Obituaries

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...

Nicole Lynn Poquette

Nicole Lynn Poquette

March 11, 2024

HOLLEY – Nicole Lynn Poquette, passed away tragically in a car accident on March 11, 2024 in South Carolina where she was residing. She was born September 14, 1982 to Mary Verhagen Carpenter and George Poquette in Brockport.Nicole (Nic) was a fearless, strong woman. Among her favorite pastimes were spending time with her daughter (and best friend) and cuddling on...

Garland K Miller

Garland K Miller

March 10, 2024

In loving memory of Garland Kimball Miller, who, at the venerable age of 98, departed this life on the 10th of March 2024. Born to the late Berenice and Gerald Miller on the 2nd day of January 1926 in Carlton, New York, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and the joy of simple pleasures.Garland answered the call of...

Marjorie Warren

Marjorie Warren

March 10, 2024

(KENT) Marjorie “Midge” Warren, age 84, died March 10, 2024 in her daughter’s home lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1939 in Eagle Harbor to Alva and Monica Bates and was a life-long resident of this area. Midge was a self-employed beautician for many years and also worked as a secretary for the Kendall School District....

Harry Allen Houghtling

Harry Allen Houghtling

March 9, 2024

(Royalton) Harry A. Houghtling, age 75, died March 9, 2024 in his home following a brief illness. He was born September 30, 1948 in Niagara Falls to Richard and Margaret (Burrows) Houghtling and had lived in this area all of his life. Harry was United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a gunner on a...

Michael E. Budynski

Michael E. Budynski

March 8, 2024

(Waterport) Michael E. Budynski, age 74 passed away March 8, 2024 at the Martin Linsin Residence following a long illness. He was born February 5, 1950, in Albion, a son of the late Earl and Laura (Kokoszka) Budynski and had lived in this area all of his life.Mike graduated from Albion High School in 1968. He and his late brother...

Stephen Lacki

Stephen Lacki

March 8, 2024

(Lockport) Stephen Lacki, age 91, died March 8, 2024 in Elderwood at Bassett Park. He was born February 5, 1933 in Buffalo to Thomas and Mary (Bulanda) Lacki and was a life-long resident of this area. Stephen was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War as well as the National Guard and had received many medals and...

Ann V Batt

Ann V Batt

March 7, 2024

(Albion) Ann V. Batt age 95, passed away March 7, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born September 9, 1928 in Fulton NY, a daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Rath) Candee and had lived in the Waterport/Albion area since 1948.Ann was a member of the Gaines Carlton Community Church, Women’s Fellowship and their choir....

Sandra A. Reed

Sandra A. Reed

March 5, 2024

(GASPORT) Sandra A. Reed, age 68, died March 5, 2024 in Buffalo General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born March 20, 1955 in Lockport to William and Barbara (Madden) Bundrock and had lived in this area all of her life. Sandra worked as a Special Education Teacher’s Aide for BOCES in Newfane. She enjoyed tending to...

James M. O'Brien

James M. O'Brien

March 5, 2024

Obituary - James Martin O’Brien(Albion) James Martin O’Brien passed from this world to the next on March 5, 2024. He was 82 years young.James - or Jim or Jimmy or Uncle Jimmy or Coach or Dad or Papa - is survived by his loving wife of over sixty years, Sandy. Together they had two children and four grandchildren and have...

Paul J. Moser

Paul J. Moser

March 3, 2024

Middleport: Paul J. Moser, age 84, passed away at his home on March 3, 2024. He was born March 11, 1939 in Buffalo to the late Jerome and Viola (Blaser) Moser.

Paul worker at Gibraltar Steel in Cheektowaga for over 25 years before his retirement in 2001. Upon retiring, he enjoyed spending time tending to his flower beds, gardens and spending...

David S. Rushbrook

David S. Rushbrook

March 1, 2024

(KENDALL) David Rushbrook, age 69, died March 1, 2024, following a short illness. He was born in Albion on July 31, 1954, to the late William and Eunice (Banker) Rushbrook and was a life-long resident of this area. David was a former employee of Eastman Kodak. In his spare time, he liked doing puzzles and was an avid fan of...

Mark L. Powley

Mark L. Powley

February 29, 2024

(Albion) Mark L. Powley age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home February 29, 2024. He was born April 16, 1963 in Albion, a son of the late Terry and Jane (Balfour) Powley and had lived in this area all of his life.

Mark had suffered with diabetes since he was 9 years old. He graduated from Albion High School in...

Carol "Grumpy" Dimon

Carol "Grumpy" Dimon

February 28, 2024

Middleport: Carol “Grumpy” Dimon, age 83, passed away peacefully after a short illness on February 28, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born December 24, 1940 in Buffalo to the late Edward and Germaine Grabenstatter.

Carol attended school in Akron and then went on to the University of Buffalo earning an associate degree. She taught third grade at Sacred Heart...

Bryon L. Brinley

Bryon L. Brinley

February 27, 2024

(LOCKPORT) Bryon L. Brinley, age 44, died unexpectedly February 27, 2024. He was born July 3, 1979 in Lockport to Kevin and Sandra (Kane) Brinley and was a life-long resident of this area. Bryon enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, loved sports of all kinds, loved his dog and was an avid walker. He is survived by his mother: Sandra...

Robert Lynn Pinson

Robert Lynn Pinson

February 24, 2024

Albion: Robert Lynn Pinson, age 74, passed away on February 24, 2024. He was born August 5, 1949 in Montgomery, West Virginia to the late Thurman and Louise (Phalen) Pinson.

Robert was very proud to be a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1968-1970 while stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He had a tremendous love for music and recently...

Beverly Ann Gardner

Beverly Ann Gardner

February 21, 2024

Beverly A. Gardner, 76, of Gasport, New York, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. She was born on Saturday, July 19th, 1947 in Lockport, New York to Donald A. Saxton and Helen S. (Myers) Saxton.

Beverly was predeceased by her parents and sister Barbara Edmister

Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Gardner, of Gasport, New...

Wendy A. Sanders

Wendy A. Sanders

February 19, 2024

(Albion) Wendy A. Sanders, age 59, passed away February 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.   She was born October 13, 1964, in Brockport a daughter of Doris (Smith) and the late Bernell Moyer and had lived in this area all of her life.

Wendy was very handy and enjoyed doing home improvement projects; roofing, tiling and painting to name...

Maxime Albert Pilon

Maxime Albert Pilon

February 18, 2024

(WATERPORT) Maxime “Mickey” Pilon, age 81, died February 18, 2024 at home following a long illness. He was born October 16, 1942 in Albion to Arnold and Florence (Campbell) Pilon and was a life-long resident of this area. Mickey was known as the guy in a cowboy hat and boots, perhaps the store butcher, or Mr. Elk but, mostly “Mickey”....

Joan Jean Cherry

Joan Jean Cherry

February 17, 2024

(AKRON)

Joan J. Cherry, age 92, entered into rest February 17, 2024 at Absolut Care in Gasport. She was born February 7, 1932 in Royalton to the late Charles and Esther (Brewer) Criswell.

After graduating from Akron Central Schools, she was a beautician and owned her own salon in Akron, and later ran Criswell Insurance Co. with her husband. In her free...

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