Obituaries
Leila K. Botsford
Jun 14, 2025
Leila K. Botsford age 100, passed away June 14, 2025, at Oneida Extended Care Facility. She was born February 26, 1925, in Akron, NY daughter of the late Leonard and Cora (Hillyard) Kopp .
Leila retired from the personnel department of Fisher Price in Medina.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Gerald; daughter Barbara Greene; grandson Robert...
James A. Hall
Jun 11, 2025
James A. “Jim” Hall, lovingly known by many as Dad, Hun, Papa, Buzz, Uncle J-Bird, and Mr. Hall, passed away following a long illness on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Jim was born March 3, 1961.
He was predeceased by his father, Donald Hall. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary (Fletcher) Hall; his devoted wife of 34 years, Lisa (Albone)...
Loren C. Johnson
Jun 10, 2025
Loren C. Johnson, age 89, of Medina, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Born March 5, 1936 in Albion, he was a son of the late James G. and Edna M. (Squires) Johnson. Growing up in the Town of Barre, he was raised with a strong work ethic. He went on...
Cathy A. Osborne
Jun 8, 2025
Cathy (Forder) Osborne was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born in Medina October 6, 1972, she would eventually raise her son and step kids in the same area. She worked hard for her family, dedicating multiple decades to Orleans Correctional and Albion Correctional Facilities. This helped her build a life for herself and her family in their little...
Gary A. Clinton
Jun 4, 2025
Gary Allen Clinton, a dedicated family man, hard worker, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1946, in Bath, New York, to the late Fred and Gladys (Punches) Clinton.
Gary was a graduate of Haverling Central School, Class of 1964. He went on to proudly serve his...
Lori A. Nottingham
May 30, 2025
Lori A. Nottingham, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Friday, May 30, 2025 following a long illness.
Born June 19, 1961 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Lew and Kathy (Lewis) Glover. Lori was a production worker at Bernzomatic in Medina for many years. She enjoyed gardening, motorcycle rides and had a love for music. Most of...
Linda M. Johnson
May 29, 2025
Linda M. Johnson, age 65, of Shelby Center, NY passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Born October 31, 1959 in Albion, she was a daughter of the late John and Leona (McAdoo) Lang. Linda loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She had a big heart and loved people. She had many friends...
Timothy L. Fitch
May 19, 2025
Timothy L. Fitch, age 61, of Macedon, NY, formerly of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Born in Medina on May 28, 1963, he was the son of the late Roland and Maxine (Bolton) Fitch. Tim graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1981. He went on to have a career in information technology. He...
Floyd A. Buckland
May 17, 2025
Medina: Floyd A. Buckland, Age 80, entered into rest on May 17, 2025 in Sisters of Charity Hospital. He was born August 8, 1944 to the late Robert and Ada (Lonnen) Buckland.
Mr. Buckland was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam War Era and a former employee of Harrison Radiator. In Floyd’s younger days, his hobbies included anything outdoors...
Patricia A. Lyons
May 16, 2025
Patricia A. Lyons, of Medina, NY, entered into rest peacefully at home, with her loving family at her side on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Born November 12, 1942 in Medina, she was a daughter to the late Matthew McCauley and Helen (Kubatek) Mauragis. On September 23, 1961, she married the love of her life, Ancel P. Lyons, and together raised a...
Joyce E. Robinson
May 10, 2025
Joyce E. Robinson, 98, of Lyndonville, NY entered into rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Born in the Town of Somerset on June 27, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Pitcher) Higgs. On May 2, 1947 she married the late Cleon L. Robinson and together they built their own...
JoAnn E. Naish
May 2, 2025
JoAnn E. Naish’s journey through life was completed on Friday May 2, 2025. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior.
JoAnn was born in Lockport, the daughter of the late Ethel J. (Chaffee) Naish and Joseph C. Naish. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Jon Naish, grandsons Joshua Hewitt and Murray Mills.
She is...
Charles E. "Huck" Fuller
Apr 23, 2025
Charles E. “Huck” Fuller, 90, of Shelby, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 23, 2025 at Medina Memorial Hospital, under the care of Hospice of Orleans.
Charlie was born on November 1, 1934 in the Town of Royalton. He was a son of the late Wilbert and Edna (Harch) Fuller. Charlie married the former Shirley Glena on...
Robert L. Pask
Apr 21, 2025
Robert L. Pask, age 94, entered into rest peacefully at his home on April 21, 2025. He was born February 21, 1931, in Shelby to the late Glenn and Marian (Boyle) Pask.
Bob married the love of his life, Marie, on October 23, 1954, and together they raised three children. He was a 1948 graduate of Medina High School and graduated...
Gary L. Lane
Apr 18, 2025
Gary L. Lane, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home at the age of 74. He was born in Medina on June 28, 1950 as one of eleven children to Kenneth D. and Eloise C. (Axtell) Lane. His older siblings were Dorothy Lane, Kenneth Lane, Marilyn Joyce Lane, Nancy Jean Lane, Marian Villard and...
Walter C. Wehling, Sr.
Apr 13, 2025
Walter C. Wehling, Sr., age 91, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born November 4, 1933 in Medina, he was a son of the late Arthur C. Wehling, Sr. and Bertha M. (Laatsch) Wehling. Walter left school at an early age to help provide for the family. He went on to serve his country in the...
Kellie J. Staschak
Apr 12, 2025
Kellie J. Staschak, age 55, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2025. She was born June 12, 1969, in Duluth MN, and had lived in this area most of her life.
Kellie enjoyed living in Medina and walking around town visiting the local shops. She worked for BMP in Medina for many years. She liked to read, but most importantly, Kellie loved spending...
Eugene J. Monacell
Apr 10, 2025
Eugene J. Monacell, 84, of Medina, NY passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Born November 16, 1940 in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Vincent “Jimmy” Monacell and Laura (Siederowicz) Kubik. Gene was a graduate of Medina High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He went on to...

Donna L. Biaselli
Apr 7, 2025
(MEDINA/ALBION) Donna L. Biaselli, age 80, died April 7, 2025. She was born August 12, 1944 in Brockville and was a life-long resident of this area. Donna was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Batavia Kiwanis Club, and the Albion Lions Club. She enjoyed reading, walking and was a very independent woman. Donna was a very social...
David C. Neischel
Apr 7, 2025
Medina: David C. Neischel, age 85, passed away April 7, 2025, at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born November 8, 1939, in Holland, NY and moved to Medina, NY in 1970.
David was a proud Army veteran, serving honorably from 1958-1961. He worked for Fisher-Price in Holland, NY and East Aurora, NY before relocating to Medina to serve as the Quality...
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