. Socha Harriet K. Socha (nee Muck), a lifelong Royalton resident, passed away at Elderwood of Lockport on August 2, 2018, age 89. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Theodore D. Socha. They were married August 12, 1950 at the former Royalton Baptist Church. For many years Ted and Harriet operated a family-run...

Michael Joseph Myers Sr.

Michael Joseph Myers Sr.

August 2, 2018

Obituary of Michael Joseph Myers, Sr. (Holley) Michael J. Myers Sr., age 79, died 8/2/2018 in Unity Hospital following a brief illness. He was born 10/26/1938 in Rochester to Joseph and Mary (Featherly) Myers and had lived in this area his entire life. Michael was a member of St. Mary’s Church, and the St. Mary’s Archers Club. He was an...

Jorg "Jerry" Matull

Jorg "Jerry" Matull

July 29, 2018

Obituary of Jorg "Jerry" Matull Jorg (Jerry) Matull, 79, of Rochester NY, passed away on July 29 in Rochester. Jerry was born in Danzig, Germany to Margot and EwaldMatull on May 22, 1939. He earned his Bachelors degree in Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Kodak for 27 years. He enjoyed and was...

Louis Courtland Belfield Jr.

Louis Courtland Belfield Jr.

July 28, 2018

Obituary of Louis Courtland Belfield, Jr. (Middleport/Phoenix, NY) Louis C. Belfield, Jr., 90 of Phoenix, NY formerly of Middleport, NY passed away on July 28. Louis was born in Lockport, NY 5/18/1928 to Louis and Gertrude (Hogenmiller) Belfield, Sr. Louis was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a union carpenter, as well as a steamfitter. He was combat injured at the...

Arthur F. Fousse

Arthur F. Fousse

July 26, 2018

Obituary of Arthur F. Fousse Medina: Arthur F. Fousse, 81, died July 26, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born October 2, 1936 in Rochester, a son of the late Arthur and June (Gill) Fousse. Arthur enjoyed hunting, making his own ammunition, fishing and gardening. He was a Real Estate Agent for 30 years, lastly working for RE/MAX Results...

Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush

Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush

July 26, 2018

Obituary of Wauneta "Trink" Quackenbush Gasport: Wauneta Quackenbush, 79, passed away at her home on July 26, 2018. Wauneta enjoyed bowling and exercising with the Silver Sneakers at the Medina YMCA. She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables, making quilts and afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wauneta loved having a cooking day with her grandchildren and at the end of...

Nancy J. Fink

Nancy J. Fink

July 25, 2018

Obituary of Nancy J. Fink Gasport: Nancy J. Fink, age 83, died July 25, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 6, 1934 in Lockport to Albert and Gladys (Mosher) Talladay and had lived in this area her entire life. Nancy was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, a member of the...

Marceline Anderson

Marceline Anderson

July 25, 2018

Obituary of Marceline Anderson Middleport: Marceline M. “Marcy” Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2018. She was born July 13, 1927 in Middleport to the late George and Doris (Landow) Mufford and would remain in the area her entire life. Marcy was a great musician who spent much of her time playing the piano. She played with...

Angeline M. Boyce

Angeline M. Boyce

July 25, 2018

Obituary of Angeline M. Boyce Middleport: Angeline Boyce, age 89, died July 25, 2018. Angie was born in Medina October 16, 1928 to Raffaele and Maria (DiBeneditti) Castricone. She graduated from Medina High School in June 1946. She married the late John L. Boyce on September 8, 1951 and together they made their home in Medina before moving to Lyndonville...

Matthew K. Gardner

Matthew K. Gardner

July 24, 2018

Obituary of Matthew K. Gardner Grieve today, but remember with love. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Matthew Gardner died as a result of injuries caused by a traffic accident. He was 25. Matt was born on April 26th, 1993 in Brockport. He is survived by his mother, Jackie Gardner (Mark Dunham); father, Kevin Gardner (Pamela Rickerl), and his sisters: Sarah...

Elise F. Draper

Elise F. Draper

July 21, 2018

Obituary of Elise F. Draper Elise Draper, 77, of Phoenix, Ariz., died quite peacefully Saturday evening, July 21, 2018. She had a stroke on Thursday and died Saturday, so her demise was brief. She was a longtime resident of Albion until her move to Arizona in February. She was born on Sept. 22, 1940 in the Panama Canal Zone to...

Harry F. Alberter

Harry F. Alberter

July 21, 2018

Obituary of Harry F. Alberter After serving in the Marines, Harry worked at Simons Saw and Steel, C.J. Perry and Son and later at Transit Valley Golf Course. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rita; daughter, Janie (David) Regester and son, Daniel (Sandra) Alberter. He treasured his three grandsons: Joshua (Sarah) Alberter, Jeremy (Diana) Alberter and Jedidiah...

Clara R. Gavenda

Clara R. Gavenda

July 16, 2018

Obituary of Clara R. Gavenda Albion: Clara R. Gavenda, 87, passed away July 16, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute following a long illness. Clara was born September 2, 1930 in Genesee County, a daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Polack) Gavenda. She was a member of Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church and the Ladies of Charity. Clara was...

Betty M. Stymus

Betty M. Stymus

July 15, 2018

Obituary of Betty M. Stymus Albion: Betty M. Stymus, age 90, passed away on July 15, 2018 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born February 29, 1928 in Batavia to the late Walter and Nettie (Bird) Montgomery and would remain in the area her whole life. Betty was a longtime member of the Carlton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and...

Frazier D. Fulton

Frazier D. Fulton

July 15, 2018

Obituary of Frazier D. Fulton Rochester: Frazier D. Fulton, age 71, passed away on July 15, 2018 at Unity Hospital. He was born June 24, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late Kendrick and Marjorie (Cole) Fulton. Frazier was well admired by the staff and his peers at Greenbriar. He was the home announcer, keeping track of people arriving to...

Mary A. Harner

Mary A. Harner

July 14, 2018

Obituary of Mary A. Harner Holley: Mary A. Harner, 70, passed away July 14, at Highland Hospital with her loving family at her side. Mary was born May 15, 1948, in Albion, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Johnson. Mary has lived in this area all of her life and was an active member of the Holley First...

William F. Laskey

William F. Laskey

July 11, 2018

Obituary of William F. Laskey (Johnsons Creek) William F. Laskey, age 72, died 7/11/2018 in Niagara Hospice following a brief illness. He was born 4/12/1946 in Lockport to William and Jean (Slater)Bowes and was a lifetime resident of this area. Bill was the owner and operator of Bill's Window Cleaning. He attended the Hess Road Wesleyan Church and enjoyed tinkering...

Warren C. Sargent

Warren C. Sargent

July 11, 2018

Obituary of Warren C. Sargent Holley: Warren C. “Sarg” Sargent, age 85, passed away on July 11, 2018. He was born August 6, 1932 in the Town of Clarendon to the late Clarence and Leona (Gibson) Sargent. Warren served his country in the U.S. Army in Koreaand was a retired NYS Trooper with over 30 years as a Trooper. Warren...