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Arnold B. Crosby
Dec 2, 2021
Arnold B. Crosby, age 79, of Medina, entered into rest on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.
Born September 9, 1942 in Medina, Arnold was the only child of George and Maude (Fidinger) Crosby. He attended Medina High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1964-65. He married the love of his...
James Newton
Nov 21, 2021
James Newton, 64, of Medina, passed away on November 21, 2021 after a long battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born on August 30, 1957 in Medina, a twin son to the late Richard F. and Carol (Giambatista) Newton, Sr. Jim worked in property maintenance for years. He was a member of the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Co. for 15 years.
In...
Lloyd E. Hallifax
Nov 20, 2021
Lloyd E. Hallifax, of West Shelby, entered into rest on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.
Born June 9, 1941 in Newfane, Lloyd was a son of the late Elwood and Doris (Gegluik) Hallifax. A lifelong farmer, he had a small farm of his own, worked for Roberts Family Fruit Farm in Medina and most recently Albreatch Farm...
Antoine Vicknair, Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
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Antoine “Vic” Vicknair, Jr., age 77, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Born January 15, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was a son of the late Antoine Vicknair, Sr. and Rita (Cambre) Vicknair. Upon graduating high school, Vic joined the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam from 1968...
Joseph J. Franklin, Jr.
Nov 18, 2021
Joseph J. Franklin, Jr., of Medina passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital with his family at his side at the age of 75.
Born August 28, 1946 in Medina, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Franklin, Sr. and Lois (Breitsman) Franklin. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1964. He attended...
Lawrence A. Kochanowski
Nov 15, 2021
Lawrence A. Kochanowski, 55, of Medina, NY passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 15, 2021 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY.
After graduating from Lake Wales High School in Florida he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Larry was a proud member of the 101st Airborne and was stationed in Germany. He married the love of his life, Kathryn on...
Linda M. Flower
Nov 14, 2021
Linda M. Flower (nee Schultz), age 73, of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Born on May 1, 1948 in Medina, Linda was a daughter of the late Daniel M. Schultz and Florence D. (Kubatek) Schultz Andrews. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School and then Medina High School,...
Paul E. Moden
Nov 8, 2021
Paul E. Moden, 63, of Medina, entered into rest unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Born August 3, 1958 in Medina, he was a son of the late Walter and Florence (Giertz) Moden. Paul graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1977. Shortly after graduating he joined the U.S. Army. A hard worker, Paul drove semi truck for many...
Nancy Watson
Nov 4, 2021
Nancy Watson, age 72, of Medina, entered into rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Rochester General Hospital.
Born November 8, 1948 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Nancy was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Girosky) Suckovitch. She was a graduate of Lockport High School, class of 1966. On November 9, 1970 she married Thomas G. Watson. She worked as...
Duane E. Coon
Oct 30, 2021
Duane Everett Coon, completed his service on earth for the Lord and was called home to Heaven on October 30, 2021 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo.
Born August 18, 1951 in Medina, he was a son of the late Wallace Sheldon Coon and Alice Lorraine (Waltz) Coon. Duane served from 1971-1975 as a Quarter Master in the U.S....
Betty L. Russo
Oct 29, 2021
Betty L. Russo, 89, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.
Born September 8, 1932 in Clarence, she was the youngest of thirteen children born to the late William and Ruth (Walker) Beaver. On June 7, 1952 Betty married the late Frank J. “Chick” Russo, Sr. They were longtime residents of...
Timothy Maddocks
Oct 28, 2021
Timothy R. Maddocks, 58, of Rochester, died October 28, 2021. Survivors include siblings, Daniel (Kathy) Maddocks, James (Lisa) Maddocks, Kathleen (Marc) Schriber, Susan Maddocks and Laura (Mike) McKissock; and several cousins. Predeceased by mother, Elizabeth Maddocks in 2019; father, Donald Maddocks September 29, 2021. Services will be private. Arrangements with Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.
Muriel N. Newman
Oct 26, 2021
Muriel N. Newman, 95, of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Born on July 5, 1926 in the Town of Somerset, she was one of nine children of the late Perry Livingston Smith and Bessie June (Collins) Smith. Muriel grew up in the Barker-Lyndonville area and attended the Barker School District. She married Keith W. Newman on July...
Linda L. Slattery
Oct 23, 2021
Linda L. Slattery, of Medina passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital at the age of 72.
Born on October 18, 1949 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Donald E. Leonard and Mildred (Lewis) Leonard. She moved to Medina in 1965 and has resided in the area ever since. She married Lawrence C....
Valerie J. Elster
Oct 23, 2021
Valerie J. Elster, age 62, of Medina entered into rest at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Born March 8, 1959 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late William G. Elster, Sr. and Shirley M. (Bellamy) Elster. Valerie worked for Jamestown Containers for many years. She was also the owner of Leonard...
Francis Michael DiCureia
Oct 15, 2021
Francis Michael DiCureia, 66, of Medina, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 with family by his side.
Born May 24, 1955 in Medina, he was a son of the late Dominic and Dorothy (Westcott) DiCureia. Frank was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1973. After high school he went directly into the work force, eventually retiring from Delphi...
Carol M. Smith-Beeby
Oct 14, 2021
Carol M. Smith-Beeby, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, with loved ones by her side on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo after a hard fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born August 3, 1943 in Lockport, Carol was a Wednesday’s child. She always laughed because her birth interrupted her...
LaVerne H. Green, Jr.
Oct 14, 2021
LaVerne H. “Jiggs” Green, Jr., 88, of East Shelby, entered into rest on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home.
Born May 28, 1933 in Oakfield, he was a son of the late LaVerne H. (Maie) Green, Sr. and Grace M. (Lawrence) Caleb. Jiggs served in the New York State Army National Guard from 1949-1969 as a mechanic...
John D. Merriman
Oct 10, 2021
John D. Merriman, 73, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home.
Born September 20, 1948, in Utica, NY, John was a son of the late Samuel and Amy (King) Merriman. He worked as an electrician at FMC in Middleport for many years.
Services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215...
Magdalen A. Pask
Oct 7, 2021
Magdalen A. Pask, entered into rest at the age of 87, with her family at her side on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home.
Born April 25, 1934 in Buffalo, NY Maggie was a daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalen (Illenz) Ander. She was a graduate of Lyndonville High School, class of 1952. She worked at Harrison Radiator Division...
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