Obituaries

Robert F. Sargent, Jr.

Robert F. Sargent, Jr.

Apr 21, 2023

Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.

John F. "Jack" Fike

John F. "Jack" Fike

Apr 21, 2023

John F. “Jack” Fike, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 following a courageous battle with a long term illness.

Born August 6, 1945 in Herkimer, NY, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Nagle) Fike. Sadly, his mother passed when he was only eleven. He was then lovingly raised by stepmother, Doris Fike. A graduate...

Florence L. McKee

Florence L. McKee

Apr 15, 2023

Florence L. McKee, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Born May 19, 1929 in Shawmut, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Josephine (Snyder) Carr. Florence married the late Paul P. McKee on September 20, 1947. The couple resided in DuBois, PA until 1952 when they moved to the Medina area. Early on Mrs....

Edward S. Robison

Edward S. Robison

Apr 10, 2023

Edward S. Robison, age 73, of Medina passed away at his home on Monday, April 10, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born on February 24, 1950 in Rochester, he was a son of the late George and Lucille (Clayson) Robison. Ed served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He worked various jobs over his life, including Fisher-Price...

Patricia A. Hughes

Patricia A. Hughes

Apr 4, 2023

Patricia A. Hughes, of Penfield, entered into rest peacefully at her home with her loving sons at her side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Born January 9, 1937 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Adelbert and Hazel (Russell) Kane. Patricia married the late Robert E. Hughes, Jr. on July 6, 1957. A homemaker most of her life,...

Candida Lugo

Candida Lugo

Apr 2, 2023

Candida Lugo, of Lockport, formerly of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mrs. Lugo was born in San German, Puerto Rico on February 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Jesus and Maria (DelGado) Flores. Having family and friends already in the states, she emigrated to the United States in 1960. On March...

David A. Payne

David A. Payne

Apr 1, 2023

David A. Payne, 80, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 peacefully with his protective, devoted, and loving daughter Gerrilu by his side. Gerrilu was blessed to have one of David’s longtime devout friends, Jan Nudd present to comfort the both of them during his passing.

David was born in Medina on September 22, 1942, a son to...

Barry G. Fitch

Barry G. Fitch

Mar 31, 2023

Barry G. Fitch, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Born September 17, 1951 in Medina, he was a son of the late Blaine J. Fitch and Elsie (Varley) Withey. He was a graduate of Medina High School. A hard worker, Barry worked for various operations over the years, mainly in heavy equipment operating...

Raymond J. Morgan

Raymond J. Morgan

Mar 27, 2023



Raymond J. “RJ” Morgan, age 53, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Born July 9, 1969 in Medina, RJ was the son of the late Raymond P. “Pete” Morgan and Patricia A. (Wengrzycki) Morgan. He was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1987. Since he was a child, RJ’s passion...

Debra S. Russo

Debra S. Russo

Mar 26, 2023

Debra S. Russo, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

She was born on August 14, 1952 in Medina, the daughter of the late Matthew McCauley and Helen (Kubatek) Mauragis. Debbie was a resident of Medina all her life. Ever the entrepreneur, she began her business life with her husband, Joseph Russo in the operation of...

Bernice K. Sheldon

Bernice K. Sheldon

Mar 24, 2023

Bernice K. Sheldon, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 100.

Born September 10, 1922 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mortka) Kubatek. On July 26, 1947 she married Franklin A. Sheldon at the Sacred Heart Church Rectory. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart...

Richard A. Jones, Jr.

Richard A. Jones, Jr.

Mar 22, 2023

Richard A. Jones, Jr., age 44, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Born on August 28, 1978 in Killeen, Texas, he was a son of Richard A. Jones, Sr. and the late Diana G. (Staeble) Jones. He lived the majority of his life in Medina and...

György "George" Papp

György "George" Papp

Mar 20, 2023

György “George” Papp, loving husband, father and papa passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 72 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

George was born on April 9, 1950 in Budapest, Hungary. He moved his family to America in 1988. George operated his own carpentry business until he retired in 2016. He was a devout Christian...

Charles "Chuck" Hartway

Charles "Chuck" Hartway

Mar 15, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Hartway, loyal husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died quietly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by family. 

 

Born March 7, 1937 in Medina, he was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Mauragis) Hartway. Chuck graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1954. A talented athlete, he played for the MAC Semi-Pro Football Team post graduation....

Lyle E. Schultz

Lyle E. Schultz

Mar 7, 2023

Lyle E. Schultz, of West Shelby, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born July 23, 1935 in the Town of Shelby, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Edith J. (Pratt) Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1953. On July 26, 1969 he...

Maxine C. Schening

Maxine C. Schening

Feb 25, 2023

Maxine C. Schening, 58, of Medina, entered into Heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the VA WNY Healthcare System in Buffalo following a brief battle with cancer.

Born June 13, 1964 in Medina, she was the eldest child of Paul W. Schening, Sr. and Sandra (Livingston) Schening. Maxine graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1983....

Lois J. Horgan

Lois J. Horgan

Feb 21, 2023

Services were privately held by the family.

 

Will O. Brownell, PhD

Will O. Brownell, PhD

Feb 20, 2023

William O. Brownell, PhD, age 79, formerly of Medina and New York City, entered rest on February 20, 2023. 

 

Born October 31, 1943, in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Abbott F. and Louise (O’Donnell) Brownell. He graduated from Fay School, Class of 1958, where he had been a trustee, and Phillips Exeter Academy, Class of 1962.

 

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James E. "Jay" Richards, Jr.

James E. "Jay" Richards, Jr.

Feb 20, 2023

James E. “Jay” Richards, Jr., age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his residence.

Jay was born October 1, 1981 in Medina, a son of James E. Richards, Sr. and the late Vicky L. (Wenner) Richards.  He worked for many years in construction as a pipe fitter, lastly in Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Dorothy E. Lane

Dorothy E. Lane

Feb 12, 2023

Dorothy E. Lane, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 86.

Born August 14, 1936 in Medina, she was the eldest of eleven children of Kenneth D. Lane and Eloise C. (Axtell) Lane. Dorothy was raised at the family home in  East Shelby and attended the former one room schoolhouse there. She...

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