Obituaries

Terry L. Phillips

Terry L. Phillips

Aug 28, 2020

Terry Lee Phillips, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020.

Born on July 10, 1960, he was the son of the late George B. and Jeanette F. (Sanford) Phillips. Terry proudly graduated from Medina High School in 1979. He had been employed by the Medina Central School District, White Bros. Rose Company, and Walmart before retiring. Terry spent much...

Theodore E. Baker

Theodore E. Baker

Aug 25, 2020

Theodore E. Baker, age 99, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

A son of the late Joseph and Nancy (Redner) Baker, he was born February 23, 1921 in Buffalo, living his later years in Medina and Middleport.

Mr. Baker graduated from East High School and and went on to attend Chown’s Business School in Buffalo, where he met his...

Duane J. Lindke

Duane J. Lindke

Aug 25, 2020

Duane J. Lindke, 76, of Medina passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Born May 17, 1944 in Medina he was a son of the late Milford and Leora (Reak) Lindke. Duane worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina. He went on to work for Nutrifair Meals on Wheels in Albion for many years. A talented sketch artist, Duane...

Douglas J. Hinds

Douglas J. Hinds

Aug 21, 2020

Douglas J. Hinds, 66, of Gasport, entered into rest on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born December 28, 1953 in Buffalo, Doug was a son of the late Patrick and Rose (Lucci) Hinds. He married the former Patricia Seefeldt in 1987. Doug was a longtime and active member of both the Shawnee and Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Companies....

Douglas A. Albone

Douglas A. Albone

Aug 16, 2020

Douglas A. Albone, 68, of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital with his wife Paulette by his side.

Born January 7, 1952 in Medina, Doug was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Fritz) Albone. He was employed as a truck driver for 30 plus years and retired from Champion Moving...

Judy A. Gelder

Judy A. Gelder

Aug 13, 2020

Judy A. Gelder, entered into rest on August 13, 2020 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Born August 1, 1939 in Watertown, NY she was the only child of the late Roy and Keitha (Tripp) DeRocher. She graduated from Watertown High School in the class of 1955. Judy went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology....

Grayson Michael Sherman

Grayson Michael Sherman

Aug 12, 2020

Grayson Michael Sherman, born into heaven on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.

Grayson is survived by his mother, Amber L. (Bensley) Sherman and father, Raymond W. Sherman III; sister, Alexis Sherman; maternal grandparents, Terry and Dawn Bensley; paternal grandparents, Yvonne and Raymond Sherman, Jr.; great-grandmother, Marie Burdick; great-great-grandmother, Florence Moden and several aunts, uncles and...

Patricia A. LaGeorge

Patricia A. LaGeorge

Aug 9, 2020

Patricia A. LaGeorge, 79, of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

Services will be privately held. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Theresa B. Baity

Theresa B. Baity

Aug 9, 2020

Theresa Baity (Sister Baseemah), of Medina, NY passed away on August 9 2020.

Born February 3, 1963, in Salibia, Common Wealth of Dominica, she was the daughter of the late Bosuit Lararus Valerie and Bernaddette Slick. She moved to Medina in the early 90's and worked at Orleans ABCD migrant head start for 15 plus years. She loved to spend time...

Charles P. Nicometi

Charles P. Nicometi

Aug 8, 2020

Charles P. “Chipper” Nicometi, 61, of Basom entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Born April 17, 1959 in Medina, Chipper grew up in the Akron area. He worked for many years on oil drill rigs as an operator engineer and as a heavy equipment operator; he was a member of The IVEW Local 196 Union...

Robert C. Bolton

Robert C. Bolton

Aug 6, 2020

Robert C. Bolton, 77 of Medina entered into rest on August 6, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.

Born May 11, 1943 in Rochester he was a son of the late Charles and Marjorie Bolton. He grew up on Ryan Road in Shelby. Bob worked for many years at ABEX in Medina and retired in 2008 from Associated Brands....

Reah M. Johnson

Reah M. Johnson

Aug 6, 2020

Reah M. Johnson, 99, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 6, 2020. 

Born June 30, 1921 in the Town of Ridgeway, she was the daughter of William A. and Clara M. (Betts) Todkill. She was a graduate of Barker High School, class of 1939, and the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1944 as a Registered Nurse. Reah married G. Ross...

Mary B. Whiting

Mary B. Whiting

Aug 6, 2020

Mary B. Whiting, 90, of Medina passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020.

Mary was born on March 14, 1930 in Medina, daughter of the late Gerald and Johanna (Redmond) Bensley. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys in Medina, where she eventually retired. She also was employed at Bells Supermarket. Mary was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s...

Peggy G. Kunkel

Peggy G. Kunkel

Jul 19, 2020

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

Katherine J. Page

Katherine J. Page

Jul 16, 2020

Katherine J. Page, 64, passed away with grace and peace during the early hours of July 16, 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her soulmate and husband of 46 years, Dennis Page and her children, Patti (David Green) Page, Jeff (Amanda) Page, Tim (Stef) Page, Scott Page and Sara Page.

Kathy was a dedicated grandmother to Trevor, Lexi,...

Curtis S. Bobzien

Curtis S. Bobzien

Jul 14, 2020

Curtis S. Bobzien , 46, of Middleport passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer.

Born February 11, 1974 in Lockport, he was a son of the late William E. and Linda A. (Duwe) Bobzien. Cherished husband of Marla (Kelley) Bobzien and step-father to Ryan D. Townsend. Curt graduated from...

Eric J. Pluskwa

Eric J. Pluskwa

Jul 10, 2020

Eric J. Pluskwa, 43, of Medina, entered into rest at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020.

Born June 22, 1977 in Medina, Eric was the son of Edward A. Pluskwa and Janet (Mack) Pluskwa. He graduated from Medina High School in 1995 and went on to attend NCCC. He started his career with Time Warner Cable in 1998 as a...

Marcia P. Botsford

Marcia P. Botsford

Jun 27, 2020

Marcia P. Botsford, of Fort Myers, FL and Canandaigua, NY entered into rest on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Born July 8, 1928 in Medina, Marcia was a daughter of the late Frank J. and Laurita (Miles) Payjack. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1946. Marcia left Medina with her twin sister Maxine and experienced life in Boston,...

Lois E. Spark

Lois E. Spark

Jun 26, 2020

Lois E. Spark, 87, entered into rest on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born on August 22, 1932 in Medina, Lois was a daughter of the late Lavern and Frances (Reeves) Field. She was a graduate of Medina High School. Lois married Percy Spark in 1951. A true farm wife, she was a homemaker for many years and...

Dorothy J. Modlo

Dorothy J. Modlo

Jun 25, 2020

Dorothy J. Modlo, 91, of Medina, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2020 at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a short illness.

Dorothy was employed in the Medina Memorial Healthcare System for many years as a TV hospitality representative and later at Montgomery Ward in Lockport in the service department. She was a lifetime member of the Beta Sigma...

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