Obituaries

Janie M. Frazier

Janie M. Frazier

Nov 5, 2019

Janie M. Frazier, 58, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

There will be no prior calling hours. A private graveside committal service will be in Lynhaven Cemetery in Lyndonville at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St.,...

Beryl  Barnes

Beryl Barnes

Nov 3, 2019

Mrs. Beryl Barnes, of Shelby Center entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home at the age of 88.

Born December 2, 1930 at her family home in Runcorn, Cheshire, England, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred H. and Nellie (Warren) Youd. She met Edward A. Barnes in England while he was serving in the...

Adam N. VerCruysse

Adam N. VerCruysse

Nov 3, 2019

Adam N. VerCruysse, 43, of Albion entered into rest suddenly on November 3, 2019.

Born September 14, 1976 in Albion he was a son of Louis E. VerCruysse and Debra A. Corderman. Adam attended Medina High School and went on to work as a mechanic. He worked for Rick & Ron’s Auto Services in Medina for many years and was well...

Dorothy A. Breitsman

Dorothy A. Breitsman

Oct 30, 2019

Dorothy A. Breitsman, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Mrs. Breitsman was born in Medina, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Pearl (Lubawy) Cotriss.  She was a graduate of Medina High School and married Robert W. Breitsman on September 8, 1951. Mrs. Breitsman was employed as a bookkeeper for H.J. Heinz Co....

Kelly L. Russo Duffield

Kelly L. Russo Duffield

Oct 21, 2019

Kelly Lynn Russo Duffield, 49, of Medina, loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend entered into rest on Monday, October 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 22, 1970 in Medina, Kelly was the daughter of Joseph R. and Debra S. (McCauley) Russo. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1988. Shortly before...

Lynn M. (nee McElwee) McCarthy

Lynn M. (nee McElwee) McCarthy

Oct 13, 2019

Lynn Margot (McElwee) McCarthy, 83, of Penfield, New York, formerly of Medina, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Born May 4, 1936 in Medina, Lynn was the daughter of the late David William and Kathryn (Stocking) McElwee, both Medina natives. She was a graduate of Medina High School class of...

Arline B. Powley

Arline B. Powley

Oct 11, 2019

Arline B. Powley, of Glassboro, NJ, formerly of Barker, NY, entered into rest on October 11, 2019. Born May 6, 1925 in the town of Somerset, she was the eldest daughter of the late Veron and Lucille Bateman.  During World War II, she worked for Harrison Radiator Division of G.M.C. in Lockport.  Mrs. Powley later worked as a teacher and...

Dennis J. O'Grady

Dennis J. O'Grady

Oct 7, 2019

Dennis J. O’Grady, 67 of Albion entered into rest on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born February 12, 1952 he was a son of James M. and Opal (Haugh) O’Grady. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-73 during the Vietnam era and also in the reserves for many years following. He was the owner/operator of Zeke’s Bottle...

Carolyn P. Beecher

Carolyn P. Beecher

Oct 5, 2019

Carolyn P. Beecher, 77 of Medina entered into rest on October 5, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born March 29, 1942 in Medina Carolyn was a daughter of the late Ronald and Ethel (Male) Patten. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1960. Carolyn worked for White’s Greenhouse, Bells IGA as a cashier and finally as a...

Gordon H. Tooley, Jr.

Gordon H. Tooley, Jr.

Oct 5, 2019

Gordon H. Tooley, Jr., age 73, of Holley, NY died suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

He was born in Buffalo on August 29, 1946 to Gordon H., Sr. and Charlotte E. (Powers) Tooley.

He lived most of his life in Batavia. Gordy was a member of the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he...

Jack H. Bellack

Jack H. Bellack

Oct 4, 2019

Jack H. Bellack, 93, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion.  

Born March 1, 1926 in Newberry, Michigan, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Lillian (Slabodkin) Bellack. He worked in his family's general store in Newberry from an early age. Sadly his mother passed away when he was...

Elizabeth  Bartholomew

Elizabeth Bartholomew

Sep 28, 2019

Elizabeth (nee Bieliski) Bartholomew, 94 of Buffalo, formerly of Medina entered into rest on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Terrace View Nursing Facility in Buffalo. Born August 22, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Macioszek) Bieliski. 

A graveside committal service will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 10:15 am in Sacred Heart Cemetery. 

Burl E. Dodson

Burl E. Dodson

Sep 28, 2019

Burl E. Dodson entered into rest on his 63rd birthday, September 28, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Burl was born September 28, 1956 in Paris, TX to Samuel E. Dodson and Janet (Woodworth) Doty.  Burl attended high school in Valentine, NE and worked throughout his life as a stone mason and cook. Burl married Sandy Gentry on April 1, 1975....

Ronald L. Ettinger

Ronald L. Ettinger

Sep 17, 2019

Ronald L. Ettinger, 59, of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Born January 14, 1960 in Albion, Ron was the youngest son of the late Elmer Ettinger, Sr. and Erma (Moyer) Ettinger. On May 31, 1980 he married the love of his life, Lori R. Callard daughter of Geraldine “Gerry” and the late Raymond Callard. Together they raised...

Walter C. Hird

Walter C. Hird

Sep 16, 2019

Walter C. Hird, 90, of Medina passed away on September 16, 2019 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport.

Born October 4, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the only child of Walter F. and Grace M. (Orton) Hird. Shortly after graduating from North Tonawanda High School, Walter went to work for Walker-Gordon Dairy Farms in Plainsboro, NJ, where his passion...

Emily June  Dresser

Emily June Dresser

Sep 10, 2019

Emily June (Zipfel) Dresser, 93 of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born June 8, 1926 in Batavia, Mrs. Dresser was the daughter of the late Irving and Marian (Gubb) Zipfel. She was a graduate of Elba High School class of 1944.  Before marriage, she worked as a secretary for Sealtest Ice Cream...

Tyler L. Ward

Tyler L. Ward

Sep 9, 2019

Tyler L. Ward, 21 of Albion entered into rest on Monday, September 9, 2019.

Born May 27, 1998 in Brockport, Tyler was a son of John W. Borrero and Tanya L. Ward. He attended Albion Central School District. Tyler worked as a carpet and flooring installer for Anderson Carpet & Flooring in Brockport. He was a talented artist and loved to...

Raymond E. Callard

Raymond E. Callard

Sep 7, 2019

Raymond E. Callard, 93, of Medina entered into rest peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Born August 29, 1926 in Waterport, Ray was a son of the late Earl and Lillian (Warn) Callard. He graduated from Albion High School class of 1944. A World War II veteran, Ray served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre from 1944-1946. Soon after...

Barbara S. Cotriss

Barbara S. Cotriss

Aug 29, 2019

Barbara S. Cotriss, 89 of Medina passed away on August 29, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born March 21, 1930 in Buffalo, Mrs. Cotriss was a daughter of the late Lee and Susan (Ritzenthaler) Scarborough. She graduated from Medina High School in 1947. In 1951, Barb and her father opened a small public accounting office in Medina. Over the...

Nancy S. Albanese

Nancy S. Albanese

Aug 21, 2019

Nancy S. Albanese, 89 of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born June 9, 1930 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Louis P. and Mary (Healy) Shanley. Mrs. Albanese graduated from Lockport High School in 1948 and went on to graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a degree...

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