Obituaries

Mar 14, 2021

Maxine H. Parada, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 77.

Born in Batavia on August 5, 1943, Maxine was the daughter of the late Max and Helen (Zaremski) Tomski. She graduated from Batavia High School in the class of 1961. On May 2, 1964 she married Bernard A. Parada and together raised a family of...

Mar 13, 2021

Shirley M. Sheelar, age 76, of Medina and formerly of Batavia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Born December 31, 1944 in Batavia, Shirley was a daughter of the late Randall and Georgianna (Rossman) Allen. She graduated from Oakfield Alabama High School in the class of 1962. A loving wife, mother,...

Mar 12, 2021

Paul J. Lindsley, Sr., age 70, of Medina entered into rest unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home.

Born December 6, 1950 in Medina, Paul was the eldest son of the late Charles Lindsley and Ruth (Brant) Kepner. He worked for many years at Fisher-Price Toys in Medina and was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Paul was very...

Mar 10, 2021

Bernardine R. “Buzz” Tabelski, passed away on March 10, 2021 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, exactly 23 years on the day of her husband’s passing.

Born on September 24, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Majeski) Matusak, Bernardine was a lifelong resident of Medina. A Beautician by trade, she was the owner of Bernie’s Beauty Shop for many...

Mar 8, 2021

Mar 4, 2021

Irene M. Gerzoff, of Medina, passed away on March 4, 2021 at the age of 99.

Irene was born on May 10, 1921 to Iona and Merton McFadden. Originally from the Watertown, NY area, she spent nearly 65 years living in and around Medina.  She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Gerzoff of 45 years.  Irene leaves behind a...

Feb 18, 2021

Robert John Ogden, 69, of Kent, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife of nearly 50 years, his four beautiful children and three of his many grandchildren.

Born in Clearfield, PA, Bob was born on October 24, 1951 a son of the late Willard R. and Betty I. (Lanager) Ogden. He...

Feb 11, 2021

Ted W. Kusnierczak, peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2021.  

He was born in Medina on June 18, 1945 the son of the late William and Marion (Giltner) Kusnierczak. On March 25, 1972 he married Joan Schlemmer who he met on a blind date – he always said it was a “blind date forever”. He was employed at Phinney...

Feb 10, 2021

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...