Obituaries

Oct 3, 2021

Dona M. Seitzer, age 77, entered into Heaven on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, following a brief illness.

Dona was born on April 30, 1944 in Williamsport, PA, a daughter of the late Lester L. and Dorothy (Robbins) Seitzer. She graduated from Medina High School in 1963. Dona worked as a customer service representative...

Sep 29, 2021

Beverly J. Porter, of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Medina Memorial Hospital, North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 85.

Born December 31, 1935 in Barker, NY Beverly was a daughter of the late Lewis “Buster” and Blanche (Mohn) Brown. She married William Porter on September 11, 1954. Beverly worked as head bookkeeper for...

Sep 29, 2021

Donald D. Maddocks, age 88, of Greece, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina.

Born October 28, 1932 in Little Falls, NY, he was a son of the late Orin and Mildred (Winchel) Maddocks. He was a graduate of Dolgevill High School and went on to service in the U.S. Navy...

Sep 29, 2021

Muqit A. Sabur, 78, of Cleveland, OH, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland.

Services were privately held by the family. Interment took place in the Carlton Cemetery, Waterport, where full military honors were accorded at graveside. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. 

Sep 18, 2021

Joan E. Hartway, age 78 of Medina, entered into rest at her home on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born October 29, 1942 in Medina, Joan was a daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Mauragis) Hartway. She was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1960. She was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Parish, St. Mary’s Church in...

Sep 14, 2021

Eileen McElwain, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion at the age of 78.

Born May 17, 1943 in Medina, Eileen was a daughter of the late John L. and Josephine (Martino) Brennan. She was a proud member of the Medina High School, class of 1960, and remained active in reunion planning...

Sep 12, 2021

Patricia A. Ranallo, of Medina, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Born October 9, 1942 in Newfane, Pat was a daughter of the late Frank N. Stupnick and Grace M. (Parrow) Blauvelt and stepfather, Daryl Blauvelt. She married Frank S. Ranallo, Sr. on November 14, 1964. Pat held numerous jobs over the years, but her...

Sep 10, 2021

Robert L. Wolfe, entered into rest Friday, September 10th 2021 at his home in Medina, NY. Robert was born on June 15, 1931 in Middleport, a son of the late Lewis and Alice (Bates) Wolfe.

Robert spent his childhood in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndonville High School, class of 1949. Honorably discharged from an Army enlistment in 1951, Robert enjoyed working...

Sep 9, 2021

Joyce E. Wilson, entered into rest unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home.

Joyce was born on May 30, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Franklin and Velma (Baubie) Kenward.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1954, she went on to attend Bryant and Stratton College. Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Robert L. “Pinky”...

Sep 7, 2021

Michael F. “Mike” Moriarty, 69, of Medina, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 following a brief illness.  Born June 8, 1952, Mike was the son of Francis E. Moriarty and Betty A. (Wright) Moriarty.  He was a 1970 graduate of Medina High School. Mike served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era aboard the USS Little Rock and USS...

Sep 1, 2021

Keith W. Newman, age 94, of Lyndonville, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.

Born June 19, 1927 in Lyndonville, he was a son of the late David and Ruth (Peters) Newman. Mr. Newman served in the U.S. Navy from April 10, 1945- July 31, 1946. He married the former Muriel N....

Aug 29, 2021

Emerson L. “Tinker” Young, 75, of Lyndonville entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Born February 21, 1946 in Medina, Tinker was a son of the late Emerson J. and Mildred (Corser) Young. Tinker, a Vietnam veteran, proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Constellation CVA 64 from 1964-1968.

Tinker was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GMC...

Aug 29, 2021

John L. Vader, age 72, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the WNY VA Health Care System in Buffalo.

Born September 25, 1948 in Buffalo, John was a son of the late Clarence L. Vader and Doris (Bissonette) and Louis Miles. A Vietnam veteran, John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1967.

Beloved husband...

Aug 22, 2021

Donald Seitz Hale, 44, of Medina, New York entered into rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Donald was born to Barbara (Higgs) Hale on July 27, 1977 in Albion. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1995 and went on to graduate from SUNY Fredonia in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Donald had several careers, reinventing...

Aug 12, 2021

Marion Joan “Jo” Forrestel, a citizen of the world, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021, in Buffalo, New York, surrounded by her loving family. Born, April 5, 1927 to Laurita Pearl Miles and Francis Joseph Payjack of Medina, New York, she married John Thomas Forrestel on November 26, 1949 in her home town. The couple had 10 children, all...

Aug 11, 2021

David D. Pritchard, Sr., of Burt, entered into rest on August 11, 2021 at his home with family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Pritchard was born in Medina, April 9, 1946, a son the late George W. and Sallie E. (Holloway) Pritchard.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1964, he was employed by...

Aug 1, 2021

Justin L. Keppler, 36, of Santa Monica, California and Medina, New York entered into rest on Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a brief illness complicated by a congenital heart condition. 

Justin was born on December 8, 1984 (Our Blessed Mother Mary’s Immaculate Conception) a son of Peter and Cheryl (Soles) Keppler. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 2003...

Jul 30, 2021

Frank S. Ranallo, Jr., age 50, of Medina entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side.

Born October 8, 1970, he was the son of Frank S. and Patricia (Stupnick) Ranallo, Sr. Frank enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son and father and was an avid fan of the Miami...

Jul 27, 2021

Crystal E. “Jerry” McGuire, age 28, of Albion, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.

Born October 27, 1992 in Brockport, Crystal was a daughter of Kim M. Crawford (Alan Davis) and John (Janice) McGuire, Jr.

Crystal was known for her quick wit and ability to make people laugh, even in the darkest moments....

Jul 26, 2021

Edith P. Young, of Medina, NY entered into rest unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 84.

Born January 23,1937, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Ellis Roy and Martha J. (Parker) Murphy. Edie married Harry E. Young on May 1, 1954 and moved to Medina, NY where together they built their home and...