Obituaries
Chester M. Zelazny
Nov 20, 2020
Chester M. Zelazny, of Shelby passed away at home on November 20, 2020 following a brief illness. He was 92 years old.
Chester was born in the Town of Wheatfield on May 17, 1928 to Sophie (Lojek) and Michael Zelazny. In 1947 with two brothers, Walter and Marion, they purchased and moved to the farm on Harrison Rd. in Medina.
An avid...
William L. Schroth
Nov 15, 2020
William L. Schroth, 84, of the Town of Ridgeway entered into rest at his home on Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Mr. Schroth was born in Carlton, NY on October 5, 1936. He was employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the David Joseph Co. in Tampa, FL. Mr. Schroth was a friendly neighbor to many, always greeting from...
Karen R. Enderby
Nov 1, 2020
Karen R. Enderby, 78, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born August 3, 1942 in Fulton, NY she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Haskins) Rose. Karen was a first grade teacher at the Oak Orchard Elementary School. She began her teaching career in 1964 and retired...
Martha J. Foster
Oct 31, 2020
Martha J. Foster, age 92, of Medina entered into rest on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.
Born March 2, 1928 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late George and Hazel (Wells) Bacon. Early on she worked for Loblaws and later in the meat department at Bells IGA. Martha married David L. Foster on...
James Hobbs
Oct 24, 2020
James “J.C.” Hobbs, age 73, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 3, 1947 in Medina, J.C. was a twin son of the late John B. and Miriam P. (Williams) Hobbs. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1965. He served as an MP in the...
Cheyenne E. Farewell
Oct 17, 2020
Cheyenne E. Farewell, 20, of Medina entered into eternal peace on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Cheyenne was born on December 4, 1999. She was and will always be the daughter of Rochelle (Nellist) Horner and Jeffrey Farewell, Jr. In twenty short years, she touched the lives of countless family members, friends, teachers and coaches. She was known for her smile, her...
Rita M. Stewart
Oct 14, 2020
Rita M. Stewart, 103, of Medina entered peacefully into rest on October 14, 2020 at the Orchard Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Born September 4, 1917 in Medina, she was the daughter of the late David H. and Rose (Cavagnaro) Howe. She married Roy F. Stewart on October 24, 1936 in Shelby Center. Rita was a longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity...
Orren J. Roberts
Oct 6, 2020
Orren J. Roberts, 89, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born October 22, 1930 in Medina, Orren was a son of the late H. Justin and A. Loraine (Morse) Roberts. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1949 and went on to earn an associate’s degree...
Stephen V. Recco, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
Stephen V. Recco, Jr., 29, of Medina died on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
Born November 8, 1990 in Medina, Stephen was the son of Frances “Chicky” (Ward) Moore and Steve V. Recco. He attended Medina High School. He worked varies jobs. Stephen was very mechanically inclined. He was known for his contagious smile and big heart and was always willing to help...
Mary H. Stack
Oct 4, 2020
Mary H. Stack, 91, of Medina entered into rest on October 4, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care Unit.
Born October 10, 1928 in North Collins, NY, Mary was a daughter of the late Hamilton and Gwendolyn (Burk) Hibbard. She married Stanley Stack on May 3, 1947. She worked for New York Telephone Co., FMC, Grinnell-Feller Coal Oil...
Betty A. Mason
Oct 2, 2020
Betty A. Mason, 83, of Medina entered into rest on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center.
Born March 21, 1937 in Medina, Betty was a daughter to the late George A. and Winifred (Pritchard) Mason. She grew up on the family farm and graduated in 1955 from Medina High School. Betty worked as a housekeeper...
Joann Vendetta
Sep 30, 2020
Barbara J. Vendetta, “Joann” 85 of Gasport, formerly of Sandston, Virginia died September 30, 2020 in Buffalo.
Daughter of the late Joe and Lillian (Purcell) Helms, she was born January 1, 1935 in Sandston, Virginia. She graduated from Highland Springs High School, Henrico County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Helms and grandson, Kevin J. Vendetta. She...
Donald C. Harmer
Sep 29, 2020
Donald C. Harmer, 75, of Medina entered into rest Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Born November 14, 1944 in Medina, Don was a son of the late Herbert and Eva (Bacon) Harmer. He graduated in the class on 1964 from Medina High School. He worked for Harrison Radiator Division of GM in Lockport and retired in 1999. Don enjoyed hunting and was...
Baby Mia Natalie Berg
Sep 27, 2020
Mia Natalie Berg, precious baby girl of Josh and Chloe (Jefferds) Berg was born and fell asleep in death on September 27, 2020 at the Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. Born at 22 weeks and 4 days, she weighed 1-lb., and was 10 ½ in. long. Although Mia did not get to spend much time with us, she was so...
Roger K. George
Sep 26, 2020
Roger K. George, 77, of Medina, entered into rest at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Born April 19, 1943 in Medina, he was a son of the late Kenneth E. and Marion (Lacey) George. He graduated from Medina High School in 1962. Roger was born and raised on the family dairy farm on Marshall...
Michael S. Jones, Sr.
Sep 22, 2020
Michael S. Jones, Sr., 64, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the WNY VA Health Care System in Buffalo following a lengthy illness.
Born December 23, 1955 in Medina, Mike was a son of the late Albert J. Jones, Sr. and Mary C. (Horvat) Jones. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1974....
Glenn A. Stalker
Sep 16, 2020
Glenn A. Stalker, 88, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Born October 25, 1931 in Lyndonville, Glenn was the son of the late George W. and Carrie (Santimaw) Stalker. He graduated from Lyndonville High School in the class of 1950. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and proudly served his country in the...
Shari C. Payne
Sep 16, 2020
Shari C. (Arraiz) Payne, died September 16, 2020 at the age of 56.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 14,1963 she was a daughter of the late Patricia (Polaster) Arraiz. Shari worked at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and was known for her hard work and dedication. She lived for her family and was a caregiver in both career and...
Clarence J. Parsons
Aug 29, 2020
Clarence J. Parsons, our beloved brother and father, 74, of Medina, entered into rest unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home.
Born September 3, 1945 in Gorham, NY, Jimmy was the son of the late James W. and Dorothy (Delamater) Parsons. He was a longtime social member of Lincoln Post#1843, V.F.W. in Medina. He also loved fishing and going...
David J. Kennedy
Aug 28, 2020
David J. Kennedy, entered in rest on August 28, 2020.
David was born in Medina on April 21, 1947 to John and Agnes (Kinn) Kennedy. He played football for and graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1965. He earned an MBA from Northeastern University and went into the clothing business with his brother, Donald at Kennedy Brothers...
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