Obituaries

Jeanette R. Burns

Jeanette R. Burns

Feb 7, 2021

Jeanette R. Burns, age 84, of Medina, entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Born November 16, 1936 in the Town of Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Lillian (Barnes) Hillyard. Mrs. Burns grew up in the Medina area and worked for the L Motel and various stores in the area. She went on to...

Sally M. Lindsay

Sally M. Lindsay

Feb 6, 2021

Sally Marie (King) Lindsay, passed away on February 6, 2021.

She was born on January 26, 1931 in Somerset, New York a daughter of the late Mildred (Ray) King and Dudley LaPort King. She started school in Niagara Falls, New York and moved to Winston Salem, North Carolina when she was in 6th grade. She came back to live in New York...

Norman P. Bruning

Norman P. Bruning

Feb 2, 2021

Norman P. Bruning, 88, of West Shelby, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Unity Health System in Rochester.

Born June 5, 1932 in Medina, he was a son of the late Fred and Blanche (Koch) Bruning. Norm was a longtime farmer on his family farm in West Shelby, starting at an early age when his father became...

Terry L. Nellist

Terry L. Nellist

Feb 2, 2021

Terry L. “Bubba” Nellist, age 69, of Lyndonville, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on February 2, 2021 from complications related to Covid19.

Terry was employed by Eastman Kodak Company for 34 years. He was also a volunteer for many years with the Lyndonville Fire Company. Terry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved...

Adam F. Sheelar, Jr.

Adam F. Sheelar, Jr.

Feb 2, 2021

Adam F. Sheelar, Jr., 76 of Batavia, formerly of Medina, entered into rest at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Born September 17, 1944 in Medina, he was a son of the late Adam F. and Verna (Leach) Sheelar, Sr. Adam worked at Kodak in Rochester as a film inspector, where he retired from after many years. He enjoyed...

David Carpenter

David Carpenter

Jan 31, 2021

*SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

David's Graveside committal service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. in Boxwood Cemetery, Medina.

David Carpenter, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, after a long illness.

David was born in 1951, a son to the late Elwin and Mary (Stilwell) Carpenter, Sr. Right out of high school, he served in...

Douglas W. Hedges

Douglas W. Hedges

Jan 27, 2021

Douglas W. Hedges "Doug", age 80, passed into eternal life on January 27, 2021, after suffering a brief illness.

Born on August 19, 1940, in North Tonawanda, Doug was the son of the late William and Clara (Dee) Hedges. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School and became a New York State Trooper. He was stationed at Clarence Center where he served...

Deborah M. Reichard

Deborah M. Reichard

Jan 26, 2021

Deborah M. Reichard, 66, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born January 31, 1954, she was a daughter of Frank “Chick” Russo, Sr. and Betty (Beaver) Russo. Debby was a graduate of Medina High School in the class of 1972. She married Harry L. Reichard on June 10, 1978. Debby...

Florence L. Moden

Florence L. Moden

Jan 23, 2021

Florence L. Moden, of Medina, entered into rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 95.

Born December 19, 1925 in the Town of Hartland, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Coulson) Giertz. She married the late Walter Moden. Mrs. Moden worked in canning factories in Lyndonville and Middleport and finally worked for Niagara Foods....

JoAnn R. Sydney

JoAnn R. Sydney

Jan 22, 2021

JoAnn R. Sydney (Stewart), 78, of Medina, passed quietly to rest on January 22, 2021, at her home with her family in Medina, NY.

Born January 27, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Roy Francis and Rita Mary (Howe) Stewart of Medina. JoAnn married William L. Sydney in May of 1965, eventually moving to the nearby town of Kendall,...

Rose Waters

Rose Waters

Jan 21, 2021

Rose Waters, age 90, of Medina, entered into rest on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born February 26, 1930 in Medina, Rose was a daughter of the late Helen (Kania) Granat. She married the late Harold Waters in 1949 and together raised two daughters. Mrs. Waters started her long career at the Medina Memorial Hospital in the...

Ronald E. Petrie

Ronald E. Petrie

Jan 18, 2021

Ronald E. Petrie, 67, of Medina entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Born November 13, 1953 in Medina, Ron was a son of the late G. Irving and Geraldine (Harris) Petrie. He was a graduate of Lyndonville High School, class of 1972. He was employed at Delphi-Harrison Radiator Div. of GMC in Lockport for over...

Ronald G. Clark

Ronald G. Clark

Jan 15, 2021

Ronald G. “Butch” Clark, 76, of Shelby passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home.

Born February 16, 1944 in Medina, he was a son of the late Nelson “Sky” Clark and Laura (Jablonski) Clark. Butch graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1962. He was a career fireman with the Medina Fire Department for 23...

Carl V. Caleb, Jr.

Carl V. Caleb, Jr.

Jan 12, 2021

Carl V. Caleb, Jr., 74, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Strong Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with complications from cancer.

Carl, born August 11, 1946, in Medina, was the eldest of three siblings whose parents were the late Victor C. and Shirley (Cook) Caleb. He graduated from Medina High School...

Elizabeth (Corbett) Childs

Elizabeth (Corbett) Childs

Jan 9, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth (Corbett) “Betty” Childs, former Medina and Albion High School Guidance Counselor, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 99. She was the daughter of the late Perce and Della Corbett of Walker and Brockport, NY, loving wife of the late Milford W. Childs, Jr. of Medina and mother of David Cook Childs, with whom...

Rose M. Patterson

Rose M. Patterson

Jan 3, 2021

Rose M. Patterson, age 83, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

Born June 17, 1937 in Rochester she was a daughter of the late Charles T. and Olive E. (Bartlett) Andre. Rose graduated in the class of 1955 from Holley High School. She married Morris Patterson, Sr. on May...

Tyler J. Murphy

Tyler J. Murphy

Jan 1, 2021

Tyler J. Murphy, age 28, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Born August 3, 1992, he was a son of the late Duane Murphy and the late Mary Askey. He grew up on Murphy’s Berry Farm on Rt. 18 in Lyndonville. His home was always filled with the raucous laughter of friends and...

Shirley A. Fuller

Shirley A. Fuller

Dec 30, 2020

Shirley A. Fuller, 81, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Born April 13, 1939 in the Town of Royalton, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Wolfe) Glena. Shirley married Charles E. Fuller on February 11, 1956. She worked as a bus driver for the Medina Central School District...

Nathaniel J. Casey

Nathaniel J. Casey

Dec 27, 2020

Nathaniel J. Casey, 28, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday December 27, 2020 after a long battle with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).

Born March 15, 1992 at Buffalo Children's Hospital, Nate was a son of the late Rodney A. Casey and Maria (Gonzalez) Casey. Being born visually impaired Nate attended VIP preschool in Amherst. He then continuing public school in...

Erica L. Herman

Erica L. Herman

Dec 27, 2020

Erica L. Herman, 36, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2020.

She was born on July 14, 1984 in Medina, a daughter of Timothy A. and Linda A. (Mancuso) Herman. Erica studied sign language at GCC. She had a passion for music and enjoyed doing crafts and painting. She worked in home health care and was also employed...

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