Obituaries

Patricia "Paggie" Poehlman

Patricia "Paggie" Poehlman

Sep 20, 2022

(CLARENDON)

Patricia “Paggie” Poehlman, age 70, decided on September 20, 2022 to leave the building and head off to the Rainbow Bridge to be reunited with all her domestic felines which had gone before her.

Paggie was born in Baltimore,...

Gerry F. Wood

Gerry F. Wood

Sep 19, 2022

Gates Chili: Geraldine F. “Gerry” Wood, age 60, passed away September 19, 2022. She was born May 1, 1962 in Rochester, NY to Arthur and Josephine (Brown) Wood Sr.

Gerry enjoyed playing Yahtzee, board games and cards. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved them dearly.

Gerry was predeceased by her father, Arthur...

Fredi W. Willis

Fredi W. Willis

Sep 18, 2022

Albion- Frederick “Fredi” Willis, age 65, passed away at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center on September 18th, 2022 surrounded by family following a long illness.  He was born on October 17th, 1956 to the late Hildreth and Helen Willis in Albion, NY.

Fredi’s biggest passion was gardening, especially tending to his roses.  He went to school and...

Beverly H. Carges

Beverly H. Carges

Sep 16, 2022

Barker: Beverly H. “Bev” Carges, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022. She was born June 29, 1943 in Rochester to the late Hammond and Dorothy (Dewitt) Heath.

Bev enjoyed spending her time sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and crafting. She kept very busy making rosaries for Catholic Churches all over the world. She liked her...

David M. Bertsch

David M. Bertsch

Sep 10, 2022

(Carlton) David M. Bertsch age 80 passed away September 10, 2022 at Unity Hospital following a short illness.  He was born February 28, 1942 in Albion, a son of the late Martin and Mildred (Barton) Bertsch and had lived in this area all of his life.

Dave served in the US Marines from 1960-1963.  He was a...

Pearl E. Morris

Pearl E. Morris

Sep 10, 2022

(Gasport)  Pearl E. Morris age 67 passed away September 10, 2022 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital with her loving husband by her side.  She was born March 7, 1955 in Medina, a daughter of the late Walter and Annabel (Ball) Hillman.

Pearl loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...

Patricia L. Reale (Lahey)

Patricia L. Reale (Lahey)

Sep 9, 2022

(MIDDLEPORT)

Patricia L. Reale, age 87, died September 9, 2022 in Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born October 14, 1934 in Gasport to Timothy and Lola (Bradford) Lahey and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Charles G.S. "Charlie" Blake

Charles G.S. "Charlie" Blake

Sep 9, 2022

(IRVING, TX/ALBION,NY)

Charles Grierson Signor Blake entered into rest on September 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kandie Blake, children, Andrea (Michael) Brown and Kevin Blake, stepdaughter Brynlee (Justin) Hairston, grandchildren, Seth and Emelia, brother Paul Blake, sisters Dorothy and Lynda Blake, and his uncle Michael (Nicki) McFarland, as...

James L. "Jim" Andre Sr.

James L. "Jim" Andre Sr.

Sep 7, 2022

(Kendall)  James L. Andre, Sr. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 7, 2022.  Jim was born June 30, 1936 in Irondequoit, a son of the late Charles and Olive (Bartlett) Andre and had lived in this area most of his life.

Jim served in the US Navy from 1956-1960 on the Battleship Steinaker “Tin Can” DD863.  He was...

Joyce Gavenda (Draper)

Joyce Gavenda (Draper)

Sep 6, 2022

Albion:  Joyce D. Gavenda, 94, passed away September 6, 2022.  She was born in Albion July 1, 1928 the daughter of the late Elmer and Velma (Mowers) Draper.  Joyce was a member of Holy Family Parish and Ladies of Charity.  She was a former legal secretary for Church & Church Attorneys.

Joyce was predeceased by her husband...

Roger L. Soule

Roger L. Soule

Sep 5, 2022

(ALBION)

Roger L. Soule, age 81, died September 5, 2022 in Unity Hospital following a short illness.  He was born December 14, 1940 in Albion to Claude and Cornelia (Sadler) Soule and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Norma J. Stern

Norma J. Stern

Sep 2, 2022

Gasport: Norma J. Stern, age 94, passed away September 2, 2022. She was born October 2, 1927 in Middleport to the late Robert and Anna (Brigham) Jerge.

Norma worked as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed camping, time outdoors, the Buffalo Bills and most importantly spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

John F. Chludzinski

John F. Chludzinski

Aug 29, 2022

Gasport: John F. Chludzinski, age 72, passed away August 29, 2022. He was born May 14, 1950 in Buffalo to the late Frank and Florence (Dmochowski) Chludzinski.

John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a maintenance manager for the Post Office, travelling all over the state....

Bruce J. Greene

Bruce J. Greene

Aug 26, 2022

(HOLLEY)

Bruce J. Greene, age 71, died August 26, 2022 in his home following a short illness.  He was born in Hornell, NY and had lived in this general area most of his life.

Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Holley High...

Thomas J. Engert

Thomas J. Engert

Aug 25, 2022

Holley:  Thomas J. Engert, 67, passed away August 25, 2022.  He was born November 25, 1954 in Albion, NY the son of the late Charles F. and Lucy Isabel (Ruger) Engert.  Tom attended Day Hab. through ARC GLOW.  He loved family get togethers and spending time with his peers at ARC GLOW.

Tom was predeceased by his...

Charles M. Kurman

Charles M. Kurman

Aug 24, 2022

Rochester: Charles M. “JR” Kurman, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2022. He was born June 13, 1971 in Rochester to the late Charles and Marion Heeg.

JR loved being outside and listening to music. He was a fan of fashion and sneakers.

JR is survived by his children, Jacob Reamer, Anna Kurman,...

Linda M. Bunde (Stafford)

Linda M. Bunde (Stafford)

Aug 22, 2022

Linda Marie Bunde (Stafford), 53, of Spencer-Van Etten, NY/Albion, NY died on August 22, 2022 at the Supportive Care of Orleans (Martin-Linsin Hospice) Residence in Albion, NY following a long illness.

Linda was born September 14, 1968 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She was adopted by the Bunde family and grew up in Spencer-Van Etten, NY. She...

Ethel L. Rivers

Ethel L. Rivers

Aug 21, 2022

Albion: Ethel L. Lourett Rivers passed away August 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ethel enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved white cats.

Ethel was predeceased by two husbands, Gordon Lourett and Clifton Rivers.

She is survived by her sister, Viola Downs, children, Charles Lourett, Bonnie Collins, Mary...

Teresa "Terri" L. Dawley

Teresa "Terri" L. Dawley

Aug 19, 2022

Medina:  Teresa “Terri” Dawley, 58, passed away suddenly August 19, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Albion, NY the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorraine (Steier, Freeman) Dawley Sr.  Terri was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1982, and a former employee of Lifetime Assistance.  Terri enjoyed all animals, but received the greatest joy...

Mary R. Coveney (Rice)

Mary R. Coveney (Rice)

Aug 17, 2022

Pittsford/Albion:  Mary R. Coveney, 98, passed away peacefully August 17, 2022.  She was born December 10, 1923 in Albion the daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl Anna Rice.  Mary was a graduate of Albion High School class of 1940 and was a member of Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church.  Mary was a former employee of Albion Savings and...

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