Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2018

Mrs. Dianne M. Flick, of the Town of Ridgeway, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2018 with her dogs in her lap.

Mrs. Flick was born in Medina, April 24, 1947, the daughter of the late George A. and Dorothy M. (Preston) Riches.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1965, she married Tom J. Flick on...

Nov 27, 2018

Margaret Mary Callara of Medina, NY, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born in Lockport, NY on January 25, 1929, to George B. Barnes, Sr. and Adelle (Howard) Barnes. She married Mario F. Callara of Medina, NY on January 3, 1948. Margaret and Mario celebrated 69 years of marriage just before his passing in March of...

Nov 25, 2018

Daniel C. Nicholson, 64, of Medina, NY formerly of Roseville, CA passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Born June 15, 1954 in Aberdeen, WA, Dan was a son of the late Larry W. and Marlene (York) Nicholson. He was raised in Ukiah, CA and graduated from Ukiah High School in 1972.  He married his wife, Nancy on April 16,...

Nov 21, 2018

Mrs. Mildred I. Green, of East Shelby, passed away on November 21, 2018 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence.

Mrs. Green was born in Middleport, July 3, 1941, a daughter of the late Maie O. (Gurrslin) Green and Judson Carlyle Baker.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1959, she married Darrell Green on April 30, 1960.  She was a longtime...

Nov 21, 2018

Mrs. Ethel “Irene” Stachewicz, of Medina, passed away on November 21, 2018 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Stachewicz was born in the Town of Ridgeway, February 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Ethel (Blackley) Pritchard.  On August 25, 1945, she married John R. “Sharkey” Stachewicz, Sr.  She was employed by the Medina Memorial Hospital and Dobbins and...

Nov 9, 2018

Mr. William P. Feltz, of Medina, passed away on November 9, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Medina, January 26, 1940, a son of the late Bernard W. and Jane Mary (Tuohey) Feltz.  A lifelong resident of Medina, he was a graduate of Medina High School, class of 1957.  Bill was employed by...