Obituaries

Edison Walter Arpag

Edison Walter Arpag

October 11, 2022

West Henrietta: Edison Walter Arpag, beautiful baby boy of Jason and Justine (Fancher) Arpag, left this world before he was able to bring even more love and joy to his family on October 11, 2022.

Edison joins his grandfather, Edward Fancher, in heaven.

He is survived by his parents, his three brothers, Greyson,...

Lori Tobin

Lori Tobin

October 10, 2022

Clarendon: Lori Tobin, age 62, passed away October 10, 2022. Lori was born July 21, 1960 in Brockport, NY to Harry and Joann (Lotzow) Beaney.

Family was everything to Lori and they always came first. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt.

Lori was predeceased by her husband, Gary on September...

John W. Murphy

John W. Murphy

October 10, 2022

Allbion: John W. Murphy, 49, passed away on October 10, 2022.  He was born in Batavia, NY to Colin Peter and Kathy (Narburgh) Murphy and had lived in Albion most of his life.

He graduated from Albion Class of 1992 where he wrestled and played  football.  After highschool he attended GCC for computer science and used...

Richard E. Raduns

Richard E. Raduns

October 9, 2022

(MIDDLEPORT)

Richard E. Raduns, age 82, died peacefully in his home October 9, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born September 26, 1940 in Buffalo to Elmer and Esther (Wagner) Raduns and was a life-long resident of this area.  Richard was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran...

Ray C. Babbitt

Ray C. Babbitt

October 7, 2022

(Albion)  Ray C. Babbitt age 71 passed away peacefully at his home October 7, 2022.  He was born July 27, 1951 in Brockport, a son of the late Charles and Edna (Snyder) Babbitt and had lived in this area all of his life.

Ray was a lifetime member, of 51 years, and past Exalted Ruler of the...

Robertus Camillus "Robert" Boon MD

Robertus Camillus "Robert" Boon MD

October 4, 2022

(BROCKPORT/ALBION)

On the evening of October 4, 2022, Robertus Camillus Boon of Brockport, NY died at the age of 94 after a short illness. Robert was born in 1928 in Roosendaal, Netherlands and he and his family lived through World War II in German occupied Holland.  Robert attended medical school in Amsterdam where he trained as a...

Gary Befus

Gary Befus

October 3, 2022

(Albion)  R. Gary Befus age 76, passed away October 3, 2022 at the Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY.  He was born August 16, 1946 in Canada, a son of the late Robert and Marie Befus.

Gary served in the US Army during Vietnam.  He was a member of the American Legion Sheret Post #35...

Richard N. Anderson

Richard N. Anderson

October 3, 2022

Waterport: Richard N. Anderson, age 84, passed away October 3, 2022. He was born November 25, 1937 in Albion to the late Theodore and Jean (Turner) Anderson, Sr.

Richard served in the U.S. Airforce from 1955-1963. Richard was an active member of the Albion First Presbyterian Church and influential in the reconstruction of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse....

Paul M. Guglielmi

Paul M. Guglielmi

October 2, 2022

ALBION, NY: Paul Guglielmi, age 61, died October 2, 2022 at Wilmont Cancer Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY following a lengthy illness. He was born March 1, 1961 to the late Albert and late Marion (Albee) Guglielmi in Hamburg, NY.

Paul moved to Rochester, NY in 1982 to work at Kodak for 23 years as an...

Robert J. "Bob" Hill

Robert J. "Bob" Hill

October 2, 2022

Albion: Robert J. "Bob" Hill, age 72, passed away October 2, 2022. He was born November 13, 1949 in Batavia, NY to the late Robert and Joyce (Hill) Schultz.

Bob was a classic car enthusiast, collecting various makes, models and years. He enjoyed sitting in front of his window watching the world go by. Bob was a...

Betty J. West (Mills)

Betty J. West (Mills)

October 2, 2022

Betty Jane (Mills) West, age 84, went to the open arms of our Lord & Saviour on October 2, 2022 surrounded in love by family.  She was born September 19, 1938 in Murray, NY to the late Maurice and Amanda (Jennie) Dusett Mills.

A 1955 high school graduate of Kendall Central School, Betty went on to receive...

LaVerne L. Farewell

LaVerne L. Farewell

October 1, 2022

Middleport:  LaVerne L. Farewell, 81, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2022.  LaVerne was born June 21, 1941, in Batavia, NY the son of the late Stillmon and Betty (Trow) Farewell. LaVerne was a member of Hartland Bible Church and a former employee of Niagara Foods.  LaVerne was a 40-year member of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Dept.

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Kathleen H. "Granny, Kathy" Kickbush

Kathleen H. "Granny, Kathy" Kickbush

September 30, 2022

Middleport: Kathleen H. “Granny”, “Kathy” Kickbush, age 76, passed away September 30, 2022 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1946 in Batavia, NY to the late Donald and Constance (Kowalik) Brazzell.

Kathy in her 76 years touched countless lives, she was a...

John W. "Jack" Lusk

John W. "Jack" Lusk

September 29, 2022

(Clarendon)  John W. “Jack” Lusk age 87, passed away September 29, 2022 at the Martin Linsen Residence.  He was born April 26, 1935 in the Town of Clarendon, a son of the late John L. and Velma (Warn) Lusk and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jack served in the US Navy.  He worked...

Dolores J. Soemann

Dolores J. Soemann

September 25, 2022

Lockport: Dolores J. Soemann, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness on September 25, 2022. She was born February 26th, 1933 in North Tonawanda, NY to the late Irving and Irma (Plau) Stevener.

Dolores enjoyed sewing, was a volunteer for meals on wheels, and spent many years working on their...

Robert L. "Bob" Eade

Robert L. "Bob" Eade

September 25, 2022

WATERPORT:  Robert L. “Bob” Eade, age 73, died September 25, 2022 in Highland Hospital following a short illness.  He was born May 1, 1949 in Bath, NY to Leonard and Alice (Cobb) Eade and had lived in this area for many years.

Bob was the President and Business Manager for the Roofers’ Union Local 22...

Kevin P. Deuel

Kevin P. Deuel

September 24, 2022

Kevin Peter Deuel of West Barre, previously of East Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. He was 71. Kevin was born on June 26, 1951, in Albany, New York, the son of George A. and Eileen M. Deuel. He graduated from East Rochester High School in 1969. Kevin married his wife, Debra, in...

Horace E. "Butch" Patten III

Horace E. "Butch" Patten III

September 23, 2022

(ALBION)

Horace E. “Butch” Patten III, age 75, died September 23, 2022 at his residence following a long illness.  He was born April 15, 1947 in Batavia, NY to Horace Jr. and Alice (Petty) Patten and had lived in this area for over 20 years.

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James F. "Pellet" Landon

James F. "Pellet" Landon

September 22, 2022

(Rochester)  James F. Landon “Pellet” age 79 passed away peacefully  September 22, 2022 with his niece and nephews by his side. Jim was born September 8, 1943 in Rochester, a son of the late Winfield and Hazel (Smith) Landon.

He served in the US Army.  Jim worked as an electrician for Foehner Electric Company and then went...

Charles A. Miller

Charles A. Miller

September 22, 2022

(WATERPORT)

Charles A. Miller, age 94, died September 22, 2022 in the Martin Linsen Hospice Residence after a short illness.  He was born March 21, 1928 in Albion to Emerson and Bertha (Towers) Miller and was a life-long resident of this area.

Charles was a former employee of the TJ...