Obituaries

Baby Jha'Kari Prynce Barnes

Baby Jha'Kari Prynce Barnes

Dec 29, 2023

 

 

You were born silent.

Perfect and beautiful.

Still loved. Still missed.

Still remembered. Everyday.

Stillborn. Still Born.

 

 

 

 

 

Cooper Funeral Home

Medina, New York

Charlotte S. McAdoo

Charlotte S. McAdoo

Dec 21, 2023

Charlotte S. McAdoo, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 65.

Born December 10, 1958 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late William “Don” McAdoo and Pearl (James) Miller. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Medina. She enjoyed traveling and taking car rides. She...

Eugene C. Wanecski

Eugene C. Wanecski

Dec 6, 2023

Eugene C. Wanecski, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 87 at the Discover Commons South Biscayne in Northport, FL, where he resided briefly to be closer to family in his final days.

Born in Medina on December 1, 1936, he was a son of the late John and Ida (Waszak) Wanecski. Mr. Wanecski served...

Ralph R. Boyd II

Ralph R. Boyd II

Dec 2, 2023

Ralph R. Boyd II, 64, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born July 16, 1959 in Albion, he was a son of Ralph R. Boyd and Bonita (Spring) Boyd. Ralph was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1977. Mr. Boyd was a proud Native American and a proud United States Veteran. He proudly served...

Sharyl L. Thomas

Sharyl L. Thomas

Nov 29, 2023

Sharyl L. Thomas, age 73, passed away after battling a short illness on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Born on May 27, 1950 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine (Debadts) Eastland and sister of Darlene Eastland (predeceased) and Rhonda Eastland of Rochester, NY.

Family was at the center of Sharyl's world, and she was a...

Paul D. Hartway

Paul D. Hartway

Nov 28, 2023

Paul D. Hartway, age 85, of Medina, passed away at his home on November 28, 2023.

Born September 23, 1938 in Medina, Paul was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Mauragis) Hartway. He graduated from Medina High School in the Class of 1956. Paul had a love of farming, especially alongside his father growing up. He worked for...

Franklin T. "Frank" Hartway

Franklin T. "Frank" Hartway

Nov 27, 2023

Franklin T. “Frank” Hartway, loving son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 29.

Frank was born in Medina on December 6, 1993, a son of Charles J. and Darlene (Wilson) Hartway. He attended Medina Central School and graduated from Deuel High School, Class of 2012. Frank was a talented athlete....

Bennett J. Grimes

Bennett J. Grimes

Nov 25, 2023

Bennett J. Grimes, 66, of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Born January 12, 1957 in Medina, he was a son of the late Noel and Doris (Stout) Grimes. Ben was a lifelong resident of the Medina area and married the love of his life, the former Sharon L. Clark on September...

Autumn L. Dercqu

Autumn L. Dercqu

Nov 22, 2023

Autumn L. Dercqu, age 22, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Born November 17, 2001 in Medina, she was a daughter of Raylene P. McGuire and Peter L. Dercqu. Autumn was a free spirit. Dubbed a bit of a wild-child by her loved ones, Autumn lived life by her own rules. Known to give the shirt...

Alice A. Carder

Alice A. Carder

Nov 21, 2023

Alice A. Carder, age 83 of Medina, beloved, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Born August 28, 1940 in North Java, NY, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Frances (Conrad) Kibler. She graduated from Arcade High School in 1959. On May 7, 1960 she married William T....

Patricia L. Moriarity

Patricia L. Moriarity

Nov 18, 2023

Patricia L. “Patti” Moriarity

After a long and courageous battle, Patricia “Patti” (Strickland) Moriarity of Middleport, NY passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 62. 

Patti was born on May 1, 1961 in Lockport, NY to Demerle and Shirley (Berghorn) Strickland.  She was a lifelong resident of West Shelby. Patti married...

Michael J. Crowley

Michael J. Crowley

Nov 14, 2023

Michael J. Crowley 

(August 27, 1952 – November 14, 2023)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael John Crowley. Mike passed away on November 14, 2023 at the age of 71, in his hometown of Medina, New York after a long battle with cancer. 

Mike graduated from Medina High School, class of 1970. He went...

Delbert M. Jackson

Delbert M. Jackson

Nov 11, 2023

Delbert M. Jackson, age 67, of Knowlesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a battle with cancer.

Born on February 23, 1956 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Herman M. and Zell (Dunaway) Jackson. Delbert attended Medina Schools and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Coast Guard...

Terry P. Mielcarek

Terry P. Mielcarek

Nov 9, 2023

Terry P. Mielcarek, age 70, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 9, 2023.

Born May 9, 1953, he was a son of Stanley and Elizabeth (Marciniak) Mielcarek. Terry was a graduate of Medina High School and went on to study at the United Technical Institute. He had a niche for electronics and programming, which lead him...

Matthew J. Robison

Matthew J. Robison

Nov 8, 2023

Matthew J. Robison, age 44, of Medina and formerly of Lyndonville, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. 

Born on November 24, 1978 in Medina, he was a son of Kevin J. and Nicki (Eppolito) Robison. Born with muscular dystrophy, Matt had a challenging life, but he did not let that slow him down. Matt graduated from Lyndonville High...

Walter D. "June" Webster

Walter D. "June" Webster

Nov 6, 2023

Walter D. “June” Webster, Jr., age 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born in the Town of Ridgeway, NY on June 9, 1922, he was a son of the late Walter D. Webster, Sr. and Carrie M. (George) Webster. Mr. Webster was born and raised on his...

Eleanor A. Schneider

Eleanor A. Schneider

Oct 28, 2023

Eleanor A. Schneider, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2023 following a long illness at the age of 89.

She was a daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Alexander) Francis, born on February 5, 1934 in the Town of Newstead. Eleanor grew up in the Akron area and lived most of her adult life in Medina. She married William Schneider and...

Sandra A. Fox

Sandra A. Fox

Oct 23, 2023

Sandra A. (Gardner) Fox of Medina, NY passed away on October 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, at age 75. 

She was born on July 4, 1948, in Potsdam, NY, a daughter of the late Maurice and Sharleen Gardner. Sandra is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Joseph Fox; her daughters, Jocelyn (Brian) Wilson and Jill (Kyle)...

Charlotte Skellon

Charlotte Skellon

Oct 15, 2023

Charlotte Skellon, of Medina, entered into rest on Sunday, October 15, 2023 following a lengthy illness at the age of 80.

Born July 12, 1943 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Marcus) Baranyi. In 1955 Charlotte moved to the Medina area at the age of 12. On Labor Day, 1961 she married Lewis W....

Arthur J. Washak

Arthur J. Washak

Oct 15, 2023

Arthur J. “Archie” Washak, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023.  

He was born September 3, 1947 but to anyone who knew him, every day was Archie’s birthday. Archie was the son of Chester and Marion (nee Hellert) Waszak. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years, Amy (nee Leffler); brother, Ronald (Vicki) Washak; children,...

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