Obituaries

George A. Brownell II

George A. Brownell II

Oct 2, 2024

George A. Brownell II, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 following a brief illness.

Born December 12, 1946 in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Abbott F. and Louise (O’Donnell) Brownell. George was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1966. He worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina as a line worker and forklift operator in the...

Esther F. Baker

Esther F. Baker

Sep 28, 2024

Esther (Foss) Baker, age 101 ¾, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2024. She was born January 22, 1923 in Lyndonville, NY, the daughter of Floyd and Nellie (Harris) Foss. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Gordon Baker; her sister, Joan (late Graydon) Baker; brother, Charles (late Doris) Foss; and son, Randall Baker. She is...

Stanley J. Stack

Stanley J. Stack

Sep 26, 2024

Stanley J. Stack, age 102, of Medina, NY passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

Born July 3, 1922 in Medina, he was a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Nowicki) Stach. Growing up in Medina, Mr. Stack was one of ten children. He attended Sacred Heart School and Medina High...

Pamela J. Brower

Pamela J. Brower

Sep 14, 2024

Medina: Pamela J. “Pam” Brower, age 65, passed away September 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born January 16, 1959 in Medina to the late Norman and Dorothy (Dunn) Jr.

Pam and her husband Jerry, were well travelled, having been to 48 of the 50 states in the US besides Alaska and Hawaii. For nearly 30...

Robert Muscarella

Robert Muscarella

Sep 9, 2024

Robert Muscarella, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 with his family at his side.

Born on September 29, 1939, Bob grew up working on his family farm alongside his parents and two brothers in Batavia, NY. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in the Class of 1958. Bob was employed as a train master with the New York and...

Evelene R. Callard

Evelene R. Callard

Aug 28, 2024

Evelene “Evie” R. Callard, 77, of Lyndonville, passed away after a long illness on August 28, 2024.

She spent her early years in Massena, NY with her six siblings. Evie was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1965 and earned her Associate’s degree from Genesee Community College. She later obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from SUNY Brockport. Evie...

Donald J. Fortunato

Donald J. Fortunato

Aug 27, 2024

Donald J. Fortunato, 87, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.

Born April 20, 1937 in Medina, he was a son of the late Jesse and Angelina (Cappabianca) Fortunato. Mr. Fortunato was a graduate of Medina High School Class of 1957 and went on to serve in the Army National...

James R. Bensley

James R. Bensley

Aug 14, 2024

James R. Bensley, age 65, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Born November 21, 1958 in Medina, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Anne (Wasvary) Bensley. Jim grew up in Medina, attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Medina High School in 1977. He earned his Bachelor of Science from...

Justin R. Winkley

Justin R. Winkley

Aug 4, 2024

Justin R. Winkley, age 38, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Justin was born in Medina on October 3, 1985, a son of Todd R. Winkley and Joan M. (Capstick) Winkley. He grew up in Albion and moved to North Carolina when he was 18. There he started a family and worked for William T....

Morgan R. "Moe" Kenward

Morgan R. "Moe" Kenward

Jul 29, 2024

Morgan Rose “Moe” Kenward, age 30, of Medina, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2024. 

Born September 10, 1993 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Kevin R. Kenward and Catherine A. French and the twin sister of Mitchel K. Kenward. Morgan graduated from Medina High School in the Class of 2011 where she was involved with the winter color...

Nancy L. Waters

Nancy L. Waters

Jul 29, 2024

Nancy L. Waters, of Medina, passed away on July 29, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of her own home with her daughters and special friend Larry Poler at her side.

Born March 15, 1943 in Medina, she was the only child of John and Margaret (Adkins) Spaulding. Nancy was a graduate of Medina High School Class of 1961. She held various...

Lou Ann Lindsley

Lou Ann Lindsley

Jul 26, 2024

(Medina) Lou Ann Lindsley age 68, passed away July 26, 2024, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born, October 26, 1955 in Lyndonville, a daughter of the late Ronald and Meta (Swett) Dunn and had lived in this area all of her life.

Lou Ann was a member of Medina VFW Post #1483 Ladies Auxiliary where she also...

Eddie J. Nichols

Eddie J. Nichols

Jul 25, 2024

Eddie Joe Nichols, age 69, of Medina, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a long illness.

He was born January 2, 1955 in Albion, a son of Roxie (Stewart) and the late Ronald Eugene Nichols. Eddie worked various jobs, mainly in farming and construction. He is survived by his sons, Joey and Justin Arndt; special friend, Kandi Arndt; siblings,...

Diane M. Ogden

Diane M. Ogden

Jul 20, 2024

Diane M. Ogden, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. 

Born February 1, 1955 in Medina, she was a daughter of Leonard and Helen (Sechowski) Burke. Diane graduated from Medina High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. On April 16, 1977 she married the love of her life, Daniel C. Ogden and...

Kathleen A. Levanduski

Kathleen A. Levanduski

Jul 14, 2024

Medina: Kathleen A. “Kate” Levanduski, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2024. She was born August 14, 1957 in Medina to the late Lawrence Bilicki and Zola (Brege) Potter.

Kate enjoyed keeping active around the house, gardening, cooking and also venturing to any casino. She always was willing to try anything and played softball for many years in local...

Paul Kenneth Beatenbough

Paul Kenneth Beatenbough

Jul 9, 2024

(Lyndonville) Paul Kenneth Beatenbough age 98, passed away July 9, 2024 at his home. He was born March 26, 1926 in Madison County GA, a son of the late Charles Edwin and Mary Allene (Fowler) Beatenbough.

Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1950 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Paul began his...

Daniel R. Henning, Jr.

Daniel R. Henning, Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

Daniel R. “Bob” Henning, Jr., of Medina, entered into rest unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 72.

Born December 3, 1951 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Daniel R. Henning, Sr. and Betty L. (White) Henning. Affectionately known to his family as “Bob” and “Dan” to his friends, he grew...

Karen L. Larson

Karen L. Larson

Jul 3, 2024

Karen L. Larson, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2024, with family and loved ones by her side. 

Born to Bernice (Koch) and Edwin I. Caleb on September 5, 1943, Karen grew up in West Shelby. She had the last of the idyllic childhoods, roaming the woods of West Shelby with her siblings, cousins, and friends, attending country...

Lee B. Campbell

Lee B. Campbell

Jul 1, 2024

Lee B. Campbell, age 50, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home.

Born April 4, 1974 in Rochester, NY he was a son of the late Brian Campbell and Wendy Maw. On July 17, 2004 he married the love of his life, Mary E. (Weiland) Campbell. Lee worked in construction as a project manager for Wegman’s for...

George B. Yiengst III

George B. Yiengst III

Jun 25, 2024

George B. Yiengst III, age 90, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home in Florida. 

Born April 24, 1934 in Buffalo, he was the only son of the late George B. Yiengst II and Frances (Borczynski) Yiengst and beloved stepson of the late Rachel Yiengst. He was a retired monsignor with the...

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