Obituaries

Jan 31, 2019

Joann E. Grimes, 77, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away on Thursday evening, January 31, 2019 after a difficult battle with cancer.

She was born on November 21, 1941, daughter of the late Henry John Nieman and Mildred Elizabeth (Herendeen) Nieman. Joann lived a long and happy life with her husband of 56 years, Gordon Wesley Grimes, with...

Jan 30, 2019

Gloria A. Rosentreter, 78 of the Town of Shelby, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina.

Born June 19, 1940 in Pembroke, NY, Gloria was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Edith (Crawford) Quackenbush. She married the late Egon Rosentreter on November 8, 1958 and together they raised a family of...

Jan 28, 2019

Even as a young person, she tried to lift up the spirits of the lowly and show loving kindness.

Amy would give every strength to help others.  Amy was born in Bellefonte, PA to Jim and Diane Heiberger.  Her early years were in California, where her mother Diane learned about our Creator, Jehovah God. Her school years were spent living in...

Jan 26, 2019

Mrs. Shirley M. Nellist, 88, of Medina entered into rest on Saturday morning, Jan. 26th, 2019 at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion.

Born August 16, 1930 in Medina, Mrs. Nellist was an only child of the late Robert and Gladys (Hartway) Maxon. She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1948 and on May 15, 1954 she married Richard...

Jan 26, 2019

Thomas A. Boyce, Jr., 64, of the Town of Shelby entered into rest at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Born February 19, 1954 in Medina, Tom was the son of Theresa (Skomski) Boyce and the late Thomas A. Boyce, Sr. He was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1972. Tom grew up on his family farm in...

Jan 23, 2019

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

Jan 23, 2019

Lisa A. Kenward, 53, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born October 30, 1965 in Syracuse, NY Lisa was a daughter of the late Ernest and Cecelia (Charland) Secore.  She loved to travel, especially her many trips to Hawaii. Lisa also enjoyed various arts and crafts, embroidering and making jewelry. Lisa loved spending...

Jan 22, 2019

Carolyn Leslie Hellreich, née Haines (Aug. 31, 1943 - Jan. 22, 2019)

Carolyn enjoyed a successful and varied career. Notably, she was the first woman sent overseas by Bechtel Engineering Corporation to Jakarta, Indonesia to project manage the building of their private communications network. After that adventure, she received her Ph.D. from the California School of Psychology and worked as a...

Jan 17, 2019

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

Jan 16, 2019

Betty I. Clute, 91, of Medina, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans Health and Rehab Center in Albion.

Born July 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Aretta “Reta” (Wilkinson) Tugwood. Mrs. Clute graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1945 and married Ralph Eugene Clute, Sr. on...

Jan 13, 2019

Charles Daniel Jewell, 62, of Bristol, Connecticut, formerly of Waterville, Maine, entered into rest on January 13, 2019 in Greenfield, Indiana.

Born March 13, 1956 in Waterville, Maine, Daniel was a son of the late Charles and Phyllis (Dixon) Jewell. He attended Glen Cove Christian Academy and Rockland High School. During the 1970’s, Daniel served his country in the U.S. Army...

Jan 8, 2019

Rosanne M. Hale, 73, of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Randolph, NY passed away peacefully the day before her 74th birthday on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 with her daughter by her side.

Born January 9, 1945 in St. Catherines, ON, Rosanne was the daughter of the late George L. and Rita (Reddy) Doubek. She was a graduate of Randolph High School,...

Jan 7, 2019

Donald L. Dillon, 83, long time resident of Medina, entered into rest on Monday, January 7, 2019 peacefully at his residence at the Manor House in Batavia.

Born April 7, 1935 in Medina, Don was a son of the late Walter E.V. and Hazel L. (Harmer) Dillon. He graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1952 and shortly after,...

Jan 5, 2019

Robert F. Kurdziel, 69, of Medina died suddenly in his home on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Born May 17, 1949 in Medina, Bob was the only child of the late Edmund J. and Helen M. (Biernacki) Kurdziel. He was a 1967 graduate of Medina High School.  After high school, he married the love of his life, Nancy L. Marek in 1970. ...

Jan 2, 2019

Dec 17, 2018

Carlene M. Bischoff, of Medina, passed away on December 17, 2018 at the Buffalo General Hospital.

Carlene was born in Lockport, January 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank Edward and Florence (Clare) Bittler.  She was a longtime resident of the area and was employed by Fisher-Price Toys for 23 years, retiring in 1995.  She attended the United Methodist Church...

Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Michael K. Schuner, of Medina, died unexpectedly at his home on December 9, 2018.

Mike was born in Medina on April 19, 1950, a son of the late Karl H. and Doris M. (Wolter) Schuner.  A graduate of LA Weber High School, class of 1968 and SUNY College of Technology at Alfred; he was employed by Fisher-Price Toys until the...

Dec 5, 2018

Beverly J. (Moore) Quackenbush, of Middleport, went to see our Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Born February 24, 1936 in Medina, Beverly was the daughter of the late Valentine and Marion (Smith) Waters.  She enjoyed gardening, crafts and puzzles and spending time with friends at Darrell’s Place in Middleport.  Bev was a member of Alabama...

Dec 1, 2018

Mrs. Roxanna Jean Reckahn, of East Shelby, passed away on December 1, 2018 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Jeannie was born in Medina, November 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Milton and Catherine Jessie (Howe) Green. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1955, she was a lifelong resident of East Shelby. She was employed as a bookkeeper...

Dec 1, 2018

Mr. Richard D. Keppler, of West Shelby, died suddenly on December 1, 2018 in the Town of Orangeville, Wyoming County, while enjoying a day out hunting with friends.

Dick was born in Buffalo, March 25, 1950, a son of the late Charles E. and Marjorie (Forrestel) Keppler, Sr.  A graduate of Akron High School, he married the former Cathleen Denny on...