Obituaries

Carlton J. Prawel, Jr.

Carlton J. Prawel, Jr.

Feb 5, 2017

Carlton J. Prawel Jr., 79, went into rest peacefully, with his family by his side at Medina Memorial Hospital in the early morning on February 5, 2017. Carlton Joseph the oldest son was born in Clarence, New York on March 13, 1937 at 8:20pm to Carlton and Blanche M. (Fish) Prawel Sr. Carl married his best friend and love of...

Alvah Elizabeth Grout

Alvah Elizabeth Grout

Feb 4, 2017

Mrs. Alvah E. Grout passed away on February 4, 2017 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Grout was born in Buffalo, June 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Howard and Mary E. (Stinson) Loomis. She married Franklin L. Grout, Jr. on April 5, 1941. They shared a very special love that...

Shaun P. Ayrhart

Shaun P. Ayrhart

Feb 4, 2017

Shaun P. Ayrhart, of Medina, passed away on February 4, 2017 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence. His long battle with cancer is now over and he is finally at peace. Shaun was born in Medina, September 6, 1982, a son of Denise Ayrhart. He was employed by Bernz-O-Matic and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing. Survivors include his wife, Samantha (Graham)...

James T. Stallings, Jr.

James T. Stallings, Jr.

Feb 2, 2017

James T. Stallings, Jr., 58, of Medina, NY, formerly of Knoxville, TN entered into rest Thursday morning, February 2, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital following a battle with cancer. James was born August 3, 1958 in Knoxville, a son of the late James T. Stallings, Sr. and Sylvia J. (Cloninger) Stallings. He was employed as a cook most of his...

John R. Boyer

John R. Boyer

Feb 2, 2017

Mr. John R. Boyer, of Middleport, passed away on February 2, 2017 at the Buffalo General Hospital. Mr. Boyer was born in Franklinville, January 25, 1936, a son of the late William and Lillian Boyer. He served in the US Army from 1956-58. He was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GMC for several years and was a bartender at...

Alan Richard Johnson, M.D.

Alan Richard Johnson, M.D.

Jan 29, 2017

Dr. Alan R. Johnson passed away on Sunday January 29th, 2017 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital after a brief illness. Dr. Johnson was 85 years old. He was born in Lyndonville, New York on June 25th 1931. He was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Elsie Johnson; his wife of 51 years, Florence (Nowak), two sisters Gail (Larson) and Peniual...

Claudia B. Kujawa

Claudia B. Kujawa

Jan 27, 2017

Claudia B. Kujawa, nee Britt, of Medina, passed away on January 27, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a valiant fight with cancer. Claudia was born in Medina, June 19, 1941, the only child of Claude Seth and Ruth Pearl (Swab) Britt. She graduated salutatorian from Albion High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of...

Pamilla Sue Leigh

Pamilla Sue Leigh

Jan 23, 2017

Pamilla Sue Leigh, of Waterport, passed away at her home on January 23, 2017. Mrs. Leigh was born in Albion, June 14, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Covell) Hey. A graduate of Lyndonville High School, class of 1959, she attended Alfred University and Rochester Business Institute. She married John H. Leigh on March 10, 1962 at...

Elaine K. Jamele

Elaine K. Jamele

Jan 19, 2017

Mrs. Elaine K. Jamele, of Medina, passed away on January 19, 2017 at the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence. Elaine was born at home in Medina, July 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Sylvester Kelley and Evelyn M. (Chichester) Kelley Roach Thiel. A graduate of St. Mary’s School, Medina High School, class of 1955, and Buffalo State College, she married Carl...

Eugene M. Cummings

Eugene M. Cummings

Jan 17, 2017

Services will be private.

JoAnn M. Arnett

JoAnn M. Arnett

Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. JoAnn M. Arnett, of Medina, passed away on January 14, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Arnett was born at home in Batavia, August 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Reese) Stockwell. A graduate of Wilson High School, she married William G. Arnett on November 30, 1957. She worked as an admissions clerk at Medina Memorial...

Edward J. Slawski

Edward J. Slawski

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Edward J. Slawski, of Medina, passed away on January 13, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. Mr. Slawski was born in Medina, May 28, 1924, a son of the late Joseph and Victoria (Kocot) Slawski. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1943, he served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theatre including France,...

Jerrene Louise  Fredericks Brace

Jerrene Louise Fredericks Brace

Jan 11, 2017

Jerrene Louise Fredericks Brace went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on January 11, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1941 in Hazelhurst, Pennsylvania to Henry Orren Brace and Mary Louise Brace. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Mary of West Palm Beach Florida and a brother Orren H. Brace of Olean, NY. Jerrie was...

Marian T. Schlegel

Marian T. Schlegel

Jan 1, 2017

Mrs. Marian T. Schlegel, of Medina, passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day, 2017 at the North Wing Residence at Medina Memorial Hospital at the age of 100. Mrs. Schlegel was born in Medina, December 17, 1916, a daughter of the late Vincent and Genevieve (Mortka) Kiebala. A graduate of Sacred Heart School and Medina High School, class of 1936,...

Gertrude A. Brozek

Gertrude A. Brozek

Dec 28, 2016

Mrs. Gertrude A. Brozek, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Brozek was born in Lyndonville, March 31, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ada (Williams) Thompson. She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church and a thirty two year employee of Harrison Radiator Division of GMC....

Erich W. Jordan

Erich W. Jordan

Dec 27, 2016

Mr. Erich W. “Rick” “Buck” Jordan, of Middleport, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Jordan was born in Cuba, New York on Juy 9, 1954, a son of June (Allen) Jordan and the late Malcolm W. “Buck” Jordan. Survivors include his mother, June Jordan; his sister, Debra (Larry) Rowcliffe of Oakfield; 2 brothers, David Jordan...

Melvin L. Packer

Melvin L. Packer

Dec 21, 2016

Mr. Melvin L. Packer, of Medina, passed away on December 21, 2016 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Mr. Packer was born in Wood River, NB, September 27, 1934, a son of the late Virgil O. and Marie E. (Whiting) Packer. He served with the US Army from 1953-56. He was awarded 3 service medals while serving during the latter portion...

Harold A. Whiting

Harold A. Whiting

Dec 19, 2016

Mr. Harold A. Whiting, 87, of Medina, passed away on December 19, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Whiting was born in Hammond, IN, October 19, 1929, the only son of the late Ralph W. and Erma J. (Hale) Whiting. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1947, he served with the New York...

Sharon Ann Reamer-Chippewa

Sharon Ann Reamer-Chippewa

Dec 17, 2016

Sharon Ann Reamer-Chippewa, 69, of Medina, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Erie County Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1947 in Albion, NY. She worked for many years as a fruit harvester in apples, oranges, pears, tomatoes and more. Sharon also worked as a factory worker and then a dishwasher at the Travel...

Tim Gia Hua

Tim Gia Hua

Dec 14, 2016

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