Obituaries

Sara J. Juliana

Sara J. Juliana

September 16, 2020

Obituary of Sara J. Juliana (GASPORT) Sara J. Juliana, age 52, died peacefully at her residence September 16, 2020 surrounded by her family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born April 8, 1968 in Buffalo to John and Joan (Dietsch) Hashem and had lived in this area most of her life. Sara was a graduate of Royalton...

Robert G. Dexter

Robert G. Dexter

September 15, 2020

Obituary of Robert G. Dexter Albion: Robert George “Bob” Dexter, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 15, 2020. He was born April 3, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George and Irene (Gertzen) Dexter. Bob was known by many in the community as a social butterfly and was always willing to volunteer...

Susan M. Haibach

Susan M. Haibach

September 13, 2020

Obituary of Susan M. Haibach (KENDALL) Susan M. Haibach, age 55, died unexpectedly September 13, 2020. She was born July 13, 1965 in Rochester to Walter and Cheryl (Simon) Wochna and had lived in this area all of her life. Susan was an LPN and had worked as a private duty nurse as well as for the WNY DDSO in...

William C. Watson

William C. Watson

September 13, 2020

Obituary of William C. Watson (HOLLEY) William C. Watson, age 86, died September 13, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born December 5, 1933 in Rochester and was life-long resident of this area. William was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, a retired engineer at Eastman Kodak and enjoyed watching football. Mr....

Jeffery L. Pask

Jeffery L. Pask

September 6, 2020

Obituary of Jeffery L. Pask (ALBION) Jeffery L. Pask, age 69, entered into eternal life on September 6, 2020 the Batavia Veterans Administration Hospital Compassionate Care Unit. Jeffery passed due to a severe illness as the result of Agent Orange. Jeff was a graduate of Albion High School and after graduation joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam....

Robert E. Kester

Robert E. Kester

September 5, 2020

Obituary of Robert E. Kester Robert E. Kester, 77, of Middleport, N.Y. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2020 to be with his wife Gail to celebrate their 44th anniversary. He was born February 23, 1943 in Buffalo, NY to the late Robert and Loretta Kester. Robert has been a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church...

Patricia Ann Scholze

Patricia Ann Scholze

September 5, 2020

Obituary of Patricia Ann Scholze Holley: Patricia Ann Scholze, age 73, passed away September 5, 2020. She was born October 8, 1946 in Batavia to the late Mike and Carolyn (Root) Gray. Patricia worked for several years as a teacher’s aide at Brockport Central Schools. She was very artistic and enjoyed spending her free time painting. Patricia really loved watching...

Tonya Lynn Loughrey

Tonya Lynn Loughrey

September 4, 2020

Obituary of Tonya Lynn Loughrey Middleport: Tonya L. Loughrey, 49, passed away suddenly at her home September 4, 2020. She was born November 3, 1970 in Newfane, the daughter of William and Jean (Craft) Heschke Jr. Tonya was a graduate of Barker High School and BOCES with a Food Service Certificate. She was briefly employed at Gasport Elementary School, where...

Gary A. Eden

Gary A. Eden

September 2, 2020

Obituary of Gary A. Eden Kent: Gary A. Eden, age 76, passed away after a long illness on September 2, 2020. He was born August 27, 1944 in Humberstone, Ontario to the late Walter and Esther (Flugel) Eden. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working on anything he could around his house. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

Phyllis S. Whittier

Phyllis S. Whittier

September 1, 2020

Obituary of Phyllis S. Whittier Phyllis S. Whittier, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on September 1, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born July 26, 1924 in Kendall, New York, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Geoffrey and Mary Symonds. She grew up in Kendall and was a graduate of Kendall Central Schools having earned...

Tabatha L. Miller

Tabatha L. Miller

September 1, 2020

Obituary of Tabatha L. Miller (NEWFANE) Tabatha L. Miller, age 40, died September 1, 2020 in Niagara Hospice following a 2-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Tabatha had attended NCCC and then graduated with her LPN License from BOCES in 2002. She enjoyed spending time in Virginia, loved horses but her happiest times were when she was spending time with her...

Kelly L. Weaver

Kelly L. Weaver

August 29, 2020

Obituary of Kelly L. Weaver Kelly L. Weaver age 50 died August 29, 2020 at Niagara Hospice following a short courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 25, 1970 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Ronald Weaver and Monica (Crist) Weaver of NC. Kelly loved her cats, past and present; she helped with starting The 10th Chance Rescue...

Donna R. Parmley

Donna R. Parmley

August 29, 2020

Obituary of Donna R. Parmley (NEWFANE) Donna R. Parmley age 80, died August 29, 2020 in Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness. She was born November 26, 1939 in Cambria to Raymond and Helen (Schuler) Townsend and was a life-long resident of this area. Donna was a 1957 graduate of Wilson High School, was a member of St. Bridgette’s...

Jeannine H. Desmarais

Jeannine H. Desmarais

August 28, 2020

Obituary of Jeannine H. Desmarais Jeannine Helen Desmarais (9/28/45-8/28/2020) Jeannine Desmarais entered glorious rest with her Lord Jesus on Friday August 8th. She was a committed and most loving wife to Marcel, loving and always present mother to David and Dennis. She was the beloved daughter of Roger and Marguerite Drouin of Manchester NH. She lived a long life filled...

Donald L. Stilwell

Donald L. Stilwell

August 24, 2020

Obituary of Donald L. Stilwell (ALBION) Donald L. “Captain Happy” Stilwell, Jr. age 59, died suddenly at his residence August 24, 2020. He was born August 6, 1961 in Medina to Donald and Annette (Piazza) Stilwell Sr. and was a life-long resident of this area. Don was a United States Air Force Veteran, a member of Holy Family Parish, had...

Scott E. Edwards

Scott E. Edwards

August 23, 2020

Obituary of Scott E. Edwards Scott E. Edwards (54) of Albion, NY passed away on Sunday, August 23 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Scott is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 8 years, Christine Edwards and his beloved children, Ian Edwards (10), Emilie Edwards (28), and Erika (Chris) Reed (25). He is also...

Florence W. Fuller

Florence W. Fuller

August 22, 2020

Obituary of Florence W. Fuller Gasport: Florence W. Fuller, 97, passed away August 22, 2020 at Elderwood at Lockport. She was born October 31, 1922 in Hartland, NY a daughter of the late Thomas and Hephzibah (Froud) Wortley. Mrs. Fuller was a member and former choir director at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church where she volunteered many times for the smorgasbord...

Noreen Messmer

Noreen Messmer

August 21, 2020

Obituary of Noreen Messmer Albion: Noreen Messmer, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2020. She was born August 4, 1950 in Rochester to the late Walter and Carolyn (Plati) Hamm. Noreen worked over 35 years for CVI/Melles Griot in Rochester. She enjoyed reading, movies, traveling the States and all over the world to Japan, Germany, France, Belgium and...

DeLois T. Thompson

DeLois T. Thompson

August 20, 2020

Obituary of DeLois T. Thompson (ALBION) DeLois T. “Ted” Thompson, age 93, died August 20, 2020 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born September 11, 1926 in Albion to E. DeLois and Luella (Brown) Thompson and in addition to living in Albion, he had lived all over the United States due to his job requirements. Ted was a...

Leona F. Blosenhauer

Leona F. Blosenhauer

August 18, 2020

Obituary of Leona F. Blosenhauer (Holley) Leona F. Blosenhauer age 92, died August 18, 2020 at Unity Hospital. She was born November 4, 1927 in Hannibal NY, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Hazel (Manning) Salisbury and had lived in this area most of her life. Leona was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley and a former...