Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Eileen McElwain, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion at the age of 78.

Born May 17, 1943 in Medina, Eileen was a daughter of the late John L. and Josephine (Martino) Brennan. She was a proud member of the Medina High School, class of 1960, and remained active in reunion planning...

Sep 12, 2021

Patricia A. Ranallo, of Medina, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Born October 9, 1942 in Newfane, Pat was a daughter of the late Frank N. Stupnick and Grace M. (Parrow) Blauvelt and stepfather, Daryl Blauvelt. She married Frank S. Ranallo, Sr. on November 14, 1964. Pat held numerous jobs over the years, but her...

Sep 10, 2021

Robert L. Wolfe, entered into rest Friday, September 10th 2021 at his home in Medina, NY. Robert was born on June 15, 1931 in Middleport, a son of the late Lewis and Alice (Bates) Wolfe.

Robert spent his childhood in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndonville High School, class of 1949. Honorably discharged from an Army enlistment in 1951, Robert enjoyed working...

Sep 9, 2021

Joyce E. Wilson, entered into rest unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home.

Joyce was born on May 30, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Franklin and Velma (Baubie) Kenward.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1954, she went on to attend Bryant and Stratton College. Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Robert L. “Pinky”...

Sep 7, 2021

Michael F. “Mike” Moriarty, 69, of Medina, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 following a brief illness.  Born June 8, 1952, Mike was the son of Francis E. Moriarty and Betty A. (Wright) Moriarty.  He was a 1970 graduate of Medina High School. Mike served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era aboard the USS Little Rock and USS...

Sep 1, 2021

Keith W. Newman, age 94, of Lyndonville, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.

Born June 19, 1927 in Lyndonville, he was a son of the late David and Ruth (Peters) Newman. Mr. Newman served in the U.S. Navy from April 10, 1945- July 31, 1946. He married the former Muriel N....

Aug 29, 2021

John L. Vader, age 72, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the WNY VA Health Care System in Buffalo.

Born September 25, 1948 in Buffalo, John was a son of the late Clarence L. Vader and Doris (Bissonette) and Louis Miles. A Vietnam veteran, John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1967.

Beloved husband...

Aug 29, 2021

Emerson L. “Tinker” Young, 75, of Lyndonville entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Born February 21, 1946 in Medina, Tinker was a son of the late Emerson J. and Mildred (Corser) Young. Tinker, a Vietnam veteran, proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Constellation CVA 64 from 1964-1968.

Tinker was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GMC...

Aug 22, 2021

Donald Seitz Hale, 44, of Medina, New York entered into rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Donald was born to Barbara (Higgs) Hale on July 27, 1977 in Albion. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1995 and went on to graduate from SUNY Fredonia in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Donald had several careers, reinventing...

Aug 12, 2021

Marion Joan “Jo” Forrestel, a citizen of the world, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021, in Buffalo, New York, surrounded by her loving family. Born, April 5, 1927 to Laurita Pearl Miles and Francis Joseph Payjack of Medina, New York, she married John Thomas Forrestel on November 26, 1949 in her home town. The couple had 10 children, all...

Aug 11, 2021

David D. Pritchard, Sr., of Burt, entered into rest on August 11, 2021 at his home with family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Pritchard was born in Medina, April 9, 1946, a son the late George W. and Sallie E. (Holloway) Pritchard.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1964, he was employed by...

Aug 1, 2021

Justin L. Keppler, 36, of Santa Monica, California and Medina, New York entered into rest on Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a brief illness complicated by a congenital heart condition. 

Justin was born on December 8, 1984 (Our Blessed Mother Mary’s Immaculate Conception) a son of Peter and Cheryl (Soles) Keppler. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 2003...

Jul 30, 2021

Frank S. Ranallo, Jr., age 50, of Medina entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side.

Born October 8, 1970, he was the son of Frank S. and Patricia (Stupnick) Ranallo, Sr. Frank enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son and father and was an avid fan of the Miami...

Jul 27, 2021

Crystal E. “Jerry” McGuire, age 28, of Albion, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.

Born October 27, 1992 in Brockport, Crystal was a daughter of Kim M. Crawford (Alan Davis) and John (Janice) McGuire, Jr.

Crystal was known for her quick wit and ability to make people laugh, even in the darkest moments....

Jul 26, 2021

Edith P. Young, of Medina, NY entered into rest unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 84.

Born January 23,1937, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Ellis Roy and Martha J. (Parker) Murphy. Edie married Harry E. Young on May 1, 1954 and moved to Medina, NY where together they built their home and...

Jul 14, 2021

William D. Horton, 89, of Medina, passed away on July 14, 2021.

He was born on June 18, 1932, a son of the late Adelaide (Morris) Sabourin and Lloyd Horton. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, William went on to serve our country in the United States Navy from 1949-1953 and was stationed in Quantico, Virginia. He worked...

Jul 13, 2021

Craig “Randy” Murphy, age 67 of Kent, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Born August 17, 1953 in Montgomery, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Burrel and Arlene (Holcomb) Murphy. Randy was a graduate of Lyndonville High School. He went on to work for Bernzomatic and, at one time, owned and operated an automotive repair...

Jul 7, 2021

Peggy L. Kams, age 80, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Orchard Manor Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born June 13, 1941 in Tide, Pennsylvania, Peggy was a daughter of the late William and Imogene (Muckle) Moore, Sr. She worked for Owens-Illinois in Brockport, where she met her husband, David F. Kams, whom she married on...

Jun 29, 2021

Lee H. Hellert, age 74, of Shelby, entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Born March 19, 1947 in Medina, Lee was a son of the late Howard E. and Eileen (Hint) Hellert. He was a graduate of Medina High School and shortly after graduating went on to have a career with the New York State...

Jun 29, 2021

Rita A. Pfenninger (née Hartman), died on June 29, 2021.  She was born in Batavia on December 2, 1949 to George and Eleanor Hartman (née Schneller).  She had spent considerable time in various communities – Elba, Chicago, Bergen, Byron, and later in life, Akron, Medina, and Lockport.  Rita enjoyed cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, listening to Alabama, and spending summers...