Obituaries

Donald E. Palmer

Donald E. Palmer

Feb 19, 2025

Donald E. Palmer, of Medina, NY, entered into rest peacefully on February 19, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. 

Don was born on February 22, 1943 in McKees Rocks, PA. He was a son of the late Earl and Mary (Pearce). He graduated from Lyndonville High School, Class of 1961 and continued his education at Canisius University, earning a bachelor’s degree. Don...

Mary Lee Knights

Mary Lee Knights

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Lee Knights, of Knowlesville, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Providence Regional Hospital in Everett, WA.

Born October 27, 1944, in Tupper Lake, NY, she was the only child of the late Louis and Frances (McDonald) Gourd and stepfather, Joseph “Corky” Arsenault. Mary Lee was a graduate of Tupper Lake High School, Class of 1962...

Clifford J. Johnson

Clifford J. Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Clifford J. Johnson, Sr., age 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 peacefully in his sleep at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility. 

Born September 26, 1938 in Limestone, NY, he was the youngest of fourteen children of the late Robert and Laura M. (Lafferty) Johnson. Cliff grew up on his family’s farm...

Theresa F. Wehling

Theresa F. Wehling

Feb 12, 2025

Theresa F. “Terry” Wehling, of Medina, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a brief illness. 

Born August 11, 1941 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Wiznock) Rozenbeck. Growing up in the polish community of Medina, Theresa graduated from Sacred Heart School and went on...

Nicholas J. Boring

Nicholas J. Boring

Feb 12, 2025

Nicholas J. Boring, age 36, of Medina, NY entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 following a lengthy illness. 

Born February 25, 1988 in Medina, he was the son of Joyce A. Munn and the late James M. Boring. Nick was known for his infectious laugh and his happy-go-lucky attitude. He graduated from Orleans-Niagara BOCES in Medina. Nick was...

Ronald A. Hughes

Ronald A. Hughes

Feb 8, 2025

(Penfield) Ronald A. Hughes age 64, passed away February 8, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born December 15, 1960, in Brockport, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Patricia (Hane) Hughes.

Ron loved drag racing and he owned and built his own race cars. He was very handy, remodeling his family home. Ron...

Eugene A. Pickett

Eugene A. Pickett

Feb 1, 2025

Eugene A. Pickett, 91, of Clarendon, NY and Davenport, FL passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the AdventHealth Hospital in Davenport.

Born June 5, 1933 in Greig, NY, he was a son of the late Harold Gardner and Jessie (Burdick) Pickett. Eugene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. He was employed as a machinist...

Theresa S. Nichols

Theresa S. Nichols

Jan 28, 2025

Theresa S. Nichols, of Medina, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following lengthy health complications.

Born April 23, 1962 in Salinas, Monterey County, California, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Belle (Shoen) Ladabouche. Theresa loved spending time with her family and especially adored her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her...

Deborah E. Ricci

Deborah E. Ricci

Jan 23, 2025

Deborah E. Ricci, of Waterport, NY beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of 56.

Born June 11, 1968 in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of Joyce (Chrysler) Milleville and John Milleville. A person who possessed deep empathy and compassion, Deborah had an accomplished...

Joanne V. Clark-Parry

Joanne V. Clark-Parry

Jan 22, 2025

Joanne V. Clark-Parry, of Medina, NY and Palm Bay, FL, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 85 following a short illness. 

Born on August 19, 1939 in the Town of Riga, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Ruth E. (Blaker) Vanderstow. Joanne grew up in Bergen and graduated from Byron-Bergen High School...

Diane L. Farrell

Diane L. Farrell

Jan 20, 2025

Diane L. Farrell, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025 following a long illness.

Born September 25, 1949 in Lackawanna, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Blount and Wilma (Thom) Kurdziel. Diane grew up in the Medina area. She married the late William J. Farrell on August 17, 1974. The couple resided at their home...

Raymond L. Coon

Raymond L. Coon

Jan 16, 2025

Raymond L. Coon, age 69, of Canandaigua, NY and formerly of Medina, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. 

Raymond was born on February 16, 1955 in Medina, a son of the late Wallace Sheldon Coon and Alice Lorraine (Waltz) Coon. He attended Medina High School. Growing up Ray’s most prized possessions were his go cart and his...

Nancy E. Howell

Nancy E. Howell

Jan 16, 2025

Nancy E. Howell, of Medina, NY, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Born January 10, 1943 in Batavia, she was a daughter of the late Howard F. and Helen (Weldon) Smith. Nancy was married to the late Gerald E. Howell on September 30, 1961. Early on Nancy worked as a baker at the Clifford Wise Middle School in...

David F. Kams

David F. Kams

Jan 10, 2025

David F. Kams, 88, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born January 4, 1937 in Medina, he was the only child of William and Marion (Rook) Kams. Mr. Kams grew up in Medina and graduated from Medina High School in 1956. He fondly recalled working for...

Nancy L. Kurdziel

Nancy L. Kurdziel

Jan 10, 2025

(Medina) Nancy L. Kurdziel, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Medina on May 30, 1948, a daughter of the late Frank and Jean (Grimes) Marek, and had lived in Lyndonville and Medina all of her life.

Nancy graduated from LA Webber High School in Lyndonville, and as an alumni,...

Peggy Luxon

Peggy Luxon

Jan 8, 2025

Peggy Luxon, formerly of Medina, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 following a long illness.

Born May 28, 1943 in Akron, she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Gladys L. (Klawer) Morgan. Peggy graduated from Medina High School Class of 1961. Soon after, she married the late Leslie E. “Edgar” Luxon. Peggy was employed...

Melvin A. Carr

Melvin A. Carr

Jan 4, 2025

Melvin A. Carr, age 87, of Medina, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. 

He was born August 25, 1937 in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Adam and Josephine (Snyder) Carr. Melvin moved to Medina in 1957. In 1962 he married Virginia (Downey) Carr. He worked as a mechanic for Botsford and Hartway...

Joyce Walton Dean Beatenbough

Joyce Walton Dean Beatenbough

Jan 4, 2025

Lyndonville: Joyce Dean (Walton) Beatenbough, age 95, passed away January 4, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1929 in Laurel, MS to the late Clarence and Edna (Williams) Walton.  Joyce was a creative person who enjoyed exploring new experiences and activities throughout her life. She sewed, spun yarn, and...

Arthur E. Seddon, Jr.

Arthur E. Seddon, Jr.

Jan 2, 2025

Arthur E. Seddon, Jr., of Medina, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Born March 19, 1958 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Jane (Parks) Seddon, Sr. Arthur grew up in the Lockport area and was a graduate of Lockport High School Class of 1976. He went on to earn an automotive degree...

Roxanne M. "Rocky" Culmo

Roxanne M. "Rocky" Culmo

Jan 1, 2025

Roxanne M. “Rocky” Culmo, of Knowlesville, NY passed away with her loving family by her side on the morning of New Years Day, January 1, 2025.

Born December 2, 1935 in Medina, she was one of eleven children born to the late Fred J. and Ada A. (Johnson) Miller and Velma M. (Haviland) Miller. Mrs. Culmo was a graduate of Albion...

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