Obituaries

Margaret Mary Parada

Margaret Mary Parada

Mar 17, 2018

Margaret Mary Parada, age 91, formerly of Medina, passed away March 17, 2018 at her home in Oak Ridge, Texas after a short illness.

She was born September 17, 1926 to the late Carl and Anna (Crowley) Hedges of Medina. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Anthony Francis Parada who passed in 2005. Also preceding her in death...

Fredrick W. Benthin

Fredrick W. Benthin

Mar 12, 2018

Fredrick Walter Benthin "Fritz" passed away at his home in Medina, New York from natural causes on March 12, 2018

He was the son of the late Walter and Lena May Benthin.  He was predeceased by both of his sisters, Joan Russo and Irene Brown.  He owned and operated Fritz’s Used Cars for many years

He is survived by his children, Cindy...

David  Sevenski

David Sevenski

Mar 10, 2018

Mr. David “Duke” Sevenski, of Medina, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 at the Martin-Linsin Residence.

Mr. Sevenski was born January 22, 1929, in Town of Shelby, a son of the late Stanley and Esther (Koneski) Sevenski.  The youngest of 13 children, he attended Barker High School and on May 7, 1946, he entered the US Army Air Force serving...

Dorothy A. LeVan

Dorothy A. LeVan

Mar 10, 2018

Dorothy A. LeVan, 85, of Medina entered into rest Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Medina Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born October 25, 1932 in Middleport, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Altman) Schultz. In September of 1949 she married William F. LeVan. Together they raised six children and were lifelong residents of the area. Dorothy...

Aaron E. Palmer

Aaron E. Palmer

Mar 6, 2018

Mr. Aaron E. Palmer, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2018 at his home.

Aaron was born in Buffalo, November 12, 1975, a son of Donald Earl and Karole (Kurtz) Palmer.  A graduate of LA Weber High School, class of 1993, he attended Niagara University.  Aaron was employed by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, in sterile processing.

Survivors include his parents,...

Anthony Francis Stefaniak

Anthony Francis Stefaniak

Feb 27, 2018

Mr. Anthony F. Stefaniak, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital Emergency Room.

Mr. Stefaniak was born in Buffalo, January 12, 1926, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine J. (Sygnet) Stefaniak.  The family resided in Alabama until 1935 when they moved to Medina.  A graduate of Sacred Heart School, class...

Elizabeth A. Oliver

Elizabeth A. Oliver

Feb 26, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Oliver, formerly of Basom, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Oliver was born in Troy, New York, April 6, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Eliza  (Thornton) Crowley.  She was a self employed hairdresser and operated a Beauty Salon from her home for many years.

Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Crowley...

Dorothy Rose Zwiefka

Dorothy Rose Zwiefka

Feb 25, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Rose (Shannon) Zwiefka, 104, passed away on February 25, 2018 at the Phoebe Wyncote Nursing Home in Wyncote, PA.

Mrs. Zwiefka was born in Medina, February 6, 1914, a daughter of the late Leo William and Josephine Anna (Hoffman) Shannon.  She was a  graduate of Medina High School, class of 1932.

Mrs. Zwiefka was employed by St. Mary’s School, as...

Donald R. Balcerzak

Donald R. Balcerzak

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Donald R. Balcerzak, of Medina, passed away on February 25, 2018 at the Villages of Orleans.

Mr. Balcerzak was born in Medina, December 13, 1935, a son Anthony and Agnes (Cotriss) Balcerzak.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1956, he served with the US Army Corps of Engineers for two tours.  He served with the US Army from...

Robert N. Roth

Robert N. Roth

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Robert N. Roth, of the Town of Ridgeway, passed away on February 25, 2018 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Roth was born in the Town of Ridgeway, July 18, 1932, a son of the late Fred and Lettie (Miller) Roth, Sr.  A graduate of LA Weber High School, class of 1952, he married the former Alice M. Quintern on...

Ann B. Streety

Ann B. Streety

Feb 24, 2018

Funeral Services were held privately. Burial took place in Carlton Cemetery, Town of Carlton, NY.

Sarah J. Bigley

Sarah J. Bigley

Feb 21, 2018

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

Camille Lynn Wells

Camille Lynn Wells

Feb 19, 2018

Camille Lynn Wells, of Medina, died suddenly on February 19, 2018 at her home.

Camille was born in Medina, June 25, 1977, a daughter of Jerry and Pamela (Dunn) Brower.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1995 and Genesee Community College, she was employed as a dispatcher for Regional Transit Services Orleans.

Camille enjoyed fishing derbies with her husband, Todd. ...

Shirley M. Bailey

Shirley M. Bailey

Feb 17, 2018

Mrs. Shirley M. Bailey, of Medina, passed away on February 17, 2018 at Absolut Care of Gasport.

Mrs. Bailey was born in Burt, NY, April 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Poole) Shepard.  She was employed as a seamstress by the Robert H. Newell Shirt factory for many years.  She enjoyed reading.

Survivors include her very good friend,...

Bettie Jean Stawicki

Bettie Jean Stawicki

Feb 12, 2018

Mrs. Bettie Jean Stawicki, of the Town of Ridgeway, passed away and went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Stawicki was born in Olcott, December 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie (Perkins) Maynard.  A graduate of L.A. Webber High School, she was employed as a secretary by Harrison Radiator for...

Sheldon John DeHollander

Sheldon John DeHollander

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Sheldon J. DeHollander, of Medina, passed away on February 5, 2018 at the Medina Memorial Hospital.

Mr. DeHollander was born in Spencerport, NY, December 8, 1940, the son of the late John Jacob and Violet Marion (Aiken) DeHollander.  A graduate of Spencerport High School, class of 1958, he married the former Carol A. Pattison on July 16, 1960.  They moved...

Clara Teresa Smith

Clara Teresa Smith

Feb 3, 2018

Clara Teresa Smith, 72, of Medina, NY passed away on February 3, 2018 in Rochester, NY.

Clara Teresa Smith was born in Leland, Mississippi to the late Mr. Lucious Smith and Mrs. Lillie Mae Peoples on January 8, 1946. She spent most of her life in Daytona Beach, FL where she was a member of the Queen Lamonda, Chapter No. 252...

Raymond  P. Morgan

Raymond P. Morgan

Jan 31, 2018

Mr. Raymond P. “Pete” Morgan, of Medina, passed away on January 31, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Morgan was born in Medina, March 8, 1949, a son of the late Bertha L. (Wall) Herriven and Raymond C. Morgan.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1967, he worked for Mario’s Meat Market and the Arco Gas Station.  On his and...

Robert P. Gelder

Robert P. Gelder

Jan 29, 2018

Mr. Robert P. Gelder of Barker, and formerly of Medina, passed away on January 29, 2018, at the Northgate Health Care Facility.

Mr. Gelder was born September 23, 1937, in Penn Yan, NY, a son of the late Robert Curtis Gelder and Alice (Platman) Anderson; a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, class of 1959.  He earned a B.S. in business...

Carol A. Trow

Carol A. Trow

Jan 23, 2018

Carol A. Trow, of Medina, passed away on January 23, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Carol was born in Medina, February 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Heidemann) Trow.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1958, she was employed as a waitress at several restaurants including The Village Inn.  Later, she worked for Medina Memorial...

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