Obituaries
Robert John Foss, Jr.
Oct 1, 2016
Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Foss, Jr., of Medina, passed away suddenly while surrounded by his family at Strong Memorial Hospital on October 1, 2016. Bob was born in Medina, May 25, 1961, a son of Catherine (Ames) Foss and the late Robert J. Foss, Sr. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1979, Bob loved life. He enjoyed making...
Elaine C. McPherson
Sep 27, 2016
Elaine C. McPherson of Medina, entered into rest at her home on September 27, 2016 surrounded by her family. Elaine was born in Medina on December 14, 1951 to Earl Higgs and Lauritta (Lake) Conner. She attended Medina High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1969. Elaine was a dedicated employee of New York State for...
Donald E. Myhill
Sep 16, 2016
Mr. Donald E. “Pete” Myhill, of Medina, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Myhill was born in Medina, October 17, 1923 a son of the late Earl and Ruth (Gage) Myhill. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1942, he was drafted into the US Army Air Force on Feb. 16, 1943....
Martin B. Marciniak
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Martin B. “Marty” Marciniak, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Marciniak was born in the Town of Batavia, July 23, 1933, a son of the late Martin F. and Wanda (Trojanowski) Marciniak. A graduate of Elba High School, class of 1951, he served in the US Army from 1953-55....
Diane J. Hartman
Sep 12, 2016
Mrs. Diane J. Hartman, of Lyndonville, passed away on September 12, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Hartman was born in Medina, February 17, 1959, a daughter of the late Derwood and Dorothy (Canham) James. A graduate of Lyndonville High School, class of 1977, she married Monty Hartman in 1979. Following graduation, she worked as...
Harold F. Fidanza
Sep 11, 2016
Harold F. Fidanza, 70, of Medina, entered into rest early Sunday morning, September 11, 2016 at his home. Born March 16, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, Harold was the son of the late Peter and Edith (Curry) Fidanza. He owned and operated Fidanza’s Auto Repair in Middleport, NY for over 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Anna M. (Taylor) Fidanza;...
Ernest G. Gursslin
Sep 6, 2016
Ernest G. Gursslin, 73, of Medina, entered into rest Tuesday Morning, September 6, 2016 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Born April 10, 1943 in Albion, Mr. Gursslin was the son of the late Herman and Anna (Lewis) Gursslin. He was a farmer for most of his life. Over the years he worked for the Smith Farm, Robinson Farm, Broadwell...
Daniel L. Hess
Sep 1, 2016
Daniel Lee Hess, 83, passed away on September 1, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA. Mr. Hess was a native of Knowlesville, NY and has lived in the Tidewater, VA area for most of his life. He was retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service. He also retired from Beach Ford after 25 years as a mechanic. He...
Ben L. Cox
Aug 29, 2016
Mr. Ben L. Cox, of the Town of Ridgeway, passed away early on Monday morning, August 29, 2016 at his home. Mr. Cox was born in Happy, Texas, January 31, 1950, a son of the late Sherman and Dorine (Barnard) Cox . A graduate of Happy High School and West Texas State, he moved to the Medina area in 1994....
Jerry M. Ward
Aug 26, 2016
Mr. Jerry M. Ward, of Medina, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ward was born in Medina, April 2, 1941 a son of the late Homer Jay and Mary (Kissane) Ward, Sr. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1959 and Canisius College, he was employed by the Albion Central School District,...
John Limina
Aug 16, 2016
John Limina, of Medina, passed away on August 16, 2016 at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence. Born in Medina, August 14, 1928, he was the only child of the late Gaetano and Providanza (DiPopolo) Limina. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s School and Medina High School, class of 1948. After graduation he served in the US Army during the...
Helen M. Vazquez
Aug 13, 2016
Mrs. Helen M. Vazquez, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Vazquez and son, Carlos Vazquez as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Conception Vazquez, her sons, Donald Lawrence and Harold Walter, as well as her daughter, Carol Jean Vazquez....
Grace Mary Hinckley
Aug 8, 2016
Mrs. Grace Mary Hinckley, of Medina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2016 at the Buffalo General Hospital. Mrs. Hinckley was born in Rochester, May 31, 1949, a daughter of the late Sam and Jean (Lanzalaco) Ingro. A graduate of Rochester’s Franklin High School, class of 1966, she married Milton J. Hinckley, Jr. on...
Clyde B. Scroger
Aug 7, 2016
Mr. Clyde B. Scroger, of Medina, died suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Scroger was born in Batavia, May 5, 1956, a son of the late Patricia E. (Reiss) Scroger and Clyde E. Scroger. He attended Oakfield Alabama Central Schools and graduated from Greece Olympia High School, class of 1975. He served with the...
Beatrice Vera Eick
Aug 6, 2016
Beatrice (Bea) Vera Eick, 89, born July 25, 1927, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. A loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, she was a godly woman who served others and lived out her faith. She was predeceased in death by her parents, John and Malvina (Vinnie) Schultz of Reynolds Basin,...
Doris L. Punch
Jul 30, 2016
Mrs. Doris L. Punch, of Rochester, formerly of Medina, passed away on July 30, 2016 at The Friendly Home in Rochester. Mrs. Punch was born in Medina, July 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Thorne) McPherson. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1943, and Continental Beauty School, she married Ovid B. “Bud”...
Stanley J. Yaskivich
Jul 26, 2016
Mr. Stanley J. “Spider” Yaskivich, of Medina, passed away on July 26, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Yaskivich was born in Medina, October 25, 1928, a son of the late Edward and Stella (Filips) Yaskivich. A graduate of Sacred Heart School, he served with the US Army from 1950-52. On November 12, 1952, he married the former Evelyn...
Florence M. Roth
Jul 18, 2016
Florence M. Roth, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Albion, February 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Zachariah “Bo” and Mary (Marrow) Cox. Florence enjoyed working carnivals and loved working with kids. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and her dog, Angel. Survivors include her companion, Michael...
Ruth Mae Howard Smith
Jul 13, 2016
Ruth Mae (Rand) Howard Smith “G.O.A.T. Momma”, of Medina, went Home to the Lord on July 13, 2016. She was born in Safford, AL, March 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Ben “Man” and Julia Mae (Cater) Rand, Jr. She was employed by Angelica Corporation in Batavia and was a 36 year member of Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God...
Rosina O'Kussick
Jul 10, 2016
Mrs. Rosina “Rose” O’Kussick, of Medina, passed away on July 10, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mrs. O’Kussick was born in Medina, October 13, 1925, the daughter of the late Cesedio and Giovanna “Jenny” (Yucatone) Stornelli. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School. On October 14, 1950, she married Leon F. O’Kussick and they resided in Medina lifelong....
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