Obituaries

Carol M. Eddy, 79, of Albion, died May 23, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a long illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1941 in Holley to Louis and Florence Biaselli and was a lifetime resident of this area.

Carol worked in the deli at Bell’s in Albion, and then for Dale’s Supermarket for many years. She enjoyed cooking, was an avid Elvis Presley fan, and collected M&M memorabilia.

Mrs. Eddy was predeceased by her husband, Robert; brothers, Willy, Louis, Allan and Vincent Biaselli; and sisters, Florence Riches, Beverly Walls and Laura Miers.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Eddy of New Jersey; daughter, Cynthia (Gary) DeLaura of Albion; sister, Donna Biaselli of Medina; grandchildren, Rachel, Becca, Cheryl, Caroline and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Adrien, Braeydon, Cassie, Elijah and Riley; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation, and private services will take place at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 6215 Sheridan Drive #100, Buffalo NY 14221.

Carol’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion. To share a special memory of Carol, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Rodney R. “Skip” Woodroe, 66, of Medina, died May 21, 2020 in Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. He was born June 26, 1953 in Lockport to Ross and Suzann (Bigelow) Woodroe and was a lifetime resident of this area.

Skip worked for Fisher-Price for over 25 years and was a very social person who enjoyed telling a good story. He was a member of the Junior Wilson Sportsmen’s Club and the Medina Veterans Club, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Skip also enjoyed watching episodes of “The Golden Girls” and “Scooby-Doo.”

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Cora; his son, Joel Woodroe of Medina; brother, Jimmy Joe (Terry Lynn) Woodroe of Medina; sister, Cherri (Dana) Sharping of Medina; two grandchildren, Ashley and Hayden; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will no calling hours. Private services and interment in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family, and a celebration of Skip’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Flight of Western New York, 100 Amherst Villa Road, Buffalo NY 14225.

Skip’s arrangements have been entrusted to Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Skip, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Viola (Manella) “Smith” Jozwiak, 97, of Albion, passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2020, after a short battle with the COVID-19 virus. Vi was born Nov. 7, 1922 to Gabe and Kate (Licursi) Manella in Albion and lived here all of her life.

Vi was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Art “Smith” Jozwiak; her sister, Mildred (Manella) Hayden; her brother, Leon “Gags” Manella; and her nephew, Michael Manella.

She is survived by her nephews, Richard Hayden of LeRoy, Stephen (Patty) Manella of Westhampton, N.Y., and Gary (Joanie) Manella Wood of Albion; nieces, Kathy Sauer of Tonawanda and Karen Manella of Sarasota, Fla. and Albion; great-nephews, Stephen (Heather) Manella of Albion, Michael (Brittany) Manella of Norman, Okla., Stephen Lee (Brenda) Manella of Mannerville, N.Y., and Jake Manella of Westhampton; great-nieces, Christi (Mason) Waldron of LeRoy, Tracy Larish of Depew, and Leighann Sauer of Buffalo; great-great-nieces and nephews, Danielle, Kayla, Maxx, Roman, Hudson and Phoenix; several cousins, including Peter (Gloria) Monacelli of Rochester; and her much-loved godson, David Snell of Albion.

After graduating from Albion High School, Vi went to work at Walter’s Dress Shop in town; and, when the dress shop closed, she went to work at The Corner Pharmacy a few doors down, where she worked for many years until they closed. She was going to retire then, but her friend asked her to come work at her women’s clothing shop downtown, The Foxy Lady, where she worked part time for several years.

In retirement, Vi volunteered on the Bereavement Committee at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, and  also volunteered as a Friend of The Swan Library. She cherished time with her dear friends, Irene, Roz, Michelle, and many others, having coffee, taking walks, and shopping. Vi could be seen every day walking downtown to the Savings and Loan (she still called it that although the name had changed years ago!) mainly just to visit with Pam and the girls there who were all so wonderful to her; and to Fischer’s Newsroom to see Gary and Denise and get her paper – the Courier Express back in the day (her sister’s husband was the editor), and then later the Buffalo News. How she loved her paper … and socializing!

Vi married Art “Smith” Jozwiak in 1948, and they shared 61 years of a full and fun life of dancing, golfing, bowling and traveling. They were known in town by many for their dancing. They loved their trips, especially with her sister, Millie, and her family in earlier years; and later to Biloxi, Miss. to see her sister-in-law, Camille, and her niece and nephews. Vi and Art loved going to Biloxi with its nightlife, golfing, the pool, and the beach. Vi loved the Buffalo Bills and, often in earlier years, she would have so much fun attending the games with her beloved sister-in-law, Marion Theodorakos.

Later in life, she was able to take several more trips with her niece, Karen, to Sarasota to visit her sister-in-law, and also a visit back again to Biloxi. Everyone who met her on these trips just fell in love with her.

In 2013, Vi became a resident of The Villages of Orleans, where she lived out the remainder of her life, spreading much joy to the residents and employees alike with her fun and feisty personality.  At 97, she was still walking all around the place and bringing smiles to everyone. A special thank you to the nurses and aides, and all the employees at The Villages who loved her and assisted in her care.

Vi will be greatly missed by special friends and family and all who knew and loved her. Fly high, Aunt Vi. We miss you so much already.

Vi’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Church on Sat., Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials be made to PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion.

Vi’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion. To share a special memory of Vi, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Jennifer M. Korte passed away May 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Newfane on Oct. 31, 1984, she was the daughter of Michael and Donna (Bruning) Killion.

Jennifer earned her associate degree in nursing from Niagara County Community College, and she worked at Eastern Niagara Hospital for 17 years in various departments. She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. She enjoyed roller derby and being with her roller derby friends, and she was a fan of both Disney and dog rescuing, especially Welsh corgis. Her biggest passion was spending time with her family, especially her children.

Besides her parents, Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Casey Korte; her beloved children, Avery and Declan; and her mother-in-law, Susan (late Roger) Korte.

Services and interment will be private. Interment will take place in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

Visit pruddenandkandt.com to leave a condolence.

Alfred C. Dragona, 86, passed away May 19, 2020. He was born Sept. 6, 1933 in Syracuse to the late Carl and Concetta (Pesce) Dragano.

Al was a mason for 70 years. He enjoyed family gatherings, cooking Italian food, and watching sports. He leaves behind many cherished friendships.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Dragona, on Aug. 1, 2002; his brothers, Ralph and Thomas Dragano; and his sisters, Josie McNamara and Mary Basta.

Al is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline (Steven) Tarricone; grandchildren, Angela and Vincent Tarricone; and several nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours. A private service will be held at Assumption Cemetery in Syracuse at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Dragona’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. To share a special memory of Mr. Dragona, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Dona B. Masters, of Medina, entered into rest on Mon., May 18, 2020 at home with her loving daughter by her side. She was born Aug. 10, 1932 in San Francisco, Calif., a daughter of the late Donald K. and Beatrice (Elliott) Buterbaugh.

Dona earned a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. There, she met her husband, Lloyd H. Masters, whom she married on the evening of her graduation day, on May 26, 1954. Together, they raised their family in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and eventually settled in Medina in 1975. An active member of the Medina community, Dona was a member of the Tuesday Club, Garden Gals, and the Spinning Guild. She volunteered through TWIG at Medina Memorial Hospital, the St. Peter Lutheran Church food pantry, and the American Red Cross. She was a former board member of the Orleans Community Health Foundation, past treasurer of the TWIG gift shop, and secretary of the Alpaca Breeders of Western New York.

She and her daughter, Sue, raised alpacas for 20 years; and Dona learned to spin the fiber into yarn, which she custom hand-dyed as well. She created many beautiful items for family and friends and won several awards at alpaca fiber competitions for her creations. She enjoyed taking trips with the Busy Buddies. An excellent card player, Dona loved playing bridge and socializing with her bridge club. She took great pride in her garden and achieved Master Gardener status. She treasured family and coordinated three family reunions. Dona always enjoyed attending her granddaughter’s and great-granddaughter’s horse shows and riding lessons – rain, sleet, hail, snow or shine.

Dona was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Masters, who also passed away on May 18 in 2011; her son in-law, Stephen Zelazny in 2009; and her brother, James Buterbaugh.

She is survived by her four children, Keith (Joanne) Masters of Fredericksburg, Texas, Steven (Marta) Masters of Kent, Wash., Karen (Chris) Findlay of Newark, Del., and Susan (Frank) Slingerland of Middleport; eight grandchildren, Cassie Masters, Lisa (Steph) Cenal, Chris (Roger Cornell) Masters, Kira (Ryan) Mowry, Sara (Nate Snook) Findlay, Tyler Findlay, Katie (Chris Carlson) Zelazny and Andrew (Sara) Zelazny; two great-grandchildren, Ella Zelazny and Addison Cenal; and her adoptive sister, Susie (James) McQuhae of France.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dona’s memory may be made to Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, PO Box 684, Medina NY 14103; or to Orleans Community Health Foundation, 200 Ohio St., Medina NY 14103.

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

Evelyn I. Brower, 95, of Medina, went to be with the Lord on Mon., May 18, 2020 at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born on Jan. 18, 1925 in McClure, Pa., a daughter of the late John W. and Ethel Orr Snook.

On March 9, 1944, she married the late George J. Brower, and together they raised five children. In her early years, she was an avid bowler who enjoyed camping, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She was a faithful member of Millville United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also a life member of the Medina VFW and the Moose Club.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Christine Churchfield of Medina, Jerry (Pam) Brower of East Shelby, Carol (Les Payne) Brower of Medina, and Joseph (Jennifer Purdy) Brower of Holley; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Albert Brower of Lewistown, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and her husband, George, she is predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie Preisch; three sisters, Helen Sipe, Betty Engle and Ruth Shaw; and two brothers, Harold and Guy Snook.

There are no calling hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family, and burial will be in Millville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Evelyn’s name to Orleans County Joint Veterans Council, 13996 Rt. 31, Albion NY 14411; or to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box #489, Albion NY 14411.

Arrangements were entrusted to Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina NY 14103. Please share a memory or light a candle in Evelyn’s name at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

Joseph A. “Hobo” Andreano, 101, of Clarendon, died May 18, 2020 at his residence in the company of his beloved wife and loving caregivers. He was born May 16, 1919 in Rochester to Cosmo and Michelina (Stupiello) Andreano and had lived in this area since 1969.

Mr. Andreano was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in the 289th Infantry, 75th Division, 2nd Battalion, and he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Medal. He also received the Croix de Guerre Medal from the French Legion of Honor at a ceremony at the United Nations in 2009. Joe loved to paint pictures and was an exceptional writer. He started a social club in Rochester called the “11th Warders,” which became the Sons of St. Lucy’s and is still meeting to this day. He truly enjoyed meeting old friends at Giuseppe’s every week for lunch, something he did for over 20 years. At age 55, Joe got his GED. Then, at age 83, he received his associate degree in liberal arts at Genesee Community College; and then finally, at age 85, Joe received his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice at Brockport State College.

Mr. Andreano was predeceased by his brothers, Phil, Harry, Bindo, Alphonse, Alexander and Alfred.

He is survived by his loving wife of more than 76 years, Grace; his daughters, Liz (Eugene) Morrell of Oregon and Vinessa Andreano of Washington; grandchildren, Jed and Lizabeth; and two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Emmett.

There will be no calling hours. Joe’s memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411.

Joe’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion. To share a special memory of Joe, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

David Louis DeFilipps, 87, of Rockingham, Va., passed away on Thu., May 14, 2020 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Va. Mr. DeFilipps was born May 27, 1932 in Holley, a son of the late Michael and Mary Donatelli DeFilipps.

David served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked at General Electric and Black & Decker.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen DeFilipps; three sons, David (Karen) DeFilipps, Douglas DeFilipps and Daniel DeFilipps; grandchildren, Joshua and Catherin DeFilipps; sister, Louise Lusk; sister-in-law, Pat DeFilipps; and several nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his siblings, Louis, Sam, Dominic, Fedora, Edward, George, Michael and Edith.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements were completed by Kyger Funeral Home.

Alice M. Kelly, 84, of Albion, passed away Mon., May 18, 2020 at the Martin-Linsin Residence. She was born May 27, 1935 in Rochester, N.Y. and had lived in this area since 2016.

Alice loved playing cards, puzzles, Yahtzee and bingo.

Alice was predeceased by her husband, William; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Slade of Florida; children, Karen Wichtendahl of Albion, Tim (Barb) Kelly of Rochester, Lisa (Dave) Detro of Rochester, Cathy Kelly of Rochester and Michele (Bill) Hogan of Gates; stepson, Stephen Kelly of Rochester; stepdaughters, Bonnie, Debbie and Linda; grandchildren, Allen, Jennifer, Kelly, Danielle, William, John, Joseph, Anthony, Cassidy, Dennis and R.J.; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Services and entombment at Riverside Cemetery in Rochester will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411.

Alice’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion. To share a special memory of Alice, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

David R. Ashbery, 86, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on Thu., May 7, 2020. He was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Buffalo, N.Y.

David was a graduate of Holley High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 40 years of service. David was an active member of the United Methodist churches in the Holley area and most recently was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn (Trumpeter) Ashbery; son, David (Angela) Ashbery; daughter, Lynda (Chad) Dodd; grandchildren, Alexander (Alex), Joshua, Luke and Isabella “Izzie;” brother, Richard (Amy) Ashbery; sister, Alice (James) Richardson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Cathern (Brown) Ashbery; and his brothers, Thomas (Lorraine) Ashbery, Donald (Betty) Ashbery, and James (Emma) Ashbery.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Mon., May 11 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home in Miamisburg. Private funeral services were held, and burial took place at Dayton National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local American Legion; or to Parkview United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.

Robert “Bob” James Conner Sr., 59, recently of Ocoee, Fla. and formerly of Albion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 17, 2020. He was born March 4, 1961 in Albion to the late John and Virginia (Judd) Conner.

Bob was a fighter, and nothing could bring him down. He never showed pain or weakness, and he always worked hard for his children and grandchildren up until his final day here on Earth.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gary; and grandson, Christopher Conner II.

Bob is survived by his children, Rob (Amber) Conner Jr., Chris (Betty) Conner, Tina (Jesse Brendlinger) Conner, Kaleigh (Dylan Bosley) Conner, and Samantha (Matthias Swendsen) Conner; 11 beloved grandchildren; siblings, John Conner, Ken (Sharry) Conner and Laura (Ron) Shaffer; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. To share a special memory of Bob, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Valmay C. (Freeman) Nagel, 85, of Middleport, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. She was born April 6, 1935 in Buffalo to the late Fredrick and Annette (Grzywinski) Freeman.

Valmay was the loving wife of Burton Nagel; dear mother of Judith Smithers, Karen Peterson, William (Clare) Nagel and Lorie Nagel; grandmother of Jose, Desi, Nicholas, Justin, Christian, Kortney, Katie, Julie and Amanda; great-grandmother of 11; and sister of Donald Freeman.

A celebration of Valmay’s life will be held at a later date.

Valmay’s arrangements have been entrusted to Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Middleport. To share a special memory of Valmay, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Gerald L. “Jerry” Johnson, 83, of Albion, went to Heaven surrounded by his loving family on May 16, 2020. He was born June 16, 1936 in Rochester to the late C. Glenn and Alice (Jones) Johnson.

Gerald graduated from Charlotte High School and joined the U.S. Army. He served from 1957 to 1960 in the 1st Army 44th Battalion, assigned as a guided missile mechanic. He was an initially self-taught guitarist who enjoyed playing standards from the American Song Book. He returned to school at SUNY Brockport to study music under Bud Detar. Over the last few years, he especially enjoyed studying jazz under the instruction of Bob Sneider at the Eastman School of Music.

Jerry had several hobbies, which included golf, bass fishing, and watching Red Sox baseball. He had a special talent for furniture refinishing. He was especially accomplished in woodworking and enjoyed making fishing lures. Jerry was a friend of Bill W. for over 51 years and leaves behind many friends who also enjoyed Bill’s company.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Barbara; daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Johnson of Middleport; beloved granddaughter, Tiffany (Jarrett) Mock; step-grandson, Nicolas Johnson; great-grandchildren, Logan and Zoe; and his nephew and friend, Kenneth (Donna) McCarthy.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. He will be laid to rest in Kenyonville Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at LeRoy Village Green for the excellent and loving care they gave Jerry over the last three weeks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LeRoy Village Green Activities Fund, 10 Munson St., LeRoy NY 14482.

Arrangements were completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 W. Main St., Batavia NY 14020. For more information, please call (585) 343-8260; or, to leave a message of condolence, visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.

William G. Elster Jr., 57, of Medina, entered into rest peacefully on Thu., May 14, 2020. Billy was born in Medina, a son of the late William G. and Shirley M. (Bellamy) Elster Sr., on Nov. 30, 1962.

He attended Royalton-Hartland High School. For many years, Billy worked alongside his father at their family business, Elster Motor Sales in Middleport. With the CB handle “Monkey Wrench,” he also helped with towing. Billy moved to Joplin, Mo. and then to Virginia for a short period before returning to Medina. Billy worked as an assistant manager at the Kwik Fill gas station in Medina. He loved country music, gardening, and picnicking at Olcott Beach with his partner, Don.

He was predeceased by his mother, Shirley Elster in 1990; his father, Bill Elster Sr. in 2017; sister, Elaine Medrano in 2019; and four nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and William Shingleton, Amanda Bloom, and Donald Banks Jr.

He is survived by his life partner, Donald G. Much of Medina; sisters, Susan (Tim) Cutshall of Cherokee, Kan., Valerie Elster and Kim (Eric) Brown, both of Medina; a brother in-law, Luciano “Max” Medrano of Medina; nieces and nephews, John (Christine) Shingleton, Thomas (Rhonda) Shingleton, Jennifer (Greg) Shingleton, Dina (Justin) Narburgh, Amanda Semonick and Mark (Brittany) Swank; several grand and great-grandnieces and nephews; godmother, Bonnie Waters; several aunts and uncles; his best friend, Laura Werth; and his fur babies, Sophie and Mack.

Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Private graveside committal will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Billy’s memory to embrace WNY, an organization dedicated to equality and fairness within Western New York that seeks to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community – www.embracewny.org or P.O. Box 454, Buffalo NY 14205.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Hellert, 72, of Shelby Center, entered into rest on Fri., May 15, 2020 at The Villages of Albion Health & Rehab Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of the late Milton and Ioming Reed.

She graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1965. She married Lee H. Hellert on Dec. 4, 1976.

Betty is survived by her beloved husband, Lee; a sister, Mary Haynie; a brother-in-law, David Hellert; sisters-in-law, Louise (John) Siefart and Ruth (Dwight) Wilson; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Lillian.

Services will be privately held by the family.

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

William S. Baker, 86, of Medina, passed away on May 14, 2020 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 26, 1933 in Washington, Ind., a son of the late John and Catherine (LaRoche) Baker.

Bill graduated from Lockport High School in the class of 1951 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Buffalo. In 1955, he married the former Ann F. Lingham. Bill worked as a supervisor of the cost department at Harrison Radiator in Lockport. He was also a member of United Methodist Church of Medina.

Mr. Baker is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Ann F. Baker in 2008; son, Brian Baker in 2013; and sister, Floy Lacki.

He is survived by his daughter, Catherine (Robert) Regan of Lockport; sons, David (Sandra) Baker of Newfane and James (Stacey) Baker of Kendall; daughter-in-law, Sally Baker of Canton, Mich.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Donna Wright of Rochester.

Services will be privately held. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum in Lockport.

The family appreciates any memorials to be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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

Raymond E. Cromey, 71, of Medina, died Sun., May 10, 2020 at the VA WNY Healthcare System in Buffalo. He was born Sept. 29, 1948 in Rochester, a son of the late Bernard and Ruth Cromey.

He graduated from Churchville-Chili High School, class of 1969. Upon graduation, he served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army as a private first class, from 1969 to 1971. Mr. Cromey married the former Sandra M. Kelly on Aug. 4, 1978. He worked as a truck driver for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cromey of Medina; son, Shawn Cromey of Medina; siblings, Joan Rodden, Fred Cromey and John Cromey; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Cromey.

Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Future interment will take place in the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke.

Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516.

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

John Timothy Boyer Sr., 73, of Albion, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sat., May 16, 2020. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946 in Albion, a son of the late Milton and Margaret (Tyler) Boyer, and he lived in this area all of his life.

John graduated from Albion High School in 1964. He was a tool maker who retired from General Motors in Rochester in 1999, after 30 years of service. John was a kind and giving person who enjoyed boating, fishing, and the great outdoors. He loved going for car rides and looking for deer. Tinkering around in his garage and fixing things was a pastime he enjoyed. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. He loved playing with his grandchildren as they grew and attending their sporting and school events. He is dearly treasured and missed.

Besides his parents, John is predeceased by his brother, Kenny; and his brother-in-law, Roy Allen.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosemary (Kaminski) Boyer of Albion; brother, Milton (Dorothy) Boyer of Albion; sister, June (Boyer) Allen of Albion; and brother-in-law, Richard (Sylvia) Kaminski of Kansas; children, Lisa (Darrin) Ettinger of Albion and John (Zoe) Boyer of Lockport; grandchildren, Nicholas and Jacob Ettinger and Quinn, Reilly and Zara Boyer; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

His graveside service will be at Mount Albion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans or PAWS.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. To share a special memory of John, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

David Uriah Johnson Sr., 80, of Barre, died May 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 25, 1939 in Jamaica and lived in this area for the past 50 years.

David was a member of The Lord’s House Church in Waterport. He worked for many years as a foreman at Nesbitt Farms. David always wanted to be doing something. He loved to fish and cook, and he was proud of his perfect driving record.

David is survived by his wife of six years, Nadine; son, David Johnson Jr. of Florida; daughter, Portia Johnson of Florida; stepchildren, Anthony Schloss and Dexter McLean, both of Jamaica; three grandchildren; several brothers and sisters in Jamaica; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Due to public health regulations allowing immediate family only, and as few people as possible to attend his service, you may view his service by clicking on the following link on Sat., May 23 at 11 a.m.: David Johnson Funeral Service. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lord’s House Church, 2038 Main St., Waterport NY 14571.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. To share a special memory of David, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.