Obituaries

ALBION – Pamela Sue Ryder, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2024. She was born October 25, 1952 in Brockport to the late Louis and Nancy (Rittwage) Lunn.

Pam had a beautiful soul and left such an amazing footprint on this world. She was “Grammy” to all of her grandchildren and welcomed countless people into her home. She was a mother to many and touched so many lives. Pam was an active member of Albion Fellowship Church (Faith Alliance Church), spending over 20 years at the church and also running the “Kids of the Kingdom” program each and every year. She also was very involved in the “Samaritans Purse” program.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Patricia Rupnig and nephew Joshua Lunn.

Pam is survived by her children, Tracey (Josh Trapiss) Lunn, Kevin (Tricia Belcher) Ryder, Karen (Emmett) Morley, grandchildren Emily, Elliott, Brayden, Rilee, Macy, Miles, Maddisyn, Aidan, Bryson, siblings Dan (Meme) Lunn, Dusty (Disa) Lunn, loving partner Dean Harris, many nieces, nephews, cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at the Albion Fellowship Church 3305 Oak Orchard Rd. Albion, NY 14411 on Saturday, June 8th from 1:30 to 3:00pm where her memorial service will be held at 3:00pm. Interment will be held privately in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Pam’s name may be made to the church. Pam’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Albion, NY. To share a special memory of Pam, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

 Tonya E. Yanicki, 39, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born on November 15, 1984, in Medina, New York, the daughter of Nancy (Wise) Skellon and the late David Yanicki.

Tonya graduated from Lyndonville High School in 2002. She was a self-driven entrepreneur who loved the outdoors, especially playing with her three dogs. She enjoyed traveling and never met a stranger.

Tonya is survived by her mother, Nancy Skellon; five siblings, Gypsy Skellon, Brandon Skellon, Butch (Alicia) Yanicki, Eli Starr, and Hattie Starr and several nieces and nephews; her dearest friend, Mark Ellis and her three furry companions, Helix, Phoebe, and Onyx.

There are no calling hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you plant a tree in her name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103. Please light a candle or share a memory of Tonya at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

BROCKPORT – Jeffrey E. DeFrank, of Brockport, NY, passed away May 28, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born September 18, 1970 in Rochester, NY.

Jeff was predeceased by his father, Gary DeFrank, mother, Jennifer Marcello and brother, Kevin DeFrank. He is survived by his brother, Glenn (Kimberly) DeFrank, half brother, William Michael (Deanna) Stover, his stepsisters, Tami Marcello, Tina (Karl Mueller) Marcello, and stepbrother John (Michelle) Marcello, nieces Kasey & Erin DeFrank.

There will be no calling hours. A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials can be sent to Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 660, Rochester, NY 14642.

GREECE NY/KENT – Michael Chervenic age 85, passed away peacefully June 2, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born November 20, 1938, in Colver PA, a son of the late John and Katherine (Datsko) Chervenic. Mike and his wife Rosalie were long time residents of Greece NY, moving to Kent for the past 22 years.

Mike was a proud graduate of Penn State and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1965 where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He retired from Monroe County in 1994. He enjoyed living on Lake Ontario and watching the beautiful sunsets from his home, golfing, and sailing; but most importantly, he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rosalie; children Michael W. (Gwynnen) Chervenic, Mary (Martin) Keutel, Lisa (Rick) Bickerton; grandchildren Emmy, Mike, Ricky, Katie, Timothy, Daniel, Jack; sister Christine (James) Baumgardner; brother Jack Chervenic as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday June 11th at 10:30 am at Holy Family Parish, 109 S. Main St., Albion NY 14411. Military Honors will immediately follow his mass. Memorials may be made to the Orleans Koinonia Kitchen, 560 E. Ave., Albion NY 14411. Arrangements were entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.

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

SHELBY – Ricky C. “Rick” Quackenbush, 69, of Shelby, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, after a brief illness at the Hospice of Orleans, Albion, NY.

He was born on May 16, 1955, in Medina, NY, the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Pritchard) Quackenbush.

Rick graduated from Medina High School in 1974. After being together for 44 years, Rick married the love of his life, Dolores Wolters, on April 9, 2024. He worked various jobs, including painting cars, auto mechanic, Medina Cold Storage, and Birdseye, and finally retired from Associated Brands.

For over half a century, Rick was a pillar of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, dedicating 51 years of his life to serving the community. In his leisure time, he found joy in tinkering with small projects in his shop, attending area car shows, and cheering on his favorite football and NASCAR teams.

Rick is survived by his wife, Dolores Wolters, and three sons, Donald (Dana) Quackenbush, Carl (Deanna) Quackenbush, and Jake Quackenbush, all of Medina, NY. His three grandchildren, Logan, Maggie, and Maverick, also surviving are several siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

On Friday, June 14, 2024, from 2-4 PM, we invite you to join us at the Shelby Volunteer Fire Hall, 4695  S. Gravel Rd. Medina, NY 14103,  The Celebration of Life will commence at 4:00 PM, with the Rev. Russel Peters officiating. Your presence will be a testament to the impact Rick had on our lives.

Memorials may be made in Rick’s name to Hospice of Orleans,  14080 NY-31, Albion, NY 14411, or to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company.

Arrangements were made through the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103. Please light a candle or share a memory of Rick at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

UTICA – Elaine Barbara Eckart, age 90, died June 1, 2024 in Wynn Hospital following a long illness.  She was born March 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY and had lived most of life on Long Island and in Florida.

Elaine was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, an over 72 year member of the United Church of Christ, a Past Matron of Ashawaugh Chapter and the Canal Side from 1987.  She loved to travel, enjoyed reading knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking for her family.  She spent over 8 years travelling the Country prior to returning to this area to help her daughter.  Mrs. Eckart was predeceased by her parents John and Edna Stemmermann, sisters: Martha Mengelstor, Edna Loesche, Barbara Stemmermann, Dorothy Gibson and John Stemmermann.

She is survived by her daughter: Karen (William “Bill” ) McAllister, 2 sons and one other daughter, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Calling Hours and Services will be announced at a later date.  Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the OES Hall & Home Foundation, 1400 Utica St. #106, Oriskany, NY 13424.

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

MEDINA – David A. Bogden, 84, of Medina, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born June 13, 1939 in Medina, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Shibilski) Bogden. David grew up on his family’s farm and graduated from Medina High School. He loved farming and stayed working on the farm for many years. He was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina. David also volunteered delivering food for Meals on Wheels for 34 years.

Survivors include his siblings, Katherine Haroney of Virginia, Daniel Bogden of Medina and Sr. Barbara Bogden, OSF of Buffalo; and sister in-law, Marcia Bogden of Medina. Predeceased by his brother, Robert Bogden.

His memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 9:30AM at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, NY 14103. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina, NY 14103. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

MEDINA – Alfred Dean Vail, 90, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017, in Northglenn, Colorado. He was born on July 12, 1927, in Medina, NY, to Clarence Dean Vail and Berenice Ellicott Vail.

Alfred grew up in a rural area of Shelby Township in western NY. He graduated from Medina High School in 1945 and went on to the University of Colorado in Boulder. He had a notable career in the aerospace industry, enjoyed skiing, and had a passion for automobiles and airplanes.

Ruth Ann (Myers) Vail, 90, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. She was born on June 17, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, to Lester James Myers and Inez Ruth (Boyle) Myers.

Ruth grew up in western New York, graduated from Medina High School in 1951, and went on to Buffalo State Teachers College. She dedicated her career to elementary school teaching and volunteered at Denver International Airport.

The couple married on July 3, 1955, and moved to Sun Valley, Idaho where they began to raise a family. They relocated to Denver, Colorado a few years later. The family then moved to Northglenn, Colorado, where Al and Ruth would reside for nearly 60 years.

Their marriage was marked by shared adventures, extensive travel, and active participation in their community and church. Together, they created a loving home and raised four sons. They are survived by two of those sons, three daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a great-grandchild, Al’s sister, Ruth’s brother, nieces and nephews, and extended family. Alfred and Ruth’s legacy continues to be felt through the lives they touched and the family they nurtured.

A graveside committal service to honor both Alfred and Ruth will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Mt Pleasant Cemetery in West Shelby, NY, where they will be laid to rest together, symbolizing their enduring partnership and love. Local arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Please share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

RIDGEWAY – Robert L. “Bob” Schutt, age 93, died May 30, 2024 in Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born April 28, 1931 in Brockport to Frederick and Anna (Minard) Schutt and had lived in this area all of his life.

Bob worked for over 40 years as a supervisor for the FMC Company in Middleport and was one of the founding members of the Crusaders Motorcycle Club. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and animals. He especially loved smaller breed dogs and had rescued many of them to give them a loving home and a fur-ever family.

Mr. Schutt was predeceased by his wife, Beverly; his brother, Edward Schutt; 2 sisters, Mildred and Betsy Schutt; and a grandson, Scott Schutt.

He is survived by his sons, Edward (Suzanne) Schutt of Albion and Louis Schutt of Medina; his granddaughters, Amanda (Justin) Dixon and Amy Schutt; 5 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law, Kay Hare of FL.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bob’s life at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue-Albion, (please note the date,) Saturday, June 15th beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: P.A.W.S., 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion, NY, 14411.

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

MARYVILLE – Howard A. Geiger, age 74, passed away at home in Maryville, TN, on January 1, 2024. Howard was a Scout Master of Troop 25 in Lyndonville, NY. He was a loving father, husband, Papa, and friend, and will be missed dearly.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Geiger, sister-in-law Cheri Geiger, Brother-in-law Paul Schmitt and guide dog Tanya. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol (Schmitt) Geiger, sons Howard (Jennifer) Geiger, Charles Geiger, and Steven (Christina) Geiger, daughter Marcie (Chad) Waterson, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brother Robert Geiger of Medina, NY, sister Carol (Victor) Bobzien, brother-in law Allen (Anita) Schmitt, sister-in-law Char Wisniewski, sister-in-law Shawn Drysdale and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his honor to Guiding Eyes for the Blind 611 Granite Springs Rd.Yorktown Heights NY 10598. https://www.guidingeyes.org

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lyndonville Presbyterian Church, 107 N Main St Lyndonville, NY, with Pastor Martha Mitchell officiating on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Committal at Lynhaven Cemetery.

LOCKPORT- John E. Raduns, 51, of Lockport, NY, formerly of Lyndonville/Medina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home.

Born on November 30, 1972, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of John E. Raduns and Coral D. “Coral” (Riffle) Raduns.

John attended Lyndonville and Medina High School, from which he graduated. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. When John returned home, he was an aspiring artist. He transitioned his talents into becoming a tattoo artist and later became owner/operator of Black Dog Tattoo in Lockport, NY. He was well known for his artistry and made many friends from that. He was a devoted animal owner and cared for his two Pit Bulls and exotic pets. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed the open road on his Harley.

John is survived by his father, John Raduns; a brother, Jason Raduns, two nieces, Samantha and Reese Raduns, a great-niece, Amelia, his uncle and close friend and mentor, Gene (Lori) Raduns, his uncle Tom and Brenda Dubois and his aunt, Jeanie Dubois, his cousins, Jeanine (James) Campisano, Jeremy (Lynn) Raduns, Joe ( Jamie ) Bouter, Megan ( Nick ) Price and William Bouter and many other Cousins and good friends.

John is predeceased by his mother, Cory; maternal grandparents, Ozzie and Lori McNall; paternal grandparents, Walter and Leona Raduns; an aunt, Pauline Raduns; and uncles, George Dubois, James Dubois, and Jerry Raduns.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Medina VFW, 216 E Center St, Medina, NY 14103, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.

Burial will be private for the family with full Military Honors.

Memorials may be made in John’s name to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 https://www.niagaraspca.org/home or to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue, P.O.Box 332, Lockport, NY 14095 https://diamondsintheruffanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/display?PageID=13674

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY, 14104.

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

MEDINA – Jean Ann Gilmore, 68, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, after a long illness.

She was born on May 18, 1956, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Glen T. and Geraldine (Skelly) Myers. Jean settled in the Medina area in 2002 and was employed as a Sewing Machine Operator/Repairs at Hinspergers Poly Industries, Medina, NY. She was an avid bingo player and devoted grandmother.

Jean is survived by three children, Dawn Gilmore of Arizona, April Bouter, and Courtney (Nick Fearby) Myers, both of Medina, NY, with 13 grandchildren and two brothers, John (Kim) Myers of Tennessee and Glenn (Becky) Myers of Hilton, NY. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jean is predeceased by a daughter, Amy Tanski, and her sister, Mary Myers.

There are no calling hours. 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 or share a memory of Jean at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

ALBION –  Mary D. Sanderson, age 91, passed away May 26, 2024. She was born August 20, 1932, in Troupsburg, NY to the late Wallace and Carrie (Haner) Mattison.

Mary loved spending time fishing, tending to her gardens and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Harold in 2010, children, Charlotte Hermey, Thomas (Patricia) Haynes, Joseph Haynes, and 6 siblings.

Mary is survived by her children Michael (late Virginia) Haynes, Christine Sanderson, 8 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 8 siblings and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Monday, June 3rd at 1:00pm. Interment will be held privately at Millville Cemetery.

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

BROCKPORT-  Roberta May Semple “Chic” of Brockport, New York, formerly of Gates.

Predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Ella Kelly and her son, Mark Semple. Survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Richard (Dick). Chic is also survived by her children; Christine Semple, Stephen (Nancy) Semple, Brian Semple, Richard (Lynne) Semple, Cindy (Brian) Graves, Beth (Rod) Skehan, and Amy (Keith Pfenninger) Semple, daughter in law Kelly Lyding Semple, Eighteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two on the way.

Chic was devoted to her family and a devout catholic. She liked to travel and antique with her husband, play piano, garden and crochet. She was an integral part in establishing and growing the family business, Semple’s Collision.

Family and friends are invited to attend a mass for Chic on June 10th at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 9 S Main St, Holley, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lifetime Assistance which was near to Chic’s heart.

MEDINA – Robert “Bob” Clarkson Beach, Jr., 77, of Medina, NY, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Ponte Vedra, FL. Bob was born on December 29, 1946.

He served our country as an Army Specialist from 1966 to 1969, including service in the Vietnam War. Bob spent his career at Eastman Kodak as a Quality Control Technician.

In his free time, he was a wine enthusiast and enjoyed playing golf and softball. He was a man of many interests and hobbies. Bob will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his pride in his family, and his ability to foster deep and meaningful friendships. He loved to travel and had a keen sense of adventure.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Mangione) Beach; his daughter, Heather Smith (Craig) of Gasport; his grandchildren, Paige, Gabriella, and Isaac Smith; his brother, Thomas Beach (Debbie) of Medina; his brother-in-law, Frank Mangione (Ida) of Denver, NC; his nieces and nephew, Jessica Wise, Lauren Reisenberger, Amanda Bieliski (Scott), and James Glass, as well as many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ruth (Fagan) Beach.

A celebration of life for Bob will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to K9s for Warriors, Ponte Vedra, FL.

ALBION – Pamela Dexter, 67, of Albion, NY, passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Pam was born in 1956 to Francis and Marjorie(Dixon) Greer in Midwest City, OK. In 1991, she met Robert Dexter and they were deeply loved by each other. Along with being a wonderful mother she was also greatly enamored with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pam was predeceased by her father Francis, her mother Marjorie, her uncle Colbert Dixon, her father-in-law Charlie, her granddaughter Emily, her brother-in-law Alex, her son-in-law James, her son-in-law Todd and her husband Robert.

She is survived by Arlene (Charlie) her mother-in-law. Her Aunt Verda Jo (Dwayne) Hodges and cousin Dawna Skala. Her siblings Robert(Barb) Greer, Roxanne (Alex) Munoz, Renee (Randy) Brandes, Laurie (Craig) Bath, Michael(Allison) Greer and Mandy Jones. Her children Lisa (Wayne), Robert (Kim) Amber (Chris) Kipler, Meghan Cox and Stephanie Cox (Todd) Her grandchildren Rebecca(Shane) Phillips, Thomas (Janeen) Pocza, Isabella (Jordan) Gianni, Rosalynn Scott, Dalton Dexter, Clayton Dexter, Abigail Kipler and great grandchildren Sophia, Max, AJ and Bryan.

A graveside service for Pam will be held on Wednesday, May 29^th, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on East Ave. in Albion. To view a livestream of her service, click here.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Pam’s name to PAWS Animal Shelter or Hospice of Orleans.

Pam’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion.

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

MEDINA – Larry J. Dunn, Sr., entered the Lord’s Kingdom on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Larry was born on September 15, 1965 in Medina, a son of the late Ronald and Meta (Swett) Dunn. He attended Medina High School and received his GED. In 1996 Larry earned his AA degree in Industrial Technology. He currently was employed at Whiting Door in Akron. Larry was very mechanically inclined and could figure out how to fix anything. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. The thing Larry enjoyed the most in life was spending time with his children.

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his son, Justin Dunn; and two brothers, Ronald Dunn, Jr. and Stanley Dunn.

He is survived by his son, Larry J. Dunn, Jr.; daughter, Briana Dunn both of Medina; brother, Bryon (Robin) Dunn; sisters, Eloise Pielacha of Lackawanna, Kathleen Martin, Juanita (Lee) Richards, LouAnn Lindsley (Kent Bane) all of Medina; twin sister, Lois (Tom) Kollenbach of Sarasota, FL; twenty-three nieces and nephews and several cousins.

At Larry’s request, there will be no funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Lipson Cancer Institute at www.rrhgive.org, the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate or 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.

BROCKPORT – Jean Knobloch, 81, of Brockport and formerly of Holley, passed away on May 20, 2024.

Born April 8, 1943, in Rochester, Jean is survived by sons, Jim Chapman (Jennifer Reisch) and Rob Chapman (Tara); brothers, Richard Howard and John Howard (Laurie); and grandchildren, Theo and Roxy; and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Karl Knobloch; and sister-in-law, Barb Howard.

Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice of Orleans, Inc. – Donations, 14080 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411. Or online – https://hospiceoforleans.org/give.

Jean’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley, NY.

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

ALBION – Brian S. Froman, age 62, died May 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1961 in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada to Fred and Bernice (Miller) Froman and had lived in this area most of his life.

Brian attended Harvest Christian Fellowship Church and was a member of the St. Mary’s Athletic Club, former member of the Jr. Wilson’s Horseshoe Club, enjoyed camping, biking, physical fitness, playing softball, hockey and just enjoyed laughing and having a good time.

He was a “Jack of all trades.” Brian was a very family-oriented man and would help anyone with anything at any time. He was a Master Genius in the world of Sudoku Puzzles and was a man who used every opportunity to learn.

People who knew him or met him for the first time, described him as a kind man who never complained. Whenever Brian was asked what he was doing, his reply was, “…is the sun is up? If it is, I’m working!”

Mr. Froman was predeceased by his parents and a sister: Carolyn Gibson.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years and his blue-eyed girl, Diane; his daughters, Lace (Daniel “Peeps”) Coughlin of Albion, and Brandi (Baylee VerCruysse) Froman of Albion; his brothers, Bernard (Lu Ann Moriarty) Froman of Medina, Lonnie (Betty Ann) Froman of Medina, Wendell “Lut” (Denise) Froman of Rochester, Darrin “Jake” (Kelly) Froman of Albion, and Mirum “Lee” (Nandy Willis) Froman of Albion; his sisters. Joanne (Thomas) Bordeau of Lockport, and Corena “Dedo” (Mark) Brannan of Albion; a special brother-in-law, Frank “Killer” Gibson of Kent; 4 grandchildren, Levi, Brynn, Piper and Ryder as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue-Albion, on Tuesday, May 28, from 12-4 p.m. where his funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 4 p.m.  Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, 14080 Rt. 31, Albion, NY, 14411.

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