Obituaries

Thomas B. Maryjanowski

Thomas B. Maryjanowski

Mar 10, 2017

Mr. Thomas B. Maryjanowski, of Medina, longtime Medina barber and athlete, passed away on March 10, 2017 at the Martin-Linsin Residence. Mr. Maryjanowski was born in Medina, September 10, 1927, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bialas) Maryjanowski. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1946, he served with the US Army, 69th Engineering Division and was...

Christine M. Washak

Christine M. Washak

Mar 10, 2017

Mrs. Christine M. Washak, of Medina, lost her valiant battle with cancer after three and a half years on March 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Christine was born in Medina, September 15, 1964, a daughter of Phyllis (Hass) Anstey- MacKay and William Anstey. A graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School, class of 1982 and Genesee Community College,...

Mario Francis Callara

Mario Francis Callara

Mar 9, 2017

Mario Francis Callara of Medina, NY, age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2017. He was born in Medina, on February 13, 1923 to Peter James and Rose (Grossi) Callara. He married Margaret M. Barnes of Lockport, NY on January 3, 1948. Mario and Margaret just happily celebrated 69 years of marriage. Mario served in the United States Navy...

Dorothy D. Nowak

Dorothy D. Nowak

Mar 7, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy D. Nowak, of Medina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2017 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Nowak was born in the Town of Yates, September 21, 1918, a daughter of the late George and Daisy (Durrant) Baker. She attended local schools and graduated from Medina High School, class of 1938. On November...

Tom J. Flick

Tom J. Flick

Mar 5, 2017

Mr. Tom J. Flick, of Medina, passed away on March 5, 2017 at the Medina memorial Hospital. Mr. Flick was born in Geneva, NY, October 13, 1943, a son of the late Clifford and Lois (Steadman) Flick. A US Army veteran, Tom served from 1963-65. He was employed by the NYS Canal Corporation, as an engineer, and retired in 1999...

Kathryn Mildred Klotzbach

Kathryn Mildred Klotzbach

Mar 2, 2017

Kathryn (Kay) M. Klotzbach, 80, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at her home in Dublin, Ohio, on March 2, 2017. Kay was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She faithfully served as church secretary for many of those years and cherished her Bible studies. As a cafeteria worker at Middleport Elementary School,...

Arnold John Clayton

Arnold John Clayton

Feb 26, 2017

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Norman Wayne Waters

Norman Wayne Waters

Feb 23, 2017

Mr. Norman Wayne Waters, of Medina, died on February 23, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Waters was born in Medina, January 9, 1942, a son of the late Valentine and Marion (Smith) Waters, Sr. A lifelong resident of the area, he started his career in farming. He then worked for FMC, Bramer Electric, Niagara Foods...

Joseph J. Adinolfe, Sr.

Joseph J. Adinolfe, Sr.

Feb 16, 2017

Joseph J. Adinolfe, Sr., passed away on February 16, 2017, 2 days after his 38th Anniversary to the former Julie Liberatore. Joseph was the loving son of the late Dominic & Josephine Adinolfe; beloved father of Jeffery (Melissa), John (Michele), Joseph Jr. (Jolynn), James (Dusty), Jay (Jill) & Jeffrey Martin (Diana); grandpa to Jeremy Sommer (Kristin), Annalise (Tim Onion), Mark...

Bruce T. Blanc

Bruce T. Blanc

Feb 14, 2017

Mr. Bruce T. Blanc, of Medina, passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2017 at his home with family and close friends by his side after a very courageous 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Blanc was born in Rochester, April 21, 1943, a son of the late Bruce Eugene and Joan Margaret (McKinnon) Blanc. A graduate of Medina High School,...

William G. Elster, Sr.

William G. Elster, Sr.

Feb 13, 2017

Mr. William G. “Bill” Elster, Sr., 80, of Middleport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Elster was born on August 9, 1936 in Alfred, NY, a son of the late John and Iva (Ordiway) Elster. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1954, he married the former...

Marian A. Evans

Marian A. Evans

Feb 11, 2017

Marian A. Evans passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born on January 3, 1931 in the Town of Yates, a daughter of the late Edward and Viola (Mank) Goldsmith. After the passing of her mother at the age of 11 months, Marian went to live with her late aunt and uncle Mable and Will Geiger who raised her....

Roy James Plummer

Roy James Plummer

Feb 8, 2017

Roy J. Plummer, a resident of Barker, NY passed peacefully at his home at age 84 surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, his children Kimberly Wendling, Lisa Wilson, and Bob Plummer, and five grandchildren. Roy, a first generation American, graduated from Medina High School and was the first in his family...

Douglas M. Greenland

Douglas M. Greenland

Feb 6, 2017

Mr. Douglas M. “Elvis” Greenland, of Medina, passed away on February 6, 2017 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Doug was born in Medina, December 4, 1948, a son of the late John and Margaret T. (White) Greenland. He attended Medina schools and was a member of Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church and a former member of the Boy Scouts of...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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