Obituaries

LOCKPORT – Norma L. Sturtevant, of Lockport, NY entered into rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Born April 23, 1952 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Edith (Webb) Wittcop. Norma graduated from Lockport High School in the Class of 1970. On August 1, 1970 she married the love of her life, Steven Sturtevant. The couple lived in the area all of their lives and raised two children. Norma loved to quilt, crochet and do ceramics. She also enjoyed fishing. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four siblings, Cheryl (Johann) Feuersanger, Terry Wittcop, Elizabeth Seib and Clesson Wright.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 55 years, Steven; children, Nichole (David) Rudd and Steven (Karli) Sturtevant II; grandchildren, Hunter (Kali), Dylan, Arnie and Kalynn Sturtevant, Tristan, Adalyn, Bryan (Brittany A.) and Brittany (Peyton) Rudd; great-grandchildren, Easton and Hudson Sturtevant; siblings, Laura (John) Werth, Rodger (Carol) Wittcop, Denise Caton, Roseanne (Joseph) Heitzenrater and Brian (Sara Reed) Wittcop; sister-in-law, Judy Wittcop; several nieces and nephews; and beloved friends, Pat Young, Ceal Fura, Joanne Ritter, Janice Stoll, Rosie (David) Ward and Bonnie (Bob) Stevens.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St., Gasport. Inurnment will be in the Hartland Central Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

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MIDDLEPORT – Joan Wozniak, 91, of Middleport, NY passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Center, where she had been in long-term care for two years.

She was born September 29, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Valentine and Frances Murawski. In June of 1955 she married Frank Wozniak and moved to Middleport, residing on Johnson Creek Road for nearly 70 years.

Joan worked at Fisher-Price Toys in Medina for 23 years until their closing, after which she retired. This gave her more time to enjoy her family. Those that knew Joan will remember her for her kindness, generous spirit, resilience and the impact she had on her family.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her devoted husband, Frank; and three brothers-in-law and their wives.

She is survived by her daughter, Michele Smith-Link (Budd Link); son, Timothy (Sherrie) Wozniak; cherished by her grandchildren, Kathleen Smith (Andrew Lavin), Austin Smith (Mikaela Cherry), Dustin Wozniak and Mickelene Wozniak; great-grandchild, Kiley Marie Wozniak; a cousin, nieces, nephews and special friend, Irene Lavin.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m., immediately followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. at Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, St. Patrick’s Church, 1726 Quaker Rd., Barker. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or www.shrinerschildrens.org.

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LYNDONVILLE – Beverly J. Humphrey, 84, of Lyndonville, NY, entered into rest on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital.

Born on December 2, 1941, in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Mead) Chaffee.

Beverly was a lifelong resident of Lyndonville and was employed as a Label Operator for the Lyndonville Canning Company for over 30 years. In her spare time, she was an avid crocheter, crocheting many hats and afghans for her family and friends. Most of all, Beverly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Christine (Donald) Wilson of Phoenix, NY, and Kelly (Kevin Dolan) Howes of Barker, NY; two grandchildren, Ryan (Jessi) and Justin; and five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Bryson, Camdeon, Lalaya, and Faythe. Also surviving is a sister, Joan Humphry of Lyndonville, NY, and many nieces and nephews, and two special caregivers, Bobby and Mickey.

Besides her parents, Beverly was predeceased by her partner of 33 years, William Boardway Jr.

As per her wishes, there are no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at the family’s convenience.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Beverly’s name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box# 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St., Lyndonville, NY 14098.

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GASPORT – David Coe Burkhart, age 88, passed away March 9, 2026 at St. John’s Home in Rochester. He was born May 14, 1937 in Lockport to the late Roy and Florence (Coe) Burkhart.

David worked at FMC for over 34 years as an Analytical Chemist. He married the love of his life, Suzanne Schilling, on August 6, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church.

David was predeceased by Suzanne in 2015.

David is survived by his daughter Tamara (Brian) Mochrie, grandsons Kyle (fiancé Katherine) and Devin Mochrie. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gasport, NY. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, loved fishing, and telling everyone how he got the nickname of ‘Mother’.

There are no prior calling hours. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 4447 Central Ave. Gasport, NY 14067 on April 11 at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Zion Lutheran Church.

David’s arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home 215 West Center St. Medina, NY.Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

MEDINA – Sandra Alisa Bastian-Brown, 64, of Medina, New York, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026.

Sandra will be remembered for her resilience, the impact she had on those around her, and for the enjoyment she found in painting ceramics.

She is survived by Mark Brown (partner and best friend); children Brenda Angliss, Michael and Jeremy Bastian; grandchildren Nathan (Kaitlyn), Megan (Ethan), Logan, Lindsey (Devon), Alexsandra, Michael Jr., Amanda, Raymond, Keith Jr., and Malachi; those she loved as family, Brandi and Jesse Brown; brothers and sisters; aunts and uncles; cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Her legacy continues with two great-grandchildren expected in April and May.

She was preceded in death by Keith Bastian (husband), Glenn Fuller Sr. (father), Dorothy Fuller (mother), Aunt Rose, and Uncle Tuck.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. A celebration of life will be coordinated at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to help support her family during this time, those wishing to contribute may contact the family directly.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Sandra at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

LOCKPORT – Mary Rose Gardepe entered into eternal rest March 5th, 2026 at the age of 88.  Mosie was born in Lockport, NY on July 30th, 1937 to James McGonigle and Madalyn McGonigle Knowles.  Mosie married George Victor Gardepe on October 6th, 1957 and they were together for 61 years before his death in January of 2018.

Besides her parents and her husband, Mosie was predeceased by a daughter Julie Granchelli, a sister Julie Sherwood, and a grandchild Kristie Upton.

 Mosie is survived by her children Michael (Melody), Steven (Brenda), Matthew (Christine Rickard), and a son-in-law James Granchelli, 12 grandchildren, Shannon (Jason) Mahnke, Meghann (Joshua) Fiegl, Mitchell (Alexandra) Gardepe, Re’Anne (Daniel) Daylamani, Jaime (Nick) Darling, Joseph (Britini) Granchelli, Patrick Granchelli, Michaela (Ferenc) Markos, Victoria (Craig) Bernstein, James Granchelli ll, Tylar Gardepe, Madison Gardepe, and 13 great-grandchildren with 3 more due summer 2026, and 1 great-great grandchild. Also survived by a sister, Linda (late Ray) Boyer, and 2 brothers-in law Edward Gardepe and Daniel Sherwood, and many nieces and nephews.

 Vic and Mosie lived in Lockport for most of their lives where she was mostly a stay-at-home Mom to their 4 children. She enjoyed spending time on the family boat, making baby clothes and blankets for the grandchildren, listening to Neil Diamond, and spending time with family and friends. After Vic’s retirement they then spent their summers at their cottage, the “Green Bagel”, on the lake in Lyndonville, NY and were snowbirds in Sarasota, FLA for many years until they moved back to NY permanently in 2016 to be closer to family. She was the co-owner of Brides Choice and worked at AM&A’s in the jewelry department. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her sense of humor and her quick wit.

 The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Heritage Manor for their kind and compassionate care for Mosie over the last 9 years.

 Visitation hours will be held May 16^th 11 AM-1 PM with services following at 1 PM all in Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Vic & Mosie Gardepe to any veterans or breast cancer charity of your choice.

TOWN OF ALABAMA – Phyllis Jean Brooks, known to all who loved her as Petunia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 3rd, 2026.

Phyllis was born on June 9th, 1949, to Lois and Stanley Popek and welcomed home by her older sister Elaine. Several years later their family was completed with the addition of her brother Stanley.

She was predeceased by her husband, David, whom she married in 1967. Shortly after, they welcomed four daughters; Tammy (Mark) Cassidy, Dawn (Todd) Wheeler, Kelly Brooks, and Amy Brooks (Louis Gray) who they raised in Alabama, NY. She will be greatly missed by grandchildren; Erica, Jenni, Kelsey, Jordan, Justin, Jamie, Matthew, Megan, and great-grandchildren; Abby, Avery, Lila, Connor, Olive, Andrew, Margaret on the way, and Carter. Her grandchildren were one of her greatest joys and she loved supporting their various hobbies and endeavors. Whether it was a game of softball or Donkey Kong, she was right there cheering them on (or in the case of Donkey Kong, joining right in). She loved having fun and playing bingo at the Alabama Firehall,

She was an incredibly hard worker and retired from Nortera Foods in 2024, where she was a friend to everyone. A longtime member of the Alabama United Methodist Church, she served on their board of trustees and volunteered at nearly every event they sponsored.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 14th at Caryville Inn, 25 North Main St, Oakfield, NY, from noon to 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Uncle Danny’s Helping Hands Fund via Venmo to @Leah-Peca to support children and students in the Oakfield-Alabama community. Please include Uncle Danny’s Helping Hands in the memo line.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, New York 14125. To leave a condolence, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

WOODFORD – Jay Dewitt Fuller Jr. 5/31/1949-1/15/2026.

Jay was born in Batavia, NY and passed away in Woodford, Va.  son of Jay Fuller Sr. and Mary Ann (Pratt) Fuller (Foster, Waasdorp). He is survived by his brothers Jeffrey Fuller, Hugh Fuller, his sisters Donna Foster Peters, Ann Link (Gary), Charlotte Dixson (Steve), his daughter Amy Taylor (Calvin), grandchildren Casey O’Sullivan, Ashley O’Sullivan and Kassidy Delano, a great grandchild Beckett Buige and a longtime friend Deborah Vieira.

Jay resided many years in Medina. He was an entrepreneur at heart, had many ideas and tried countless ventures throughout his life, always with the hope of improving himself and, in his own way, the world around him. One of his ventures was staring Nu-Floor in Medina with his brother Jeff,

  Jay had a good heart, worked hard and possessed boundless energy,

  Jay enjoyed attending various church services, most recently at Macedonia Baptist Church in Woodford, Va. He was interred at the Macedonia Baptist church cementery in Woodford, Va.

ALBION – Mrs. Delores “Dee” Wolfe, 94, of Albion NY passed away peacefully January 19, 2026 after a full and fruitful life.  Born to Walter and Mildred Chatfield in Jamestown NY, she graduated from Albion High School in 1949 and went on to earn an Interior Design degree from Stephens College in 1951.  She worked for Harriet Thomas Interiors in Rochester (1952-56), then served as Treasurer of Wolfe Heating Co. in Albion with her late husband James Wolfe until retirement.  Dee was a very active and faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church.  She played a supporting role in Miss Joy’s School of Dance for many years.

She loved gardening, quilting, drum corps shows and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.  In Albion, she enjoyed being a member of The Cobblestone Society & Museum, “Busy Buddies”, Garden Club, doing yoga and long walks in Mt. Albion Cemetery with a few of her close friends.

For many years Dee hosted an amazing annual holiday Cookie Party at her home for which the attendee’s children benefited from the leftovers the next morning.  She took her role as a Dancing with the Stars judge seriously, complete with a homemade clipboard score sheet.

Delores is survived by her daughter Karen (Marty) O’Connor-Joyner of Centreville VA, son Glenn Wolfe of Pittsford NY, four grandchildren (Tyler (Nathaniel) O’Connor and Payton O’Connor, Hannah (Aaron) Wolfe and Alec Wolfe) and her sister Donna Bokman of Auburn CA, along with her beloved nieces and nephews.

Of Special Thanks, her family cannot express enough gratitude to Dee’s neighbors John and Sherrie Foos and their children.  They have extended their love and support to her over many years and referred to her as “Grandma Dee.”  She enjoyed warm day rides in their convertible for ice cream and baking them homemade pies as an expression of her love.

There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church to be held on March 21, 2026 at 11:00am. Reception to follow. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Mt. Albion Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 26 S. Main Street, Albion NY 14411.

ALBION – Brenda L. “Bear” O’Mara, 59, passed away March 4, 2026, at Medina Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born October 29, 1966, in Brockport, NY, a daughter of the late James & Gloria (Wolf) O’Mara.

Brenda was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1984. After graduating from Albion, “Bear” went to work in banking for 35 years. She enjoyed summer time, Panda Bears, her pool, euchre parties, listening to music, especially Elvis Presley and dancing.

In addition to her parents, “Bear” was predeceased by her great-nephew, Owen Todd.

Brenda is survived by her loving family; daughters, Alexis and Nicolina Creasey; brother, James “Buzzy” O’Mara; sisters, Pamelia (Rick Heise) Taylor, Linda (Brian) Burke, Debra (Scott) Neri; nieces and nephews, Joshua (Laura) Wolck, Michael (Karina) Sargent, Danielle (Mitch) Todd, Christian Swiercznski, Guy Burke, and Jeffrey Burke; great-niece & nephews Josephine Wolck, Oakley & Oliver Todd; close friend Mike Arnold and her loving canine companion Neo.

Brenda requested that services be private. Memorials may be made to iamals.org.

The family would like to thank Pam and the nursing staff at Medina Memorial Hospital for their loving, compassionate care.

Brenda’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 W. Avenue, Albion.

To share a special memory of “Bear”, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Darryl F. Schultz, passed away on his 71st birthday, February 28, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born February 28, 1955 in Batavia, he was a son of the late Lyle E. Schultz and Mary Jane (Bickert) Newton.

Darryl grew up in the East Shelby/Barre community. He was a graduate of Albion High School in the Class of 1974. In his earlier years Darryl worked for Owens-Illinois in Brockport. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Darryl was predeceased by both parents; stepfather, Richard Newton, Sr.; his wife, Marybeth Schultz; and three stepbrothers, James Newton, Joseph Newton and Richard Newton, Jr.

Survivors include his devoted sister, Gerri Schultz of Albion; stepson, R. Michael (Talisa) Chillari; sisters-in-law, Elaine Newton and Dawn Newton; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and close family friend, Lori Ferguson.

Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Donations in Darryl’s memory may be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY 14411.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

MEDINA – Clinton D. “Clint” Wilcox, 94, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the New York State Veterans Home, Batavia, NY.

Clint grew up in Pike, NY, and worked in the family business, Wilcox Hardware. He married his first wife, the former Winifred Wolfe, who passed on May 21, 2000. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Korea. On returning home, he worked for Arthur Towner of Rochester, doing road construction.

Later, Clint worked as a self-employed carpenter while working in the service department of Bramer Electric. Lastly, he drove truck for Palm Transport of Tampa, Florida, returning home and married the late and former Betty Buckly.

Clint is survived by his three sons, Douglas (MJ) Wilcox of Batavia, NY, Randy (Donna) Wilcox and Todd (Beverly) Wilcox, all of Medina, NY, also, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and former wives, Clint was predeceased by a brother, Dawayne Wilcox.

As per Clint’s wishes, there are no calling hours, and a private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina, NY, 14103. Please light a candle and share a memory of Clint at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

HOLLEY – Helen “Zip” (Parry) Heath, age 99, passed away February 24, 2026, at Friendly Home Senior Living in Rochester. She was born March 31, 1926, in Wayland, NY to the late Silas and Florence (Lockhart) Parry.

Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert E. Heath; and her brother, Donald Parry of Rochester.

She is survived by her dear children, Judith (Raymond) Dempsey, Jill (Richard) Reichert, Douglas (Brenda) Heath and Susan (Michael) Reighard.

She took great pride in her cherished grandchildren, Peter (Kayla) and Ellen Dempsey; Katie (Jacob) Harer, Molly (Nick) Ashur, Sarah (Ethan) Windham, Chrissie (Ben) Clapp; Mark and Andrew (Maggie) Heath; Tommy (Julie) and Scott (Kassi) Reighard; 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Her brother, William Parry, also survives.

Raised in Elmira NY, Helen was a 1948 graduate of the University of Rochester. She went on to achieve a Master’s degree in Medical Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked at Barnes Hospital before continuing her career at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. In 1954 she married her husband, Bob. They raised their family in Holley NY where she was active in the community and members of First Presbyterian Church.

An avid reader, Zip was a longtime volunteer at the Holley Community Free Library and served the Brockport Hospital through the Hawthorn Twig. Consistent with her college nickname, Zippy, she actively enjoyed swimming, skiing, tennis and biking and passed on that enthusiasm to her family.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Holley or the Holley Community Free Library.

Her family will gather on a future date to honor her and celebrate her life. Helen’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY with interment at Hillside Cemetery.

To share a special memory of Zip, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA – Clayton G. “Clayt” Ehrenreich III, 68, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at the Las Ventanas Skilled Nursing Facility, Las Vegas, NV.

Born on February 3, 1958, in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Clayton G. and Judith M. (Gracey) Ehrenreich, Jr.

He graduated from Medina High School in 1976, and in 1980 he graduated with Honors from Niagara University with a BA in Political Science. In 1998, he received his MBA in Public Administration from the Wehle School of Business at Canisius, and he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to pursue further graduate studies. Clayton was employed for twenty years in various fields of education in Lockport and in Roy Hart school systems, retiring in 1999.

Clayton was proud to be from Medina and served on the Village Board as Trustee and later, as Mayor. During his tenure as Mayor, he was instrumental in various positive changes with the fire department and ambulance service, the North St. Project, the Farmers Market, the Food Bank, and the celebration of Medina’s 175th Anniversary, at which he presented the Mayor of Buffalo with a sandstone plaque. He served as a member of the American Cancer Society Chapter, as past President of the Medina Lions Club, and on the Lee-Whedon Library Board. He was a member of Saint Peter’s Church, where he served as a past President on the Church Council.

Clayton enjoyed traveling, having traveled to every state and even walked through the front door of the White House. His favorite trips included traveling to California and Nevada, visiting holy sites in Israel, and traveling to his family homestead in Wellandport, Ontario, Canada.

Clayton is survived by his sister Susan Popovich and his brother-in-law Jim Popovich of Las Vegas, NV. Also surviving are his Aunt Jo Ann Gracey Efthemis of North Carolina, several cousins in New York, North Carolina, Florida and two very close cousins, Andrew (Jamie) Gracey of New York and Matthew (Elizabeth) Gracey of Maryland.  Clayt also enjoyed many family dogs over the years including Ginger, Ladybird, Tojo and Keester.

Clayt was devoted to his family as a son, brother and brother-in-law.  The past three and a half years were spent in Las Vegas close to Susan and Jim, where they celebrated many happy holidays, birthdays, etc. together.  While in Las Vegas, Clayt lived at Las Ventanas at Summerlin senior community where he served as President of the Resident Council, led a weekly Bible Study and was involved in several activities.  The environment at Las Ventanas was that of a family and Clayt, Susie and Jim all became close with the wonderful staff members at Las Ventanas; they are a wonderful community and Clayt and his family all appreciated them all so much!!

Clayt had a heart for Israel and the Jewish people so In lieu of flowers, donations to the following charities would be greatly appreciated: the Garden Tomb in Israel; Magen David Ambulance Services or Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces (FIDF).  Gifts to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Medina are also appreciated.

A memorial service in Las Vegas will be held at Las Ventanas at Summerlin; 10401 W. Charleston Blvd. in the Tuscany Room at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026.  A memorial service will also be held in Medina, NY this summer with more information to be provided at a later time.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Clayton at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

“I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That’s not a loss…that’s a draw.” – Norm MacDonald

Ralph Englert’s battle with cancer ended in a draw on Feb. 21, 2026. He was 63.

A dedicated teacher in the Albion Central School District for 33 years, Ralph attended Bishop Kearney High School and St. John Fisher College. He was an avid collector of comics, a lover of horror movies, a tenacious fisherman, and a lifelong fan of the Boston Bruins.

Predeceased by his brother-in-law, Dick Huber; nephew, Jon Huber; and beloved Siberian Huskies, Nikita and Zdena.

Survived by sisters, Nancy Huber, Mary (Ernie) Fuhrer, Laurie (Tom) Petronio, and Judy (Ron) Viccaro; brother, Louis (Pati Vito) Englert; nieces and nephews, Chris (Audra) Huber, Matt Sherman, Beth (Rick Premo) Sherman, Bryan (Jessica) Viccaro, Kyle (Brittany) Viccaro, Lou Englert, and Erica (Dan Kieliszek) Englert; several great nieces and nephews, especially Louis and Evelyn Englert; and longtime friends, Steve White and Dan Petronio.

A service will be held on Sat., March 7 at 11:30 at St. John the Evangelist Greece, 2400 W. Ridge Rd., followed by a party in Ralph’s honor at Barnard Banquet Hall, 360 Maiden La. Donations in his memory may be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion NY 14411, or the wounded veterans hockey program Flower City Warriors, PO Box 23521, Rochester NY 14692.

MIDDLEPORT – Linda F. Johnson of Middleport NY, went to her heavenly home on February 16, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 28, 1954, to Roger B. Fuller and Frieda M. Fuller née Poehlmann of Medina, NY.

Linda graduated from Royalton Hartland Central School in 1972. She went on to graduate from SUNY Geneseo in 1976 with a BS in biology.

Linda worked for Mortgage Banking and later for Royalton Hartland Central School District.

Linda married the love of her life, Daryl George Johnson on August 11, 1979. They made their home in Brockport and later in Middleport, where they raised their two beloved sons, Matthew and Hans.

Linda enjoyed gardening, decorating, writing poetry, family game nights, spending time fishing in Old Forge, and most of all, Christmas and spending time with her family.

In addition to her beloved husband and sons, Linda leaves behind a cherished daughter-in-law, Katelyn (Mathew) Johnson; two cherished granddaughters, Aryah and Jorie; her brother, Thomas (Kimberly) Fuller; sisters-in-law, Lorilie (Bill) Avellaneda, Luann (Calvin) Moore, Lorena Inscho, Marcia (Dan) Bardeen and Nancy (Bob) Brunskill; brothers-in-law, Steve Jensen and Brad Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

There will be no calling hours. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s name can be made to Roswell Cancer Institute.

MEDINA – Sally A. (Castricone) Conley, 85, of Medina, New York, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Born on January 11, 1941, Sally was the daughter of the late Adeline (Fortuanto) Castricone and Dominic Castricone. She lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She carried herself with quiet strength and a generous heart, always ready with comforting words, thoughtful advice, and a warm smile.

Sally loved living in the Village of Albion with her family. It was there that she built her home, formed lasting friendships, and created countless cherished memories surrounded by those she loved most.

She had many jobs throughout her lifetime, but the one she loved most was working with children at the Albion Middle School. She found great joy in being around young people, offering them encouragement, patience, and care. Her nurturing spirit and gentle guidance left a lasting impression on many students over the years.

Sally’s greatest accomplishment was her family. She was a devoted mother whose pride and joy were her children: Pamela Brannon, Marie Mathes, Fred (Brenda) Conley, Bonnie (Donald Litolff) DeZarn, and Beth (Jerry) Dunn. She was also a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren and was blessed with 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, each of whom brought her immense happiness and pride

Sally enjoyed walking, drawing, cooking, and baking. She loved sewing, crocheting, and knitting, often creating handmade gifts that her family will treasure for generations. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures and especially loved sharing her homemade meals and baked goods with her family. She loved throwing parties and hosting big family gatherings, bringing everyone together with laughter, food, and love. Her creativity and caring nature were reflected not only in her artwork and needlework, but also in the warmth of her kitchen and home.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Erwin F. Conley; her sister, Marietta Reese; her brother, Ralph Richard Castricone; and her parents.

A private family gathering to celebrate Sally’s life will be held in the spring, with burial to follow.

Sally will be remembered for her compassion, steady spirit, and the deep love she shared so freely. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family forever.

Sally’s arrangements are in the care of Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 W. Avenue, Albion.

To share a special memory of Sally, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA – Sara K. “Sally” Weaver, 87, of Medina, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Born July 23, 1938 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Morgan) Watt.

Sally was a lifelong resident of Medina. On September 8, 1956 she married David U. Weaver. In addition to being a loving homemaker, Sally owned and operated Gingham Square, a gift shop in Millville.

She also enjoyed volunteering with the TWIG Association at Medina Memorial Hospital and volunteered with the Orleans County Junior Miss Program, later becoming the beloved “Grandma Sally” to dancers as the receptionist at the Dance Theater. Sally was happiest during her summers on Lake Ontario with family and friends, where her door was always open and her signature laughter filled the air.

Sally was predeceased by her husband, David Weaver 1994; son, Dennis Weaver 2007; and siblings, John Watt, James Watt and MaryAnn Maak.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lori (Carl) Palisano of California; three grandchildren, Breyana Brandt, Melissa (Joe) Adiego both of California and Jason Palisano of Indiana; six great-grandchildren, Avery, Layla, Hadley, Landon, Leary and Logan all of California; brother, Ray (Dolly) Watt of Georgia; sister-in-law, Gloria Watt of Texas; and several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

In accordance with Sally’s wishes, services will be privately held for the immediate family. Interment will be with her husband and son in Boxwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, 620 West Ave., Medina, NY 14103.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. The family warmly welcomes your stories, memories and photos you wish to share on her guestbook page at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

LOCKPORT – Joyce M. Milleville, age 81 of Lockport and formerly of Lyndonville was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 while at the Elderwood at Lockport facility.

She was born March 24, 1944 in Middlesex, NY, a daughter of the late Milford and Ruth (Slack) Chrysler.

Joyce’s education included Middlesex Valley, Bob Jones University, and LeTourneau University. She moved to Western New York around 1965. Joyce was employed as a supervisor at Erie One BOCES, retiring in 1983. Joyce attended the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church for a number of years. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed birds, and was known for being generous, loving, selfless, and a devout Christian.

Survivors include her loving husband, John Milleville, and they were united in marriage on January 26, 1980; two brothers, Larry (Charlotte) Chrysler and Dale Chrysler; a sister, Elaine (dec’d. James) Rayburn; son-in-law, Peter Ricci; grandchildren, Chris Milleville (Melissa Bender), Derek (Elliana) Milleville, Brianna (Tyler) Herman, and Evan (Ashley) Milleville; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Lilly, James, Benjamin, Mia, Annaliese, and Clara.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Ricci; two brothers, Bradley and Bruce Chrysler; and a sister, Sylvia Colburn.

Friends may call at St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Saturday (February 28) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Services will immediately follow the visitation, with the Rev. Randy Kaminska, officiating. Interment will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.

LYNDONVILLE – John W. “John-John” Cerbone, 61, of Lyndonville, NY, went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

Born on September 10, 1964, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Helen (Dewitt) Cerbone.

John grew up in the Bronx and worked various jobs. He moved to Florida, where he met and married Jessica Johnson on December 22, 1995, and together, they raised three children. They relocated to Grahamsville, NY, for work and lastly settled in Lyndonville, NY.  John had a passion for firearms, animals, and all things Trump.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jessica; his children, Dalton (Melissa) Cerbone of Cheektowaga, NY, Dominic (Cayla) Cerbone of Brockport, NY, and his baby girl, Helen Cerbone; two grandchildren, Maddie and Nico; his siblings, Eugene Cerbone of Yonkers, NY, and Marie Gerardi; and many nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours. A private service will be held at the family’s convenience.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St., Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Please light a candle or share a memory of John at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.