Obituaries

Oct 27, 2022

Larry Gaylard Hill, age 65, of the Town of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2022.

Larry was born on May 17, 1957 in Medina, NY to parents H. Gaylard Hill and Gladys (Bruning) Hill. He graduated from Medina High School in 1975. He married Michele R. Boyle in 1982.

Larry was an accomplished...

Oct 25, 2022

David J. Gates, Sr., of Waterport, NY entered into rest on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Born October 1, 1951 in Albion, Mr. Gates was the son of the late Franklin and June (Maibaum) Gates. He worked as a private duty LPN (nurse) for almost 50 years. Mr. Gates had a strong passion...

Oct 25, 2022

Patricia A Cichocki, 76, of Waterport, NY passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born August 11, 1946 in Uniontown, PA, Pat was the daughter of Bertha (Marks) and Frank Sillett, Sr.

Pat had a passion for her family and friends. Always a gracious hostess to one and all.  She enjoyed taking care of her house and her husband, traveling,...

Oct 22, 2022

Linda Ann “Frema” Furness, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022. 

She was born April 15, 1941 to Marion G. (Fieritz) and Edward L. Fisher.  Linda worked as a secretary at the Albion Correctional Facility and retired in 1996 after 38 years of service. She valued every individual friendship she made there over the years.

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Oct 21, 2022

 

Zell Jackson, of Knowlesville, entered into rest peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born March 15, 1928 in Knuckles, West Virginia, Mrs. Jackson was a daughter of the late William W. and Gladys (Butler) Dunaway. She married Herman Jackson and together moved to New York, eventually...

Oct 9, 2022

Phillip J. Seitzer, age 42, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly due to complications with kidney disease on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Born on June 9, 1980, he was the son of Paul L. Seitzer and Lillian E. (Bombard) Seitzer. He graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1999. Phillip struggled with kidney disease his entire life and had...

Oct 7, 2022

Velma A. Cichocki, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Orchard Rehab & Nursing Center at the age of 86.

Velma was a daughter of the late Ernest and Marie (Burtch) Waterson, born on May 5, 1936 in Medina. She graduated from Lyndonville High School. Velma worked for Harrison Radiator Division of GM in Lockport...

Sep 30, 2022

Anthony J. “Antek” O’Kussick, Sr., of Medina, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 30, 2022 peacefully at his home at the age of 92.

Born October 7, 1929 in Medina, he was a son of the late Peter and Sophia (Shubuck) O’Kussick. Mr. O’Kussick was a lifelong and proud resident of Medina. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and...

Sep 24, 2022

Patrick J. O’Brien, 83, of Medina and formerly Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Orchard Rehab & Nursing Center.

Private interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. 

Sep 21, 2022

Jack B. Wheatley, age 66, of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Born October 25, 1955 in Medina, Jack was a son of the late David and Grace (Baker) Wheatley. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1973 and when on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in music from...

Sep 20, 2022

Jean A. Ferri, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the age of 84 at the Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Jean was born on January 19, 1938 in Medina, a daughter of the late Wilson and Hazel (Patterson) Bailey. She graduated from Royalton Hartland High School in the class of 1957. Jean married Michael A....

Sep 20, 2022

Karen L. Atherholt, age 70, of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. 

Per Karen's wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Sep 19, 2022

Barbara S. Thaxter, of Medina, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Born at her family home on Orient St. in Medina on April 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Alice (Chambers) Stillwell. On July 25, 1959 she married her high school sweetheart, David L. Thaxter, Sr. David...

Sep 16, 2022

Josefa Newman, age 72, of Medina entered into rest at her home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Born on October 15, 1949 in Colon, Panama, Josefa was a daughter of the late Ricardo Leon and Josefa Casiano Prado. She married the late Carl Newman in 1978. A homemaker, Josefa raised a family of three children. They lived in the Lockport area...

Sep 14, 2022

Paul M. Hoffman, 65, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion following a battle with brain cancer.

Born January 18, 1957 in Medina, he was a son of the late John and Geraldine (Cady) Hoffman. Paul graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1975. He went on to serve in...

Sep 2, 2022

Thurman Mallard, 79, of Medina, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Orleans Community Health, Medina Memorial Hospital.

Thurman was the son of the late Freeman and Dorothy (Dye) Mallard and was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard and Carl Mallard, Bill O’Brien and Alfred Stone; and his sisters, Mary Jane Howard, Betty Wright and Mary Helen Mallard.

He...

Sep 1, 2022

Theresa M. Jankowski passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. 

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral HOme, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Aug 25, 2022

Sharon A. Sedore, 76, of Medina entered into rest on August 25, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1946 a daughter of the late Ellis D. and Emogene L. (Hill) Sedore. Sharon worked for many years as an LPN at Medina Memorial Hospital.

No funeral services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper...

Aug 23, 2022

Irene Will, “Hola!”, 74, of Alabama, NY passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Irene was born October 23, 1947 to the late Charles and Sophie (Stuzenski) Will. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Michael Will and sister, Susan Fryer. She is survived by her remaining sister, MaryAnn Brown of St. Petersburg, FL...

Aug 22, 2022