Obituaries

Betty Hellert

Betty Hellert

May 15, 2020

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Hellert, 72, of Shelby Center entered into rest on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Villages of Albion Health & Rehab Center.

Born September 21, 1947 in Niagara Falls, Betty was a daughter of the late Milton and Ioming Reed. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1965. She married Lee H. Hellert on December 4, 1976.

Betty...

William G. Elster, Jr.

William G. Elster, Jr.

May 14, 2020

William G. Elster, Jr., 57, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Billy was born in Medina, a son of the late William G. and Shirley M. (Bellamy) Elster, Sr. on November 30, 1962. He attended Royalton-Hartland High School. For many years, Billy worked alongside his father at their family business, Elster Motor Sales in Middleport. With...

William S. Baker

William S. Baker

May 14, 2020

William S. Baker, 86, of Medina passed away on May 14, 2020 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center.

Born December 26, 1933 in Washington, Indiana, he was a son of the late John and Catherine (LaRoche) Baker. Bill graduated from Lockport High School in the class of 1951 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the...

Terry J. Moyer

Terry J. Moyer

May 10, 2020

Terry J. Moyer, 52, of Medina entered into rest on Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Terry was born in Brockport on March 28, 1968. He married Paula Livingston in 1993 and together they raised three children. Terry enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren who meant the world to him.

He was predeceased by his beloved son, Terry J. “Duder” Moyer, Jr....

Yvonne Bessick

Yvonne Bessick

May 10, 2020

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Raymond E. Cromey

Raymond E. Cromey

May 10, 2020

Raymond E. Cromey, 71, of Medina died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the VA WNY Healthcare System in Buffalo.

Born September 29, 1948 in Rochester, Mr. Cromey was a son of the late Bernard and Ruth Cromey. He graduated from Churchville Chili High School, class of 1969. Upon graduation he served his country in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army...

Robert N. Simpson

Robert N. Simpson

May 9, 2020

Robert Simpson, of Center Valley, Pennsylvania, formerly of Medina passed away on May 9, 2020 at the age of 88.

He was born in Albion, New York, and spent his adult life in Medina, New York. Robert was married to Florence (Nenni) for 57 years before her death in 2012. He is survived by his three children, Dennis (Shelley) Simpson, Gary...

Mary Margaret Tierney

Mary Margaret Tierney

May 8, 2020

Mary Margaret Tierney, 92, entered into rest on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Villages of Orleans Health & Rehabilitation Center in Albion.

Born July 28, 1927 in Kingston, NY, Miss Tierney was the daughter of the late William H. and Kathryn (Hartnett) Tierney. A graduate of Kingston High School in the class of 1944, she went on to earn a...

Shirley A. Bielak

Shirley A. Bielak

May 2, 2020

Shirley A. Bielak, 83, of Medina, entered into rest at her home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Born March 25, 1937 in Albion, Shirley was a daughter to the late Carl Wayne and Marie (Robinson) Sargent. She graduated in the class of 1955 from Albion High School. She moved to Medina and took a job at FMC in Middleport. Soon after...

Anita M. Virga

Anita M. Virga

Apr 30, 2020

Anita M. Virga, 85, of Medina entered into rest on April 30, 2020 at the Villages of Orleans Health & Rehab Center in Albion.

Born September 22, 1934 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Rosen) Jadofsky. On April 18, 1953 she married the late Frank A. Virga, Jr. In the late 1960’s they moved to...

David E. Watts

David E. Watts

Apr 27, 2020

David Earl Watts, 86, of Gasport entered peacefully into eternal rest on April 27, 2020 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Dave was born on May 17, 1933 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Charles Watts and Laura (Thompson) Watts. He was the fourth oldest of nine children. In 1953, Dave served in the U.S. Army, during which time...

Barbara J. Crosby

Barbara J. Crosby

Apr 27, 2020

Barbara J. Crosby, 74, of Medina entered into rest at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion following a short illness.

Born December 13, 1945 in Niagara Falls, Barbara was a daughter of the late Giovani and Emma (Coder) Ambrosia. She married Arnold B. Crosby in 1965 and recently celebrated 56 years of marriage on March 13, 2020. She worked as a resident...

Sharon R. LeVan

Sharon R. LeVan

Apr 24, 2020

Sharon R. LeVan, age 75, died on April 24, 2020 at the Villages of Orleans in Albion.

She was born May 16, 1944, a daughter to Norman and Grace (Schmackpfeffer) Smith. Sharon married Douglas W. LeVan and together they raised a family of five children. Sharon worked at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina for many years. She attended Faith Bible...

Martha F. Ames

Martha F. Ames

Apr 24, 2020

Martha (Fortunato) Ames, 88, of Medina, entered into eternal rest, on April 24, 2020.  

Martha was born on June 23, 1931 in Medina, NY, and was the daughter of the late Augustus and Emily (Monacelli) Fortunato. She was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1949. Martha married her high school sweetheart, William “Bill” Ames, on June 6, 1950. She...

Frank L. Nicometi

Frank L. Nicometi

Apr 24, 2020

Frank L. Nicometi, 83, of Medina passed away on April 24, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born September 30, 1936 he was a son of the late Caesar and Martha (Tkacz) Nicometi. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. He was a proud member of Lincoln Post #1483 VFW and Butts-Clark Post #204 American Legion in Medina...

Martha E. Bacon

Martha E. Bacon

Apr 23, 2020

Martha E. Bacon, 100, of Medina entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2020 at the Villages of Orleans as a result of COVID19.

She was born February 22, 1920 in Medina, the daughter of the late Ray and Minnie (Mosey) Allis. She married LaVerne C. Bacon and they spent all their lives at their Bates Road residence. She graduated from...

Avis  Murphy

Avis Murphy

Apr 22, 2020

Avis “Arlene” Murphy, left this Earth to be reunited with those who have gone before her into eternity on April 22, 2020. Her infectious smile, endless love and feisty demeanor will be missed by many.

Arlene was born September 11, 1934 in Fola, West Virginia a daughter to the late Richmond and Esta Holcomb. She shared her childhood home with seven...

William F. Ames

William F. Ames

Apr 22, 2020

William F. “Bill” Ames, 89, of Medina, entered into eternal rest, on April 22, 2020. 

Bill was born on November 2, 1930 in Knowlesville, NY, and was the son of the late LeRoy and Helen (Frost) Ames. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1948. He earned his Eagle Scout award when he was 17. He played with...

Thelma C. Stawicki

Thelma C. Stawicki

Apr 15, 2020

Thelma C. Stawicki, 85, of Medina, died peacefully on April 15, 2020 at her home.

A lifelong resident of the area, Thelma was born on October 20, 1934 in Alabama, NY, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Henzler) and Lewis Schneider. She worked for the United States Postal Service for more than 25 Years and alongside her husband, John owned and operated...

Shirley S. Bentley

Shirley S. Bentley

Apr 8, 2020

Shirley S. Bentley, 79 of Shelby Center, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home with her children by her side.

Shirley was born on July 27, 1940 a daughter to Roy C. and Edith F. (Carpenter) Smith. She married Brian J. Bentley and together raised a family of five children....

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