Obituaries

Ross A. Barr

Ross A. Barr

Jan 19, 2021

Obituary of Ross A. Barr (LOCKPORT) Ross A. Barr, age 92, died January 19, 2021 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a long illness. He was born August 3, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Ross served in the Navy Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces and had travelled the world as a Master Swimmer and was a Swimming Coach at...

Edwin Louis Dixon

Edwin Louis Dixon

Jan 19, 2021

Obituary of Edwin Louis Dixon Albion: Edwin Louis Dixon, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2021. Ed was born February 22, 1940 in Rochester to the late Hilda Dixon. Ed enjoyed taking care of cats and dogs. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his siblings, Della (William) Hickey, Richard (JoAnn), Theodore (Laura),...

John A. Keding

John A. Keding

Jan 18, 2021

Obituary of John A. Keding Albion: John A. Keding, 85, passed away peacefully January 18, 2021. John was born September 2, 1935 in Buffalo a son of the late Albert and Irene (Lazear) Keding. John’s love of mechanics started at a young age while working at Western Auto and then for the Smith Brothers. He was a graduate of Albion...

Sandra G. Bower

Sandra G. Bower

Jan 18, 2021

Obituary of Sandra G. Bower Holley: January 18th, 2021 at the age of 81, Sandra entered God's eternal care with her daughter and granddaughter by her side, after a hard-fought battle with coronavirus. Born January 1, 1940, she was predeceased by her beloved husband George of 62 years, her parents Jesse and Dorothy (Reamer) Gillette and son Edwin. She is...

June M. Elich

June M. Elich

Jan 17, 2021

Obituary of June M. Elich June Elich of Albion, New York, passed away peacefully at East Side Nursing and Rehabilitation on Sunday, Jan 17, 2021 following a brief illness. June was just shy of her 90th birthday. June was born February 4, 1931 to Clarence and Ethel Fernaays in Webster, NY. June and her siblings learned the value of hard...

Ann C. Preston

Ann C. Preston

Jan 17, 2021

Obituary of Ann C. Preston West Barre: Ann C. Preston, passed away January 17, 2021. She was born October 20, 1941 in Lockport to the late Henry and Vera (Martin) Class. Ann was a 1960 graduate of Starpoint High School. She married the late Clarence Lloyd Preston on June 20, 1964. They moved around in the early years of their...

Marilyn Mae Peters

Marilyn Mae Peters

Jan 17, 2021

Obituary of Marilyn Mae Peters (AKRON) Marilyn Mae Peters, age 87, died January 17, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family following a short illness. She was born January 22, 1933 in North Tonawanda to Howard and Marion (Kroop) Miller and was a life-long resident of this area. Marilyn was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville...

James William Moore

James William Moore

Jan 16, 2021

Obituary of James William Moore James W. Moore of Hulberton passed away at home in the early morning hours of January 16th surrounded by his family. He was born in Stafford, NY on December 10, 1934 to William and Harriet (Barr) Moore and had resided in this area his entire life. He is survived by his loving wife, Marian (Mower)...

Alton Lee Quackenbush

Alton Lee Quackenbush

Jan 16, 2021

Obituary of Alton Lee Quackenbush (Albion/Lakeland, Florida) Alton “Al” L. Quackenbush, age 75, died January 16, 2021 in Lakeland Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 12, 1945 in Shelby to Maxwell and Edith (Crawford) Quackenbush and was a life-long resident of this area. Al was a member of theCommunity Fellowship Church and a retiree of Harrison Radiator....

Mildred Jean Griffin

Mildred Jean Griffin

Jan 14, 2021

Obituary of Mildred Jean Griffin (Waterport) Mildred Jean Griffin, age 82, died January 14, 2021 in United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1938 in Alabama and had lived in this area for over 60 years. Jean worked as a former CNA at the Orleans County Nursing Home. In addition to being an avid...

Suzanne M. Williams

Suzanne M. Williams

Jan 14, 2021

Obituary of Suzanne M. Williams Suzanne Marie Gordon Williams, 62, of Waterport, NY passed away on January 14, 2021 in Brooksville, FL. She was born to Allan and Joan Gordon on March 29, 1958 in Lancaster, PA. As a young child, she spent three years living in Japan with her family, then their family settled in North Tarrytown (now known...

Maybelle P Johnson

Maybelle P Johnson

Jan 14, 2021

Obituary of Maybelle P Johnson (GASPORT) Maybelle P. Johnson, age 94, died January 14, 2021 in the Lockport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center following a long illness. She was born November 15, 1926 in Lockport to George and Janet (Braun) Lyons and was a life-long resident of this area. Maybelle enjoyed spending time gardening and took great pride in raising...

Jean D. Pietroboni

Jean D. Pietroboni

Jan 12, 2021

Obituary of Jean D. Pietroboni Middleport: Jean D. Pietroboni, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020. She was born July 29, 1955 in Medina to the late John and Vivian (Waterson) Pietroboni. Jean worked as a supportive housing specialist for Transitional Services since 2008. She loved animals and used to be a wildlife rehabilitator as well. Jean enjoyed...

Leona Heinz

Leona Heinz

Jan 8, 2021

Obituary of Leona Heinz Middleport: Leona Heinz, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021. She was born September 16, 1924 in Medina to the late Percy and Katherine (Green) Chase. Leona was a very generous person who helped anyone that was in need. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Jerry on May 19,...

Mary Susan Allen

Mary Susan Allen

Jan 5, 2021

Obituary of Mary Susan Allen (Albion) On Tuesday, January 5th, 2021, Sue left this world to go home to the love of her life, Wayne. When she wasn't at home, sitting in her comfy chair with a Danielle Steel novel, she may have been on one of the long car rides she enjoyed. She loved spending time with her family...

Ronald N. Cooper

Ronald N. Cooper

Jan 5, 2021

Obituary of Ronald N. Cooper Ronald N. Cooper 86, of Kent, entered into rest peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Premier Genesee for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 28, 1934 in Rochester. Ronald is survived by his wife, Ann Cooper, daughter, Melissa (Mark) Kuhn; sons, Ronald and Tracy Cooper; stepfather to Christopher Kodiak, Deborah (Larry) Nowak and Stephen...

Jack Melvin McQueen

Jack Melvin McQueen

Jan 4, 2021

Obituary of Jack Melvin McQueen (Gasport) Jack M. McQueen, age 98, entered peacefully into rest on January 4, 2021 in Lockport, NY. He was born September 3, 1922 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Melvin and Eva (Maddick) McQueen and had lived in this area for most of his life. Jack was a proud US Army Veteran of WWII, 28th Infantry...

Joann R.C. Shields

Joann R.C. Shields

Jan 4, 2021

Obituary of Joann R.C. Shields JOANN R.C. SHIELDS Dec 5, 1940 – Jan 4, 2021 Joann R.C. Shields of Gasport, NY went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 4th, 2021. She passed peacefully at home under the loving care of her family under the guidance of Niagara Hospice. Joann was the daughter of the...

Donald R. Besco

Donald R. Besco

Jan 3, 2021

Obituary of Donald R. Besco Medina: Donald R. Besco, age 67, passed away January 3, 2021. He was born March 10, 1953 in Lockport, a son of the late Charles and Helen (Pechuman) Besco. Donald was a 1971 graduate of Royalton Hartland High School and a former employee of Fisher Price in Medina. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan,...

Timothy E. Drake Jr.

Timothy E. Drake Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

Obituary of Timothy E. Drake, Jr. (Albion) Timothy E. Drake, Jr. age 22 died January 2, 2021 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1998 in Brockport, a son of Timothy and Kathy Drake, Sr. and had lived in this area all of his life. Tim graduated...

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