Obituaries

Judith F. Richards

Judith F. Richards

July 30, 2020

Obituary of Judith F. Richards (GASPORT) Judith F. “Judy” Richards, age 68, died July 30, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born January 31, 1952 in Newfane to Theron and Florence (Wortley) Fuller and was a life-long resident of this area. Judy graduated with an Associates Degree in Science from Alfred State University and had...

Kathryn M.E. Curry

Kathryn M.E. Curry

July 29, 2020

Obituary of Kathryn M.E. Curry (Town of Hartland) Kathryn “Kathy” M.E. Curry age 77 died July 29, 2020 at her home following a brief illness. She was born May 10, 1943 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late William and Jennie (Kramer) Atkinson and had lived in this area most of her life. Kathy was a member of Our Lady...

Richard J. Maedl

Richard J. Maedl

July 28, 2020

Obituary of Richard J. Maedl (MIDDLEPORT) Richard J. “Rick” Maedl, age 51, died July 28, 2020 peacefully in his home following a long illness. He was born September 29, 1968 in Medina to Robert and Julia (Simmons) Maedl and was a life-long resident of this area. Rick was a Roy-Hart graduate from the class of 1987 and received a degree...

Jack McKenna

Jack McKenna

July 27, 2020

Obituary of Jack McKenna John Donovan McKenna (Jack), 86, of Albion, NY passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020 after a long illness. Jack was born February 5, 1934 in Albion to the late Mary and Joseph McKenna. (Yes, Mary and Joseph, but not that Mary and Joseph, despite what people might have said and thought at the time.) Jack,...

Arlene M. Bowen

Arlene M. Bowen

July 27, 2020

Obituary of Arlene M. Bowen (Clarendon) Arlene M. (Campbell) Bowen age 84 died July 27, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 29, 1935 in Ogdensburg, NY a daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (White) Campbell and had lived in this area since 1943. Arlene was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley. She...

Arthur J. Weits

Arthur J. Weits

July 26, 2020

Obituary of Arthur J. Weits Arthur J. Weits of Albion passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 at his daughter’s home under the loving care of his family. Art was born at home in Carlton on Sept. 6, 1923, son of Frederick and Afina (Wallinga) Weits who originally came from the Netherlands. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church...

Patricia "Moriarty" Shelp

Patricia "Moriarty" Shelp

July 25, 2020

Obituary of Patricia (Moriarty) Shelp Albion: Patricia M. Shelp, 86, passed away July 25, at her home while under the loving care of her family. Pat was born in Medina on October 29, 1933, daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Ethel (Hudson) Moriarty. She was a member of the Albion First Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon,...

Margaret J. Porter

Margaret J. Porter

July 24, 2020

Obituary of Margaret J. Porter Brockport: Margaret J. “Marge” Porter, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020. She was born April 10, 1927 in Lockport to the late George and Veronica (Pozarzycki) Lowe. Marge worked for GM for many years before retiring. She enjoyed refinishing furniture, doing stained glass work, quilting, leatherwork and snow birding in Citra, FL....

Ronald Michael Marx

Ronald Michael Marx

July 24, 2020

Obituary of Ronald Michael Marx (ALBION) Ronald M. Marx Sr., age 54, died July 24, 2020 unexpectedly at his home. He was born February 18, 1966 in Rochester to Kenneth and Shirley (Johnson) Marx, Sr. and was a lifetime resident of this area. Ron enjoyed working on cars, fishing and teaching his children the many lessons of life which you...

John C. Lawton

John C. Lawton

July 24, 2020

Obituary of John C. Lawton Middleport: John Creg Lawton, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 24th at Medina Memorial Hospital from a massive heart attack. He was born July 20, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to the late Elwood and Viola (Sarrile) Lawton. John served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1982. John was a man who had an...

Barbara J. Bernard

Barbara J. Bernard

July 23, 2020

Obituary of Barbara J. Bernard Middleport: Barbara J. Bernard, 80, passed away July 23, 2020 while under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Barbara was born May 9, 1940 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Earl and Lena (Koester) McKee. Barbara was a secretary and graduate of Royalton Hartland High School. She was a member of...

Terry Joseph Orszulak

Terry Joseph Orszulak

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Terry Joseph Orszulak Gasport Terry J. “TJ” Orszulak 1961-2020 Loving husband of Linda, adored father of Melina (Justin), Barbara (Nick), Derrick, and Matthew (Mary Anne), cherished grandfather of Shea, Connor, Joey, Jionni, Jaxson, Dominick, Ethan and Vincent. He also leaves behind many relatives, friends and his dog Cali. Terry was predeceased by his sister Ann. Terry was one...

Kenneth Morris Brien

Kenneth Morris Brien

July 22, 2020

Obituary of Kenneth Morris Brien (HOLLEY) Kenneth Morris Brien, age 56, died July 22, 2020 in his home following a short illness. He was born November 15, 1963 in Brockport to Robert and Patricia (Hayes) Brien and had lived in this area most of his life. Ken worked for the Gary DeFillips Construction Company as a Trim Carpenter. He enjoyed...

Abbey Marie Bontempi

Abbey Marie Bontempi

July 18, 2020

Obituary of Abbey Marie Bontempi (MEDINA) Abbey Marie Bontempi, age 24, died unexpectedly July 18, 2020 in her home. She was born July 6, 1996 in Medina to William and Diane (Brandt) Bontempi and had lived in this area most of her life. Abbey was a graduate of Royalton Hartland Central Schools and was about to complete her final semester...

John L. Hinkley

John L. Hinkley

July 17, 2020

Obituary of John L. Hinkley (Albion) John L. Hinkley age 40 died July 17, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 9, 1980 in Albion, a son of Susan (David) Polisoto and Chester Hinkley and had lived in this area all of his life. John graduated from Albion High...

Butch Radzinski

Butch Radzinski

July 16, 2020

Obituary of Butch Radzinski Gaines: Ronald R. “Butch” Radzinski, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020. He was born June 25, 1934 in Albion to the late Henry and Agnes (Daniels) Radzinski. Butch served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He owned and operated H & A Superette in Gaines for 42 years. Butch for many...

Betty Rush

Betty Rush

July 15, 2020

Obituary of Betty Rush Elizabeth “Betty” Rush, 85, of Waterport, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born to the late Cornelius and Mary (Stack) Newton in Rochester, NY. Betty enjoyed and participated in many social and community organizations. She played softball as a “Black North Bomber” and enjoyed playing golf in a couple’s league for...

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

Alan F. Schlosser Sr.

July 13, 2020

Obituary of Alan F. Schlosser Sr. Appleton: Alan F. Schlosser Sr., 79, passed away at his home July 13, 2020. He was born March 10, 1941 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Arthur F. and Lillian (Wilson) Schlosser. Alan served in the United States Navy on the USS Little Rock and was a member of George F. Lamm...

William G. Hovey

William G. Hovey

July 10, 2020

Obituary of William G. Hovey Clarendon: William “Bill” Hovey, 61, passed away suddenly July 10, 2020. Bill was born July 25, 1958 in Clarkson, a son of the late William J. and Margery (Dunn) Hovey. He was a dedicated ready-mix driver for 35 years, for Northrup Materials. Bill loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed planting, trimming and...

John J. Schultz

John J. Schultz

July 9, 2020

Obituary of John J. Schultz Gasport: John J. “Jack” Schultz, age 84, passed away on July 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1936 in Cheektowaga to the late William and Mary (Bergner) Schultz. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for the railroad for 42 years. He was a lifelong...