Obituaries

Apr 27, 2022

Emory Roger Richard Seefeldt, age 18, passed away tragically due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Gasport on April 27, 2022.

Emory was born on October 26, 2003 at Sister’s Hospital in Buffalo, son of Amy L. (White) Seefeldt and the late John C. “JC” Seefeldt. Emory was a graduate of Medina High School in the class of 2021....

Apr 20, 2022

Raymond E. Groves

Our world stopped unexpectedly when Ray went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2022.

Ray, devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born On October 1, 1953 to the late Raymond L. Groves and Janet (Schooley) Groves. Originally from Buffalo, Ray and his family moved to...

Apr 18, 2022

Dolores A. Kraatz, of Medina, entered into rest on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born March 27, 1939 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Beatrice (Scharlau) Kraatz. Dolores grew up on her family farm in Ridgeway and attended the one room schoolhouse across the road from the farm. She...

Apr 16, 2022

Wayne W. Litchfield, age 70, of Medina went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, April 16, 2022. 

Wayne was born on September 18, 1951. He was the son of the late Ruth A. Sylvester and Walter W. Litchfield. He was a graduate of Holley High School class of 1969. Wayne was employed as a dispatcher for the Orleans...

Apr 12, 2022

Thomas G. Watson, age 75 of Medina, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born April 16, 1946 in Medina, he was a son of the late Harold L. and Arlene (Thaine) Watson. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1963. Tom married the former Nancy Suckovitch on November...

Apr 12, 2022

Irene Way, age 102, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Villages of Orleans.

Born August 5, 1919 in Niagara Falls, NY. She worked as an executive assistant for Nabisco. Mrs. Way was predeceased by her husband, Frank Way. She is survived by her beloved son, James (late Gwendolyn) Way of Medina. Arrangements are in the care of...

Apr 8, 2022

Alfred J. Nixon, Jr., age 94, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Villages of Orleans Nursing Home in Albion.

Born July 17, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was a son of the late Alfred J. Nixon, Sr. and Daisy (Stephens) Nixon. Mr. Nixon graduated at the young age of 15 from LaSalle High School...

Apr 5, 2022

Helen B. Morien, age 95, died April 5, 2022, after a short stay at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence. She previously resided at The Willows for 5 years.

Helen was born on November 15, 1926 and was the daughter of Anthony and Agnes (Cotriss) Balcerzak. She graduated from Medina High School, worked at "the Sprayer" in Middleport until she married Thomas Morien...

Apr 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Reed, 59, of Shelby Center, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Bob was born on June 26, 1962 in Albion, a son of Rhoda (Klotzbach) Brown and the late Robert Reed.

Bob was employed at Stueben County ARC as a self-direction assistant. He also was employed at River City Airsoft in Hamlin. He was one...

Mar 31, 2022

Leroy Banks, Sr., 89, of Medina, NY, passed away March 31, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Greece, NY following a brief illness. He was born on August 9, 1932 in Eufaula, Alabama. He attended school at Mt. Zion in Louisville, Alabama. He was a dedicated employee of Abex Corporation since 1966 until he retired. From early childhood, Leroy was very...

Mar 28, 2022

Dorothy N. Pealer, age 105, entered into rest on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 26, 2022

Edward J. DePalma, formerly of Medina, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 26, 2022 at his home in Summerfield, FL, where he has resided for the past 20 years.

Born December 2, 1941 in Medina he was the son of the late Edward and Marion (Dujenski) DePalma. Mr. DePalma was a graduate of Medina High School, class...

Mar 26, 2022

Sheila Richmond, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her home in Georgetown, TX, surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born on August 12, 1960, in Batavia, NY, to Grace Bingaman and the late Milo Bingaman. After spending more than half of her life in NY, Sheila moved to Georgetown, TX with her husband Bill to be near...

Mar 24, 2022

Mar 23, 2022

Cheri A. Geiger, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital following a brief illness at the age of 75.

Lewis and Dolores (Orth) Williams gave birth to their youngest of two daughters, Cheri Ann, on September 17, 1946 in Buffalo. Early on in Cheri’s life the family moved to the Medina area, where...

Mar 20, 2022

Nancy DeWolf, 87, of Medina and formerly of Lockport, entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born on March 13, 1935 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Esther (Maacks) Myers. Nancy graduated from Lockport High School in 1953 and lived most of her life in the area. She...

Mar 13, 2022

William A. Caldwell, age 93, of West Barre, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born March 18, 1928 at the family homestead in East Shelby, Mr. Caldwell was the son of the late Victor and Hazel (Buisch) Caldwell. He married the former Gladys J. Dunn at the Knowlesville United Methodist...

Mar 13, 2022

Darrell M. Green, 81, of East Shelby, entered into rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Green was born on March 6, 1941 in Batavia, NY one of three sons of the late Frederick W. and Marjorie V. (VanCleef) Green. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School in the class of 1959. He went on to serve honorably in...

Mar 9, 2022

Gwendolyn M. Way, 78, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born August 5, 1943 in Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania, Gwen was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (DePoy) Bigley. She earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. Gwen was also a member of...

Mar 9, 2022

Charles E. Parker, Sr., of Knowlesville, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Born on November 7, 1939 in the Town of Gaines, Mr. Parker was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Lafferty) Parker, Jr. He graduated from Albion High School in the class of 1958. He married the former Carol...