Obituaries

Marsha E. Shaw

Marsha E. Shaw

May 4, 2018

Marsha E. Shaw, of Medina, went home to be with The Lord on May 4, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Marsha was born in Medina, May 24, 1947, a daughter of Delores (Sanford) Hackenberg and the late Jay William Hackenberg.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1965, she attended SUNY at Brockport for three years.  She was employed...

Henrietta  Jenkins

Henrietta Jenkins

Apr 30, 2018

Henrietta (Stratton) Jenkins, 65, of Medina, NY went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018.

Henrietta was born in Pikeville, KY to Betty and Henry Stratton on June 5, 1952. She graduated from Brockport High School in 1970. She worked in the automotive industry for much of her life along with other various jobs until retirement. Henrietta enjoyed gardening,...

William R. Rosato

William R. Rosato

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. William R. Rosato (Billy Bob to his friends and Phoeba to his Grandchildren) Age 75 passed away peacefully at the Villages of Orleans with his family by his side, following a long illness.

After a lengthy and succesful career at Eastman Kodak, Bill retired in 1991. An avid pilot, he was a founding member of Gaines Valley Airport.  He enjoyed...

Josephine Freda (Karam) Morse

Josephine Freda (Karam) Morse

Apr 26, 2018

“Neat as a pin, sweet as a rose, she will make friends wherever she goes”

Josephine Freda (Karam) Morse, 97, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2018. Josephine was born on October 5, 1920 in Oswego, NY.  She was the youngest of 8 children born to Syrian/Lebanese immigrants Najeeb George and Freda (Ahad) Karam.

Josephine and her late, beloved husband of...

Alice  P. (Harrington) Smith

Alice P. (Harrington) Smith

Apr 25, 2018

ALICE POWERS- SMITH

                                                                                 (Harrington)

      Alice, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018 while visiting Simi Valley, California. ...

Andrea  Lonnen

Andrea Lonnen

Apr 22, 2018

Andrea Lonnen, 45, Medina, NY passed away suddenly on April 22, 2018.

Andrea was born on March 3, 1973 in Medina, NY. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher and friend to many. For 18 years she was a beloved kindergarten teacher in the Medina School District and touched the lives of many along the way. Andrea’s family meant...

Robert J. Hoffman

Robert J. Hoffman

Apr 22, 2018

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Military honors on Tuesday at 9:30AM at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center St., Medina, accorded by members of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and Lincoln Post #1483, VFW.  Interment will be in Irondequoit Cemetery

Duane Gordon McPherson

Duane Gordon McPherson

Apr 12, 2018

Mr. Duane Gordon McPherson passed away after an extended illness at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY on April 12th, 2018.

Duane is survived by his wife Rebecca Jean McPherson (Whedon), his loving son Shannon McPherson (Shelby) of Webster, NY and daughter Charlene McPherson - Goldner (Maurice) of New York City.

Loved by sister in law Nancy Wasnock (Donald); sisters Dianna Massey,...

Allen L. Phillips

Allen L. Phillips

Apr 11, 2018

Mr. Allen L. Phillips, of Basom, passed away on April 11, 2018 at the Martin-Linsin Residence.

Mr. Phillips was born in the Town of Hartland, March 21, 1932, a son of the late George B. and Alice (Lubs) Phillips.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1949, he served with US Army in Korea from 1952-54.   Mr. Phillips was employed...

Diane M. Gallagher

Diane M. Gallagher

Apr 11, 2018

There will be no prior visitation. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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Frederick E. Grant

Frederick E. Grant

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Frederick E. “Ted” Grant, of Medina, passed away on April 5, 2018 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Grant was born New Year’s Eve, 1935 in Granville, NY, a son of the late George and Nellie (Jones) Grant.  He served his country with the US Air Force entering on October 28, 1954.  He was stationed in the European Theatre at...

Leah Jane Watt

Leah Jane Watt

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Leah J. Watt, of Medina, passed away on April 4, 2018 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence.

Mrs. Watt was born in Medina, September 27, 1935, a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Leah M. (Gilbert) Feltz.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1954, she married John T. Watt on March 10, 1956.  For many years, she was...

Dr. Mildred P. Cooper

Dr. Mildred P. Cooper

Mar 28, 2018

Dr. Mildred Ellen Pivetz Cooper

Dr. Mildred Pivetz Cooper passed away on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 in Buffalo, NY at the age of 97.

Dr. Cooper was born in Paterson, NJ on February 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Pallay Pivetz.  She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin D. Cooper and her brothers, Louis, George, Albert and Richard...

Virginia A. Messore

Virginia A. Messore

Mar 26, 2018

Virginia A. Messore, 75, of Medina passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side on March 26, 2018.

Born on Feb. 11, 1943 to the late Elmer and Mildred (Bruning) Leffler.

Ginny grew up in W. Shelby and spent her married life in Medina.  She worked at Towne Elementary as an office secretary for 20 years. She...

Margaret Mary Parada

Margaret Mary Parada

Mar 17, 2018

Margaret Mary Parada, age 91, formerly of Medina, passed away March 17, 2018 at her home in Oak Ridge, Texas after a short illness.

She was born September 17, 1926 to the late Carl and Anna (Crowley) Hedges of Medina. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Anthony Francis Parada who passed in 2005. Also preceding her in death...

Fredrick W. Benthin

Fredrick W. Benthin

Mar 12, 2018

Fredrick Walter Benthin "Fritz" passed away at his home in Medina, New York from natural causes on March 12, 2018

He was the son of the late Walter and Lena May Benthin.  He was predeceased by both of his sisters, Joan Russo and Irene Brown.  He owned and operated Fritz’s Used Cars for many years

He is survived by his children, Cindy...

David  Sevenski

David Sevenski

Mar 10, 2018

Mr. David “Duke” Sevenski, of Medina, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 at the Martin-Linsin Residence.

Mr. Sevenski was born January 22, 1929, in Town of Shelby, a son of the late Stanley and Esther (Koneski) Sevenski.  The youngest of 13 children, he attended Barker High School and on May 7, 1946, he entered the US Army Air Force serving...

Dorothy A. LeVan

Dorothy A. LeVan

Mar 10, 2018

Dorothy A. LeVan, 85, of Medina entered into rest Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Medina Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born October 25, 1932 in Middleport, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Altman) Schultz. In September of 1949 she married William F. LeVan. Together they raised six children and were lifelong residents of the area. Dorothy...

Aaron E. Palmer

Aaron E. Palmer

Mar 6, 2018

Mr. Aaron E. Palmer, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2018 at his home.

Aaron was born in Buffalo, November 12, 1975, a son of Donald Earl and Karole (Kurtz) Palmer.  A graduate of LA Weber High School, class of 1993, he attended Niagara University.  Aaron was employed by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, in sterile processing.

Survivors include his parents,...

Anthony Francis Stefaniak

Anthony Francis Stefaniak

Feb 27, 2018

Mr. Anthony F. Stefaniak, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital Emergency Room.

Mr. Stefaniak was born in Buffalo, January 12, 1926, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine J. (Sygnet) Stefaniak.  The family resided in Alabama until 1935 when they moved to Medina.  A graduate of Sacred Heart School, class...

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