Obituaries

Robert W. Turner

Robert W. Turner

August 19, 2019

Obituary of Robert W. Turner Barre: Robert W. Turner, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 19, 2019. Bob was born November 3, 1942 in Albion, a son of the late Cleo and Frances (Hamilton) Turner. He was a devoted member of the Walker Bible Baptist Church. Bob will be remembered for his kindness and love, and will be...

William H. Heschke Sr.

William H. Heschke Sr.

August 19, 2019

Obituary of William H. Heschke Sr. OBITUARY NOTICE (GASPORT) William H. “Sonny” Heschke Sr., age 92, died August 19, 2019 in his residence following a long illness. Sonny was born April 23, 1927 in Cambria to Harold and Gertrude (Miller) Heschke and was a life-long resident of this area. A retiree of Harrison Radiator, Mr. Heschke spent his life working...

Jerome Donald Brace Jr.

Jerome Donald Brace Jr.

August 19, 2019

Obituary of Jerome Donald Brace, Jr. (FL/Albion) J. Donald Brace, Jr. age 85 died August 19, 2019 following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1934 a son of J. Donald and Helen (Clark) Brace, Sr. Don served in the US Army 1955-1957. He worked at Lipton Tea Co. for 26 ½ years until they...

Irene Fox

Irene Fox

August 18, 2019

Obituary of Irene Fox (ALBION) Irene Fox, age 68, died August 18, 2019 in the Hildebrandt Hospice Center following a short illness. She was born April 27, 1951 in Batavia to Frederick and Marion (Cross) Danson and had lived in this area all her life. Irene was a very giving person and would give you the shirt off her back....

Joyce A. Staines

Joyce A. Staines

August 17, 2019

Obituary of Joyce A. Staines (Albion) Joyce A. Staines age 92 died August 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 30, 1927 in the Town of Ridgeway, a daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny (Putnam) Axtell and had lived in this area all of her life. Joyce graduated from Lyndonville High School. She was a...

William R. Ogden

William R. Ogden

August 13, 2019

Obituary of William R. Ogden (ALBION) William R. Ogden, age 73, died August 13, 2019 in the Martin Linsin Residence following a short illness. He was born August 12, 1946 in Clearfield, PA to Willard and Betty (Lanagar) Ogden and had lived in this area most of his life. Bill had worked as a Supervisor at United Memorial Medical Center,...

Elmer A. LePard

Elmer A. LePard

August 13, 2019

Obituary of Elmer A. LePard (MIDDLEPORT) Elmer A. LePard, age 97, died August 13, 2019 in Niagara Hospice. He was born July 29, 1922 in Middleport and was a lifetime resident of this area. Elmer lived and worked on his dairy farm with his wife and children for more than 25 years. He also worked at the Niagara Power Project...

Paul H. Cobb

Paul H. Cobb

August 13, 2019

Obituary of Paul H. Cobb (HAMLIN) Paul H. Cobb, age 58, died August 13, 2019 suddenly at his residence. He was born June 9, 1961 in Rochester and was a life-long resident of this area. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughters: Andrea (Anthony) Cobb and their son: Landon of Hamlin, Dawn (Tim) Liposchak of Greece, his sister:...

Tamara L Adams

Tamara L Adams

August 12, 2019

Obituary of Tamara L Adams (CLARENDON) Tamara L. Adams, age 53, died August 12, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born October 22, 1965 in Rochester to Gary and Dianne (Konvinse) Adams and had lived in this area her entire life. Tammy was a member of the Clarendon Lions Club, a was former Communications Specialist at...

Emma J. Weader

Emma J. Weader

August 10, 2019

Obituary of Emma J. Weader Holley: Emma J. Weader, 88, passed away August 10, 2019. She was born November 25, 1930 in the Town of Sweden. Emma retired from the Holley Central School District where she drove school bus and was a custodian. Emma loved Christmas, the New York Yankees, camping, traveling, sewing, flower gardening and volunteered at the Town...

Robert Coville

Robert Coville

August 9, 2019

Obituary of Robert Coville Albion: Robert “Bob” Coville, Jr. age 58, passed away peacefully after a short illness on August 9, 2019. He was born July 30, 1961 in Albion to the late Robert and Alice (Thiel) Coville, Sr. Bob was a simple man who found the most joy in spending time with his family and doing things around the...

Anthony R. Kane

Anthony R. Kane

August 5, 2019

Obituary of Anthony R. Kane (Lockport) Anthony R. Kane, Jr., age 79 died August 5, 2019 in the Beechwood Homes following a brief illness. He was born February 1, 1940 in Lackawanna to Anthony and Mary (McMahon) Kane Sr., and had lived in the Western New York area his entire life. Tony was a member of All Saints R.C. Church...

Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr., Dvm Dr.

Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr., Dvm Dr.

August 2, 2019

Obituary of Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer Jr. DVM Middleport:Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer, DVM recently passed away on August 2, 2019 under the care of Hospice, from a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Massachusetts on October 12, 1946 to Dr. Kenneth I. Gumaer and Catherine Stahl. In 1964, he graduated from Rhinebeck High School before continuing his...

Norma J. Crawford

Norma J. Crawford

August 1, 2019

Obituary of Norma J. Crawford Clarendon: Norma J. Crawford, 80, passed away August 1, 2019 at Unity Hospital. She was born June 10, 1939 in Bergen, NY a daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Whitaker) FitzSimmons. Norma was a 1957 graduate of Holley High School and a former employee of Monroe Podiatry, Photos by Bruce and Star Markets. She...

John B. Wing

John B. Wing

July 31, 2019

Obituary of John B. Wing Holley/Kendall: John B. Wing, 85, passed away July 31, 2019. He was born November 22, 1933 in Toledo, OH a son of the late Clarence and Utilia Wing and moved to Rochester as a young child. John served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to his...

Scott M. Wilson

Scott M. Wilson

July 29, 2019

Obituary of Scott M. Wilson (Albion) Scott M. Wilson age 46 passed away on July 29, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1973 in Salamanca, NY, a son of Donald and the late Suzanne (Dips) Wilson and had lived in this area all of his life. Scott graduated from Albion High School...

John M. Halliday

John M. Halliday

July 28, 2019

Obituary of John M. Halliday (Holley) John M. Halliday age 78 died July 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1941 in Dundee Scotland, United Kingdom, the son of the late John M. and Jessie (Yacamini) Halliday and had lived here for 55 years. John had worked for 37 years as a...

Carol M. Gentilcore

Carol M. Gentilcore

July 28, 2019

Obituary of Carol M. Gentilcore Holley: Carol M. Gentilcore, age 64, passed away peacefully, on July 28, 2019 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. She was born October 16, 1954 in Rochester to Michael and the late Margaret (Farrugia) Gentilcore. Carol loved watching Dale Earnhardt, Jr., the Syracuse Orange, the movie Top Gun and any movie with Patrick Swayze. She...

Loretta A. "Youngs" Durrant

Loretta A. "Youngs" Durrant

July 28, 2019

Obituary of Loretta A. (Youngs) Durrant (Albion/Batavia) Loretta A. (Youngs) Durrant passed away peacefully on Sunday July 28, 2019 at the age of 84. Survived by her daughters Kathy Brady, Brenda (Daniel) Varnell, Deanna (Mike) Campanelli; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother. Predeceased by her husband Herbert and several brothers and sisters. She has moved on to...

Carol J. Trotz

Carol J. Trotz

July 27, 2019

Obituary of Carol J. Trotz Carol Jean Trotz, 74, of Albion, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 27th, 2019 at Unity Hospital. Carol was born April 14, 1945 to the late Frank Albertson and Violet Bennett. Carol loved going to bingo every week, playing card games, going yardsaling and being around her family. In addition...