Obituaries
Eugene "Geno" Hrynczyszyn
Aug 3, 2026
Eugene “Geno” Hrynczyszyn, 68, of Medina, NY, formerly Rochester, entered into rest on Monday, August 3, 2026 following a lengthy illness.
Born November 16, 1957 in Rochester, he was a son of the late William and Irene (Krasnowalaskij) Hrynczyszyn. Geno graduated from Franklin High School in Rochester and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from RIT. An Optical Engineer by...
Alice M. Taylor
Aug 1, 2026
Alice M. Taylor, of Shelby, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026 following a lengthy illness.
Born October 6, 1953 in Albion, Alice was a daughter of the late Harold and Faunen (Rowley) Allen. She married the love of her life, David L. Taylor on New Years Eve, December 31, 1970. Alice enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with...
Taalibah A. Amatul-Haqq
Jul 31, 2026
Taalibah Adrienne Amatul-Haqq was born Adrienne Spivey on April 7, 1956, in Brooklyn, NY, to her beloved parents, the late Mildred (Galloway) and Leroy Spivey. She was the eldest of five children, and from the very beginning, carried herself with strength and confidence.
She grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, where she learned street smarts at a young age. After...
Rose A. Allport
Jul 30, 2026
Rose A. Allport- 3/29/1960 – 7/30/2026
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Rose. Mom passed peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, July 30, 2026. She is now with the Lord and her parents, Raymond and Marilyn Matuszak.
Rose loved her crafting, knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed having her 4th of July celebrations poolside....
Cynthia A. McCormick
Jul 29, 2026
Cynthia A. McCormick
After a brief illness, Cynthia McCormick passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. Cindy was born May 5, 1952, to Josephine Reynolds (nee Quagliano).
Left to cherish her memory are her loving family, which included her husband of forty-four years, John, and her son Scott (Becky) McCormick. She adored her grandchildren, Rose and Finn, who affectionately called her Grammie....
Ancel P. Lyons
Jul 27, 2026
Ancel P. Lyons, 84, of Medina, NY passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026.
He was born on May 17, 1942 in Medway, Maine, a son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Spinney) Lyons. In the early 1960’s he moved to Medina. On September 23, 1961, he married the love of his life, the late...
Robert J. Rice
Jul 24, 2026
(Medina) Robert J. "Bob" Rice age 60, passed away at his home July 24, 2026. He was born January 7, 1966, in Medina a devoted son to the late Leonard and Lucille (Kujawa) Rice and had lived in this area all of his life.
Bob worked as a Private Client Advisor for Key Bank in Medina for many years. He enjoyed...
Jolene M. Peterson
Jul 21, 2026
Jolene M. Peterson, of Medina, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Born December 13, 1946 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Flatt) Morotchie. She was a graduate of Lockport High School, Class of 1965. Jolene worked for many years as a cosmetologist in Lockport for...
James R. Ambrose, Sr.
Jul 13, 2026
James R. Ambrose, Sr., age 84 of Medina, NY passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.
Born October 18, 1941 in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Eva (Yanko) Ambrose. Jim graduated from Columbiana High School in Ohio, Class of 1960. He began his career in golf in 1962...
Albert L. Eddy
Jul 7, 2026
Albert L. Eddy, age 91, of Medina, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Born January 1, 1935 in Albion, he was a son of the late Laverne and Beatrice (Plummer) Eddy. Al served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1957. While serving abroad, he met his soon-to-be bride, the former Margaret...
Francis L. Cassidy
Jul 5, 2026
Francis L. “Butch” Cassidy, age 87, of Medina and Batavia, NY entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born August 2, 1938 in Batavia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (O’Malley) Cassidy. Butch was a graduate of Batavia High School, Class of 1957. He married the love of his life,...
Frank M. Ferri
Jun 30, 2026
Frank M. Ferri, age 66, of Medina, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2026.
Born February 8, 1960 in Medina, he was a son of the late Michael T. Ferri, Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Stawicki) Ferri. Frank was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1978. He grew up working in his family’s grocery store, Ferri’s Supermarket and later,...
Ruth D. Fisher
Jun 26, 2026
(MEDINA)
Ruth D. Fisher, 103, of Ridge Road, Medina, passed away on June 26, 2026 at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1923 and was the only child of the late George and Lily Durrant.
Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Town of Ridgeway, a proud member of the 1939 Medina High School Daisy Chain, and a graduate...
Christina G. Short
Jun 24, 2026
Christina G. Short, of Medina, NY, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born September 22, 1940 in Utica, she was a daughter of the late E. Brayton and Eunice R. (Renton) Huguenin. Chris had an extensive career as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She worked at Medina Memorial Hospital for 25...
Lois F. Stevenson
Jun 22, 2026
Lois F. Stevenson, age 91 of Lockport, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.
Born in Lockport on April 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mildred (Waite) Cox. Lois graduated from Barker High School, Class of 1943. In her younger years she worked as an accountant for M&T Bank in Lockport. Lois married the love of...
John D. Rotoli
Jun 10, 2026
John D. Rotoli, age 44, of Medina, NY entered into rest unexpectedly in his sleep on June 10, 2026.
Born December 16, 1981 in Fredericksburg, VA, he was a son of Kathleen (Kitanik) and David Rotoli. John moved to New York when he was little. He attended Oakfield-Alabama Central Schools. John had a passion for firefighting. He trained and was an...
Donna M. Schickler
Jun 10, 2026
Donna M. van den Bosch-Schickler, age 77 of Medina, NY passed away on June 10, 2026.
Born in Lockport on April 10, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius “Corky” and Amelia (Ventura) van den Bosch. She graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1967. Donna went on to graduate from beauty school, earning her license in cosmetology. For...
Paul W. Meland
Jun 5, 2026
Paul W. Meland, age 78 of Medina, passed away on June 5, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born August 27, 1947 in Medina, he was the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Zuczuski) Meland. Paul graduated from Medina High School in the Class of 1965. He furthered his education at the Erie County Technical Institute, where he earned an associate...
Paul J. Little
Jun 4, 2026
Paul J. Little, age 62, of Medina, passed away at Roswell Park in Buffalo on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was born on July 25, 1963, in Medina to the late Robert and Dorothy (Watts) Little. He graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1981. Paul went on to continue his education at Brockport College...
Irvin C. Woodward
May 30, 2026
(Barre)
Irvin C. Woodward, age 61, died May 30, 2026 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Medina on December 9, 1964, a son of Charles and Dorothy (Miller) Woodward and had lived in this area all of his life.
Irv worked for the NYS Thruway Authority as a Diesel Mechanic until his retirement on the day...
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