Obituaries
Patricia A. Hughes
Apr 4, 2023
Patricia A. Hughes, of Penfield, entered into rest peacefully at her home with her loving sons at her side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Born January 9, 1937 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Adelbert and Hazel (Russell) Kane. Patricia married the late Robert E. Hughes, Jr. on July 6, 1957. A homemaker most of her life,...
Candida Lugo
Apr 2, 2023
Candida Lugo, of Lockport, formerly of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Mrs. Lugo was born in San German, Puerto Rico on February 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Jesus and Maria (DelGado) Flores. Having family and friends already in the states, she emigrated to the United States in 1960. On March...
David A. Payne
Apr 1, 2023
David A. Payne, 80, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 peacefully with his protective, devoted, and loving daughter Gerrilu by his side. Gerrilu was blessed to have one of David’s longtime devout friends, Jan Nudd present to comfort the both of them during his passing.
David was born in Medina on September 22, 1942, a son to...
Barry G. Fitch
Mar 31, 2023
Barry G. Fitch, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Born September 17, 1951 in Medina, he was a son of the late Blaine J. Fitch and Elsie (Varley) Withey. He was a graduate of Medina High School. A hard worker, Barry worked for various operations over the years, mainly in heavy equipment operating...
Raymond J. Morgan
Mar 27, 2023
Raymond J. “RJ” Morgan, age 53, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Born July 9, 1969 in Medina, RJ was the son of the late Raymond P. “Pete” Morgan and Patricia A. (Wengrzycki) Morgan. He was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1987. Since he was a child, RJ’s passion...
Debra S. Russo
Mar 26, 2023
Debra S. Russo, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
She was born on August 14, 1952 in Medina, the daughter of the late Matthew McCauley and Helen (Kubatek) Mauragis. Debbie was a resident of Medina all her life. Ever the entrepreneur, she began her business life with her husband, Joseph Russo in the operation of...
Bernice K. Sheldon
Mar 24, 2023
Bernice K. Sheldon, of Medina, entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 100.
Born September 10, 1922 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mortka) Kubatek. On July 26, 1947 she married Franklin A. Sheldon at the Sacred Heart Church Rectory. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart...
Richard A. Jones, Jr.
Mar 22, 2023
Richard A. Jones, Jr., age 44, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident.
Born on August 28, 1978 in Killeen, Texas, he was a son of Richard A. Jones, Sr. and the late Diana G. (Staeble) Jones. He lived the majority of his life in Medina and...
György "George" Papp
Mar 20, 2023
György “George” Papp, loving husband, father and papa passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 72 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
George was born on April 9, 1950 in Budapest, Hungary. He moved his family to America in 1988. George operated his own carpentry business until he retired in 2016. He was a devout Christian...
Charles "Chuck" Hartway
Mar 15, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Hartway, loyal husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died quietly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born March 7, 1937 in Medina, he was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Mauragis) Hartway. Chuck graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1954. A talented athlete, he played for the MAC Semi-Pro Football Team post graduation....
Lyle E. Schultz
Mar 7, 2023
Lyle E. Schultz, of West Shelby, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Born July 23, 1935 in the Town of Shelby, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Edith J. (Pratt) Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1953. On July 26, 1969 he...
Maxine C. Schening
Feb 25, 2023
Maxine C. Schening, 58, of Medina, entered into Heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the VA WNY Healthcare System in Buffalo following a brief battle with cancer.
Born June 13, 1964 in Medina, she was the eldest child of Paul W. Schening, Sr. and Sandra (Livingston) Schening. Maxine graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1983....
Will O. Brownell, PhD
Feb 20, 2023
William O. Brownell, PhD, age 79, formerly of Medina and New York City, entered rest on February 20, 2023.
Born October 31, 1943, in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Abbott F. and Louise (O’Donnell) Brownell. He graduated from Fay School, Class of 1958, where he had been a trustee, and Phillips Exeter Academy, Class of 1962.
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James E. "Jay" Richards, Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
James E. “Jay” Richards, Jr., age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his residence.
Jay was born October 1, 1981 in Medina, a son of James E. Richards, Sr. and the late Vicky L. (Wenner) Richards. He worked for many years in construction as a pipe fitter, lastly in Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Dorothy E. Lane
Feb 12, 2023
Dorothy E. Lane, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 86.
Born August 14, 1936 in Medina, she was the eldest of eleven children of Kenneth D. Lane and Eloise C. (Axtell) Lane. Dorothy was raised at the family home in East Shelby and attended the former one room schoolhouse there. She...
Daniel T. Dresser, Sr.
Feb 4, 2023
Daniel T. Dresser, Sr., “Rico”, age 61, of Medina, entered into rest on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Medina Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
Born September 13, 1961 in Medina, Dan was a son of the late John Q. Dresser III and Emily June (Zipfel) Dresser. Dan grew up on his family farm. “Booty”, as he was known...
John Q. "Jack" Dresser III
Jan 30, 2023
John Q. “Jack” Dresser III, age 98, of Medina, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born on January 6, 1925 in Batavia, he was the only child of the late John Q. Dresser II and Florence E. (Mercer) Dresser. Mr. Dresser graduated from Medina High School in the class of...
Julie M. (Hebdon) Tidd
Jan 20, 2023
Julie Mae (Hebdon) Tidd, 57, of West Street in Arcade, NY, loving wife, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born in Warsaw, NY on October 20, 1965, Julie was one of four children of the late Kenneth and Barbara (Wagner) Hebdon. She graduated from Pioneer High School in 1983. She married...
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