Obituaries

Estella Jean Wright

Estella Jean Wright

May 13, 2019

Obituary of Estella Jean Wright Estella Jean (Thom) Wright passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, May 13th. She was born on February 3rd, 1923 in Kane, PA to the late Benjamin and Lenora Galmish Thom. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Albion. Jean married Rance Wright in 1950 and raised four children....

Regis L. Flagler Jr.

Regis L. Flagler Jr.

May 12, 2019

Obituary of Regis L. Flagler Jr. (LOCKPORT) Regis L. Flagler, Jr. age 57, died unexpectedly May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1961 in West Palm Beach, FL to Regis (Sr.) and Cleristine (Burrows) Flalger and had lived in this area over 35 years. In earlier years, Regis loved the outdoors. He particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Joanne R. Welch

Joanne R. Welch

May 11, 2019

Obituary of Joanne R. Welch (HOLLEY) Joanne R. Welch, age 80, died May 11, 2019 in the Village of Orleans following a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 13, 1939 in the Town of Murray to Edmund and Caroline (Dusett) Reamer and was a life-long resident of this area. Joanne was a member of the Gaines Carlton...

Robert J. Rowling

Robert J. Rowling

May 9, 2019

Obituary of Robert J. Rowling Albion: Robert J. Rowling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 9, 2019. Robert served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp and was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife Jackie, children Kathy (David) Bloom, Sheila (Jeff) Smith, and James Rowling, Stepchildren, Don (Joanne) Hafner,...

Clarence R Hare

Clarence R Hare

May 8, 2019

Obituary of Clarence R Hare Gasport: Clarence Richard Hare, age 84, passed away on May 8, 2019 in Land O Lakes, Fl. He was born October 24, 1934 to the late Clarence and Clara (Robison) Hare. Richard (Clarence) was a successful innovator / entrepreneur who founded Trek, Inc. He was dedicated and loyal to his family and friends, someone that...

Elizabeth M. Donovan

Elizabeth M. Donovan

May 8, 2019

Obituary of Elizabeth M. Donovan (ALBION/DeBARY, FLORIDA) Elizabeth M. Donovan, “Pete”, age 97, died May 8th in DeBary, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Duffy) Donovan. She graduated from Albion High School and Rochester Business Institute and retired from the New York State Division of Parole in 1982 after 38 years of service. She was...

Martha G. Morrison

Martha G. Morrison

May 6, 2019

Obituary of Martha G. Morrison Martha “Geneva” Morrison, 88, passed away May 6, 2019. She was born May 27, 1930 in Braxton County West Virginia, a daughter of the late Marvin and Ercil Malcomb. Geneva retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport. Geneva enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Charles in 2008. She is...

Craig D. Rauber

Craig D. Rauber

May 4, 2019

Obituary of Craig D. Rauber Craig D. Rauber, age 62, of Albion formerly of Irondequoit, passed away peacefully due to a long illness on May 4, 2019. He was born December 26, 1956 in Rochester to the late Marvin and Shirley Rauber. Craig enjoyed driving his GMC pickup truck whenever he had the chance. He was a prior member of...

William E. Hilfiker Sr.

William E. Hilfiker Sr.

May 3, 2019

Obituary of William E. Hilfiker, Sr. William E. Hilfiker age 84 died peacefully on May 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home. He was born July 25, 1935 in the Town of Clarendon, a son of the late Alvin and Laura (Gailey) Hilfiker and had lived in this area all of his life. Bill owned and operated Alor Farms in Clarendon....

Joseph Guy Reisman Jr.

Joseph Guy Reisman Jr.

May 1, 2019

Obituary of Joseph Guy Reisman Jr. Medina: Joseph Guy “Joe” Reisman, Jr. age 57, passed away on May 1, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1961 in Medina to Joseph Guy Reisman, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Braun. Joe had a tremendous love for his family and always enjoyed time with his sons and grandchildren. He enjoyed going...

Winifred E. Miller

Winifred E. Miller

Apr 29, 2019

Obituary of Winifred E. Miller Winifred E. (Miles) Miller, age 99, of Queensbury formerly of Carlton, passed away peacefully at The Haynes House of Hope in Granville, NY on April 29, 2019. She was born May 19, 1919 in Carlton to the late Henry and Alice (Platten) Miles. Winifred was a member of the Carlton United Methodist Church since the...

Robert J. Smith

Robert J. Smith

Apr 29, 2019

Obituary of Robert J. Smith Kendall: Robert J. Smith, 87, passed away April 29, 2019 at Unity Hospital. He was born June 3, 1931 in Albion, NY, son of the late Robert and Sarah (Wilson) Smith. R.J. was an active member of the Kendall Fire Co. and served as the Kendall Highway Superintendent for 26 years and also served as...

Patricia M. Prawel

Patricia M. Prawel

Apr 27, 2019

Obituary of Patricia M. Prawel (GASPORT) Patricia M. Prawel, age 70, died unexpectedly April 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1949 in Medina, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Britt) Yaxley and was a life-long resident of the area. Patricia was a faithful member of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Lockport and was a volunteer with...

Christopher Nenni

Christopher Nenni

Apr 26, 2019

Obituary of Christopher Nenni (ALBION) Christopher Nenni, age 55, died unexpectedly at his residence on April 26, 2019. He was born November 11, 1963 in Albion to Richard and Patricia (Noreck) Nenni and had lived in this area his entire life. Chris was a graduate of Kendall Central Schools and was employed at Penasack Sheet Metal Company in Albion. In...

Theodore W. Grimes

Theodore W. Grimes

Apr 26, 2019

Obituary of Theodore W. Grimes (Albion) Theodore “Teddy” Grimes age 86 died April 26, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. He was born December 28, 1932 in Waterport, a son of the late William and Margaret (Wooster) Grimes and had lived in this area all of his life. Teddy graduated from Lyndonville High School in...

Hazel E. Lake

Hazel E. Lake

Apr 26, 2019

Obituary of Hazel E. Lake (Albion) Hazel Carpenter Lake departed her earthly home on April 26, 2019. She was born in Medina NY, to Matilda and Ernest Carpenter. Hazel had celebrated her 100th birthday this last February 9th and enjoyed her special day with her family; some coming from across the country. She had the sweetest of souls and a...

John C. Forrester

John C. Forrester

Apr 25, 2019

Obituary of John C. Forrester (ALBION) John C. Forrester, age 71 died April 25, 2019 in his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Orleans. He was born October 19, 1947 in Albion and had lived in this area all of his life. John was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was...

Regina E. Goldsby

Regina E. Goldsby

Apr 24, 2019

Obituary of Regina E. Goldsby Regina “Jeanne” Goldsby age 95 died April 24, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans. She was born June 12, 1923 in Montgomery County PA, a daughter of the late Arthur Kenneth and Margaret W. (Walsh) Goldsby. Jeanne loved animals, especially watching and feeding the birds. She also enjoyed watching movies, playing cards and crossword puzzles....

Jeanice Ann Passarell

Jeanice Ann Passarell

Apr 24, 2019

Obituary of Jeanice Ann Passarell Holley: Jeanice Ann Passarell, 83, passed away April 24, 2019. She was born October 8, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Andrew and Georgianna (Bartlett) Jenks. Jeanice was a former employee of Holley Central School and helped her late husband, Lewis Sr., on the family farm. She was a member of the Holley...

Peter S. Koczwara

Peter S. Koczwara

Apr 24, 2019

Obituary of Peter S. Koczwara (Albion) Peter S. Koczwara age 61 died April 24, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born March 19, 1958 in Dunkirk, NY, a son of the late Peter R. and Grace (Barone) Koczwara and had lived in this area for the past 15 years. Before moving to Albion, Peter had resided in the Perrysburg...

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