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John L. Vader
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...
Emerson L. Young
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...
Donald J. Seitz Hale
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...
Marion Joan Forrestel
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...
David D. Pritchard, Sr.
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...
Justin L. Keppler
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...
Frank S. Ranallo, Jr.
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...
Crystal E. McGuire
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....
Edith P. Young
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...
William D. Horton
Jul 14, 2021
William D. Horton, 89, of Medina, passed away on July 14, 2021.
He was born on June 18, 1932, a son of the late Adelaide (Morris) Sabourin and Lloyd Horton. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, William went on to serve our country in the United States Navy from 1949-1953 and was stationed in Quantico, Virginia. He worked...
Randy Murphy
Jul 13, 2021
Craig “Randy” Murphy, age 67 of Kent, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
Born August 17, 1953 in Montgomery, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Burrel and Arlene (Holcomb) Murphy. Randy was a graduate of Lyndonville High School. He went on to work for Bernzomatic and, at one time, owned and operated an automotive repair...
Peggy L. Kams
Jul 7, 2021
Peggy L. Kams, age 80, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Orchard Manor Nursing & Rehab Center.
Born June 13, 1941 in Tide, Pennsylvania, Peggy was a daughter of the late William and Imogene (Muckle) Moore, Sr. She worked for Owens-Illinois in Brockport, where she met her husband, David F. Kams, whom she married on...
Lee H. Hellert
Jun 29, 2021
Lee H. Hellert, age 74, of Shelby, entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Born March 19, 1947 in Medina, Lee was a son of the late Howard E. and Eileen (Hint) Hellert. He was a graduate of Medina High School and shortly after graduating went on to have a career with the New York State...
Rita A. Pfenninger
Jun 29, 2021
Rita A. Pfenninger (née Hartman), died on June 29, 2021. She was born in Batavia on December 2, 1949 to George and Eleanor Hartman (née Schneller). She had spent considerable time in various communities – Elba, Chicago, Bergen, Byron, and later in life, Akron, Medina, and Lockport. Rita enjoyed cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, listening to Alabama, and spending summers...
Cynthia L. Morrell
Jun 26, 2021
Cynthia L. Morrell, age 56, of Medina, entered into rest at her home on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
She was born on February 5, 1965 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Charles and Norma (Becker) Laskowski.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Crystal M. Amey; son, Brandon K. Morrell; granddaughter, Jayden Dodson; sister, Rose White; brothers, Richard Laskowski and...
Judy A. Chattin
Jun 23, 2021
Judy A. Chattin, of Kent, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 under hospice care at the Medina Memorial Hospital at the age of 73.
Born April 8, 1948 in Brockport, NY, Judy was a daughter of the late Bernard W. and Phyllis J. (Kulzer) Chattin. A homemaker, she raised two children, Philip and Kelly. Judy was an avid gardener...
Ronald E. Jones
Jun 18, 2021
Ronald E. Jones, of Albion, entered into rest on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home at the age of 86.
Born June 4, 1935 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Ron was a son of the late Albert and Helen (Culberson) Jones. He proudly served in the United State Army from 1957-1959, stationed in Germany and served two more years in the reserves....
Herbert W. Oberther, Sr.
Jun 15, 2021
Herbert W. Oberther, Sr., 81, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born March 29, 1940 in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Harry H. and Margaret M. (Jones) Oberther. Herb lived the majority of his life on Townline Road in East Shelby. He was a graduate of Medina...
Dale L. Scalise
Jun 10, 2021
Dale Lynn Scalise, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 61.
Born January 28, 1960, Dale was a daughter of the late Arnold and Beverly (Prindle) Mix. She would go on to work in the New York State Department of Corrections, where she would retire after 29 years of service at the rank of Captain. While...
H. Lorraine Root
Jun 6, 2021
Mrs. H. Lorraine “DeDe” Root, of the Town of Barre, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Medina on July 11, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Parker) Webber. Mrs. Root was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1946. She married F. Pierson Root on...
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