Obituaries

Elizabeth (Corbett) Childs

Elizabeth (Corbett) Childs

Jan 9, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth (Corbett) “Betty” Childs, former Medina and Albion High School Guidance Counselor, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 99. She was the daughter of the late Perce and Della Corbett of Walker and Brockport, NY, loving wife of the late Milford W. Childs, Jr. of Medina and mother of David Cook Childs, with whom...

Rose M. Patterson

Rose M. Patterson

Jan 3, 2021

Rose M. Patterson, age 83, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

Born June 17, 1937 in Rochester she was a daughter of the late Charles T. and Olive E. (Bartlett) Andre. Rose graduated in the class of 1955 from Holley High School. She married Morris Patterson, Sr. on May...

Tyler J. Murphy

Tyler J. Murphy

Jan 1, 2021

Tyler J. Murphy, age 28, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Born August 3, 1992, he was a son of the late Duane Murphy and the late Mary Askey. He grew up on Murphy’s Berry Farm on Rt. 18 in Lyndonville. His home was always filled with the raucous laughter of friends and...

Shirley A. Fuller

Shirley A. Fuller

Dec 30, 2020

Shirley A. Fuller, 81, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Born April 13, 1939 in the Town of Royalton, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Wolfe) Glena. Shirley married Charles E. Fuller on February 11, 1956. She worked as a bus driver for the Medina Central School District...

Erica L. Herman

Erica L. Herman

Dec 27, 2020

Erica L. Herman, 36, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2020.

She was born on July 14, 1984 in Medina, a daughter of Timothy A. and Linda A. (Mancuso) Herman. Erica studied sign language at GCC. She had a passion for music and enjoyed doing crafts and painting. She worked in home health care and was also employed...

Nathaniel J. Casey

Nathaniel J. Casey

Dec 27, 2020

Nathaniel J. Casey, 28, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday December 27, 2020 after a long battle with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).

Born March 15, 1992 at Buffalo Children's Hospital, Nate was a son of the late Rodney A. Casey and Maria (Gonzalez) Casey. Being born visually impaired Nate attended VIP preschool in Amherst. He then continuing public school in...

Marie F. Heath

Marie F. Heath

Dec 19, 2020

Marie F. Heath, 79 of Medina, entered into rest on December 19, 2020 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia.

Born July 23, 1941 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mabel Piper and Louis Frenier.  She married Joseph P. Heath on July 12, 1969.

Predeceased by her daughter, Heather R. Heath on February 2, 2011 and...

Thomas J. Vendetta

Thomas J. Vendetta

Dec 17, 2020

Thomas J. Vendetta, 88, of Gasport, NY, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Buffalo, NY.

Son of the late Thomas A. and Amelia (Castricone) Vendetta, he was born November 15, 1932 in Hulberton, NY. Thomas served in the U.S Navy from 1951-1955. On April 24, 1954 he married the former Barbara Joann Helms. Thomas was employed by Simonds Saw and...

Vera K. Crawshaw

Vera K. Crawshaw

Dec 15, 2020

Vera K. Crawshaw, 96, entered into rest on December 15, 2020 at the Lockport Rehab and Health Center.

Born November 12, 1924 in Barker, she was a daughter of the late George and Grace (Denton) Kleinsmith. She married George Crawshaw on June 5, 1948.

Predeceased by her husband, George on March 16, 2005.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Michael) Hurst of Middleport; two...

Anna  A. Bensley

Anna A. Bensley

Dec 14, 2020

Anna A. Bensley, 96, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on December 14, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born November 12, 1924 in Middleport, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Rose (Kontos) Wasvary. She was a longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina. She was known to be a quiet and...

Donald G. Evans

Donald G. Evans

Dec 3, 2020

Donald G. Evans, 83, of Medina entered into rest on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born February 16, 1937 in Medina he was a son of the late George and Irene (Gardner) Evans. Don worked for Ed Williams gas station on Maple Ridge Rd. After many years he bought the station and was the owner...

Betty J. Munson

Betty J. Munson

Dec 2, 2020

Betty J. Munson, 90, of the Town of Royalton, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville.

Born September 28, 1930 in the Town of Royalton, Betty was a daughter of the late William and Irene (Raduns) Lindke. She graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in the class of 1948. Betty was a lifelong member...

Charles E. Herbert, Jr.

Charles E. Herbert, Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

Charles Emil Herbert, Jr., 74 of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the VA WNY Health Care System in Buffalo.

Born December 29, 1945 in San Francisco, CA, he was a son of the late Charles Emil Herbert, Sr. and Mary A. (Lyon) Herbert. The nurses at the hospital called him “Herbie” and it stuck. Up north...

Sharon R. Clayton

Sharon R. Clayton

Dec 1, 2020

Sharon R. Clayton, 76, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born August 16, 1944 in Highmore, South Dakota she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Volz Elyea. She married the late Raymond G. Clayton on December 30, 1962. Sharon worked for Fisher Price Toys in Medina for many years and...

Marilyn M. "Skip" Mitchell

Marilyn M. "Skip" Mitchell

Nov 29, 2020

Marilyn M. "Skip" Mitchell, 93, of Millville entered into rest peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Born May 18, 1927 in the Town of Somerset, NY, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Vernon and Lucille (Arnold) Bateman. She grew up in the Barker area on the family farm and spend the majority of her life in Millville,...

David L. "Porky" Smith

David L. "Porky" Smith

Nov 28, 2020

David L. "Porky" Smith, 69, of Medina, entered into rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

Born May 7, 1951 in Lockport, he was a son of the late Harold R. Smith, Sr. and Emily J. (Kiser) Smith. He graduated from Medina High School class of 1970. David married the love of his life, the former Cindy...

Guy L. Chiarolanza

Guy L. Chiarolanza

Nov 26, 2020

Guy L. Chiarolanza, 80, of Medina entered into rest on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Born on August 15, 1940 in Batavia NY, Guy was a son of the late Frank and Kathleen (Cardone) Chiarolanza. He graduated from Medina High School class of 1959 and was a member of the A Cappella Choir. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1964....

David L. Moule

David L. Moule

Nov 25, 2020

David L. Moule, 65, of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home.

Born June 20, 1955 in Medina, David was a son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Wright) Moule. He was employed at Snappy Co. in Medina as a maintenance worker for 48 years. An avid fisherman, David belonged to the Oak Orchard River Bass...

Anna Will Marciniak

Anna Will Marciniak

Nov 24, 2020

Anna Will Marciniak, age 98, of the Town of Barre, entered into rest at the Crossroads House of Batavia on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 with her loving family at her side.

Born on September 28, 1922 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Benderwicz) Satkowski. Anna was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1940....

Douglas W. LeVan

Douglas W. LeVan

Nov 20, 2020

Douglas W. LeVan, 70, of Medina entered into rest on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Born May 1, 1950 in Medina, Doug was a son of the late William F. and Dorothy A. (Schultz) LeVan. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1968. A Vietnam Veteran, Doug served in the United States Marine...

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