Obituaries

KENT – Gregory A. Groat, age 68, passed away August 1, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital.  He was born June 9, 1955 in Rochester, a son of the late Paul and Agnes (Schneider) Groat and had lived in this area all of his life.

He was a member of the St. Mary’s Athletic Club in Albion and the Operating Engineers Union IUOE #58.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Joshua Groat.

Greg is survived by his wife Onnalee “Liz” Groat; his children Sarah (Justine) Segear-Groat, Travis Baldwin, Onnalee O’Connor; grandchildren Little J, Merrick, Anderson, Zephyr; brother Paul (Kathy Sanfilippo) Groat; sister Judy Davenport, Charlene (Walter) Gilbert, Marilyn (Dick) Rink as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

His Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday September 17^th at the Laurelton Fire Department, 405 Empire Blvd. from 2 to 4 p.m.  Burial will be in Irondequoit Cemetery, 3671 Culver Rd., Rochester NY. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.

To share a memory of Greg, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

ALBION – Shawn T. Winkley, “Winky”, age 34, of Albion, entered into rest peacefully at home in his mother’s arms on Monday, July 31, 2023, following a 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

Shawn was born May 18, 1989 in Medina, a son of Joan M. (Capstick) Winkley and Todd R. Winkley.

He graduated from Albion High School in the Class of 2008. A hard worker, after school Shawn went to work for Saint-Gobain in Albion, Bonduelle in Brockport, Takeform in Medina, Walmart in Albion and finally for Precision Packaging Products in Holley before becoming too ill to work.

Shawn’s greatest passion was the memorable adventures he had with his friends riding his side-by-side, mud bogging and snowmobiling. He also loved listening to music, fishing and having bonfires. He held a special place in his heart for helping to raise and spend time with his beloved nephew and niece, Owen and Kaitlin. Shawn was an animal lover. He especially loved his cat, Zoey, who was of great comfort to him through his final days.

Shawn loved his family and was a great help to his mother, Joan, in caregiving for his brother, Justin. He enjoyed helping others and will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving mother, Joan Winkley (Tom Stirk); his father, Todd (Tammy) Winkley; maternal grandparents, Walker and Shirley Capstick; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Eckerd; two brothers, Brad (Michelle) Winkley and Justin Winkley; nieces and nephews, Tristan, Jordan, Jazzmyn, Owen and Kaitlin Winkley; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special uncle, Elton Capstick; his best friend, Mike Shacur “Big Mike” along with many other friends; and his cat, Zoey.

Predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Harold Winkley; uncle, Alvin Capstick; and cousin, Shawnie Gauthier.

His calling hours will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

In lieu of flowers, Shawn’s family would appreciate any donations in Shawn’s memory to be made to PAWS Animal Shelter at www.paws14411.com, the American Lung Association at www.lung.org or the Pancreatic Cancer Network at www.pancan.org.  Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

YORK – Gail Patricia Howes, age 80, of York, NY passed away on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends at home.

Born on May 18,1943, Gail is predeceased by her parents, Bessie Bolton (Pike) and Robert Grah; her stepparents, Raymond Bolton Sr. and Ruth Grah; her husband, David Hugh Howes; her brother, Gary Grah; and two children, David Howes Jr. and Diane Howes.

She survived by her four loving children, Dale Howes & (Cindy Judd) of Kendall, NY, Darrel & (Kelly) Howes of Gray Court, SC, Gerald Howes of Albion, and Sherry & (Walton) Graves of York; her two sisters, Eileen & Nancy Grah of Kendall; her brother, Raymond & (Karen) Bolton Jr. of Oak Island, NC; four grandchildren, Dylan Howes, Derek & (Taylor) Howes, Damian Morfin Howes, Sadie Howes; and a great-grandchild, Archer Howes as well as several nieces, nephews, and tons of close cousins.

She was retired from SUNY Brockport College.

Being with family & close family friends at picnic gatherings is what she enjoyed most so in honor of her there will be a celebration of life on Saturday, July 27, 2024 for Gail. Location TBD. Burial of both David & Gail Howes will take place at the family plot in Lynhaven Cemetery in Lyndonville, NY on the same day. Stay tuned for event updates via FB & through Sherry Graves.

MEDINA – Lowell E. Davis, of Medina, NY passed away on July 23, 2023, at the Martin-Linsin Residence, after a courageous battle with diabetes and prostate cancer.

He was born in Medina, on January 5, 1939, to Emmett and Emma (Bacon) Davis.  Lowell graduated in 1957 from Medina High School. He then served in the U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Third Class, from 1957 to 1961, mostly overseas duty serving 2 years in Italy. After the service, he was employed at Firestone, Medina, Rochester Products, and Abex. Finally he was employed at Harrison Radiator, General Motors in Lockport, retiring in 1999 with 30 years of service. Lowell was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Medina, where he served as president and other board positions. He also volunteered as a Medina Mustang Band Booster.

On August 4, 1962, he married the former Eleanor M. Schultz. The couple raised four daughters together. We will all miss his dad jokes. Lowell was an avid reader, especially history. He enjoyed watching wrestling, football, Nascar, and March Madness; playing euchre and Trivial Pursuit with his family, and various games on his tablet. Lowell loved staying in Canada at the Inn at the Seventh Lock, watching the ships on the Welland Canal, and spent several summers visiting museums and forts in various states.

He was predeceased by his parents; two daughters, Denise Davis-Withey and Jennifer Davis-Lonnen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley (Stuart) Peters and Carol (Vincent) Meli; and sister-in-law, Joyce Monell.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Davis of Medina; daughters, Amy Davis of St. Petersburg, FL, and Angie Davis (Phillip Howland) of Holley; three granddaughters, Allyson (David) DeBoard, Kelsie (Ben) Stahl both of Albion, and Melanie (A.J.) Gminski of Holley; great-grandson, Samuel Ross DeBoard; two step great-granddaughters, Amiley and Isla DeBoard; sons-in-law, Gary Withey of Medina, and David (Renna) Lonnen of Albion; along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome to attend his memorial service on Saturday, August 19 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1212 West Avenue, Medina. A private interment will be at a later date in Millville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations will be graciously accepted for Hospice of Orleans at www.hospiceoforleans.org.  Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St, Medina. Please share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

MEDINA – Joseph M. Newton, Sr., age 65, of Medina, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 with his devoted wife, Elaine, by his side at the Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, Ohio, following a courageous battle with necrotizing fasciitis.

Born August 30, 1957 in Medina, Joe was a twin son of the late Richard F. and Caroline (Giambatista) Newton, Sr. He was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1975. Growing up on his family’s farm, Joe continued his passion for farming throughout his life. He worked for many years for the Alvin Smith Farm in East Shelby, where he eventually retired.

Joe was an active member of the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Co. for 37 years, where he was currently serving as vice president. He and his family shared a love for racing. Joe also enjoyed hunting, playing cards, trips to the casino and yard-saling with his twin brother, Jim. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, who will miss him dearly.

In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his twin brother, James Newton; sister, Toni (James) Dunn; and brother, Richard F. Newton, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Elaine A. (Schneider) Newton; four children, Joseph M. Newton, Jr., Jonathan (Becky) Newton, Jordyn Newton and Ayriel (Roger) George; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Jared, Jessica, Josephine, Jonathan Jr., Landyn and Myles; stepbrother, Darryl Schultz; stepsister, Gerri Schultz; sister in-law, Dawn Newton; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the East Shelby Vol. Fire Hall, 5021 E. Shelby Rd., Medina, NY 14103. A dinner will be served at 5 p.m., all are welcome to join.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Shelby Vol. Fire Co. at the address above. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

GREECE – Myon Yon (Kim) L’Esperance, 84, passed away on July 27, 2023.

Myon Yon is survived by her children, Candy (Jim) Parkhurst, Linda (Shawn) Fitzgerald, Sonya L’Esperance, Thomas L’Esperance & Ronald (Jill) L’Esperance; grandchildren, Andrew (predeceased), Brian, Heather (Stephen), Brad, Heidi (Michael), Justin (Kendra), Joshua (Faith), Jonah (Courtney), Jared (Morgan), Hayli (Jesse), Angelo, Ali (Julien), Hollianne (Ben), Emma, Jordan, Jaaron, Bodhi, River; great-grandchildren, Aubriana, Noah, Oliver, Holden, Aidan, James, Sawyer, Evelyn, Luke, Grace, Hazel, Audrey, Rose, Rachel, Ryder, Eliza; sister, Malcha Sooah ( Myong Ho); nieces, Jungsoon (Heon Ju Song) Noh; Sonhe (Eunil Cha) No, Sonme (Craig) Lambrecht & Sonok No.

Myon’s life story will be shared during visitation 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 3rd at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 4th at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha St. in Spencerport.

Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Myon Yon’s name to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450.

Kelly L. Pytlik, 71 of Hartland, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her home after a brief illness,

Born on February 9, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Audrey (Kelle) Titler,

On August 21, 1993 she married Doulas Pytlik Sr, and together they raised three sons in the Town of Wheatfield and later in Hartland. For many years she worked as a Chef at Roman Cafe in N. Tonawanda and later worked as a home caregiver for the Niagara County area. Kelly was an avid bowler and was a member of the Niagara Falls Women’s Bowling Association and attended Community Fellowship Church of Middleport, NY. Kelly enjoyed the outdoors, especially while working in her gardens. Most of all, Kelly was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt.

Kelly is survived by her husband of 37 years, Doug, three sons, Doug (Fiancée Candance Lazarz) Pytlik Jr; Brad and Craig Pytlik, both of Colorado, five grandchildren, Cameron, Adrianna, Lexi, Chase and Skylar, three sister-in-law’s, Dori (Kirk) Parry and Diane (Bob) Flammia, all of Wheatfield, NY and Emelda Pytlik of Lockport, NY and a brother-in-law, Donald (Paula) Pytlik of Colorado Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Kelly is predeceased by her brother-in-law, David Pytlik Sr.

Relatives and friends may attend a memorial service on Saturday August 12, 2023, 11:00a.m. at the Community Fellowship Church, 3144 Johnson Creek Rd, Middleport, NY 14105 with the Pastor, Joseph Szalay officiating, then all are invited to share memories and fellowship at the church hall.

Memorials may be made in Kelly’s name to the church.

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 Kelly at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

MEDINA- Ernest C. “Ernie” Ribbeck, 73, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Born on October 22, 1949 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Glenn W. and Luella (Hassler) Ribbeck.

On August 21, 1969 Ernie was drafted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country overseas in the Vietnam War. He returned on July, 1971. He came home and later married the love of his life Marsha McAvoy and through that union they built a large and beautiful family. He was employed with the former USS Agri Chemical of Medina, NY, Cadillac Rubber of Lockport, NY and lastly at Walmart in Albion, NY. Ernie was a member and Past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lincoln Post 1483, a member of Butts-Clark Post 204 American Legion, an over 50-year member and past President of the Jr. Wilson Sportsmen’s Club where he was instrumental in building their addition and past President of the UWA. He was an avid euchre player, having played for the former Medina VFW League. Ernie was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marsha, eight children, Lisa Prentice, Jacquelyn Knight, Erin (Jeff) Garlock, Tammy Ribbeck, Carrie (Ed Allen) Ribbeck, Ernest Ribbeck Jr., Robert Ribbeck, and Judith Weiland, 14 grandchildren, Matthew (Monika) Caldwell, Desiree Punch, Bethany (David) Confer, Drew (Shani) Higgins, Colin (Courtney) Knight, Chandler Knight, Emily (Matt) Perez, Alison Garlock, Quinn Garlock, Benjamin Keiffer, Grace Cooper, Chelsey Ramsey, Zach Weiland and Mac Weiland. Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren, a sister, Evelyn (Henry) Jones and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Ernie is predeceased by his siblings, Glenn Ribbeck Jr., and Patricia Ribbeck and Donna Ribbeck and a son-in-law, Eric Pluskwa.

Relative and friends may call on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 12PM – 4PM at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 26 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14104. A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held after the calling at the Medina VFW starting at 5:00 PM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 31 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Peters officiating and burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery with full Military Honors And That’s The Deal.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ernie’s name to the Orleans County Joint Veterans Council, 13996 Route 31 West, Albion, NY, 14411.

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

HOLLEY- Henry L. “Hank” Flemming, passed away July 25, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Orleans. Hank was born April 22, 1960 in Medina, NY.

Hank was a 1978 graduate of Albion High School. He loved spending time at the cabin he and his friends built in Oswego County and riding 4-wheelers. He loved going fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends.

Hank was predeceased by his parents, Henry R. “Hank” Flemming and Norma B. Flemming, and sister Darla Koval.

Hank is survived by his sons, Justin and Cole Flemming, friends, Steven Moore, Jennifer Armstrong, Justin Flow, Pat and Rita Neary, Bruce and Mary Neary, Stephen Miller, Ray Heller, Kyle Kozlowski, Todd Moore, Grant Passarell, and many many more.

Services for Hank will be held privately in the Spring of 2024.

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

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

ALBION- Linda S. Crown age 57 passed away July 24, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.  She was born March 9, 1966 in White Plains, NY and had lived in this area for over 20 years.

Linda managed the Family Dollar Store in Albion for several years and then went to work at Baxter Healthcare in Medina where she was currently employed.  She was a member of the Orleans Veterans Club in Albion.  She enjoyed playing golf, softball, bowling and volleyball and loved watching the Buffalo Bills.

Linda was predeceased by her father Mark Crown.

She is survived by her brother Richard Crown; close friends Ann (Don) Brown, Jan Johnson, Mary O’Grady as well as her numerous Vets Club friends.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on a Sunday October 1st 12:00pm-4:00pm at the Orleans Vets Club, 38 N. Platt St. Albion NY 14411.  Wear your Buffalo Bills gear and let’s cheer the Bills to a win in her honor.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion.

To share a memory of Linda, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA/BRIDGEPORT – Malcolm Edward Thomas, 87, of Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1936 to Malcolm and Nell Kaczor Thomas in Bridgeport, Ohio.

Malcolm was a loving husband to Carolyn Thomas, and a devoted father to Stephanie Ramage (Boca Raton, FL,) Mark Thomas (Boca Raton, FL) and Trevor Thomas (Fort Lauderdale, FL). He was also a proud grandfather to Connor Ramage(New York, NY) Natalie Ramage (Orlando, FL) Zachary Thomas (Fort Lauderdale,FL) Matthew Thomas (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Brady Thomas(Boca Raton, FL) and Miranda Thomas (Boca Raton, FL). He is survived by his siblings: Barbara Nobles (Bellview, WA) Mary Mattern (Mobile, Alabama), James “Butch” Thomas(Columbus, OH) and Terry Thomas(Fort Walton Beach, Fl).

He was a graduate of Kent State University and did his graduate work at Niagara University.

Malcolm was born in Ohio but made Medina, NY his home. Malcolm was a pillar of his community of Medina, NY serving as an employee of Niagara-Orleans BOCES as a teacher and administrator. He was a member of the boards of the United Way, Medina Memorial Hospital, Orchard Manor, and a member of the Lions Club. He was an avid golfer and member of Sheldridge Country Club of Medina.  He enjoyed the annual 4th of July Picnic with his family and friends.  He was longtime fan of the Buffalo Bills and enjoyed watching the games and tailgating with his family and friends.

Malcolm was a kind and gentle man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank Sonata Assisted Living Facility for making his final year comfortable.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.babionebocaraton.com.

ALBION- Roger L. Stinson, age 72, of Albion, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home.

Born July 10, 1951 in Medina, he was a son of the late Clifford L. and Thelma M. (Emery) Stinson. Roger grew up on his family dairy farm. He also went on to work as a mechanic. He married the love of his life, the former Linda M. Dewing on June 3, 1971. The couple marked their 52^nd anniversary this year by getting remarried this past June 3^rd. Roger was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed his many fishing trips up to the 1000 Islands with family and his sons, who were his pride and joy.

In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his daughter, Casey Stinson in 1979; and two sisters in-law, Mary Ann Stinson and Jill Stinson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Stinson; children, Corie (Ken) Strickland, Cal (Terry) Stinson, Christopher (Brandy) Stinson and Clay (Tiffany) Stinson; grandchildren, Ace, Ariel, Ajai, Mercedes, CJ, Calista, Chase, Chloe, Dylan, Brooklyn, Josephine, Cole, Brayden and Aubrey; brothers, Royce Stinson and Robin Stinson; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome to attend his memorial service on Wednesday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Light of Victory Church, 47 Brown St., Albion. The Rev. Richard Allis will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in Otter Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

WATERPORT- Edward J. Davis, born June 22, 1954, passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at home after a long illness and a short stay at Cleveland Clinic Hospital.

He was a lung transplant recipient and lived 6 ½ years with that gift and the family is so grateful for his donor.   

Edward worked as a Millwright for many years and loved restoring older cars and especially working on his farm.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Betty, and precious daughters: Jessica, Jennifer and Andrea, as well as his two sons: Eddie Junior and Jake.  He also is survived by seven grandchildren whom he was very proud of and who will miss him terribly.

There will be no calling hours or service per his request and private interment will take place at the convenience of the family.  Ed’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion.  To share a special memory of Ed, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

ELMIRA/FORKSVILLE- Thomas W. McGee, 61, of Forksville, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence, Williamsport.

Born January 26, 1962, in Elmira, NY, he was a son of the late William McGee and Audrey (Dieffenbach) Eberhardt of Forksville. Tom was a 1980 graduate of Holley High School and received an associate degree from Genessee Community College in 1982, and also attended SUNY Albany.  He attended Millview Wesleyan Church with his mother regularly.  Tom enjoyed writing and had articles published in newspapers and journals, including the International Library of Poetry.  He received the official 2006 Commemorative US Poetry Ambassador Medal.  Tom enjoyed the outdoors including gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping.  He was a member of White Ash Land Association for many years, the F & AM, Lodge in Kendell, Ny., and the Sons of the American Legion, Holley, Ny.

Surviving in addition to his mother Audrey and his step-father Charles Eberhardt of Holley, Ny., are two sons, Shane McGee of Rochester, Ny., and Shawn McGee of Pueblo, Co.; a granddaughter Millie McGee; 2 sisters Kathy Sandow of Lopez, and Donna McGee (Diane Crewe) of Albion, Ny.; two brothers Michael (Erika) McGee of Albion, Ny., and Chuck (Vanessa) Eberhardt of Bergen, Ny.

In addition to his father William McGee, he was preceded in death by a brother John McGee.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Millview Wesleyan Church, 6575 Rt. 87 Forksville, PA with Pastor Edward Ross officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Forksville.  Friends may call from 10 to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday.

The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions in Thomas’s name to American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org or to the Gatehouse Hospice, C/O, Susquehanna Health Foundation, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA, 17701.

Arrangements are entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Dushore.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at mccartythomas.com.

MEDINA – Madelon L. Hasenfelt, 91, entered into Heaven on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, North Wing Skilled Nursing Facility.

Born April 2, 1932 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Leonard E. and Ethel A. (Carmer) Vincent.

Madelon was a graduate of Newfane High School, class of 1950. She went on to earn a business degree from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute. In 1954 she married Leo P. Hasenfelt at the United Methodist Church in Newfane. The couple moved to Middleport and raised four children.

Madelon worked as a secretary for various places and as office manager for WLVL radio station in Lockport, where she retired from in 1990. For a few years after retirement, they split their time between Florida and their cottage at the Lighthouse Christian Camp in Barker. They then decided to stay in New York and built a home on Fletcher Chapel Road in Medina. Madelon was a faithful member of the Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church in Medina. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, reading books and doing puzzles.

Madelon was predeceased by her husband, Leo “Paul” Hasenfelt in 2000; and four siblings, Arlene Cogdill, Paul Vincent, Patricia Melcher and Donna Wemple.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Daniel (Renee) Hasenfelt, Timothy (Janet) Hasenfelt, Amy (Paul) Albone and Karen (Jon) Pusateri; grandchildren, Daniel, Courtney, Robert, Farran, Amanda, Anthony, Anna, Ethan, Jonathan and Lydia; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Budnack; and several nieces and nephews.

An hour of visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church, 12111 Ridge Rd., Medina. Her funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. and interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport. Memorial donations may be made to her church, Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church at the address above.

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

LYNDONVILLE – Rossiter William Sentiff passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

He was born February 9, 1926, the youngest of five children of Martha (Ledertherl) and Joseph Sentiff of Rochester, NY.

Ross had an incredible work ethic, loved the land, his country and his family. He was a life-long farmer who settled in Lyndonville on Angling Road in the 1960s. He employed a number of high school students over the years and enjoyed their return visits to the farm where he always felt, and hoped, he had given them a good start in their successful careers. His best fatherly advice: always tell the truth.

As a young man, he enjoyed his summers on Manitou Beach, played tennis and began his love affair with boating. In his early years, he enjoyed sailing on Lake Ontario with his family and, in his later years, enjoyed traveling with his wife. A veteran of WWII, one of their most memorable trips was to Normandy and Omaha Beach. Ross had a great sense of humor, enjoyed a gentle prank here and there, as well as a good joke, often crying his way through a punchline he found particularly amusing. He had an incredible sweet tooth, never meeting a dessert he didn’t like. Ross led out a long, well-lived life on the farm he established and loved.

He was predeceased by his wife, Martha (Dodd) Sentiff in 2006; and three siblings, Harry (Christine) Sentiff, Bill (Shirley) Sentiff and Carol (Robert) Doyle.

He is survived by his three children, Patricia (Mark) Calley, Bruce (Margaret) Sentiff and Anita (Daniel) Gildea; sister, Marge Sentiff; sister in-law, Jane Everhart. He was the proud grandfather of Kyle Sentiff, Renae Sentiff, Molly Gildea and Maggie Gildea; and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., Lyndonville, NY 14098.

If you wish to honor his memory, the family asks that you plant something beautiful in his name. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

HOLLEY – Francis E. D’Andrea, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. He was born May 25, 1934 in Holley to the late Mario and Marie (Zappone) D’Andrea.

Francis served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley where he volunteered much of his time tending to the grounds, singing at Masses and helping serve the parishioners. Francis spent 22 years working for Eastman Kodak where he retired as a frontline supervisor. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling with his son Daniel in leagues at Brockport Bowl and was well respected in the bowling community. Later in life, Francis began to run in marathons, completing many local races and a half marathon also, something that his family eventually enjoyed doing as well.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Arlene in 1996.

Francis is survived by his loving companion of 26 years, Donna Lavender, son Daniel D’Andrea, stepchildren, Jackie (David) Nau, Michael (Amy) Lavender, sister, Jane (Joseph) Petta, step-grandchildren, Austin (Jalen), Zachary, Jason, beloved cat, Chloe who was his best friend, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Francis’ family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Monday, July 17^th from 4:00-7:00pm. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 9 S. Main St. Holley, NY 14470 on Tuesday at 10:00am. Interment with military honors will be held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley.

Memorial contributions in Francis’ name may be made to St. Mary’s Church 13 S. Main St. Holley, NY 14470.

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

MESA/CLARENDON- Larry passed away in Mesa, Arizona on July 2, 2023.  He grew up in Clarendon, NY and graduated from Holley High School.  Larry was a glazier for 45 years. on high-rise buildings in various states.  He did his own scaffold work and left an indelible mark on buildings across the country.  He liked his house-boat and spent many summers in New York on the lake. 

He is survived by his wife Edna, children Ronda, Annette, Robert, Bernard, his siblings Donald (Linda), Jerry (Alison), and Carol Whalin.  He was predeceased by his sons Mark and Michael, his sister, Shirley Miller and brother in laws Chet Miller and Steve Whalin.

Services were held in Mesa, Arizona