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Larry W. Scharlau
Dec 27, 2021
Larry W. Scharlau, age 75, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly while on a holiday vacation in Mexico with his wife and family on December 27, 2021.
Born on February 15, 1946 in Medina, Larry was a son of the late Wilbur and Lucille (Clark) Scharlau. He married the former Bonnie Conroy on May 26, 1979. He worked for many years for...
Amy C. Herbert
Dec 25, 2021
Amy C. Herbert, entered into rest on December 25, 2021 in West Orange, New Jersey.
Born on March 22, 1946 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Walter A. and Margaret (Cato) Krozel. Amy graduated from Holly High School and went on to study political science at St. Lawrence University. Amy was a wife and mother and later became...
Richard D. Hess, Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
Richard D. Dick Hess, Jr., of Knowlesville, entered into rest peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Medina Memorial Hospital at the age of 84.
A lifelong resident of Knowlesville, Dick was born on August 5, 1937, a son of the late Richard D. Hess, Sr. and Marie (Davey) Hess. He was employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator...
Regina Denson
Dec 19, 2021
Mrs. Regina Denson, 99, of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born October 17, 1922 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Elizabeth (Flannery) Doody. Mrs. Denson graduated from Medina High School and went on to earn a teaching degree from Brockport State Teacher’s...
James A. Fuller
Dec 17, 2021
James A. Fuller, age 84, of Shelby, entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Villages of Orleans Nursing Home in Albion.
Born September 11, 1937 in Medina, Jim was a son of the late Wilbert and Edna (Harch) Fuller. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1966. Jim married the former Patricia A. Thomas on December 30, 1966....
Mary E. Kurz
Dec 15, 2021
Mary E. Kurz died peacefully on December 15, 2021 after a brief illness.
She was born in the Town of Somerset on February 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Everett and Lila (Wass) Newton. Mary graduated from Barker Central School class of 1942. She worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, where she met her husband, Paul M. Kurz, whom she...
Kathalyn K. Peck
Dec 14, 2021
Kathalyn K. Peck, of Basom, better known to many as “Grandma Kay”, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia at the age of 93.
Born on November 25, 1928 in Basom, Kathalyn was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Seibert) Kenward. A lifelong resident of the Basom area, she attended the...
Carrie Martino
Dec 9, 2021
Carrie Martino, 89, entered her Heavenly rest on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born on May 5, 1932, Carrie was the sixth child of Antonio and Tindara (Messina) Martino. She was a graduating member of the Medina High School class of 1950. She worked on the Martino farm until 1953 when she became employed at the G.C. Murphy...
Mark H. Poole
Dec 5, 2021
Mark H. Poole, age 54, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home following a battle with cancer.
Born January 21, 1967 in Lockport, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Lilly (Spencer) Poole. Mark worked in grocery store management for many years. He was an avid fisherman. Mark also enjoyed riding his Harley and...
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...
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