Obituaries

Bonnie L. Joy

Bonnie L. Joy

Dec 17, 2024

Bonnie L. Joy, of Lyndonville, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Born December 1, 1942 in Albion, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lelia (Shephard) Rogers. Bonnie was a graduate of Lyndonville High School Class of 1960. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Allan L. Joy that same year on...

Amanda L. Keller

Amanda L. Keller

Dec 14, 2024

Amanda Lee Keller, aged 49, unexpectedly passed away at Unity Hospital on December 14, 2024. Born on July 06, 1975, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, she was the youngest daughter of Arnie Allen and the late Mary Johnson-Allen. She lived in the Albion-Medina area for the majority of her life.

For over 25 years, Amanda worked in the nursing field, earning her nursing...

David G. Lockwood

David G. Lockwood

Dec 14, 2024

David G. Lockwood, age 72, of Lyndonville, NY entered into rest on Saturday, December 14, 2024 following a brief illness.

Born November 1, 1952 in Lockport, he was a son of the late Harold and Betty (Melloon) Lockwood. Dave worked as a truck driver and mechanic for many years. He was known as a jack of all trades who could fix...

Fonda R. Carr

Fonda R. Carr

Dec 12, 2024

Fonda Ruby Carr, of the Town of Barre, NY entered into Heaven’s gates on Thursday, December 12, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

Born October 7, 1953 in Albion, Fonda was the eldest daughter of Arthur W. and Dawn Y. (Greenwald) Wilkins. She graduated from Medina High School Class of 1971 and in 1970-71 she was crowned Orleans County Dairy Princess. On...

Ronald L. Nichols

Ronald L. Nichols

Dec 4, 2024

Ronald L. Nichols, age 45, of Albion, NY, formerly of Lyndonville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. 

Born on March 3, 1979, in Medina, he was the son of Ronnie and Jeannine (Haley) Nichols. Ronald was a devoted husband to his wife, Erica L. (Austin) Nichols and a loving father to his two boys, Ronald L....

Safar M. Ahmadi

Safar M. Ahmadi

Dec 1, 2024

Services were held privately at the convenience of the family.

Richard D. Dunham

Richard D. Dunham

Nov 28, 2024

Richard D. “Dick” Dunham, a lifelong farmer and beloved member of the Knowlesville, NY community, peacefully entered into rest at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 5, 1940, in Medina, Dick was the son of the late Howard and Leona (Thaxter) Dunham. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of...

Joyce P. Bennett

Joyce P. Bennett

Nov 26, 2024

Joyce P. Bennett, of Lyndonville, NY passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 following a long battle with cancer.

Born August 11, 1934 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Inez (Stamp) Pulver. Joyce graduated from Spencerport High School and went on to earn a master’s degree from Brockport State College....

Emma M. (Pescara) Molisani

Emma M. (Pescara) Molisani

Nov 23, 2024

Emma M. (Pescara) Molisani, age 93, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born May 10, 1931 in Medina, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Angelina (Paolini) Pescara. Emma worked for Harrison Radiator Div. of GM in Lockport, where she retired after 25 years. Her son, Joe, and her...

Alonzo E. Evans

Alonzo E. Evans

Nov 19, 2024

Alonzo E. Evans, 92, of Medina, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Born on March 30, 1932 in the Town of Shelby, he was a son of the late George and Irene (Gardner) Evans. Alonzo graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1950. In 1956 he married the former Marian Goldsmith. Shortly after, he went to work for Agway....

Justin Bryant Say

Justin Bryant Say

Nov 18, 2024

Justin B. Say of North Tonawanda, age 27, entered into rest unexpectedly on November 18, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1997, in Lockport to Damon Say and Amy Carson. 

Through his selfless nature, Justin’s life was able to help the lives of five individuals by being a donor with Connect Life. His amazing legacy will remain with each of...

Dr. Thurston Dale

Dr. Thurston Dale

Nov 7, 2024

Dr. Thurston Dale, DVM, of Medina, New York passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Greenfield Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster. 

Born March 16, 1939 in Hope, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Thomas Frank Dale and Ruth (Isaacs) Dale. One of six children, Dr. Dale grew up on a...

Donald R. Bigelow

Donald R. Bigelow

Nov 4, 2024

Donald Raymond Bigelow, age 86, of N. Tonawanda, NY and formerly of Medina, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at home with his wife and six children by his side. 

Don was born on October 29, 1938 in Niagara Falls. He was raised in East Otto and attended school in Cattaraugus County. He went on to serve his country in the United...

Dolores Schroth

Dolores Schroth

Oct 27, 2024

(Lyndonville) Dolores E. Schroth age 78, passed away October 27, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born December 27, 1945, in Union City PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Lucille (Hodak) Dunn and had lived in this area for the past 35 years.

Dolores had worked as a cook at Tom and Jeanie’s in Medina and also for...

Joseph J. Bochsler, Jr.

Joseph J. Bochsler, Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph J. Bochsler, Jr., of Medina, NY, age 92, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Crossroads House in Batavia.

Born July 21, 1932 in the Town of Royalton, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Bochsler, Sr. and Paulina (Leuzinger) Bochsler. Mr. Bochsler graduated from Barker High School, Class of 1950. Early on he...

Carmela Gray

Carmela Gray

Oct 20, 2024

Carmela Gray, age 90, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Orchard Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born November 4, 1933 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late John and Angeline (Fontana) Licinio. Growing up in the Medina area, she married G. Russell Gray, Sr. on September 24, 1955. Carmela was a homemaker most...

Ruth Bernard

Ruth Bernard

Oct 18, 2024

Ruth Bernard

January 28, 1926 – October 18, 2024

Ruth Bernard of Waterport left this earth peacefully at home in the early hours of October 18. She was in her 99th year. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Ruth became a child refugee in England when WWII broke out. Her family eventually reunited in New York City. She married there and in the 1960’s...

Norma J. Jones

Norma J. Jones

Oct 17, 2024

Norma Jane Jones, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1941 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Jane (Crittenden) and Clarence Kraus. Norma grew up in Barker and graduated from Barker High School, where she met the love of her life, her husband, Gary...

Loretta A. Bensley

Loretta A. Bensley

Oct 15, 2024

Loretta A. Bensley, of Medina, NY went to be with the Lord and all of the loved ones that passed before her, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born February 25, 1963 in Buffalo, Loretta was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Kibler) Carder. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1981. That same year, she married...

Amelia E. van den Bosch

Amelia E. van den Bosch

Oct 15, 2024

Amelia E. van den Bosch, age 96, of Medina, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born in Roccamorice, Abruzzo, Italy on October 31, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Angela (DiCarlo) Ventura. At the age of 7, her family immigrated to the United States, arriving through Ellis Island. Amelia grew up...

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