Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

James A. Johnson, 78, entered into rest on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born June 17, 1940 in Warsaw, NY Jim was a son of the late Ezra and Helen (Rix) Johnson. He graduated from Batavia High School, class of 1958. Upon graduation he went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1962. Jim was an...

Apr 23, 2019

Tomas V. Martinez, 82 of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Born March 8, 1937 in Cayey, Puerto Rico he was a son of the late Felicano Martinez and Antonia (Vasquez) Martinez. Mr. Martinez started farming at a very young age. He moved to the United States in 1951, first living in New...

Apr 22, 2019

Bonnie J. Eaton, 78, of Medina entered into rest on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Born on January 14, 1941 in Medina, Bonnie grew up in the Lyndonville area and graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1957. She married Charles J. Eaton on September 2, 1967. In her early work life Bonnie worked for Fisher-Price Toys, S.A. Cook and...

Apr 21, 2019

Mildred F. Malone, 80 of Medina entered into rest on Easter morning, April 21, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion after a long illness.

Born June 21, 1938 in Bennington, VT, she was a daughter of the late Merritt O’Dell and Hazel M. (Fisk) Hunt. Millie moved to the Medina area as a young girl. She married Donald J. Malone...

Apr 21, 2019

Richard L Toussaint, 79 of Medina, NY passed into eternal rest on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Dick was born on October 27, 1939 in Middleport, son of the late Clifford H. and Mary H. (Altman) Toussaint. He graduated from Barker High School, class of 1957. Dick was a machinist by trade and worked for E&M Enterprises in Middleport, Niagara...

Apr 11, 2019

Beverly C. Caleb, 82, of Medina entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born December 28, 1936 in Albion, Beverly was a daughter of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth Sandle. In 1955 she married Royce N. Caleb, Sr. and together they made their home in Knowlesville. For many years they owned and operated the Towpath...

Apr 6, 2019

Services will be privately held with burial in Carlton Cemetery, Waterport.

Mar 29, 2019

Richard D. Monacelli, 69 of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Albion entered into rest on Friday, March 29, 2019 after a long illness.

Born September 28, 1949 in Albion, NY Richard was a son of the late Filbert H. and Nancy (Carbone) Monacelli. Mr. Monacelli served in the US Navy from 1969-1972 on the Navy Destroyer U.S.S. Tattnall. His tour included travel...

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Marguerite J. Moriarty, 90, of Medina entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Born February 10, 1929 in Cambridge, Mass., Mrs. Moriarty was a daughter of the late Ray Oliver and Madeline (Jewell) Briggs. She graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1946 from Royalton-Hartland High School and went on to earn an Associate’s...

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...