Obituaries

Aug 18, 2019

Mabel Keihl, 93, died peacefully at her home in Middleport on August 18, 2019.

Born on September 19, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Mable (Rouse) Dale and John R. Bougas. As a woman who fully engaged in life, she loved the Buffalo Bills, butterflies, babies and, of course, her family. She thoroughly enjoyed being a wife, mother, and...

Aug 15, 2019

Robert E. Fuller, 88 of West Shelby entered into rest peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Born March 10, 1931 at the family homestead on Salt Works Road, Bob was a son of the late E. Laverne and Dorothy (Puff) Fuller. He was a graduate of Medina High School class of 1950. He went...

Aug 14, 2019

Royce N. Caleb, Sr., 82, of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born March 4, 1937, he was a son of the late Harrison W. and Ana Marie (Davis) Caleb. Royce graduated from Medina High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the Air National Guard. For many years he owned and...

Aug 12, 2019

Joan C. Ostrander, 88, of Colorado Springs, CO, peacefully passed away on Aug. 12, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Born July 31, 1931 in Medina, Joan was one of six children of the late Edward A. and Theresa I. Johnson. After graduating from Medina High School in 1947, Joan married Richard L. Ostrander on Aug. 13, 1949, and they raised...

Aug 7, 2019

Barbara J. Parada, 82, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Medina, entered into rest on August 7, 2019 in Naples, FL.

Born June 18, 1937 in Batavia, Barbara was a daughter of the late John and Irene (Schriener) Bloom. She was a graduate of Batavia High School. She married Edward F. Parada, Jr. on Aug. 26, 1961 and together raised their...

Jul 31, 2019

Lorraine M. Bukiewicz (nee Washak), 95, of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 following a brief illness.

Born May 2, 1924 in Medina, she was daughter of the late Francis and Sophia (Karlowski) Washak. Mrs. Bukiewicz attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1942. She married Leo A. Bukiewicz on November...

Jul 30, 2019

Lola L. Burt, 55, of Waterport entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her home.

Born December 10, 1963 in Lockport, Lola was a daughter to Helen L. (Harman) and the late Roger J. Gilbert. She attended Medina High School and married Mark A. Burt on July 15, 1983. Lola worked at several restaurants in the area over the...

Jul 24, 2019

Patricia S. Tabor, 74 of Medina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

Pat was born in Albion, June 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Gertrude E. (Fassett) Tabor and Vincent A. Tabor.  A graduate of Kendall High School, she was a lifelong resident of Orleans County.  She...

Jul 17, 2019

Eva M. Trump, 94, of Medina passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home under the care of her loving family and caretakers.

Born April 20, 1925 in Medina Mrs. Trump was a daughter of the late Hattie J. (Chambers) Oliver and Leon E. Oliver. She was raised in Manchester and Auburn, New Hampshire where she attended school and...

Jul 11, 2019

Robert H. “Corky” Parker, 69 of Medina entered into rest suddenly on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Born October 8, 1949 Corky was the son of the late Harold and Florence (Adams) Parker. He worked for many years as a truck driver and retired from Rist Transport in Cheektowaga. He also worked as a union surveyor. Corky was a lifelong avid motorcycle...

Jul 5, 2019

Sally J. Monacell, 76 of Middleport entered into rest on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 8, 1942 in Medina, Sally was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Harriett (Jones) Dujenski. She was a graduate of Royalton Hartland High School class of 1960 and went on to earn a business degree...

Jul 2, 2019

Elaine D. Medrano, 63 of Medina entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born October 19, 1955 in Medina, Elaine was a daughter of the late William Elster, Sr. and Shirley (Bellamy) Elster. She married Luciano “Max” Medrano in 1998. Elaine worked for many years as the front office manager for the Lake Country Pennysaver...

Jun 30, 2019

Kathleen A. Munn, 61, of Medina died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Born January 26, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY Kathy was the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Christina) Dixon. She married Jack S. Munn, Jr. on August 6, 1994. In her earlier years she worked as a waitress and bartender and then as a home health aide....

Jun 27, 2019

Jun 26, 2019

Craig G. Houseman, 75 of Medina entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born July 4, 1943 in Medina, Craig was a son of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Tripp) Houseman. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. Craig worked for many years at Fisher-Price Toys in Medina in the maintenance...

Jun 24, 2019

Emily M. Stalker, 86 of Medina entered into rest peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Born June 5, 1933, Emily was a daughter of the late Florian and Cecelia (Bialas) Sledzik. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1951. On May 29, 1954 she married Glenn A....

Jun 16, 2019

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

Jun 2, 2019

Lynn S. Humble, 68 of Barker, NY entered into rest on June 2, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born October 8, 1950 Lynn was a daughter of the late Norman L. Bennett and Dorothy M. (Rupert) Hiller. She was a 1968 graduate of Starpoint High School. She worked for Harrison Radiator/ Delphi Thermal Systems in Lockport for 30 years and retired...

Jun 2, 2019

Wayne M. Kyle, 67 of Shelby Center entered into rest on Sunday, June 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Born October 18, 1951 in Medina, Wayne was the son of the late Melvin and Violet (Ribbeck) Kyle. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1971. Wayne was self-employed as a carpenter/contractor and specialized in fine woodwork....

May 31, 2019

Arlene M. Bensley, 76, of Tonawanda, formerly of Medina, NY entered into rest on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Buffalo Hospice Residence in Cheektowaga.

She was born March 17, 1943 in Medina, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Nowak) Dujenski. She graduated from Medina High School, class of 1961. She worked for General Motors Tonawanda Powertrain Plant...