Obituaries

Mar 28, 2019

Gary L. Bonk, 42 entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home.

Born September 14, 1976 in Brockport he was a son of Harvey Bonk, Sr. and the late Sandra (Nichols) Bonk. Gary loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Rebecca (Stevenson) Bonk; four children, Sebastian, Isaiah,...

Mar 27, 2019

Michael E. Robare, 54, of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born September 24, 1964 in Albion, NY, Michael was the son of the late Peter E. and Rita T. (LaClair) Robare. He graduated from Kendall High School, class of 1983. A proud Marine, he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. from...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 23, 2019

Bernard W. “Pete” Amos, 93, of Medina passed peacefully from this life at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia on March 23, 2019.

Born June 20, 1925 in Rochester, Mr. Amos was the son of the late Warren G. and Grace L. (Potter) Amos. He moved to Medina at an early age and graduated from Medina High School, class...

Mar 20, 2019

Charles R. Wilson, Jr., 77, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born May 17, 1941 in Clintonville, W.V., he was a son of the late Charles R. and Bertie A. (Harford) Wilson, Sr. Charles graduated from Greenbrier High School in the class of 1958....

Mar 19, 2019

Kester L. Baker, 65, of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born January 28, 1954 in Malone, N.Y. Kester was a son of the late Clarence and Louva (Jock) Baker. He graduated from Brushton-Moira High School in the class of 1973. Kester worked for several years for Alliance Tool & Die in Rochester. He...

Mar 18, 2019

Joyce A. Banazwski, 80, of Medina entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born May 25, 1938 in the Town of Yates, Joyce was a daughter to the late August G. and Gladys M. (Plummer) Riemer. She attended Lyndonville schools and then graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1955. On March 26, 1956...

Mar 12, 2019

Robert P. Schuck, 57, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born August 23, 1961 in Albion, Bob was son of the late Arthur and Frances (Olsowski) Schuck. He worked for many years as a mechanic and as a salesman for Rent-A-Center in Medina.  Bob was an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop...

Mar 12, 2019

Carolyn A. Petkus, of Medina entered into rest on her 80th birthday, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home.

Born March 12, 1939 in Medina, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia (Castricone) Vendetta. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1957 and went on to graduate from business school in Rochester. Carolyn was an...

Mar 9, 2019

Francis R. Grabowski, 89, of Medina entered into rest on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Born in Medina on July 5, 1929, Francis was a son of the late Martin and Julia (Federowich) Grabowski. He was a lifelong resident of the Medina area and grew to be a familiar face to many in the community. Francis started working at the age of...

Mar 2, 2019

Renetta M. Karney, 100, of Medina entered into rest Saturday morning, March 2, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Born May 25, 1918 in Medina, Mrs. Karney was a daughter to the late Clemance and Valeria (Kempinski) Bielinski. She was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Middleport.  Mrs. Karney enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, bowling and...

Feb 26, 2019

Alice D. Tombari-Ander, 92, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Born Januray 30, 1927 in Pembroke, Mrs. Ander was a daughter of the late Francis and Maryanna (Wronowicz) Pacer. In her younger years, she worked for HJ Heinz Company and then for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina, where she retired from in 1989....

Feb 25, 2019

Obituary not available.

Feb 22, 2019

Bonnie A. Nagel, 74, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born November 23, 1944, Bonnie was a daughter to the late Walter and Florence (Penny) Male. In her earlier years she worked various waitressing jobs. She and her late husband, Richard “Dick” Nagel, were avid antiquers and enjoyed going...

Feb 20, 2019

Thomas R. Pettit, 72, lifelong Millville area farmer and snowmobile enthusiast, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the comfort of the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born January 13, 1947 in Medina, Tom was a son of the late John C. and Helen (Ross) Pettit. He was raised on the family farm, a legacy he would continue his...

Feb 9, 2019

R. “Bruce” Jones passed away on February 9, 2019 after a 12-year battle with cancer.

Bruce was born in Canandaigua, NY on April 1, 1937. He graduated from Honeoye Falls Central High School in 1954 and went on to attend and graduate from Syracuse University in 1959 (Go Orange!). His career began at the New York State Agricultural Extension. He later...

Feb 9, 2019

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

Feb 6, 2019

William A. Renouf, 81, of Medina passed from this life to his eternal, heavenly home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 following a courageous battle with leukemia.

He was born in Medina on April 15, 1937, son of the late Percy W. and Hildreth H. (Walker) Renouf. A lifelong resident, Bill graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1955 and...

Feb 2, 2019

Kathryn A. “BoBo” Balcerzak, 75 of Medina, entered into rest peacefully with a smile on her face on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport.

Born April 12, 1943, Kathy was the daughter of the late William “Bud” and Vivian (Anstey) Howe. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1961. She was employed at...

Jan 31, 2019

Joann E. Grimes, 77, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away on Thursday evening, January 31, 2019 after a difficult battle with cancer.

She was born on November 21, 1941, daughter of the late Henry John Nieman and Mildred Elizabeth (Herendeen) Nieman. Joann lived a long and happy life with her husband of 56 years, Gordon Wesley Grimes, with...