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Eric V. Richards
May 15, 2024
Eric V. Richards, 61, of Rochester, entered into rest on May 15, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Born September 17, 1962 in Montgomery, WV he was a son of Carl V. Richards and the late Ruth Ann Davis. Eric enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Angelika Alvarez, Delano Alvarez and Eric Richards, Jr.; his father, Carl...
Betty M. Rogowski
May 6, 2024
Betty M. Rogowski, of Medina, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Monday, May 6, 2024 following a courageous and well fought battle with Glioblastoma (GBM).
Born on February 22, 1954 in Sodus, NY, Betty was a daughter of the late Maurice and Marian (Andrews) Merithew. She came from a rather large family and grew...
Dorothy M. Flood
May 1, 2024
Dorothy M. Flood, of Medina, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born in the Town of Shelby on February 24, 1930, she was a daughter of the late George and Irene (Gardner) Evans. Growing up Dorothy worked alongside her siblings on her family farm. She graduated from Medina High School....
Shirley A. DePalma
Apr 17, 2024
Shirley A. DePalma, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility, a day shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born April 18, 1941, in Medina, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Lelia M. (Allport) Brazzell. Shirley graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1959....
Serina M. Dixon
Apr 10, 2024
Serina M. Dixon, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born October 12, 1976, she was a daughter of the late Kathleen (Dixon) Munn.
Survivors include her sons, Dillon (Fiancé Karlee) Winters of Lyndonville, Austin Winters, Zachary Winters (Natilie Leno) of Rochester and Dominic Winters (Mila Molina) of Medina; grandson, Adrian Winters; stepfather, Jack Munn of Medina. Predeceased by...
Frank & Norma Salvagio
Apr 10, 2024
Frank & Norma Salvagio, It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our parents, Frank and Norma Salvagio at a private family service at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Medina at 1PM on June 23, 2024 with a reception to follow. They will be interned at the Long Island National Cemetery at the family’s convenience.
Frank Joseph Salvagio was...
Dr. Elaine B. Richards
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Elaine B. Richards (Nee Black), of Middleport, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born July 3, 1932 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late J. Elmore and Dorothy H. (Sommer) Black. She married the late Walter B. Richards on December 7, 1957. Dr. Richards earned a master’s degree from Buffalo State College and went on to earn...
Kathleen G. Smith
Apr 5, 2024
Kathleen Gwen Smith, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 5, 2024, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1964, to the late Adeline A. (Panchenko) Smith and Garra H. Smith. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents and brother, Gregory Emil Smith. She is survived and sadly missed by her brother,...
Pauline M. Hebdon
Apr 4, 2024
Pauline M. Hebdon, of Springville passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 following a brief illness at the age of 55.
Born November 1, 1968 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late James “Bear” and Ellen (Warner) Woolston. A hard worker all her life, Pauline was a talented welder with a strong work ethic. On February 14, 2007 she...
Raymond H. Martin, Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
Raymond H. Martin, Sr., passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Ray was born on December 27, 1936 in Cambria, NY, a son of the late Norman and Ruth (Abt) Martin. He was employed as a steelworker at Simonds Saw & Steel Co. in Lockport for 29½ years. Ray was an avid hunter and horseman.
In addition to his...
Bessie N. Pritchard
Mar 30, 2024
Bessie N. Pritchard, age 99, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Born August 11, 1924 in Lyndonville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Elwyn and Florence (Grimes) Woodworth. Bessie grew up on the Alps Road and graduated from Lyndonville High School. She married the late Harry Pritchard in 1946. Bessie was a parishioner of the Grove United...
Barbara Y. Caldwell
Mar 26, 2024
Barbara Y. Caldwell, of Medina, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born in Lockport on May 25, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur Ackerman and Pauline (Penwright) Ackerman Lute. On June 16, 1956 she married George L. Caldwell at the United Methodist Church in Medina. The...
Owen P. Toale, Jr.
Mar 25, 2024
Owen P. Toale, Jr., age 76, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Owen was born on February 6, 1948, in Washington, DC, a son of the late Teresa (Fabrizio) Toale and Owen P. Toale, Sr.
In 1967, Owen entered the military and served in the U.S. Air Force in Thailand. Later, while stationed at Hancock Field in Syracuse...
Richard J. Siedlecki
Mar 22, 2024
Richard J. Siedlecki, of Medina, entered into rest peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Born April 7, 1933 in Medina, he was a son of the late Walter and Mary (Kluska) Siedlecki. A decorated Korean War Veteran, he served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954. Richard retired after a long and distinguished career with Niagara Mohawk. An avid golfer, he...
Robert E. Bracey
Mar 20, 2024
Robert E. Bracey, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born at home on March 16, 1941 in Medina, he was a son of the late Ernest J. and Sophie J. (Domoj) Bracey. Mr. Bracey graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1958. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Ceona M. Schafer
Mar 14, 2024
Ceona M. Schafer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born May 22, 1942 in buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Maynard C. and Alice (Newton) Groves. She was the loving wife of Richard Schafer. A homemaker most of her life, she raised a family of five children. She also worked for...
Linda P. Smith
Mar 10, 2024
Linda P. Smith, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1946 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ida (Allen) Gardner. Linda grew up in Medina and graduated from Medina High School in 1964. On July 25, 1964, she married George W. Smith and the couple...
Blaine R. Poler
Mar 7, 2024
Blaine R. Poler, 82, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
A son of the late Blair W. and Alethe A. (Fearby) Poler, he was born May 8, 1941 in Medina. Mr. Poler graduated from Medina High School in 1959. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce serving from 1959-1966. Early on, Mr. Poler worked for Bausch...
James E. Howes
Feb 26, 2024
James E. Howes, 76, of Medina, entered his rest on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Village of Orleans Nursing & Rehab Center following a long illness.
Born April 20, 1947 in Medina, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Velma (Hults) Howes. Baptized in 1959, Mr. Howes was an active and longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in...
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