Obituaries
Cheryl A. Powers
Jul 23, 2025
Cheryl A. Powers, 51, of Barker, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
Born November 23, 1973 in Newfane, she was a daughter of Charles and Claudia (Thiemke) Powers. Cheryl graduated from Barker High School in the class of 1992. She enjoyed playing euchre, bowling and loved to knit and crochet. Cheryl was a kindhearted...
Robert W. "Bill" Oliver
Jul 18, 2025
Robert W. “Bill” Oliver, 52, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.
Born February 10, 1973 in Albion, he was a son of Keith P. Oliver, Sr. and Vicky L. (Peck) Oliver. Bill graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1991. He...
Martin S. Kunes
Jul 16, 2025
Martin S. Kunes, of Bennington, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Born November 16, 1947, he was a son of the late Mary Hamman and was born and raised in the Batavia area. He married the former Carol A. Waszak on November 11, 1967. Martin worked for the Batavia Daily News for 30 years....
Virginia L. Roberts
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia Lloyd Roberts, 89, of Medina, NY died peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Born on December 24, 1935 in Scottsville, NY, she graduated from the NYS Teachers College at Geneseo in 1957.
Virginia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Lee A. Roberts; brother, Paul Lloyd; sisters, Leva Blowers and Pat Cook;...
Rebecca D. (Eckerd) Sniatecki
Jul 14, 2025
Rebecca D. (Eckerd) Sniatecki, of Albion, NY, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 following a long illness.
Born May 14, 1944 in Pennsylvania, she was one of fourteen children to the late Peter Eckerd, Sr. and Claire (Oberst) Eckerd. Moving up to this area, Rebecca raised a family of five children. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina for many...
Judy A. Allen
Jul 14, 2025
Judy A. (Ruger) Allen, of Medina, NY, passed from this life to the next on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the age of 83, following a short battle with cancer.
Judy was born at home in Holley on May 17, 1942, a daughter to the late Alfred and Clara (Archer) Ruger. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Shirley M. Plummer
Jul 6, 2025
Shirley Plummer, age 93, passed peacefully to Heaven on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by her three children and two grandchildren at Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Plummer; sister, Elaine King; and parents, Robert and Thelma Willis.
Shirley is survived by her children, Robert (Lory) Plummer, Lisa (Dan) Wilson, and Kim (Ray) Wendling; her...
Gary S. Payne
Jul 2, 2025
Gary S. Payne, age 80, of Medina, NY entered into rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Born September 2, 1944 in Medina, he was a son of the late Floyd and Elva (Sanderson) Payne. Gary was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1962. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-1968. On April 17, 1971...
Tina M. Bale
Jul 1, 2025
Tina M. Bale, 60, of Lyndonville, NY passed away on July 1, 2025, following a long battle with cancer.
Born February 19, 1965 in Medina, she was one of three children of the late Norman Dunn Jr. and Dorothy (Smart) Dunn. Tina graduated in the class of 1983, from Medina High School. She went on to work at Trek, Inc. in...
Mary Michele Walter
Jun 30, 2025
Mary Michele Walter, 72, of Medina, NY was granted eternal peace on Monday, June 30, 2025, welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Maxwell and Joan, brother, Ronald and baby sister, Rose Marie Polick.
She was born in Medina on December 15, 1952. Michele was a graduate of Medina High School Class of 1971. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina and...
Mark T. Swanka
Jun 29, 2025
Mark T. Swanka, 76, of Waterport, NY entered into rest peacefully on June 29, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born May 7, 1949 in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Edmund T. and Gloria H. (Wengiewicz) Swanka.
Mark was retired from the U.S. Navy, having proudly served in the Medical Field Service, early in his career as...
Mattie W. Jackson
Jun 22, 2025
Mattie W. Jackson, of Medina, NY was called home to Heaven on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at home with her loving daughter at her side.
Born September 21, 1930, in Thomaston, Georgia, she was the youngest of six daughters of the late Reeves and Mattie Julia (Barnes) Durham. In 1954 Mrs. Jackson moved North to the Medina area, living in Knowlesville...
Alroy G. Fuller
Jun 20, 2025
Alroy G. Fuller, 85, of Middleport, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born May 23, 1940 in Medina, he was a son of the late Wilbert and Edna (Harch) Fuller. Al grew up in Shelby and was a lifelong member of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Co. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. On August...
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 was the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Thiel) Forder. Cathy 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...
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...
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