Obituaries

George W. Statt Jr.

George W. Statt Jr.

February 9, 2020

Obituary of George W. Statt, Jr. Clarendon: George W. “Uncle Furry” Statt, Jr. age 59, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2020 at his home. He was born November 28, 1960 in Rochester to the late George W. Statt, Sr. and Sandra L. Gustke. Uncle Furry enjoyed leather crafting and was active in scouting. He was an outgoing guy who...

Loretta M. "Luxon" Draper

Loretta M. "Luxon" Draper

February 9, 2020

Obituary of Loretta M. (Luxon) Draper Medina: Loretta (Luxon) Draper, 85, passed away peacefully February 9, 2020 at her home. She was born August 8, 1934 in Appleton, NY a daughter of the late Lee and Edna (Brown) Denny. Loretta loved spending time with her family, cards, pool, reading, watching stories and Lawrence Welk. She also enjoyed visits from her...

Donalda A. Wagner

Donalda A. Wagner

February 9, 2020

Obituary of Donalda A. Wagner (GASPORT) Donalda A. Wagner, age 91, died February 9, 2020 in the Absolut Care Center following a long illness. She was born December 8, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Alexander and Marion (Tait) Wyllie and had lived in this area since 1957. Donalda was a great lover of pets and enjoyed gardening and being...

Claudia Carol Hall

Claudia Carol Hall

February 8, 2020

Obituary of Claudia Carol Hall Lockport: Claudia Carol Hall, 74, passed away February 8, 2020. Claudia was a longtime member of Hartland Bible Church, past Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Youth Group leader. Mother of James “Jim” Carpenter and Ann Marie Carpenter; grandmother of Thomas James “TJ” Smith; sister of Norman (Martha) Walker, the late...

Frances E. Stafford

Frances E. Stafford

February 8, 2020

Obituary of Frances E. Stafford Lyndonville: Frances E. “Granny” Stafford, age 68, passed away after a long illness at Strong Memorial Hospital on February 8, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born May 4, 1951 to the late Robert and Patricia (McGurn) Conley. Granny enjoyed making jewelry, antiquing and her greatest joy was being a Granny....

Leatha Louise "Martin" Taber

Leatha Louise "Martin" Taber

February 8, 2020

Obituary of Leatha Louise (Martin) Taber ALBION: Leatha Louise Martin Taber’s 45 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis ended on February 8, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario October 11, 1952. She was a 1970 Graduate of Albion High School and received her B.A in English from Buffalo State in 1974. Her entire career was spent with the Orleans County...

Brunson H. Ashworth

Brunson H. Ashworth

February 7, 2020

Obituary of Brunson H. Ashworth Albion: Brunson H. Ashworth, 88, passed away February 7, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital following a short illness. He was born October 5, 1931 in Brockport. Bud served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved watching sports, M*A*S*H, Bonanza, Hallmark Christmas movies and sitting on his porch in Florida watching the...

Sherry Lynn McMillan

Sherry Lynn McMillan

January 31, 2020

Obituary of Sherry Lynn McMillan Albion: Sherry Lynn McMillan, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 31, 2020. She was born August 9, 1969 in Florida to John and Donna (Zeigler) McMillan. Sherry was a great person and she will be loved and missed by countless people. In addition to her father, Sherry was predeceased by her...

Lawrence J. Bale

Lawrence J. Bale

January 31, 2020

Obituary of Lawrence J. Bale (KNOWLESVILLE) Lawrence J. “Larry” Bale, age 65, died January 31, 2020 in his home following a short illness with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. He was born February 25, 1954 to Raymond and Beatrice Bale and was a life-long resident of this area. Larry was a former Peace Officer for the Village...

William G. Rush

William G. Rush

January 29, 2020

Obituary of William G. Rush (ALBION) William G. “Bill” Rush, age 46, died January 29, 2020 suddenly after a brief illness in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born June 12, 1973 in Albion, the son of Roger and Eleanor (Minckley) Rush and was a life-long resident of this area. Bill was a self-employed painting contractor who had a great love...

Michael C. Trimm

Michael C. Trimm

January 27, 2020

Obituary of Michael C. Trimm On Monday, January 27, 2020, Michael C. Trimm, passed peacefully, yet way too soon, from this life, at the age of 69. Mike was born to parents Richard and Georgette Trimm on October 11, 1950, in Gouverneur, NY. As a young man, he was an all-star athlete and sports enthusiast, especially when it came to...

Joan Z. Hudson

Joan Z. Hudson

January 26, 2020

Obituary of Joan Z. Hudson Joan Z. Hudson went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 26, 2020 after a very brief stay at Hospice of Orleans. Joan was born in Kendall, NY May 17, 1929 to Dorothy and Earl Zorn. Her early years were spent at the County House where her Dad was employed. Later the family moved...

Dorothy B. Neal

Dorothy B. Neal

January 25, 2020

Obituary of Dorothy B. Neal Albion: Dorothy B. “Dot” Neal, age 86, passed away with her family and Rev. Susan Boring by her side on January 25, 2020 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born July 15, 1933 in the Town of Gaines to the late Samuel and Lena “Madge” (Hibbard) Browne. Dot was an active member with...

Laurita M. Brooks

Laurita M. Brooks

January 22, 2020

Obituary of Laurita M. Brooks Lyndonville: Laurita M. Brooks, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2020 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born August 20, 1946 in Medina to the late Robert and Ada (Lonnen) Buckland. She was a graduate of Lyndonville High School class of 1964. Laurita spent most of her time cooking, canning and crocheting. In...

Adeline L. Klafehn

Adeline L. Klafehn

January 19, 2020

Obituary of Adeline L. Klafehn (KENDALL) Adeline Klafehn, age 91, passed away January 19, 2020. Adeline was born September 26, 1928 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Teofil and Yadwiga Bilinski, moving to Kendall with her parents as a young child. A graduate of Kendall Central School, Adeline for many years helped organize her Class of 1946 reunions. Adeline was...

Lois Pelletier

Lois Pelletier

January 19, 2020

Obituary of Lois Pelletier (PA) Lois (Bower) Pelletier age 93 passed away peacefully January 19, 2020. Born in Brockway, PA. She graduated from Brockway High School and attended Beauty School there and worked as a hair dresser for many years. She also worked at Harrison Radiator and at Briodys Nursing Home. She was married to William Bower that passed in...

James A. Hirliman

James A. Hirliman

January 16, 2020

Obituary of James A. Hirliman (Macedon) James A. Hirliman age 72 died unexpectedly January 16, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born July 20, 1947 in Olean, a son of the late James E. and Anna R. Hirliman. Jim was an avid sports fan and loved watching hockey, the Rochester Americans and Sabres were his favorite, football, especially the...

Elizabeth M. Bateman

Elizabeth M. Bateman

January 16, 2020

Obituary of Elizabeth M. Bateman Middleport: Elizabeth M. “Liz” Bateman, age 90, passed away January 16, 2020. She was born October 18, 1929 in Hartland to the late George and Marion (Holler) Coulson. She graduated from Roy-Hart in 1948 and then married Ray Bateman in December of 1950, spending 50 loving years together. Liz was very active in many organizations...

Christine A. Weslowski

Christine A. Weslowski

January 15, 2020

Obituary of Christine A. Weslowski Christine A. Weslowski age 74 died January 15, 2020 at home in Albion, NY with her family by her side after a long illness. She was born in Passaic, NJ a daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes Kubicz. Through her life she lived in Passaic, NJ, Bullville, Florida and Conesus NY. She graduated from...

Keith L. Martin

Keith L. Martin

January 14, 2020

Obituary of Keith L. Martin (HOLLEY) Keith L. Martin, age 55, died in his home January 14, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born November 29, 1964 in Rochester to Robert and Susan (Simmons) Martin and was a lifetime resident of this area. Keith worked as a welder and pipe fitter for several companies in the Rochester area and...