Obituaries
Shirley A. DePalma
Apr 17, 2024
Shirley A. DePalma, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility, a day shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born April 18, 1941, in Medina, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Lelia M. (Allport) Brazzell. Shirley graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1959....
Kathleen G. Smith
Apr 5, 2024
Kathleen Gwen Smith, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 5, 2024, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1964, to the late Adeline A. (Panchenko) Smith and Garra H. Smith. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents and brother, Gregory Emil Smith. She is survived and sadly missed by her brother,...
Serina M. Dixon
Apr 10, 2024
Serina M. Dixon, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born October 12, 1976, she was a daughter of the late Kathleen (Dixon) Munn.
Survivors include her sons, Dillon (Fiancé Karlee) Winters of Lyndonville, Austin Winters, Zachary Winters (Natilie Leno) of Rochester and Dominic Winters (Mila Molina) of Medina; grandson, Adrian Winters; stepfather, Jack Munn of Medina. Predeceased by...
Dr. Elaine B. Richards
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Elaine B. Richards (Nee Black), of Middleport, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born July 3, 1932 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late J. Elmore and Dorothy H. (Sommer) Black. She married the late Walter B. Richards on December 7, 1957. Dr. Richards earned a master’s degree from Buffalo State College and went on to earn...
Pauline M. Hebdon
Apr 4, 2024
Pauline M. Hebdon, of Springville passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 following a brief illness at the age of 55.
Born November 1, 1968 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late James “Bear” and Ellen (Warner) Woolston. A hard worker all her life, Pauline was a talented welder with a strong work ethic. On February 14, 2007 she...
Raymond H. Martin, Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
Raymond H. Martin, Sr., passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Ray was born on December 27, 1936 in Cambria, NY, a son of the late Norman and Ruth (Abt) Martin. He was employed as a steelworker at Simonds Saw & Steel Co. in Lockport for 29½ years. Ray was an avid hunter and horseman.
In addition to his...
Bessie N. Pritchard
Mar 30, 2024
Bessie N. Pritchard, age 99, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Born August 11, 1924 in Lyndonville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Elwyn and Florence (Grimes) Woodworth. Bessie grew up on the Alps Road and graduated from Lyndonville High School. She married the late Harry Pritchard in 1946. Bessie was a parishioner of the Grove United...
Barbara Y. Caldwell
Mar 26, 2024
Barbara Y. Caldwell, of Medina, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born in Lockport on May 25, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur Ackerman and Pauline (Penwright) Ackerman Lute. On June 16, 1956 she married George L. Caldwell at the United Methodist Church in Medina. The...
Owen P. Toale, Jr.
Mar 25, 2024
Owen P. Toale, Jr., age 76, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Owen was born on February 6, 1948, in Washington, DC, a son of the late Teresa (Fabrizio) Toale and Owen P. Toale, Sr.
In 1967, Owen entered the military and served in the U.S. Air Force in Thailand. Later, while stationed at Hancock Field in Syracuse...
Richard J. Siedlecki
Mar 22, 2024
Richard J. Siedlecki, of Medina, entered into rest peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Born April 7, 1933 in Medina, he was a son of the late Walter and Mary (Kluska) Siedlecki. A decorated Korean War Veteran, he served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954. Richard retired after a long and distinguished career with Niagara Mohawk. An avid golfer, he...
Robert E. Bracey
Mar 20, 2024
Robert E. Bracey, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born at home on March 16, 1941 in Medina, he was a son of the late Ernest J. and Sophie J. (Domoj) Bracey. Mr. Bracey graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1958. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Ceona M. Schafer
Mar 14, 2024
Ceona M. Schafer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born May 22, 1942 in buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Maynard C. and Alice (Newton) Groves. She was the loving wife of Richard Schafer. A homemaker most of her life, she raised a family of five children. She also worked for...
Linda P. Smith
Mar 10, 2024
Linda P. Smith, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1946 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ida (Allen) Gardner. Linda grew up in Medina and graduated from Medina High School in 1964. On July 25, 1964, she married George W. Smith and the couple...
Blaine R. Poler
Mar 7, 2024
Blaine R. Poler, 82, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
A son of the late Blair W. and Alethe A. (Fearby) Poler, he was born May 8, 1941 in Medina. Mr. Poler graduated from Medina High School in 1959. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce serving from 1959-1966. Early on, Mr. Poler worked for Bausch...
James E. Howes
Feb 26, 2024
James E. Howes, 76, of Medina, entered his rest on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Village of Orleans Nursing & Rehab Center following a long illness.
Born April 20, 1947 in Medina, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Velma (Hults) Howes. Baptized in 1959, Mr. Howes was an active and longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in...
Anthony G. Whitmore
Feb 20, 2024
Anthony G. “Tony” Whitmore, age 38, of Buffalo, formerly of Alexander, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Born June 14, 1985 in Watertown, NY, Tony was the son of Grant Whitmore and the late Catherine (Miller) Whitmore. His parents taught him to have a love for life and for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He grew up...
Elizabeth M. Mielcarek
Feb 19, 2024
Elizabeth M. Mielcarek (nee Marciniak), of Medina, entered into rest on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Orchard Manor Nursing & Rehab Center at the age of 96.
Born on April 18, 1927 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Francis M. and Pearl (Foreman) Marciniak. She graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1945. Mrs. Mielcarek married Stanley Mielcarek...
Charles J. "Uncle Chuck" Eaton
Feb 17, 2024
Charles J. Eaton, age 81, of Medina, better known to many as “Uncle Chuck”, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was born in Medina on April 7, 1942, a son of the late Chester and Sybil (Bowen) Eaton. Chuck was raised on Murdock Road, where he attended a one room schoolhouse. He graduated from Medina High School in...
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