Obituaries

Bonnie L. Ryder

Bonnie L. Ryder

Jan 8, 2020

Bonnie L. Ryder, 74, of Medina entered into rest on January 8, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born August 31, 1945 in Batavia, she was a daughter of the late Cleon and Neva (Rutherford) Boothe. She graduated from LeRoy High School, class of 1963. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and cards and her trips to the casino. Bonnie enjoyed socializing...

Raymond J. Punch

Raymond J. Punch

Jan 7, 2020

Raymond J. “Jack” Punch, 68, passed away on January 7, 2020, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

He was born on September 28, 1951 in Medina, to the late Raymond M. and Patricia Punch.

Jack graduated from St. Mary’s School and Medina High School. He earned a BA from Roberts Wesleyan College, an MBA from SUNY at Buffalo and a PHD...

Florence D. Andrews

Florence D. Andrews

Jan 5, 2020

Florence D. Andrews, 98, of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Born February 10, 1921, in Medina, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and Mary (Mortka) Kubatek. She married Daniel M. Schultz, Sr. on November 28, 1940. She managed the cafeteria system for Medina Central School District for 20 years. Sadly, her husband Daniel predeceased her...

Geraldine M. Callard

Geraldine M. Callard

Dec 31, 2019

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Callard, 90, of the Town of Ridgeway, entered into rest peacefully on December 31, 2019, at her home.

Gerry was born in 1929, daughter to the late Edith (Miller) Neeley in Waterport. She lived there for a period of time and moved to Detroit, MI with her mom and brother. Occasionally she would come back to Waterport to...

William H. Arnett

William H. Arnett

Dec 31, 2019

William H. “Buddy” Arnett, 55, of Medina entered into eternal rest on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019 following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born August 18, 1964 in Medina, Buddy was the only son of William G. and JoAnn (Stockwell) Arnett. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1983. Soon after he joined the U.S. Army...

Robert C. Eichner

Robert C. Eichner

Dec 24, 2019

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

Donna M. Beyer

Donna M. Beyer

Dec 4, 2019

Donna Mae (Martin) Beyer, 85, of Medina entered peacefully into eternal rest on December 4, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

She was born on July 19, 1934 in Buffalo, the fourth of Thomas and Gerda (Maier) Martin’s nine children. The family eventually moved to Oakfield where Donna graduated from high school in 1952. She then worked...

Alida S. Watkins

Alida S. Watkins

Nov 26, 2019

Alida S. “Sig” Watkins, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 93.

Born June 10, 1926 in the Town of Barre, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Dunn) Hale. Alida worked at the Apple Grove Inn in Medina for many years, first, as a waitress starting in 1952 and...

Douglas O. Moore

Douglas O. Moore

Nov 25, 2019

Douglas O. Moore, 74, of Basom entered into rest on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina.

Born March 14, 1945 in Batavia, he was a son of the late Otha and Florence (Easton) Moore. Doug worked several years as a tow truck operator at Ron & Newt’s Sales & Service in Corfu.

Survivors include his brother,...

Maggie  Kenward

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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