Obituaries

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May 28, 2017

John Charles “J.C.” Seefeldt, of Medina, passed away on May 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long hard fought battle.

J.C. was born in Medina, September 27, 1974, the son of Emory F. and Rebecca (Harvey) Seefeldt.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1994,  he was a member of East Shelby Community Bible Church, a life...

May 23, 2017

Gertrude “Trudy” B. Deters, 89, of Medina, formerly of N. Tonawanda, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Medina Memorial Hospital- Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born August 24, 1927 in Buffalo, Mrs. Deters was the daughter of the late Anthony and Salome (Staskiewicz) Blazejewski. She graduated from Niagara Fall High School and went on to attend Niagara University. In...

May 15, 2017

Kasmier R. “Mike” Szulis, of Medina, passed away on May 15, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Szulis was born in Kent, NY, September 6, 1926, a son of the late Thomas and Frances (Slezewski) Szulis.  A US Amy veteran, he served from 1944-46.  On October 12, 1946, he married the former Beatrice E. Whitney. 

May 14, 2017

May 12, 2017

May 11, 2017

Mrs. Phyllis J. Pitcher, of Medina, passed away on May 11, 2017 at the Martin Linsin Residence.

Mrs. Pitcher was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, September 25, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Heinz) Sayes.  On October 21, 1951, she married Frank L. Pitcher and was a longtime Medina resident.  She was employed by O’Connor’s Toy Store, G.C....

May 10, 2017

May 5, 2017

Henry Francis Christian

Rev. Dr. Henry F. Christian, 85, of Medina, NY and formerly of Rochester, NY, went to be with the Lord May 5, 2017, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. He was born Mar. 30, 1932, in Malone, NY, to Henry B. and Nellie M. (Richards) Christian. He was predeceased by his parents, his three siblings—Viola,...

Apr 27, 2017

Ruth A. Hungerford, 91, of Albion, entered into rest on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hungerford was born March 22, 1926 in Medina, a daughter to the late Audie and Sophia (Schaefer) Plumley. She earned her associated degree from Bryant & Stratton College and went on to work as a payroll clerk at Medina Memorial...

Apr 24, 2017

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Paul P. McKee, of Medina, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2017 at his home under the care of Hospice and his family. Mr. McKee was born in DuBois, PA, November 25, 1926, a son of the late Paul and Alice (Brady) McKee. On September 20, 1947, he married the former Florence Lucille Carr. They resided in DuBois until...

Apr 18, 2017

Michael “Herb” Will, 70, of Alabama, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a long illness. Mike was born in Batavia on September 25, 1946, a son of the late Charles and Sophie (Stuzenski) Will. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School in the class of 1964 and went on to serve his country...

Apr 10, 2017

Mr. Leo R. Wodrich, Sr., of Knowlesville, passed away on April 10, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wodrich was born at home in West Shelby, October 20, 1940, a son of the late Walter and Doris (Kams) Wodrich. A lifelong resident of the area, he married the former Betty Barkley on October 6, 1962. Mr. Wodrich was a lifelong farmer...

Apr 7, 2017

Mrs. Nancy A. Goulding, of Barker, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on April 7, 2017 at Absolut Center for Nursing in Gasport. Mrs. Goulding was born in Buffalo, November 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Edwin and Madelyn (Himmelsbach) Glose. A graduate of Kensington High School, she married Robert E. Goulding. They resided in Cheektowaga for thirty years before...

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Ronald Raymond “Buck” Smith, of Medina, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Ron was born in Medina, May 18, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Emily (Kiser) Smith. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1981, he was employed as an overhead crane operator at Brunner’s in Medina. Ron was an...

Apr 4, 2017

Mrs. Shirley J. Davies, of East Shelby, passed away on April 4, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Davies was born at home in Medina, March 29, 1933, the only child of the late Dayton and Alice (Sanborn) Wall. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1951 and Rochester School of Nursing, she was...

Apr 2, 2017

Mr. Michael A. Ferri, of Lyndonville, passed away on April 2, 2017 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ferri was born in Medina, October 2, 1939, the son of the late Sam and Rose C. “Momma Rose” (Martino) Ferri. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1957, he owned and operated Michell Spaghetti House from 1960-1971. In 1971, he...