Obituaries
Kathleen D. Lee
March 5, 2025
Rochester:
Kathleen D. Lee, age 73, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1951, in Rochester, New York to the late Delbert and Rose (Giarrizzo) Kehler. She lived in Rochester all her life and was a homebody.
Kathleen worked as an associate for the Sibley’s Department store and enjoyed wrapping Christmas gifts during the season until 1969....
Joyce E. Witt
March 5, 2025
(Albion) Joyce E. Witt age 75, passed away March 5, 2025 at Elderwood at Brockport. She was born April 10, 1949, in Albion, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Porter) VanOrden and had lived in this area all of her life.
Joyce was a member of the Albion First United Methodist Church. She liked to paint, crochet and enjoyed...
David C. Albanese
March 4, 2025
Albion: After a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, David Charles “Ace” Albanese, age 81, decided it was time to finally rest. On March 3, 2025, with his family by his side, he closed his eyes and is finally pain-free and at peace with the Lord. David was born July 24, 1943, in Albion, a son of the late Dominic...
Wayne R. Thompson
March 4, 2025
(BARKER) Wayne R. "Red" Thompson, age 86, passed away March 4, 2025. He was born October 9, 1938 in Lockport to the late William and Gladys (Hensel) Thompson. A 1958 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, Red worked for Harrison Radiator for over 30 years before his retirement. He was very active in the Gasport Lions Club having been a...
Karen A. Downs
March 3, 2025
Karen Tacy Downs passed away on March 3, 2025 in Rochester, New York. Karen was born on July 19th 1957 in Rochester and fought a short courageous battle against colon cancer. She is predeceased by Albina Tacy her mother, Donald Tacy her father and Douglas Tacy her brother. She is survived by Bryan Downs her husband of 45 years, daughters...
Larry A. Kraatz
March 2, 2025
Holley: Larry A. Kraatz, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Medina to the late Arthur and Doris (Duchow) Kraatz. Larry grew up in Middleport until he met his wife and they built their family home in Orleans County.
Larry was a great husband, father, uncle, great uncle, and a father...
Howard F. Smith, Jr.
March 1, 2025
Albion: Howard F. Smith, Jr., age 88, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born April 12, 1936 in Batavia to the late Howard F. Smith, Sr. and Helen (Williams) Smith
Howard was proud to be a Marine and served his country for 10 years in the Korean War and Vietnam War....
Thomas Joseph Richard
February 28, 2025
Thomas Joseph Richard, a beloved member of the Albion, NY community, passed away February 28, 2025. Born on December 24, 1943, to the late Roger and Ella Richard,
Thomas lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family and friends. Tom graduated from high school in 1961 and soon after joined the Navy, where he proudly served his...
John F. Pera
February 27, 2025
Holley: John Pera, age 71, passed away at his home on February 27, 2025. He was born February 20, 1954, in Brockport to John Pera and Dorothy Swanson.
John was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Navy from 1973-1977. He was a member of American Legion Jewell Buckman Post 529 and VFW Post 202 in Holley, serving as...
Robert John Ord II
February 26, 2025
Robert John Ord, II, age 83, went to be with the Lord February 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Vicky (James) Ord; his children Amy Ord, (husband Dr. Christopher Yelverton), of Pittsford, NY and Kerri...
Paris N. Adkins
February 26, 2025
Medina/Lyndonville: Paris N. Adkins, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2025.
Paris was a loving, and caring young woman who loved spending time with family and working with children. She loved talking to her friends on the phone and listening to her favorite band, One Direction. She was a 2024 graduate of Lyndonville High School and just starting her...
Janice Lorraine Wilson
February 24, 2025
Janice Lorraine Wilson, 87, of Lockport, passed away February 24, 2025. Janice was born February 13, 1938 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Leslie M. and Inez (Rosenthal) Heal. Janice was a 1956 graduate of Lockport Sr. High School and in April of 1956, joined Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank as a bookkeeper/trotter, progressed to bookkeeping supervisor, branch coordinator,...
John O. Graham, Jr.
February 24, 2025
Lewiston: John O. Graham, Jr. age 77, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. He was born August 4, 1947, in Akron, OH to the late John O. Graham, Sr. and Marie (King) Graham.
John enjoyed doing various hobbies in his life and was very talented at cross stitch.
John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Patricia,...
Roberta McDonald
February 23, 2025
(Brockport): Roberta McDonald, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1940, in Richland, Arkansas to the late Clayborne and LeAnna (Campbell) Jones. She has lived in the Albion area for over 61 years. Roberta was the matriarch and a private woman; however, she enjoyed being with her family and attending church. She...
Joyce K. Kent
February 21, 2025
(Albion) Joyce Kathleen Kent, lovingly known as "Nana" and "Mom," passed away on February 21, 2025, in Albion, New York, at the age of 79. Born on July 6, 1945, in Rochester, New York, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and passions.
Joyce was a hardworking and determined woman who took pride in her...
John E. Swabb Jr.
February 21, 2025
(Oakfield) John E. Swabb, Jr. age 68, passed away February 21, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a long illness. He was born April 14, 1956 in Batavia, a son of John E. Sr. and Jean (Spring) Swabb and had lived in this area most of his life.
John graduated from Albion High School in 1974. He enjoyed...
Sylvia E. Mountain
February 20, 2025
(MIDDLEPORT) Sylvia E. Mountain, age 84, died February 20, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1940 in Middleport to Edward and Marion (Steiner) Schlinger and had lived in this area all of her life. Sylvia was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing the keyboards and liked doing...
Jodi Fitch
February 20, 2025
(Albion) Jodi L. Fitch age 58, passed away February 20, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1966 in Carthage, NY, a daughter of Donna (Carr) and the late Charles Rivers and had lived in this area for most of her life.
Jodi enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband Eric.
In addition to her mother Donna, she is...
Marilyn R. Rebert
February 19, 2025
(BATAVIA) Marilyn R. Rebert, age 88, died February 19, 2025 in Batavia, New York. In trueness to Marilyn’s wishes, there will be no formal obituary, funeral service, or interment. Marilyn’s life was spent loving and being loved by those closest to her, particularly as a wonderful mother, a devoted sister, and a Grammi. A celebration of life will be held...
Victor C. Buchalski
February 18, 2025
Victor C. Buchalski, age 59, of Gasport and formerly Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest with his loving wife, Jenny by his side on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 22, 1965 in Niagara Falls, he was a son of the late Chester S. Buchalski and Rita (Ciurczak)...
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