Obituaries
David L. Quider
Sep 6, 2025
(MEDINA) David L. Quider, age 88, went to be with his God September 6, 2025 following a long illness. He was born in July 16, 1937 in Buffalo to William and Elna (Westberg) Quider and had lived in the Western New York area for most of his life. David served as a Pastor at several churches, the last pastorate being...
Allen E. Bell
Aug 26, 2025
Allen E. Bell, age 88, of Medina, formerly of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born July 22, 1937 in Newfane, he was a son of the late Mark and Clara (Corman) Bell. Allen graduated from Lyndonville High School in the Class of 1956. On May 14, 1960 he married the former Corrine...
Kathlene A. Hinman
Aug 25, 2025
Medina/West Virginia: Kathlene “Kathy” A. Hinman, age 67 passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025 at her home. She was born December 6, 1957 in Medina to the late Roy and Ruth (James) Dunn Sr.
Kathy enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and watching her grandchildren grow. She could play cards and board games with the best of them! Her...
Bethony A. Bradshaw
Aug 19, 2025
Bethony Ann Bradshaw (Stilwell), aged 71, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2025. A loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a generous friend, and fierce nurturer of anyone in need.
Born on March 23, 1954, Beth was the oldest of four children born to Anthony and Beverly Stilwell. She met her husband, Chuck Bradshaw, in the early...
Maria Distefano
Aug 19, 2025
Maria Distefano, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Maria, the daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta (Di Stefano) Furnari, was born March 27, 1940, in Braidi, Sicily, Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maria married the love of her life, the late Philip M. Distefano, on October 11, 1958, in her hometown. In 1959, at 19...
Barbara A. Kelley
Aug 18, 2025
Barbara A. Kelley, of Medina, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born December 17, 1945 in Batavia, she was a daughter of the late Stillman and Betty (Trow) Farewell. She was a graduate of Medina High School in the Class of 1964. Over the years, Barb worked on the kitchen staff for Medina Memorial Hospital,...
John T. Mostyn
Aug 12, 2025
John T. Mostyn, age 73, of Albion, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born November 17, 1951 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Virginia R. (Wolfe) Mostyn. John was a graduate of Charlotte High School, Class of 1969. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1973, stationed in...
Richard F. Fry
Aug 10, 2025
Richard F. Fry, age 90, of Medina, NY entered into rest peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved family, on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on May 9, 1935, in Wellsville, New York, Dick was the beloved son of the late William R. and Ruth (Bristol) Fry. He went on to build a meaningful life, defined by dedication to family, service,...
Patricia A. Allport
Jul 31, 2025
Patricia A. Allport, age 82, passed away after a long illness, on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born May 13, 1943 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Szurgot) Voelker.
Pat, or Patty to some, graduated from Medina High School and went on to marry Dean Allport on October 2, 1970. She worked at many different...
Patricia A. Kinne
Jul 30, 2025
Patricia A. Kinne, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Born March 21, 1957 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Bernice (Lyness) Geniton. If you ever met Patty, you know how generous and kind she was, a true angel. She loved her family, friends, neighbors, and most of...
Cheryl A. Powers
Jul 23, 2025
Cheryl A. Powers, 51, of Barker, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born November 23, 1973 in Newfane, she was a daughter of Charles and Claudia (Thiemke) Powers. Cheryl graduated from Barker High School in the class of 1992. She enjoyed playing euchre, bowling and loved to knit and crochet. Cheryl was a kindhearted...
Robert W. "Bill" Oliver
Jul 18, 2025
Robert W. “Bill” Oliver, 52, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.
Born February 10, 1973 in Albion, he was a son of Keith P. Oliver, Sr. and Vicky L. (Peck) Oliver. Bill graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1991. He...
Martin S. Kunes
Jul 16, 2025
Martin S. Kunes, of Bennington, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Born November 16, 1947, he was a son of the late Mary Hamman and was born and raised in the Batavia area. He married the former Carol A. Waszak on November 11, 1967. Martin worked for the Batavia Daily News for 30 years....
Virginia L. Roberts
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia Lloyd Roberts, 89, of Medina, NY died peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Born on December 24, 1935 in Scottsville, NY, she graduated from the NYS Teachers College at Geneseo in 1957.
Virginia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Lee A. Roberts; brother, Paul Lloyd; sisters, Leva Blowers and Pat Cook;...
Rebecca D. (Eckerd) Sniatecki
Jul 14, 2025
Rebecca D. (Eckerd) Sniatecki, of Albion, NY, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 following a long illness.
Born May 14, 1944 in Pennsylvania, she was one of fourteen children to the late Peter Eckerd, Sr. and Claire (Oberst) Eckerd. Moving up to this area, Rebecca raised a family of five children. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina for many...
Judy A. Allen
Jul 14, 2025
Judy A. (Ruger) Allen, of Medina, NY, passed from this life to the next on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the age of 83, following a short battle with cancer.
Judy was born at home in Holley on May 17, 1942, a daughter to the late Alfred and Clara (Archer) Ruger. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Shirley M. Plummer
Jul 6, 2025
Shirley Plummer, age 93, passed peacefully to Heaven on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by her three children and two grandchildren at Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Plummer; sister, Elaine King; and parents, Robert and Thelma Willis.
Shirley is survived by her children, Robert (Lory) Plummer, Lisa (Dan) Wilson, and Kim (Ray) Wendling; her...
Gary S. Payne
Jul 2, 2025
Gary S. Payne, age 80, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Born September 2, 1944 in Medina, he was a son of the late Floyd and Elva (Sanderson) Payne. Gary was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1962. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-1968. On April 17, 1971...
Tina M. Bale
Jul 1, 2025
Tina M. Bale, 60, of Lyndonville, NY passed away on July 1, 2025, following a long battle with cancer.
Born February 19, 1965 in Medina, she was one of three children of the late Norman Dunn Jr. and Dorothy (Smart) Dunn. Tina graduated in the class of 1983, from Medina High School. She went on to work at Trek, Inc. in...
Mary Michele Walter
Jun 30, 2025
Mary Michele Walter, 72, of Medina, NY was granted eternal peace on Monday, June 30, 2025, welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Maxwell and Joan, brother, Ronald and baby sister, Rose Marie Polick.
She was born in Medina on December 15, 1952. Michele was a graduate of Medina High School Class of 1971. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina and...
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