Obituaries
Janet L. Gratz
September 1, 2023
Akron: Janet L. Gratz, passed peacefully in her home on September 1, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 3, 1966 at Sisters Hospital, daughter of Charles and Margaret Kittle.
Janet loved being outside and being with family and friends. Janet enjoyed listening and attending various music concerts like Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, and Lynyrd...
Patricia Joan Thompson
September 1, 2023
Albion: Patricia Joan Thompson, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2023. She was born January 7, 1935 in Irondequoit the daughter of the late Howard and Slyvia (Ingersol) Holden. In 1968, Pat and her family settled at Albion after years of traveling with her husband’s job. Pat had various jobs, but loved her last job as...
Donald Mellott
August 31, 2023
Amherst: Donald Mellott, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2023. He was born December 11, 1944 to the late Eugene and Marie (Herbert) Mellott.
Donald was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving an honorable discharge. He worked for many years for the railroad before he retired.
He is survived by many...
Marjorie M. Perry
August 31, 2023
Marjorie Manley Perry of Middleport, NY, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2023. Born on November 13, 1929, she was the daughter of Edna Hare Manley and Homer Jerome Manley.
Marge married the late Charles Robert Perry on May 27, 1950, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage before he passed away on his 94th...
Peter C. Zayac Jr.
August 31, 2023
Lockport: Peter C. Zayac Jr, entered into rest peacefully on August 31, 2023. He was born February 25, 1926 in Lancaster to the late Peter C. Zayac Sr. and Antoinette C. Wienckski.
Peter served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1944-1946. He was a loving and caring family man. He was a lifelong railroad train enthusiast.
He was...
Marcia J. Elwell
August 29, 2023
Albion: Marcia J. Elwell, 88, passed away August 29, 2023 at the Martin LInsen Hospice Residence. She was born October 19, 1934 in Albion, a daughter of the late Chester and Celia (Jablonski) Sledzinski. When Marcia was a young teenager , she lived in Greece for a few years. Marcia enjoyed going to the casino, playing slot machines and traveling. ...
Joanne Wilder
August 28, 2023
Wilder, Joanne, 82, passed away 8/28/23. She was predeceased by daughter Sherry and grandson Cole. Survived by children DeAnn Wilder of Henderson, NV, Pamela (Tom) Mulka of Albion, NY, Daniel Wilder of Albion, NY, Donna O’Malley of Dalton, GA, Sisters Mary Ann Goulden and Irene Dunn. She had 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joann...
Larry H. Fisher
August 27, 2023
(Kendall) Larry H. Fisher age 86 passed away peacefully August 27, 2023 at the Villages of Orleans. He was born May 8, 1937 in Salamanca, NY, a son of the late Agustus and Ethel (Wood) Fisher and had lived in this area for the past 54 years.Larry served in the US Air Force from 1955-1959. He worked at Eastman Kodak...
Loretta J. Letts
August 27, 2023
Lockport: Loretta Letts, 48, passed away August 27, 2023. She was born in Medina May 5, 1975 the daughter of David and Sharon (Boyce) Letts. “Red” was a 1995 graduate of Lyndonville High School and a former employee at Kleen Brite in Brockport. Loretta’s greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Loretta is...
Donald Paul Webster
August 26, 2023
(GREECE/HOLLEY) Donald P. Webster, age 69, died August 26, 2023 at his residence following a long illness. He was born October 18, 1953 to Charles and Hazel (Mower) Webster. Don was an Eastman Kodak retiree and was and avid outdoorsman. He was a firearms enthusiast, liked watching old Western shows and person who enjoyed photography. Mr. Webster was predeceased by...
Gloria J. Lonnen
August 26, 2023
(Albion) Gloria J. Lonnen age 75, passed away August 26, 2023 at the Villages of Orleans following an extended illness. She was born January 15, 1948 in Albion, a daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Garod) Luczak and had lived in this area all of her life.She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church where she found comfort...
Ronald E. Riley Sr.
August 25, 2023
(MIDDLEPORT) Ronald E. Riley Sr., passed away August 25, 2023 after a long battle from lung disease. Ron was born to the late Carlton and Evelyn (Dietrich) Riley. He worked for over 30 years at Harrison Radiator in Lockport and for 26 years for the Middleport Police Department. Mr. Riley was predeceased by his parents and a sibling, Michael Riley....
Marie J. Kempton
August 24, 2023
(Middleport/Gasport) Marie J. Kempton age 89, passed away August 24, 2023 at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born October 21, 1933 in Newfane, a daughter of the late Fred and Mabel (Wolfe) Hass.Marie was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she...
Louise Mae Welch
August 21, 2023
(Albion) Louise M. Welch age 88 passed away August 21, 2023 at her son-in-law’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1935, in Brighton NY, a daughter of the late Jay and Mildred (Gouger) Crouse. Louise lived in the area until 1988, when she moved to Florida and returned home in 2012.Louise enjoyed bingo, volunteering at...
Jeffery A. Meiers
August 16, 2023
(HOLLEY)
Jeffery A. “Jeff” Meiers, age 67, died August 16, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born May 29, 1956 in Albion to Robert and Laura (Jansen) Meiers and was life-long resident of this area. During his lifetime, Jeff enjoyed playing softball and watching NASCAR races and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. Mr....
Albert "Chris" Prawel
August 15, 2023
Albert “Chris” Prawel, 76, of Gasport, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 15th, 2023. He was born January 18, 1947 in Medina, the son of the late Carlton Sr. and Blanche (Fish) Prawel, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Chris was a faithful member of Freedom Church in Lockport and was a...
Meredith Minier
August 14, 2023
Albion: Meredith L. Minier, age 72, passed away August 14, 2023. She was born September 30, 1950 in Albion to the late Eugene and Beverly (Murray) Leigh.
Meredith was predeceased by her beloved husband Lee Minier on November 16, 2007, her parents, brother John Leigh, brother-in-law David Hatch, and sister-in-law Dawn Kates.
Meredith is survived by her much-loved...
Robert C. Lusk
August 11, 2023
(Albion) Robert C. Lusk age 70 passed away August 11, 2023 at his home with loved ones by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1953 in Brockport, a son of the late William and Lillian (Knapp) Lusk and had lived in this area all of his life.
Bob loved motorcycles, airshows and...
Carolyn Wisniewski
August 8, 2023
Carolyn (Perfitt) Wisniewski of Tomball, Texas, formally of Medina New York went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023. She was born August 27, 1941, daughter of Maynard and Frances (Kams) Perfitt.
Carolyn graduated from Albion High School in 1959. She worked 9 years for ASCS, 12 years for FMC, and 19 years for NYS Corrections, retiring...
Betty M. Fleming
August 8, 2023
Betty M. (Pendas) Fleming, age,86 passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023. She was born on September 27th, 1936, to her late parents, Domingo Soruco and Luisa Rios Soruco in Cochabamba, Bolivia and spent most of her life in California.
In Betty’s spare time, she liked to cook, sew, go out to eat, and go shopping. Betty is survived...
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