Obituaries

Floyd A. Zaepfel

Floyd A. Zaepfel

March 23, 2023

(GASPORT) Floyd A. Zaepfel, age 78, died March 23, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born August 12, 1944 in Buffalo to Floyd M. and Thelma C. (Danitz) Zaepfel and was a life-long resident of this area.

Floyd was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Johnson Creek, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed...

Mark R. Shampine II

Mark R. Shampine II

March 22, 2023

(Holley) Mark R. Shampine II, age 38 of Hulberton Road, died suddenly at his residence March 22, 2023. Mark was born June 17, 1984 in Brockport to Mark and Diane (Bower) Shampine and was a life-long resident of this area.

As a lover of music, Mark was a singer/songwriter and loved to play his guitar. He also toured with...

Roger E. LaMont

Roger E. LaMont

March 21, 2023

(Albion) Roger E. LaMont age 80 passed away March 21, 2023 at Unity Hospital. He was born June 24, 1942 in Medina, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Snell) Lamont and had lived in Albion all of his life.

Roger was born to farm. He began honing his agricultural expertise early, driving farm equipment at age 4....

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

March 20, 2023

Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

August 9, 1935 – March 20, 2023

HOLLEY – The nieces of Ralph “Bernie” Yoffredo invite you to celebrate with them the life of their beloved “Uncle B” on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31, Holley NY.

Family will receive guests from 12:00-1:30pm immediately followed by the memorial service....

Sandra L. Ray

Sandra L. Ray

March 18, 2023

(Albion) Sandra L. Ray, aged 81, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on March 18, 2023. She was born in Albion, NY to the late William and Charlotte (Marquart) Butcher on December 14, 1941.

Sandra lived in the Albion area her whole life, attending the Eagle Harbor School House and graduating from Albion High School with her diploma....

Edwin L. Sidari

Edwin L. Sidari

March 17, 2023

Albion: Edwin L. Sidari, age 79, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Hospice residence. He was born in Bismark, North Dakota, a son of the late Rocco A. Sidari Sr. and Angeline (Hess) Sidari. Ed served in the United States Marine Corps from 1962-1966.

Ed lived a colorful life and created a hundred lifetimes of memories!...

John H. Weader Sr.

John H. Weader Sr.

March 16, 2023

Birdsall, previously of Holley, NY: John H. Weader Sr. passed away March 16, 2023. He was born April 14, 1929 in the Town of West Beaver, Sydney County, PA to the late Charles and Annie Weader. He is also pre-deceased by his son, Kenneth Weader.

John loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, going camping and sitting by the campfire, going...

Hans Kobmann

Hans Kobmann

March 14, 2023

(Middleport) Johan G. “Hans” Kobmann, age 89 died March 14, 2023 in Elderwood of Brockport following a long illness. Hans was born March 25, 1933 to Paul and Kunigunda (Pohlmann) Kobmann. In 1952, he traveled across the Atlantic from Muggendorf, Germany to fulfill his dream of a life in the United States.

Hans settled in Middleport where he met...

Frederick F.  "Bud" Seeman Jr

Frederick F. "Bud" Seeman Jr

March 13, 2023

Clarendon: Frederick F. Seeman Jr. (Bud) age 91 passed away after a short illness on March 13, 2023.

He was born on September 10, 1931 in Rochester, the son of the late Frederick and Alice (Stewart) Seeman Sr. Sister, Shirley Ertle and Brother William Seeman. Frederick is survived by his wife Carole. They spent over 50 years living in Clarendon....

William K. Rowles

William K. Rowles

March 10, 2023

(ALBION) William K. Rowles, age 90, died March 10, 2023 in United Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. He was born September 10, 1932 in Dubois, PA to Eugene and Nona (Hetrick) Rowles and had lived in this area most of his life.

William was a United States Army Veteran having served from 1954-1956. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Lewis B. Bowen

Lewis B. Bowen

March 10, 2023

(Clarendon) Lewis B. Bowen age 93, passed away at his home on March 10, 2023. He was born December 4, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Burton and Marguerite (Stevely) Bowen and had lived in this area all of his life.

Lewis served in the US Army during the Korean War. He served on the front...

Ernest R. Stephens, Sr.

Ernest R. Stephens, Sr.

March 10, 2023

(Waterport) Ernest R. Stephens, Sr. age 74 passed away March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1948 in Cameron NY, a son of the late Carrie Gladys Hallett.

Ernie worked tirelessly in construction at Northrup Contracting, Webb Construction and retiring from Villager Construction. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing and giving...

Eleanora R. Tagg

Eleanora R. Tagg

March 9, 2023

(LOCKPORT) Eleanora R. Tagg, age 92, died March 9, 2023 in the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born May 14, 1930 in Medina to John and Josephine (Wisnock) Mielcarski and was a life-long resident of this area.

Eleanora was an avid BINGO player, enjoyed country music, polka music, going for car rides; especially to...

Thomas Reed Mahoney

Thomas Reed Mahoney

March 4, 2023

 

Thomas Reed “Tom” Mahoney of Canandaigua, formerly of Albion, NY, passed away March 4, 2023 of complications following spinal surgery. He was born July 27, 1943 in Albion to the late Thomas E. and Marjorie B. (Reed) Mahoney.

Tom was predeceased by his aunt and uncle, Mary and Sam Martillotta, and his cousin, Susan Martillotta. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Jennifer “Jen” Mahoney; sister,...

Joseph M Udell

Joseph M Udell

March 1, 2023

(Lockport)- Joseph M. Udell, age 49, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023, following a long illness.

Joe grew up in the Lockport area, he graduated high school and became a truck driver in the Army. When he came home, he went on to work with his father at Babcock Utilities, installing pipes for natural gas underground. He eventually...

Joseph P. Presutti

Joseph P. Presutti

February 28, 2023

 

Kendall: Joseph P. “Joe” Presutti, passed away February 28, 2023. He was born December 14, 1930 in Rochester, NY to the late Paul and Carmella (Izzo) Presutti.

Joe worked for over 40 years at American Can in Fairport before he retired. He was proud to have built the house where he and his wife Donna raised their two children....

Javier Rosario

Javier Rosario

February 25, 2023

(NYC/Albion)  Javier Rosario age 60 passed away February 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 23, 1962 in Bronx, NY a son of Julio Rosario and the late Heroina Luna and had lived in this area for 27 years.

Javier loved working at LeRoy Manor where he worked as a Peer Counselor.  He enjoyed playing sport live...

Donald J. Lavender

Donald J. Lavender

February 25, 2023

(HOLLEY) Donald J. Lavender, age 84, died February 25, 2023 in Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. He was born November 13, 1938 to Earl and Eula (Ferris) Lavender and was a life-long resident of this area. Don was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1957-1961 and a retiree from Eastman Kodak Company. He was a member of St. Mary’s...

Roger Riemer

Roger Riemer

February 25, 2023



(Waterport)  Roger “Butch” Riemer age 83 passed away February 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 5, 1939 in Medina, a son of the late Edward George and Edna J. (Voelker) Riemer and had lived in this area all of his life.

Butch graduated from Lyndonville Central School District in 1957 and...

Kim H. Farr

Kim H. Farr

February 23, 2023

(Gasport) Kim H. Farr, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23, 2023 in Gasport, NY. She was born in Vietnam to the late Tran Van Su and Tran Thi Nhut. Kim moved to the U.S. in 1972 with her loving husband and best friend, Gerald E. Farr Jr.

Kim is survived by her husband Gerald;...