Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Reed, 59, of Shelby Center, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Bob was born on June 26, 1962 in Albion, a son of Rhoda (Klotzbach) Brown and the late Robert Reed.

Bob was employed at Stueben County ARC as a self-direction assistant. He also was employed at River City Airsoft in Hamlin. He was one...

Mar 31, 2022

Leroy Banks, Sr., 89, of Medina, NY, passed away March 31, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Greece, NY following a brief illness. He was born on August 9, 1932 in Eufaula, Alabama. He attended school at Mt. Zion in Louisville, Alabama. He was a dedicated employee of Abex Corporation since 1966 until he retired. From early childhood, Leroy was very...

Mar 28, 2022

Dorothy N. Pealer, age 105, entered into rest on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 26, 2022

Edward J. DePalma, formerly of Medina, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 26, 2022 at his home in Summerfield, FL, where he has resided for the past 20 years.

Born December 2, 1941 in Medina he was the son of the late Edward and Marion (Dujenski) DePalma. Mr. DePalma was a graduate of Medina High School, class...

Mar 26, 2022

Sheila Richmond, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her home in Georgetown, TX, surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born on August 12, 1960, in Batavia, NY, to Grace Bingaman and the late Milo Bingaman. After spending more than half of her life in NY, Sheila moved to Georgetown, TX with her husband Bill to be near...

Mar 24, 2022

Mar 23, 2022

Cheri A. Geiger, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital following a brief illness at the age of 75.

Lewis and Dolores (Orth) Williams gave birth to their youngest of two daughters, Cheri Ann, on September 17, 1946 in Buffalo. Early on in Cheri’s life the family moved to the Medina area, where...

Mar 20, 2022

Nancy DeWolf, 87, of Medina and formerly of Lockport, entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born on March 13, 1935 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Esther (Maacks) Myers. Nancy graduated from Lockport High School in 1953 and lived most of her life in the area. She...

Mar 13, 2022

William A. Caldwell, age 93, of West Barre, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born March 18, 1928 at the family homestead in East Shelby, Mr. Caldwell was the son of the late Victor and Hazel (Buisch) Caldwell. He married the former Gladys J. Dunn at the Knowlesville United Methodist...

Mar 13, 2022

Darrell M. Green, 81, of East Shelby, entered into rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Green was born on March 6, 1941 in Batavia, NY one of three sons of the late Frederick W. and Marjorie V. (VanCleef) Green. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School in the class of 1959. He went on to serve honorably in...

Mar 9, 2022

Charles E. Parker, Sr., of Knowlesville, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Born on November 7, 1939 in the Town of Gaines, Mr. Parker was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Lafferty) Parker, Jr. He graduated from Albion High School in the class of 1958. He married the former Carol...

Mar 9, 2022

Gwendolyn M. Way, 78, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born August 5, 1943 in Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania, Gwen was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (DePoy) Bigley. She earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. Gwen was also a member of...

Feb 24, 2022

Cherie A. Bane Cuadra, 46, of Lockport, entered into rest unexpectedly with her fiancé, Joey by her side on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Cherie was a daughter of Robert and the late Sharon (Hofert) Bane. She was born in Medina on April 17, 1975. Cherie was a very loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. After 26 years...

Feb 22, 2022

Sue A. McQueen, 67, of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Orchard Rehab & Nursing Center in Medina following a brief illness.

Sue was born in Medina on February 27, 1954, a daughter of the late Theodore and Joanne (Stinson) McQueen. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1972. Sue went on to...

Feb 19, 2022

James E. Sinner, 70, of Medina, passed away suddenly early Saturday afternoon at his home.

James, or Jim and Jimmy to his friends and family, lived a life filled with adventure, friendships, laughter, dedication to his profession and an endless reservoir of love for his family.

Born on Aug. 29, 1951, in Perryton, Texas, Mr. Sinner moved to Syracuse as a toddler...

Feb 17, 2022

John J. “Jerry” Leigh, age 53, of Carlton entered into rest peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Born December 20, 1968, Jerry was the son of the late John H. and Pamilla S. (Hey) Leigh. He was a graduate of Lyndonville High School in the class of 1987. He worked for many years in heating and cooling repair...

Feb 15, 2022

Wilma E. Goldsmith of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born in Brockville, NY on June 30, 1926, Wilma was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Di Laura) Vendetta. Wilma attended the Brockville School and graduated from Holley High School in 1944. An excellent math student, Wilma became a...

Feb 5, 2022

Mary Jane Szczechowiak, entered into rest on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born April 17, 1931 in Medina, Mary Jane was a daughter of the late Edward and Christine (Rydzewski) Parada. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1948. She went on to graduate from the Highland Hospital School of Nursing in...

Feb 5, 2022

Mary Jane Szczechowiak, entered into rest on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born April 17, 1931 in Medina, Mary Jane was a daughter of the late Edward and Christine (Rydzewski) Parada. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1948. She went on to graduate from the Highland Hospital School of Nursing...

Feb 3, 2022

James A. Lawson, Jr., entered into rest at the Hildebrandt Hospice Center in Rochester on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the age of 92.

A son of the late James A. “Ted” and Monica (Henderson) Lawson, Jim was born on August 23, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in the class of 1946. At the...