Obituaries
Donald E. Larson
May 14, 2023
Brockport: Donald E. “Don/Vada” Larson, age 75 (or 18.75 because of his birthday) passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. He was born February 29, 1948 in Jamestown, NY to the late Harold and Evelyn (Johnson) Larson.
Don was an avid collector of many classic cars and would often attend car shows. He liked collecting classic car literature and...
Roy A. Pinson Jr.
May 13, 2023
Holley: Roy A. Pinson, Jr. passed away May 13, 2023 after a long illness.
Roy served his country in the U.S. Army.
Roy was predeceased by his parents, Roy Sr. and Diana (Fuller) Pinson. He is survived by his wife Donna (Turner) Pinson, sons, Ross, Aaron, James and Nathan Pinson and sister, Connie (John) Stanton.
Roy’s family...
Kimberlee Tuttle
May 12, 2023
Holley: Kimberlee A. (Patton) Tuttle, 66, passed away May 12, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Kim was born June 21, 1956, in Bath, NY., a daughter of the late Gerald and Beverly (Hodge) Patton Sr.
Kim was a 1974 graduate of Holley High School and a Life Member of VFW Post #202 Auxiliary. Kim was always helping...
F. Lena Pellegrino
May 11, 2023
(HOLLEY) F. Lena Pellegrino, age 92, died May 11, 2023 in the Schoellkopf Nursing Facility following a long illness. She was born September 13, 1930 in Varpodio, Italy to Rocco and Caterina (Guerrisi) Gatto and had lived in this area since coming to America in 1948.
Lena was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church of Holley, where she...
Jeffrey G. Martin
May 10, 2023
Albion: Jeffrey G. Martin, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2023. He was born June 29, 1968 in Albion to the late Melvin and Dorothy (Gill) Martin.
Jeff was an avid golfer, recently traveling to Virginia to play. He was a paramedic for many years with COVA and National/Rural Metro before he became an LPN and worked...
Donna Yiengst
May 9, 2023
Albion: Donna (Forder) Yiengst, age 59, passed away May 9, 2023 after a long battle of being ill. She was born February 7, 1964 to Thomas and Edith Forder and lived in this area all her life.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, daughter Mackenzie (Kyle Metz) DeCarlo, stepdaughters, Rebecca (John) Clinkhammer and Jennifer Yiengst. She is also...
Rita L. Galbreath
May 9, 2023
(ALBION/CLARENDON)
Rita Langdon Galbreath, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 9, 2023 in her home, into the loving arms of her husband.
She was born Rita Langdon on July 12, 1930 to Orra and Dorothy (Woods) Langdon in Massena, NY and had lived in this area for over 56 years. Rita was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church...
Rodney D. Lipscomb
May 8, 2023
Rodney Lipscomb, 56, of Albion passed away suddenly on May 8, 2023, At Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 18,1966 in Albion, New York to the late A.J. Lipscomb and Alther Leda (Sain) Lipscomb.
Rodney enjoyed spending time outdoors. Fishing, hunting and gardening were his favorite pastimes.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
Janet Maines
May 8, 2023
Albion: Janet L. Maines, age 88, passed away peacefully May 8, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born August 4, 1934 in Albion to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gartland) Hollinger.
Janet enjoyed tending to flowers, especially orchids and gardening. Janet and her late husband Harry loved traveling and sailing together. In addition to her parents,...
Daniel Reed
May 6, 2023
Holley: Daniel L. Reed, 74, passed away May 6, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born June 29, 1948 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Myron and Margaret (Marshall) Reed.
Dan was a graduate of Albion High School and was a former member of the Boy Scouts. Dan served in the United States Army and was...
Mildred Ries Gavenda
May 5, 2023
(ALBION)
Mildred “Millie” Ries Gavenda, age 96, passed peacefully into God’s hands on May 5, 2023.
Born in Darien Center, NY on October 25, 1926 to Ellis and Martha (Mamott) Getman. She is predeceased by husband Harmon, daughter Patricia King, 2nd husband Frank Gavenda, step children Kathy Gavenda and Steven Gavenda. Millie was a graduate of the US Army...
William M. Hickey Sr.
May 2, 2023
(MIDDLEPORT)
William M. Hickey, Sr. age 89, died May 2, 2023 in the Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center.
He was born May 1, 1934 in Medina to Glenn and Geraldine (Ryan) Hickey and was a life-long resident of this area. Bill was a United States Army Veteran, a member of Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen’s Church, and a...
Mary Helen Verratti
Apr 28, 2023
(GASPORT)
Mary Helen Verratti, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2023 at the age of 92.
She was the eleventh child born to Paul and Lydia Renaud of Sully, Iowa on December 31, 1930. Mary is survived by her loving, devoted husband, of 71 years, John Verratti, whom she married on...
Dolores Jane Jones
Apr 27, 2023
Dolores Jones passed peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2023, after a short illness.
She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 23, 1936, to Allen & Dorothy Newvine, one of eight children. Dolores married Wayne E. Jones and they had five children together. After Chief Warrant Officer Jones died in Vietnam she married Joe Smith, and they had one child....
Christopher McNeal
Apr 25, 2023
Christopher (“Chris “) McNeil was born on October 17, 1962, to his parents Charlie Mae McNeil and the late Henry McNeil. Christopher was the eldest of five children blessed to this union. Christopher graduated from Charles D’Amico high school in Albion NY in 1980. During his senior year Chris was recruited by IBM and began to learn about the world of computers.
After...
John R. Meindl, Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
(Middleport) John R. Meindl, Jr. age 90 passed away April 23, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Residence in Albion due to complications from his heart and cancer. He was born April 14, 1933, in Buffalo, a son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy (Culp) Meindl and had lived in this area all his life.
John graduated in 1950 from...
Michael J. Herriven
Apr 23, 2023
(CLARENCE)
Michael J. Herriven, age 61, died unexpectedly April 23, 2023 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
He was born October 9, 1961 in Medina To Lee and Nancy (Krueger) Herriven. In addition to working at various retail stores throughout the area, he also served as the Coordinator of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) for Erie and Niagara County....
Carolyn A. Sisson
Apr 22, 2023
Albion: Carolyn A. Sisson, age 84, passed away April 22, 2023. She was born July 19, 1938 in Albion to the late Frank and Angeline (Borello) DeCarlo, Jr.
Carolyn enjoyed tending to her flowers, working around the house and doing embroidery. She and John enjoyed going on trips and eating at the Village House.
In addition to her parents,...
Timothy A. Miller
Apr 22, 2023
(Albion) Timothy A. Miller age 69 passed away unexpectedly at his home the morning of April 22,2023. He was born May 15, 1953 in Albion, a son of the late Gordon and Frances (DePoty) Miller and was a lifelong resident of Albion.
Tim had many interests, he enjoyed listening to good live music, classic car shows, the rodeo, and...
Elizabeth A. Kennedy
Apr 22, 2023
(Clarendon) Elizabeth A. Kennedy 1944-2023. Mom was called to service in the Lord’s kitchen in heaven, where she’s likely organized the pantry, planted a vegetable garden, and is probably cooking up a feast with her brother Parm, and sisters Sue and little Sally.
She was a nurse for nearly 40 years, usually providing care for the elderly in nursing...
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