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Anthony G. Whitmore
Feb 20, 2024
Anthony G. “Tony” Whitmore, age 38, of Buffalo, formerly of Alexander, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Born June 14, 1985 in Watertown, NY, Tony was the son of Grant Whitmore and the late Catherine (Miller) Whitmore. His parents taught him to have a love for life and for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He grew up...
Elizabeth M. Mielcarek
Feb 19, 2024
Elizabeth M. Mielcarek (nee Marciniak), of Medina, entered into rest on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Orchard Manor Nursing & Rehab Center at the age of 96.
Born on April 18, 1927 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Francis M. and Pearl (Foreman) Marciniak. She graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1945. Mrs. Mielcarek married Stanley Mielcarek...
Charles J. "Uncle Chuck" Eaton
Feb 17, 2024
Charles J. Eaton, age 81, of Medina, better known to many as “Uncle Chuck”, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was born in Medina on April 7, 1942, a son of the late Chester and Sybil (Bowen) Eaton. Chuck was raised on Murdock Road, where he attended a one room schoolhouse. He graduated from Medina High School in...
Joanne M. Zimmerman
Feb 16, 2024
Joanne M. Zimmerman, 94, of Medina, died on Friday, February 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Medina Memorial Hospital-North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.
Joanne was born in Medina on August 21, 1929. A daughter of the late Joseph and Ervanna (Bowen) Menke, Joanne, alongside her older sister, Flora Linda, grew up on West Center Street. She graduated from...
Norman G. "Bud" Lake
Feb 11, 2024
Norman G. “Bud” Lake, age 90, of Lyndonville, entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Norm was born March 21, 1933 in Medina, a son of the late Homer J. and Thelma M. (Plummer) Lake. He was a graduate of Lyndonville High School, Class of 1952. In his younger years, Norm worked...
Marilyn J. Hoffmeister
Feb 6, 2024
Marilyn J. Hoffmeister, age 88, of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born January 29, 1936 in Attica, NY she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Wolcott) Young. Marilyn was born and raised in Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1955. She married Richard W. Hoffmeister...
Theresa M. VanAuker
Feb 4, 2024
Theresa M. VanAuker, of Medina, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Born April 9, 1947 in Medina, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Victoria (Szczechowiak) Grabowski. Theresa graduated from Sacred Heart School and then Medina High School in 1965. She went on to earn an associate’s...
Juston L. Smithey
Feb 2, 2024
Juston L. Smithey, age 50, of Medina, formerly of Texas passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2024.
Born in Midland, TX on June 28, 1973, he was a son of Anthony Q. Smithey and grew up in the Dublin, TX area. Juston honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1996-1999. He was a proud member of the 101st Airborne...
Joan M. Woodward
Jan 28, 2024
Joan M. Woodward, of Medina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 28, 2024, following a long illness.
She was born on August 7, 1936, in Somerset. Joan was the daughter of the late Otto and Hazel (Allen) Heideman. Growing up in the Barker area, she married Francis Woodward in November of 1953. They settled in Lyndonville...
Alfred & Ruth Vail
Jan 23, 2024
Alfred Dean Vail, 90, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017, in Northglenn, Colorado. He was born on July 12, 1927, in Medina, NY, to Clarence Dean Vail and Berenice Ellicott Vail. Alfred grew up in a rural area of Shelby Township in western NY. He graduated from Medina High School in 1945 and went on to the University of...
Hannah B. Wolfe
Jan 16, 2024
Hannah B. Wolfe, age 40, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Born on June 28, 1983 in Medina, Hannah was the daughter of Daniel J. and Deborah A. (Gray) Wolfe. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 2002 and went on to earn an associate’s degree from SUNY Brockport. Hannah was blessed by the...
E. Louise Heveron Nicholson
Jan 16, 2024
E. Louise Heveron Nicholson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the age of 97.
Born December 17, 1926 in Millville, Louise was a daughter of the late Roy and Jessie (Fraser) Cook. She married Pat Heveron in 1947 and the couple had two sons. The couple ran the Maui Inn in Medina for many years. She was...
Shirley I. Rosato
Jan 15, 2024
Shirley Rosato, age 80, of Albion, NY passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2024 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
She was born in Medina on September 14, 1943. As the beloved only child of Harold “Eddie” Southcott and Mildred (Grimes) Southcott, Shirley was raised in the Town of Shelby. Although she may have been...
Jamie L. Blanchet
Jan 12, 2024
Jamie L. Blanchet, 48, of Tampa, FL, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2024 following a brief illness.
Born June 22, 1975 in Alexandria, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Peggy (Rice) Blanchet. Jamie was born and raised in Virginia and moved to the Tampa area in 1998. There she worked as an emergency veterinary nurse for...
Charles R. Wind
Jan 12, 2024
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Charles R. Wind, 92, of Medina, entered into Heaven on Friday, January 12, 2024 peacefully at the Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home in Clarence.
Born September 27, 1931 in Jamestown, NY, he was a son of the late Anthony G. and Teresa (VanLeckwyck) Wind. Mr. Wind grew up in Attica, NY and graduated from Attica High...
Rita B. Barry
Jan 11, 2024
Rita B. Barry, 95, of Medina, NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility following a lengthy battle with dementia.
She was born on June 22, 1928 in Medina, a daughter of the late Gerald and Johanna (Redmond) Bensley. Rita graduated from Medina High School in 1946 and the...
Michael J. Mucsarella
Jan 4, 2024
Michael J. Muscarella, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the age of 91.
Born March 19, 1932 in Batavia, Mr. Muscarella grew up on his family’s farm in Bethany. He was a son of the late Michael J. and Valeria (Kaska) Muscarella. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Muscarella served in the US...
Baby Jha'Kari Prynce Barnes
Dec 29, 2023
You were born silent.
Perfect and beautiful.
Still loved. Still missed.
Still remembered. Everyday.
Stillborn. Still Born.
Cooper Funeral Home
Medina, New York
Charlotte S. McAdoo
Dec 21, 2023
Charlotte S. McAdoo, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 65.
Born December 10, 1958 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late William “Don” McAdoo and Pearl (James) Miller. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Medina. She enjoyed traveling and taking car rides. She...
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