Obituaries

Edna Ruggeri

Edna Ruggeri

November 20, 2022

Edna Ruggeri, 97, of Holley, passed away peacefully on 11/20/22 with family at her side.

Edna was born July 10th, 1925, in Holley, to Michael and Jessie LeStorti.  Edna was predeceased by her husband, Louis, and is survived by son, Bernard (Linda Ferguson) and grandsons, Louis and Cameron (Brittany Francisco).

Also survived by...

Susan M. Schueler

Susan M. Schueler

November 19, 2022

(ALBION)

Susan M. Schueler, age 62, died November 19, 2022 in her home following a brief illness.  She was born September 8, 1960 in Rochester and had lived in this area since 2017.

Susan was an avid reader, enjoyed doing puzzles, cooking, arts and...

Douglas Roger "Doug" Bidleman

Douglas Roger "Doug" Bidleman

November 19, 2022

Penfield: Douglas Roger Bidleman, 71, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022 in Rochester, NY. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Yolanda; sons Mark (Kim) and David (Amy); grandchildren Olivia, Andrew, Jack, and Lia; brother Don (Lynn), sister Sue (Leon) Rider; brothers-in-law David (Rose) Barber and John (Anne) Barber; his nieces,...

Vivian Wheat

Vivian Wheat

November 17, 2022

(Lockport)  Vivian E. Wheat age 79, formerly of Akron passed away November 17, 2022.  She was born June 30, 1943 in Armstrong County PA, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Vera (Knappenberger) Wheat and had lived in this area since 1955.

Vivian was an avid crafter and belonged to the Dale Association in Lockport where she...

Beckie Couch (Hardenbrook)

Beckie Couch (Hardenbrook)

November 16, 2022

On the evening of November 16, 2022, Beckie Couch passed away at the age of 50.

Beckie enjoyed sunbathing, cooking, crocheting, fishing and gardening.

Beloved wife to her husband Paul and loving mother to her children, Skye Marie Drager, Katie Nancy Couch and Peter Charles Couch; loving mother, Pat Hardenbrook, and loving brother, Kurt (Shari)...

Kevin R. Christy

Kevin R. Christy

November 16, 2022

 

 (ALBION)

 Kevin R. Christy, age 72, died unexpectedly November 16, 2022 in Medina Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 27, 1950 in Albion to Robert and Sophie (Carr) Christy and was a life-long resident of this area.

 Kevin was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, and served as the Commander for the Sheret Post #35...

Rodney J. Herriven

Rodney J. Herriven

November 15, 2022

(MIDDLEPORT)

Rodney J. Herriven, age 75, died peacefully at his residence November 15, 2022 following a brief illness.  He was born March 8, 1947 in Middleport to Walter and Alberta (Howes) Herriven and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Ruth C. Hudson

Ruth C. Hudson

November 15, 2022

Ruth C. Hudson of Warsaw, formerly of Albion, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. She was born March 18, 1924 in the Town of Carlton to the late Ervin and Florence (Gorman) Clark.

Ruth was an avid roller-skater and loved square and round dancing with her late husband Robert. She also enjoyed tending to...

Benjamin J. "Ben" Fike

Benjamin J. "Ben" Fike

November 14, 2022

(LOCKPORT)

Benjamin J. Fike, age 20, died suddenly November 14, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  He was born in Amherst on February 28, 2002 to Scott and Jeanne (Fournier) Fike and was a life-long resident of this area.

Ben was a manager for Tim...

Elsie B. Egling

Elsie B. Egling

November 13, 2022

Rochester/Albion: Elsie B. Egling, born December 23rd, 1922 and entered into rest on November 13th, 2022 at age 99.

Elsie Egling is survived by her daughter Sheashaunna (Sheila) Yvonne Egling (Paul), Michael Arthur Egling and Douglas George (Kate) Egling, 6 grandchildren, Allyson Y. Wright, Lisa M. (Corey) Berardicurti, Heidi C. (Ron) Mistretta, lan...

Rose M. Morse (Shepard)

Rose M. Morse (Shepard)

November 12, 2022

Middleport:  Rose M. Morse, 85, passed away 11/12/2022.  She was born in the Town of Royalton May 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Peters) Shepard.  Rose was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and a former member of Gasport Eastern Star #157.  Rose enjoyed bowling, knitting, golf, gardening and cats.  Rose’s greatest joy...

Randy O. Bedford

Randy O. Bedford

November 12, 2022

Royalton: Randy O. Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2022. He was born March 17, 1962 in Lockport to Raymond and Mary Kay (Starkweather) Bedford.

Randy enjoyed his tractors, tractor pulls, farming and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Randy was a very generous man who was always willing to help with anything he...

Rhoda H. Broekhuizen

Rhoda H. Broekhuizen

November 10, 2022

Holley/Batavia:  Rhoda Broekhuizen, 91, passed away peacefully November 10, 2022 into the arms of her best friend and loving husband Ted.  Mrs. Broekhuizen was a beloved teacher to many students over the years at Holley Elementary School.  She enjoyed going to the casino with her friends, nieces and loved to travel to Maderia Beach FL., with her husband Ted. ...

Russell E. Elwell

Russell E. Elwell

November 8, 2022

(Albion)- Russell E. Elwell passed away following a brief illness on November 8, 2022.  He was born on February 16, 1956 in Brockport, NY to William and Marcia Elwell.

In addition to his father, Russell was predeceased by his brother Mark Elwell and brother-in-law James Rush.

Russell received his high school diploma and...

Bonnie E. Bakeman

Bonnie E. Bakeman

November 8, 2022

(Medina)  Bonnie E. Bakeman age 70, passed away November 8, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness.  She was born August 28, 1952 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Julian and Evelyn (Thomas Kolb) Bertrand and had lived in this area most of her life.

Bonnie was a member of the Junior Wilson Sportsmen’s...

Mary M. Shuler (Narburgh)

Mary M. Shuler (Narburgh)

November 6, 2022

(ALBION)

Mary M. Shuler, age 85, died peacefully in her home on November 6, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 9, 1937 in her family’s home on Culver Rd. in Barre to Leslie and Doris (Ballard) Narburgh and was a life-long resident of this area.

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Dawn Marie Valerio

Dawn Marie Valerio

November 6, 2022

(Holley)- Dawn M. Valerio, age 61, concluded her long, tough battle surrounded by family on November 6, 2022.  She was born to the late Edward and Treva Plank in Rochester, NY on February 7, 1961.

Dawn liked to spend her free time fishing, playing cards, computer games, and especially loved to cook.  She was known for her...

Jean B. Batt (Barry)

Jean B. Batt (Barry)

November 4, 2022

(WATERPORT)

Jean B. Batt, age 87 of Waterport, joined her husband and her daughter in heaven on November 4, 2022 while in the Martin Linsin Residence following a brief illness.

Jean was born November 27, 1934 to the late Arthur and Mary (Spaulding) Barry.  She married the love...

Renee Irene Luczak Brown

Renee Irene Luczak Brown

November 2, 2022

(Waterport)  Renee Irene (Luczak) Brown age 42, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2022.  She was born March 18, 1980 in Medina and had lived in this area most of her life.

Renee enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a loving mother of 5, and a loving grandmother who would do anything for her children and...

Douglas A. Sitzer

Douglas A. Sitzer

November 2, 2022

Albion: Douglas A. Sitzer, Sr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2022. He was born February 28, 1959 in Albion to the late John and Betty (Wright) Sitzer.

Doug always said “I love you more than you love me” to his wife and kids, something that they always said in return also. He was a...