Obituaries

Roger A Bowler Sr.

Roger A Bowler Sr.

April 7, 2024

Roger A. Bowler Sr., 87, passed away on April 7th at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina NY. Born September 18, 1936, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Arthur and Anna Ruth (Beccue) Bowler. He is survived by three sons: Roger Bowler Jr. (Belinda) of Ozark MO, Steven Bowler of Lockport and Robin Bowler of Charlotte...

Eleanor L. King

Eleanor L. King

April 5, 2024

Eleanor Louise King, entered her rest on April 5th, 2024. Born to Joseph and Mary (Rogers) Lipsett on October 8th, 1947 in Sunbury, PA. Predeceased by husband of 41 years, Wayne Leroy King; brother Arthur Lipsett; sisters Eileen Hunter and Rose Ackley; daughter Tammy King; daughter-in-law Michelle King; and great-grandson Nicholas Torregrossa Jr. Survived by sister Pat (Tom) Gamble, sons...

Sharon E. Weiss

Sharon E. Weiss

April 5, 2024

(BARKER) Sharon E. Weiss, age 66, died April 5, 2024 in the Niagara Hospice Residence.  She was born January 14, 1958 in Buffalo to Leroy and Lorrain (Wieczorek) Short and was a life-long resident of this area.

 

Sharon loved to cook, enjoyed spending time in her gardens, as well as crocheting.  She was also very family oriented and enjoyed her spending time...

Raymond M. Blacklock

Raymond M. Blacklock

April 3, 2024

(Barker/Newfane) Raymond M. Blacklock age 70, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024 at Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving wife.  He was born August 21, 1953 in Lockport, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Chase) Blacklock. 

Ray was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening and hunting.  His passion was woodworking and made many keepsakes for family and friends.  Ray...

Margaret Jane Dale

Margaret Jane Dale

March 29, 2024

Margaret Jane Dale (nee Mead), 97, of Larchmont NY, passed peacefully in her home on March 29, 2024.

Margaret was born on November 6, 1926 to Eveleene and Floyd Mead in Middleport, NY. After graduating from Middleport High School, she attended Syracuse University and studied nursing where she received a BS and an RN. She completed graduate work in New Haven, CT where she met the love of her life, Richard Scott Dale, a student at Yale, who later became a teacher in Mamaroneck, NY.

Nine months and nine days later they married on August 12,...

Grace I Kennedy

Grace I Kennedy

March 29, 2024

(ALBION) Grace Irene (Walburn) Kennedy, born April 7, 1938, passed away March 29th just days before her 86th birthday, from a long undetected illness. Rochester General Hospital’s staff treated our Mom with dignity and respect during her short time with them. She was predeceased by her parents: Edward and Dorothy (Purcell) Walburn and a sister Mary Jane. Grace is survived...

Geraldine L. Sink

Geraldine L. Sink

March 28, 2024

Hartland:  Geraldine L. Sink, 89, passed away at her home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Geraldine was born in Buffalo January 21, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Linda (Lang) Hetzinger.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gasport.  Geraldine graduated from N.C.C.C . in 1976 with her degree in Nursing and...

Keith L. Hale

Keith L. Hale

March 25, 2024

(GASPORT) Keith L. Hale "Tiger", age 58, died March 25th in Niagara Hospice following a long illness and surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1966 in Lockport to Clarence and Velma (Chase) Hale and was a life-long resident of this area. Keith was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, class of 1985 and then went...

Elizabeth C. Passarell

Elizabeth C. Passarell

March 24, 2024

(Holley) Elizabeth “Betty” Passarell, age 84, passed away March 24, 2024 at her home. She was born May 28, 1939 in the Town of Murray, a daughter of the late Harry and Amelia Bower and had lived in this area all of her life.Betty was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley. She was an avid New York...

Helen Anita Shafer

Helen Anita Shafer

March 24, 2024

Albion: Helen “Anita” (Grimm) Shafer, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born December 6, 1934 in Washington DC and adopted by the late Albert and Mildred (Haines) Grimm. 

Anita was a 1952 graduate of Albion High School, loved to do volunteer work and help people in need in our community. She was also a very active member of...

James B. Coates

James B. Coates

March 22, 2024

(Holley) James B. Coates age 76, passed away March 22, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 10, 1947, in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late Willis and Eva Nell (James) Coates and had lived in this area for 35 years.Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era...

Patrice Kopitzki

Patrice Kopitzki

March 17, 2024

Holley: Patrice Delia Kopitzki, 73, passed away March 17, 2024, at Hildebrant Hospice Care Center. Pat was born December 9, 1950, in Brockport and had lived in Holley for over 38 years. Pat took great pride in her gardening skills, and you could see her love of gardening on display at Oak Ridge Apartments. Pat loved all animals and was...

Raymond L. Turner

Raymond L. Turner

March 16, 2024

Raymond L. Turner age 76, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home.  He was born June 2, 1947 in Jesup GA, a son of the late Roy and Cleotha (Hill) Turner.Ray worked for the Union Local 517 in Orlando FL.In Addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Dwight Lagree and brother Willie James Turner.He...

Randall S. Jurs

Randall S. Jurs

March 16, 2024

Albion: Randall S. “Randy” Jurs, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born January 8, 1958 in Medina to the late Herbert and Eleanor (Rodas) Jurs.

Randy worked as a mechanic for Treehouse Foods in Medina for many years before he retired. He was a huge Harley-Davidson fan and taught his kids how to...

Dr. Herbert George Koenig

Dr. Herbert George Koenig

March 16, 2024

Dr. Herbert G. “Herb” Koenig, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.  Born July 8, 1930, in Buffalo, Herb was the third of three children born to Leonard (Leo) M. Koenig and Edna (Pawlitz) Koenig.   After graduating from Buffalo Teachers College, Herb earned his M.A and Doctorate in...

Robin Whitaker

Robin Whitaker

March 15, 2024

Hamlin: Robin (Rushton) Whitaker, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home, March 15, 2024. Robin was born May 4, 1962, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Raymond and Joan (Christie) Rushton. She was a 1980 graduate of Holley High School. Robin was retired, but enjoyed thrifting, buying, and selling antiques, gardening, music, going to concerts and Civil War history. She...

Gina Nicholson

Gina Nicholson

March 14, 2024

Gina M. Nicholson, age 51, died suddenly March 14, 2024 in Oaxaca. Mexico. She was born December 7, 1972 in Buffalo and was a lifetime resident of this area. Gina was an Administrative Assistant at SUNY Brockport and enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family. Gina enjoyed gardening, board games, 1980's music and loved to bake. Ms. Nicholson was...

Mary L. Thompson

Mary L. Thompson

March 14, 2024

(Albion) Mary Lou Thompson age 75, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024 with her husband Donald Thompson by her side. She was born June 25, 1948 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Mary (Switzer) and William Dragert.Mary loved gardening, and always had amazing gardens she made to include swimming pools surrounded by fossil rocks. She would accommodate them...

Elizabeth Nugent

Elizabeth Nugent

March 12, 2024

Albion: Elizabeth “Liz” Nugent, age 73, died on March 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo following a short illness. She is the oldest of 12 children of the late Raymond and Esther (Dunbar) Hamilton. She was born on July 12, 1950, in Palmetto, Florida and has been in the Western New York region for most of her life.In Elizabeth’s...

Marjorie J. Tower

Marjorie J. Tower

March 12, 2024

Albion: Marjorie J. Tower, age 95, passed away March 12, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born July 17, 1928 in Albion to the late Nelson and Elsie (Littlejohn) Wickham.Marjorie worked for the telephone company and lastly as a bookkeeper for Halstead Oil Company. She was very active over the years with various organizations, including the Home...

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