Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Constance W. Lyster, 84, of Medina entered into rest with her loving daughters at her side on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born April 7, 1935 in Medina, she was a daughter to the late Carl and Helen (Parker) Webber. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1953. She married William...

Mar 18, 2020

Carolyn Louise Watts, 61, of Medina entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 18 at Absolut Care in Gasport following a courageous battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born on September 9, 1958 in Batavia into the loving family of David and Gerda “Sunny” (Martin) Watts Sr., joining her brother David Watts Jr. Carolyn was raised in Medina where she graduated from...

Mar 17, 2020

Pedro Lopez Dipini, 71, of Medina entered into rest on March 17, 2020 at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born April 27, 1948 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Horacio Lopez and Maria Dipini. He immigrated to the United States in 1967. After living a few years in New York City he moved to...

Mar 12, 2020

Dianne Frocchi, 75, passed away on March 12, 2020 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born on August 7, 1944 in Laurinburg, North Carolina to Grace (Collins) Sweet and Floyd Blue Sweet, Sr.

After moving to Medina, Dianne met and married Richard Frocchi on August 17, 1972. Together, they raised three children and were active in the...

Mar 8, 2020

At the request of the family, services will be private.

Mar 6, 2020

Jill M. Stinson, 58, of Eagle Harbor, entered into rest on Friday, March 6, 2020 resulting from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born November 25, 1961 in Albion, she was a daughter of Virginia M. (Waugh) Conrad and the late Harold R. Conrad. Jill graduated from Albion High School, class of 1979. She married Robin L. Stinson in 1981. ...

Mar 6, 2020

Stewart P. Baker, 71, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2020 at the Medical City Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Texas.

Stewart was born on February 4, 1949 in Medina, a son of the late Graydon S. and Joan E. (Foss) Baker. On July 4, 1985 he married Linda A. Newton of Chittenango, NY. The couple made their home...

Mar 6, 2020

Bambi L. Fearby, 61, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home.

Born February 21, 1959 in Medina, Bambi was a daughter to Jerry R. (Sipple) Boyer and the late John R. Boyer. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1977. She married D. Thomas Fearby on June 19, 1982....

Feb 24, 2020

Eldine L. Gray, 85, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Born February 15, 1935 in the Town of Alabama, Mrs. Gray was a daughter of the late Irving and Martha (Zabel) Kraatz. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1953. On May 7, 1955, she...

Feb 19, 2020

Ronald G. French, 76, of Medina passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 after a long illness.

A son of the late Joseph and Mary (Redway) French, he was born on May 17, 1943. He married the former Audrey M. Leffler on December 10, 1960. Mr. French was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GM in Lockport and retired after 34...

Feb 16, 2020

Per Mrs. Silversmith's wishes funeral services will be private.

Feb 10, 2020

Susan M. Green, 70, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on February 10, 2020 following a lengthy illness.

Born November 16, 1949 in Rochester, Sue was a daughter of the late William T. and Katherine C. (Smith) McKenna. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School class of 1967. On June 24, 1967 she married Douglas R. Green and together...

Feb 1, 2020

James A. Bissing, age 73, of Alexander, entered into rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Born December 17, 1946 in Buffalo, Jim was the son of the late Clayton and Mary Bissing. An animal lover, he farmed for many years raising a variety of animals. Jim was also employed by Genesee Valley BOCES in Batavia as a currier. He enjoyed going...

Jan 28, 2020

Linda G. Krug, 72, of Medina, ended her worldly journey on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Born June 24, 1947 in Buffalo, Linda was a daughter of the late David A. and Isabel H. (Godfrey) Roberts. She grew up on Grand Island. Upon graduating from high school she went on to attend Erie County Technical Institute (now ECC), where she met the...

Jan 22, 2020

Jennifer L. Zielonko-Major, 54, of Waterport, entered into rest suddenly on January 22, 2020.

Born April 25, 1965 in Albion, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Pamilla Sue (Hey) Leigh. Jennifer was a graduate of Lyndonville High School, class of 1982. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from SUNY Brockport. Jennifer was a...

Jan 22, 2020

Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.

Jan 17, 2020

Leonard L. Balcerzak, 87, of Medina entered into rest on January 17, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born October 12, 1932 in Medina Leonard was a son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Cotriss) Balcerzak. He graduated from Medina High School, class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. Leonard was a parishioner of...

Jan 17, 2020

David R. Parsell, 76, of Medina entered into rest on Friday, January 17, 2020 following a lengthy illness.

Born October 26, 1943 in Buffalo, David was the son of the late John L. and Hannah J. (Ridgeway) Parsell. He worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina for 27 years. He then worked for Kleen Brite in Brockport, Foley PLP in Rochester and...

Jan 16, 2020

Roberta L. Hare, 76, entered into rest on January 16, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital with her loving daughter at her side.

Born December 13, 1943 in Lockport, Roberta was a daughter to the late Robert and Margaret (Wilson) Cox. She worked for Southland Frozen Foods in Barker. She married John D. Hare on March 26, 1966. Together they ran...

Jan 11, 2020