Obituaries

Joan Wyant Buell

Joan Wyant Buell

Dec 8, 2023

Joan W. Buell, aged 83 passed away on December 8,2023.  Joan was born on November 25, 1940, in Dover New Jersey but was raised in Holley, New York and graduated from Holley High in 1958.  Joan then entered Highland Hospital’s nursing program receiving her RN license in 1961.  She married her high school sweetheart, Albert Buell, on December 23, 1961.

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Thomas James Torres

Thomas James Torres

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas J Torres 61 of Albion passed away unexpectedly on December 8th, 2023.He was born on August 31, 1962 in Medina, NY to his loving Mother Sandra TombariFreeman. He attended Lyndonville Central School and was a talented artist who lovedto draw. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed fishingwith his son Brandan, camping and canoeing down the...

Rebecca Root

Rebecca Root

Dec 5, 2023

(Albion) Becky Root age 99, passed away December 5, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born January 18, 1924 in Ithaca NY.She was predeceased by her 1st husband Raymond Krebs; 2nd husband Norman Root; her daughter Kathleen Dool.Becky is survived by her sons Norm (Alexandra) Krebs, Kirk Krebs; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.There are no services for Becky....

William Hopper

William Hopper

Dec 4, 2023

(WATERPORT) William C. Hopper, age 63, died December 4, 2023 in his home following a long illness. He was born August 22, 1960 in Arcade to Claude and Myrtle (Sprague) Hopper and was life-long resident of this area. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a generous person who would help out family and friends...

Robin M. Pera

Robin M. Pera

Dec 3, 2023

 

Holley: Robin M. Pera, age 62, passed away after a two year battle with cancer. She was born September 10, 1961 in Brockport to John Pera and Dorothy Swanson. 

Robin was truly a wonderful “Nona” to her beloved grandchildren. They were everything to her and she loved spending as much time with them as she could. 

Besides her father,...

Terry L. Sloniker

Terry L. Sloniker

Nov 28, 2023

 

Middleport: Terry L. Sloniker passed away November 28, 2023 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. He was born October 8, 1954 in Ransomville to the late Roy and Betty (Flickner) Sloniker. 

Terry was a carpenter by trade, spending over 50 years building things for his family and countless people. He loved spending time at the family property picnicking, clearing land and...

Mark J. Monacelli

Mark J. Monacelli

Nov 28, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Mark J. Monacelli

Mark J. Monacelli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away with his loved ones by his side on November 28th, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on October 4th, 1954, in Albion, NY, to Geraldine and Felix Monacelli, Mark spent his entire life in Holley, NY.

Mark...

Eddie John

Eddie John

Nov 23, 2023

Edward John ButtonAlbion: Edward J. "Eddie John" Button, age 78, passed away November 23, 2023 following a short illness.Ed was born August 27, 1945, to Joseph & Mildred (Hughson) Button, and lived in this area all of his life.Ed served in the United State Army 1966-1968 in Germany. Ed enjoyed his family and many friends, and was known tro all...

Robert E. Cherry

Robert E. Cherry

Nov 22, 2023

(GASPORT) Robert Earl Cherry, age 71, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family November 22, 2023. He was born May 26, 1952 in Batavia a son of Bernard “Benny” and Dorothy (Gilliatt) Cherry and was a lifetime resident of this area. Bob started work at age 16 and eventually retired from Delphi in 2005. He enjoyed fishing, making...

Margaret Joanne Johnson

Margaret Joanne Johnson

Nov 21, 2023

Margaret Joanne Johnson, known by her preferred name of Joanne, 85, of Albion died November 21, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at the Gables of Brighton. Born December 6, 1937 to G.A and Lulu McLaughlin in Detroit Michigan, she earned her Bachelors of nursing from Wayne State University in Detroit in the early 60’s.      She married Neil Johnson on Sept...

Herman C. Hicks

Herman C. Hicks

Nov 20, 2023

 

Barre: Herman C. Hicks, age 89, passed away November 20th, 2023. He was born April 1, 1934 in Barre to the late Howard and Neva (Joslyn) Hicks.

Herman was a dairy farmer for more than 50 years at his family farm, Hicks Hollow Farms in Barre. He was a founding member of the Barre Volunteer Fire Company in 1961...

Theodore Pedro Alicea-Smith

Theodore Pedro Alicea-Smith

Nov 19, 2023

(BUFFALO/ALBION) Theodore Pedro Alicea-Smith, age 1, infant son of Joseph and Rachael Alicea-Smith, died suddenly and unexpectedly November 19, 2023 in Sisters of Charity Hospital-St. Joseph’s Campus. He was born in Buffalo on July 23, 2022. Theodore was predeceased by his grandfather: Pedro Alicea, his uncles: George Cordero Duane Gonzalez and his great-grandmother: Concetta Backus (nee Favata). In addition to...

Diane C. Hain

Diane C. Hain

Nov 16, 2023

Diane Carol Hain passed away on November 16, 2023 in Albion NY. Diane was born on September 26th 1959 in Medina NY to Betty Jackson and the late Leon Jackson. Diane graduated from Royalton High school in 1977 and received her BS in accounting at High Point University in 1999. She enjoyed her job at Harley Davidson in Hickory NC....

Patricia A. Giglio

Patricia A. Giglio

Nov 15, 2023

Holley: Patricia A. Giglio, age 80, passed away on November 15, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Rochester to the late Cletus and Bernice (Wamser) Buelte.Pat was an active member of the American Legion Jewell Buckman Post#529 of Holley, NY, the Clarendon Historical Society and also the Community Free Library.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by...

Brent R. Ginty

Brent R. Ginty

Nov 14, 2023

(Middleport) Brent R. Ginty at age 71 passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, after a fierce three-year battle with an extremely aggressive form of Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

He was born October 26, 1952, in Lockport, a son of the late Henry Eugene and

Jeanette Bertha (Donner) Ginty.

 

After his 1970 graduation from Royalton-Hartland Central School,...

Gary Allen

Gary Allen

Nov 13, 2023

(Albion) Gary L. Allen, age 73, passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2023 at his home. He was born January 29, 1950 in Albion, a son of the late Clifford and Doris (Seeley) Allen and had lived in this area all of his life.Gary was a member of the Gaines Carlton Community Church where he served as Trustee for several years....

Joshua Scott Watkins

Joshua Scott Watkins

Nov 12, 2023

Albion: Joshua “Josh” Scott Watkins, age 32, passed away on November 12, 2023 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born January 18, 1991 in Brockport to Scott and Kimberly (Lutz) Watkins.

Josh owned and operated Oak Orchard Diesel Supply for many years and “Big Joe” was his right-hand man, going to the scrap yard together, and...

Kelly Paul Bailey

Kelly Paul Bailey

Nov 11, 2023

 

Medina: Kelly Paul Bailey, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2023. He was born January 16, 1962 in Medina to the late Henry and Beverly (Clark) Bailey.  

Kelly was an avid car enthusiast, gearhead, mechanic, and any other term that could be used to describe his love for cars. 

In addition to his parents, he was...

Jacqueline Kay Kaminski

Jacqueline Kay Kaminski

Nov 10, 2023

Clarendon: Jacqueline “Jackie” Kaminski, age 75, passed away November 10, 2023 at Elderwood at Brockport. She was born July 23, 1948 in Brockport to the late Ernest and Marion West.

Jackie worked for the Medina Central School District for many years as an Elementary School teacher. In her spare time, she loved doing ceramics, making her famous fudge and most...

Delores Harper

Delores Harper

Nov 8, 2023

Medina: Delores ("Lois") Harper was born on June 4, 1937 to the late Furman Thompson and Martha Phillips in Greenville, South Carolina and departed this life November 8, 2023.She would meet and marry Thomas Harper, Sr. on February 26, 1961 and raised 7 children in Kent, New York.Delores was a very faithful and praying warrior in her Christian walk. She...

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