Obituaries

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...

May 27, 2019

Paula E. Hill, 86, of Buffalo and Medina, NY entered into rest on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital after a very short illness.

Born June 1, 1932 in Renovo, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter to the late George E. And Wilimina H. (Ohlander) Toot. Paula worked as an apartment manager for senior housing in California. She also was...

May 20, 2019

Merrill M. Lonnen, 75 of Lyndonville entered into rest on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Born December 30, 1943 in Medina, he was the son of the late Merrill E. and Grace (Buckland) Lonnen. He graduated from Lyndonville High School, class of 1963. A Vietnam Veteran, Merrill proudly served in the United States Army...

May 18, 2019

Ruth Olive Kepner, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, May 18, 2019 at Medina Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

She was born December 12, 1933 to the late Herbert and Mabel (Smith) Brant of Medina.

Loved and adored by many as “Grandma Ruth” or “Aunt Ruthie”, she spent her entire life in the Medina area. She worked at the former Fisher-Price Toy...

May 5, 2019

Susan Fryer, 70, of Batavia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Born March 20, 1949 in Batavia, Susan was a daughter to the late Charles and Sophie (Stuzenski) Will. She graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School and married David A. Fryer on October 29, 1969. Susan loved to spend time with family,...

May 3, 2019

Gordon R. Lang, of Lyndonville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 85.

Born October 22, 1933, Gordon was a son of the late Leonard and Helen (McGinnis) Lang. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958. Gordon was employed by Eastman Kodak in Rochester for 33 years and retired in 1986. He was a parishioner...