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Janet E. (Simpson) Gooch
May 30, 2023
Janet E. (Simpson) Gooch, 64, of Spring, Texas and formerly of Medina, New York, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Janet was born on August 17, 1958, in Medina, a daughter of the late Florence and Robert Simpson. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Fredonia State University in 1980. Janet was first employed...
Kathryn B. (Slattery) Figeac-Kochanowski
May 25, 2023
Kathryn B. (Slattery) Figeac-Kochanowski passed away on May 25, 2023 after a fierce battle with breast cancer at the Lipson Cancer Center in Batavia. Kathie was well known and well loved there for her positive attitude. She never said, “why me?” but always said, “ok what can we try next?” She battled until the very end.
Kathie was born at...
Keith F. Fletcher
May 24, 2023
Keith F. Fletcher, age 63, of Medina, passed away suddenly following a brief illness on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Born August 28, 1959 in Medina, he was a son of the late Clayton G. and Geraldine T. (Bennett) Fletcher. Keith grew up in a large farm family, mainly in the Waterport/Lyndonville community. A truck driver by trade, he drove for...
Leslie T. Fisher
May 23, 2023
Leslie T. Fisher, age 85, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Born May 6, 1938 in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Theron and Frances (Burke) Fisher. Mr. Fisher served in the NY Army National Guard from 1956-1966. On August 2, 1967 he married the former Ruth M. Thomas. He was employed by the Division of...
Richard N. McGaffick
May 17, 2023
Richard N. “Dick” McGaffick, age 79, of Medina passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 17, 2023.
Born March 26, 1944 in Lockport, Dick was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Kruzicki) McGaffick. At age 3, the family moved to Albion, where he attended and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School. In 1962, Dick chose to...
Linda N. Baker
May 12, 2023
Linda (Newton) Baker, 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023 at the Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas under hospice care.
Linda was born on November 11, 1951 in Canastota, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and Gladys (Niles) Newton. On July 4, 1985 she married the late Stewart P. Baker of Medina. The...
James F. Parada
May 1, 2023
James F. Parada, 73 of Oak Ridge, Texas and formerly of Medina, New York, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2023 after a battle with cancer.
Born June 4, 1949 he was the second of five children born to the late Anthony F. and Margaret M. (Hedges) Parada. James leaves behind his brothers, Stephen (Linda) Parada of Kenmore,...
Richard A. Schwarzott
May 1, 2023
Richard A. Schwarzott, 70, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Monday, May 1, 2023.
He was born on September 14, 1952 in Medina, a son of the late Eugene R. Schwarzott, Sr. and Dolores (Livingston) Schwarzott Luebke. Richard graduated from Lyndonville High School in the Class of 1972. He worked for Fisher Price Toys in Medina, where...
Richard M. "RC" Crowley
Apr 30, 2023
Richard M. “RC” Crowley, age 90 of Medina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.
Born February 11, 1933 in Medina, RC was the youngest of six children born to the late Francis Carl and Agnes (Coffey) Crowley. He was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1952. RC furthered his...
Robert F. Sargent, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.
John F. "Jack" Fike
Apr 21, 2023
John F. “Jack” Fike, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 following a courageous battle with a long term illness.
Born August 6, 1945 in Herkimer, NY, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Nagle) Fike. Sadly, his mother passed when he was only eleven. He was then lovingly raised by stepmother, Doris Fike. A graduate...
Florence L. McKee
Apr 15, 2023
Florence L. McKee, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Born May 19, 1929 in Shawmut, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Josephine (Snyder) Carr. Florence married the late Paul P. McKee on September 20, 1947. The couple resided in DuBois, PA until 1952 when they moved to the Medina area. Early on Mrs....
Edward S. Robison
Apr 10, 2023
Edward S. Robison, age 73, of Medina passed away at his home on Monday, April 10, 2023 with his family by his side.
Born on February 24, 1950 in Rochester, he was a son of the late George and Lucille (Clayson) Robison. Ed served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He worked various jobs over his life, including Fisher-Price...
Patricia A. Hughes
Apr 4, 2023
Patricia A. Hughes, of Penfield, entered into rest peacefully at her home with her loving sons at her side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Born January 9, 1937 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Adelbert and Hazel (Russell) Kane. Patricia married the late Robert E. Hughes, Jr. on July 6, 1957. A homemaker most of her life,...
Candida Lugo
Apr 2, 2023
Candida Lugo, of Lockport, formerly of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Mrs. Lugo was born in San German, Puerto Rico on February 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Jesus and Maria (DelGado) Flores. Having family and friends already in the states, she emigrated to the United States in 1960. On March...
David A. Payne
Apr 1, 2023
David A. Payne, 80, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 peacefully with his protective, devoted, and loving daughter Gerrilu by his side. Gerrilu was blessed to have one of David’s longtime devout friends, Jan Nudd present to comfort the both of them during his passing.
David was born in Medina on September 22, 1942, a son to...
Barry G. Fitch
Mar 31, 2023
Barry G. Fitch, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Born September 17, 1951 in Medina, he was a son of the late Blaine J. Fitch and Elsie (Varley) Withey. He was a graduate of Medina High School. A hard worker, Barry worked for various operations over the years, mainly in heavy equipment operating...
Raymond J. Morgan
Mar 27, 2023
Raymond J. “RJ” Morgan, age 53, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Born July 9, 1969 in Medina, RJ was the son of the late Raymond P. “Pete” Morgan and Patricia A. (Wengrzycki) Morgan. He was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1987. Since he was a child, RJ’s passion...
Debra S. Russo
Mar 26, 2023
Debra S. Russo, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
She was born on August 14, 1952 in Medina, the daughter of the late Matthew McCauley and Helen (Kubatek) Mauragis. Debbie was a resident of Medina all her life. Ever the entrepreneur, she began her business life with her husband, Joseph Russo in the operation of...
Bernice K. Sheldon
Mar 24, 2023
Bernice K. Sheldon, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 100.
Born September 10, 1922 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mortka) Kubatek. On July 26, 1947 she married Franklin A. Sheldon at the Sacred Heart Church Rectory. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart...
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