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Maggie Kenward
Nov 23, 2019
Maggie Kenward, 89, of Albion passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina, two days shy of her 90th birthday.
Born November 25, 1929 in Bickmore, West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late John and Annie (Dawson) Brown. She married Willie E. Taylor and together they raised a family of fourteen...
Charles W. Grier, Jr.
Nov 16, 2019
Charles W. “Billy” Grier, 49, of Medina passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Born May 27, 1970 in Medina, Billy was the son of Charles W. “Bill” Grier, Sr. and Linda J. (Scarborough) Grier. He attended Medina Central School. He worked as a cook for many local restaurants. Prior to his illness, Billy enjoyed camping and...
William L. Wehling
Nov 15, 2019
William L. Wehling, 83, of Medina passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 following a long and hard battle with several ailments.
Mr. Wehling was born March 6, 1936 in Medina, a son of Arthur C. and Bertha A. (Laatsch) Wehling. He lived in the Medina area all his life. He married Joanne D. Beaver on August 25, 1956 and together raised...
Richard H. Swan
Nov 12, 2019
Richard Harland Swan, of Medina, passed away on November 12, 2019 at the age of 86.
Born in Medina on July 15, 1933, he was the son of Harland and Loraine (Dibley) Swan. He attended DeSales High School in Lockport. Richard was a Veteran of the Korean War. He served as an Airplane Mechanic in the United State Air Force from...
Charles H. Sargent
Nov 7, 2019
Charles H. “Chubby” Sargent, 72, of Medina, entered into rest on November 7, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born April 4, 1947 in Medina, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Robinson) Sargent. He graduated from Medina High School class of 1967. A U.S. Army veteran, he served from 1967-1969. Mr. Sargent was employed at Eastman Kodak...
Janie M. Frazier
Nov 5, 2019
Janie M. Frazier, 58, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.
There will be no prior calling hours. A private graveside committal service will be in Lynhaven Cemetery in Lyndonville at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St.,...
Adam N. VerCruysse
Nov 3, 2019
Adam N. VerCruysse, 43, of Albion entered into rest suddenly on November 3, 2019.
Born September 14, 1976 in Albion he was a son of Louis E. VerCruysse and Debra A. Corderman. Adam attended Medina High School and went on to work as a mechanic. He worked for Rick & Ron’s Auto Services in Medina for many years and was well...
Beryl Barnes
Nov 3, 2019
Mrs. Beryl Barnes, of Shelby Center entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home at the age of 88.
Born December 2, 1930 at her family home in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred H. and Nellie (Warren) Youd. She met Edward A. Barnes in England while he was serving in the...
Dorothy A. Breitsman
Oct 30, 2019
Dorothy A. Breitsman, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
Mrs. Breitsman was born in Medina, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Pearl (Lubawy) Cotriss. She was a graduate of Medina High School and married Robert W. Breitsman on September 8, 1951. Mrs. Breitsman was employed as a bookkeeper for H.J. Heinz Co....
Kelly L. Russo Duffield
Oct 21, 2019
Kelly Lynn Russo Duffield, 49, of Medina, loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend entered into rest on Monday, October 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born March 22, 1970 in Medina, Kelly was the daughter of Joseph R. and Debra S. (McCauley) Russo. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1988. Shortly before...
Lynn M. (nee McElwee) McCarthy
Oct 13, 2019
Lynn Margot (McElwee) McCarthy, 83, of Penfield, New York, formerly of Medina, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born May 4, 1936 in Medina, Lynn was the daughter of the late David William and Kathryn (Stocking) McElwee, both Medina natives. She was a graduate of Medina High School class of...
Arline B. Powley
Oct 11, 2019
Arline B. Powley, of Glassboro, NJ, formerly of Barker, NY, entered into rest on October 11, 2019. Born May 6, 1925 in the town of Somerset, she was the eldest daughter of the late Veron and Lucille Bateman. During World War II, she worked for Harrison Radiator Division of G.M.C. in Lockport. Mrs. Powley later worked as a teacher and...
Dennis J. O'Grady
Oct 7, 2019
Dennis J. O’Grady, 67 of Albion entered into rest on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Born February 12, 1952 he was a son of James M. and Opal (Haugh) O’Grady. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-73 during the Vietnam era and also in the reserves for many years following. He was the owner/operator of Zeke’s Bottle...
Carolyn P. Beecher
Oct 5, 2019
Carolyn P. Beecher, 77 of Medina entered into rest on October 5, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born March 29, 1942 in Medina Carolyn was a daughter of the late Ronald and Ethel (Male) Patten. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1960. Carolyn worked for White’s Greenhouse, Bells IGA as a cashier and finally as a...
Gordon H. Tooley, Jr.
Oct 5, 2019
Gordon H. Tooley, Jr., age 73, of Holley, NY died suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2019.
He was born in Buffalo on August 29, 1946 to Gordon H., Sr. and Charlotte E. (Powers) Tooley.
He lived most of his life in Batavia. Gordy was a member of the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he...
Jack H. Bellack
Oct 4, 2019
Jack H. Bellack, 93, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born March 1, 1926 in Newberry, Michigan, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Lillian (Slabodkin) Bellack. He worked in his family's general store in Newberry from an early age. Sadly his mother passed away when he was...
Burl E. Dodson
Sep 28, 2019
Burl E. Dodson entered into rest on his 63rd birthday, September 28, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Burl was born September 28, 1956 in Paris, TX to Samuel E. Dodson and Janet (Woodworth) Doty. Burl attended high school in Valentine, NE and worked throughout his life as a stone mason and cook. Burl married Sandy Gentry on April 1, 1975....
Elizabeth Bartholomew
Sep 28, 2019
Elizabeth (nee Bieliski) Bartholomew, 94 of Buffalo, formerly of Medina entered into rest on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Terrace View Nursing Facility in Buffalo. Born August 22, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Macioszek) Bieliski.
A graveside committal service will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 10:15 am in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Ronald L. Ettinger
Sep 17, 2019
Ronald L. Ettinger, 59, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
Born January 14, 1960 in Albion, Ron was the youngest son of the late Elmer Ettinger, Sr. and Erma (Moyer) Ettinger. On May 31, 1980 he married the love of his life, Lori R. Callard daughter of Geraldine “Gerry” and the late Raymond Callard. Together they raised...
Walter C. Hird
Sep 16, 2019
Walter C. Hird, 90, of Medina passed away on September 16, 2019 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport.
Born October 4, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the only child of Walter F. and Grace M. (Orton) Hird. Shortly after graduating from North Tonawanda High School, Walter went to work for Walker-Gordon Dairy Farms in Plainsboro, NJ, where his passion...
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