Obituaries

Donna L. Anderson

Donna L. Anderson

July 25, 2024

Waterport: Donna Lee Anderson, age 86, passed away July 25, 2024 at Unity Hospital. She was born July 14, 1938 in Brockport to the late Carl and Lyda (Krockow) Mault.

Donna worked as a 2nd Grade teacher at Churchville Chili Elementary School for over 32 years before she retired. She enjoyed going to her winter home in Bradenton, FL with her...

Daniel Joseph Buongiorne

Daniel Joseph Buongiorne

July 23, 2024

(HOLLEY) Daniel J. Buongiorne, age 66, died unexpectedly July 23, 2024. He was born August 27, 1957 in Brockport to Robert and Antoinette Buongiorne and had lived most of his life in this area. Dan was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, and a former Canal Walker for the NYS DOT Canal Division. He loved music, enjoyed motorcycles and...

Angelena K. "Lena" Golisano

Angelena K. "Lena" Golisano

July 23, 2024

Holley: Angelena K. “Lena” Golisano, age 18, passed away tragically on July 23, 2024 as the result of a motor vehicle accident on her way to work. She was born December 19, 2005 in Brockport to Amanda Williams and Frank Golisano.

Lena was a very hardworking and dedicated young woman. She recently started a job at Shake Shack in Henrietta and...

Gerald P. Claus

Gerald P. Claus

July 21, 2024

Albion/Bergen: Gerald P. “Jerry” Claus, age 61 passed away July 21, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion. He was born May 10, 1963 in Rochester to the late Gerald and Catherine (Messmer) Claus.

Jerry worked for RG&E for over 40 years and in his spare time enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and anything that had to do with...

Donald E. Karcz Jr.

Donald E. Karcz Jr.

July 18, 2024

Donald E. Karcz Jr., 72 of Albion, NY, passed away after a long battle with COPD on July 18, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Donald and Leona Karcz on April 4, 1952.

He graduated from Howell Cheney Tech in Manchester and became an accomplished machinist and carpenter. He had a love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting,...

James W. Brown

James W. Brown

July 17, 2024

(ALBION) James W. “Jim” Brown, age 72, died July 17, 2024 following a lengthy illness. He was born October 16, 1951 in Grundy, VA to Adam and Flora (Hess) Brown and had lived in this area for over 40 years. Jim was a United States Army Veteran and had owned and operated Jim’s Plumbing Service for over 30 years. In...

Lonnie Green Sr.

Lonnie Green Sr.

July 15, 2024

(ALBION) Lonnie Green Sr., age 74, died July 15, 2024 following a short illness. He was born May 10, 1950 in Rockingham, NC to Fred and Eva (Wall) Green and had lived in this area most of his life. Lonnie was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran of the Vietnam War and attended St. Paul Baptist Church in Albion. He...

Kenneth W. Saternus

Kenneth W. Saternus

July 14, 2024

(ALBION) Kenneth W. Saternus, age 71, died unexpectedly July 14, 2024. He was born August 28, 1952 in Kenmore to Julian and Judith (DeNanno) Saternus and was a life-long resident of this area. Ken enjoyed being in the outdoors, camping, and working with his hands building things and fixing anything that was broken. He enjoyed socializing with his friends and...

Mary C Thomas

Mary C Thomas

July 12, 2024

(Waterport) With loving memory the family of Mary Katherine Thomas sadly announce her peaceful passing under the loving care of the staff at Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Medina, NY on July 12, 2024. Mary was born on April 21, 1924 to Robert and Helen Cover in Columbus OH, but resided most of her adult life here in Orleans County.

Mary...

Tracey A. Mapes

Tracey A. Mapes

July 11, 2024

(ALBION) Tracey Ann Mapes, age 55, died unexpectedly July 11, 2024. She was born August 23, 1968 in Albion to James and Paula (Fadale) Mapes and was a life-long resident of this area. Tracey enjoyed arts and crafts and loved to paint. She also enjoyed watching movies and videos, gardening and loved to cook. Tracey was also a very family-oriented...

David John Kast

David John Kast

July 10, 2024

(Albion) David John Kast age 78, passed away July 10, 2024, at the Jewish Home in Rochester surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1946 in Albion, a son of the late John Stanley and Evelyn (DeNagel) Kast and had lived in this area all of his life. 

Dave is a member of the Gaines Carlton Community Church...

Bonnie Lynn Brooks

Bonnie Lynn Brooks

July 9, 2024

Holley: Bonnie Lynn Brooks, age 59 passed away peacefully at Hildebrandt Hospice House on July 9, 2024. She was born July 21, 1964 in Rochester to William and Gloria (Hathaway) Brooks, Sr.

Bonnie was very active with her gardens around the house and enjoyed selling various plants and flowers. She had a tremendous love for cats and even more so for...

Sharon S. Plummer

Sharon S. Plummer

July 9, 2024

(LYNDONVILLE) Sharon S. Plummer, age 79, died July 9, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1945 in Brockport to Charles and Jane (Lorback) Hughes and had lived in this area most of her life. Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Albion Central School and the Strong School of Nursing. She was a member of the...

Connie B. Ebbs

Connie B. Ebbs

July 8, 2024

(ALBION) Connie Brace Ebbs, age 65, died July 8, 2024 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a 2-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 16, 1958 in Albion to J. Donald and Laura (Dix) Brace, Jr. and was a life-long resident of this area. As a 1976 graduate of Albion Central Schools, Connie was a member of...

Shirley Anne Christopher

Shirley Anne Christopher

July 7, 2024

Holley/Albion: Shirley Anne Christopher, age 72, passed away July 7, 2024. She was born January 22, 1952 in Brockport to the late Tilly and Estelle (Passarell) Brunette.

Shirley worked for many years as a Teachers’ Aide for the Holley Central School District - a job that she truly enjoyed doing. Most of her time was spent around her home gardening, cooking,...

Vincent J. Hawkins

Vincent J. Hawkins

July 4, 2024

(Medina) Vincent J. Hawkins, age 51, died unexpectedly on July 4, 2024. He was born in Albion on January 23, 1973, to the late Walter and Linda (Buckner) Hawkins and had lived in this area all of his life. 

Vincent was a member of the Jr. Wilson Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing pinochle, fishing for salmon, origami, shooting...

Kurt E. Kamm

Kurt E. Kamm

July 2, 2024

(HOLLEY/SPENCERPORT/ODESSA FLORIDA) Kurt E. Kamm, age 72, died July 2, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born August 13, 1951 in Rochester to Richard (Ollie) and Irene (Weaver) Kamm. Kurt was a self-employed contractor who specialized in tile installation. He was a United States Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and was a member of the AM/VET’s Post #9 of...

Louise M. Monaghan

Louise M. Monaghan

July 2, 2024

(Albion) Louise M. Monaghan, age 76, died July 2, 2024 in United Memorial Medical Center-Batavia. She was born August 29, 1947 in Lockport to Francis and Marcella (Schmidt) Laubacker and was a life-long resident of this area. Louise worked as an LPN for over 50 years, providing people with compassion and care. Her last job was serving those under the...

Robert C. Staples

Robert C. Staples

June 30, 2024

(Middleport) Robert C. “Bob” Staples age 90 passed away June 30, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Bergen. He was born May 4, 1934, in the Town of Hartland, a son of the late Russell and Marguerite (Haungs) Staples and had lived in this area for all his life.

Bob graduated from Royalton Hartland High School in 1952. He served in...

Esther L. Brown

Esther L. Brown

June 28, 2024

Middleport: Esther Brown, age 89, passed away June 28, 2024. She was born January 8, 1935 in the Town of Alabama to the late Elmer and Vera (Garrison) Wagner, Sr.

Esther loved to cook, can, and take trips to the casino. Esther was a great teacher and cook, teaching her family members and caretakers how to cook countless meals. She was...

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