Obituaries

MEDINA – Celine Miller, of Medina, New York, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the age of 67.

Celine was born on October 26, 1955, in Albion, NY.

She is predeceased by her mother, Rita Anzinger; father, William Miller; and sister, Jean.

Celine is survived by her children, Hector (Freddrica) Fuentes, Rita Fuentes and Matthew (Alyssa) Fuentes; grandchildren, Niquia, Nashanti, Gianna and Emani; and great-grandchild, Joyelle Grace.

She is also survived by her beloved sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends and church family. She was truly loved and will be missed by many.

Celine’s passion was helping and caring for others as demonstrated through her over 40-year career in the healthcare industry. She worked tirelessly throughout Western New York.

Celine loved her pets and we know she is now playing with her beloved Wilson and Hank as her other loves, Otis, Oliver, Amelia and Bubblelina are already missing her.

A God-fearing and praising woman, Celine was not afraid to speak about her faith. She attended church on a regular basis and talked about God for hours. We know that she ran into heaven, happy to be in the arms of her savior.

Celine appreciated chances to have a good laugh, which you could overhear as she watched Madea movies and snacked on her chocolate candies. Keep laughing and enjoying those candies, you lived well. It is now time to take a well-earned rest.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 3, at 1 p.m., at Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, 5329 S. Gravel Road, Medina, NY. There will be no calling hours. Flowers can be sent to Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, 5329 S. Gravel Road, Medina, NY.

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

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

LOCKPORT- Thomas W. Kelley, 72, of Lockport, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a short illness.

Born on July 22, 1950 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (Ackerson) Kelley.

Thomas graduated from Medina High School in 1968 and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the Battleship John F. Kennedy. Upon returning home he married the former Sandra Adams. Thomas was employed for many years with ABEX of Medina and lastly, he retired from Niagara Foods. He then married the former Linda Schiller. Thomas enjoyed car racing, gun collecting, listening to polka music and watching rodeos.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda Kelley of Wheatfield, NY, children; Robert (Bobbi Jo Jermy) Kelley, Rebecca Jermy, Josh (Suzanne) Ried, all of Niagara Falls, NY and Shannon (Alfred) Pearson Jr. of Cambria, NY; grandchildren, Austin, Madison, Becky, Bert, Joann, John, Felchia, Allen, Matt, Sarah, Alfred III, Valerie, and Emily. Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren, former wife, Sandra Bailey and a good friend, John Healy.

Relative and friends may call on Monday, June 26, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103, where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded at the start of the service. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made in Thomas’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 Thomas at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

ALBION – Richard R. “Dick” Braley, age 85, died June 21, 2023 in Medina Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 23, 1938 in Albion to Ralph and Olive (Ellis) Braley and was a life-long resident of this area.

Dick was a United State Navy Veteran, worked for the NYS DOT as a mechanic for over 18 years and was a Social Member of the Active Hose Company of the Albion Fire Department.  He was a fan of NASCAR, enjoyed tinkering with cars, and was known in the area for his expertise with auto mechanics.  He was a perfectionist in many areas, and ALWAYS attended any little league games that his children or grandchildren were playing in.  Dick was a calming influence to many people and was an all-around caring and gentle man. Mr. Braley was predeceased by his sister: Catherine Braley and his faithful companion, “Pal”.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Irene, his sons: Mark (Kelley) Braley of Lyndonville, Jeff (Stacey) Braley of Gaines, his grandchildren: Olivia, Sawyer, Donovan, Stryker, Colson, many nieces and nephews and his coffee buddies from McDonalds.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue-Albion, WEDNESDAY (6/28) from 5-7 only.  Family and friends are invited to attend a brief graveside service THURSDAY (6/29) in Mt. Albion Cemetery beginning at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.  To share a special memory of Dick, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

LOCKPORT- Kelley (Smith) Glena, 52 of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 with her husband John by her side after a long courageous fight with cancer.

Born in Camden, Maine, she was the daughter of Hazel and Albert Eaton, Sr. of Hope, ME and Clyde Smith and his late wife Barbara of Owls Head, ME.

Kelley grew up in Camden and graduated from Camden Rockport High School with the Class of 1989. Soon after graduating high school Kelley enlisted in the Army where she served as an Air Defense Artillery Private from 1989 to 1994. After her time in the service, Kelley furthered her education to become a CNA to fulfill a passion of helping people. Most recently, Kelley worked at Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion, NY.

On February 14, 2004, she married her valentine sweetheart John Glena. Together they joined their families and raised five children at their home in Albion.

During her school years, Kelley played the clarinet, flute, and violin (which her brothers claim the violin was the most painful to hear). Kelley enjoyed camping at Niagara County Camping Resort in New York during the summer months and Okeechobee Campground in Florida in the winter.  Her favorite pastime at the campgrounds was playing Bingo with her camp friends.  Kelley was passionate about helping a cause which was evident in her participation in Polar Plunge fundraisers. She loved hunting, fishing, gardening and going to any concert she could. Kelley was an avid New England Patriots fan so much so that she has a tattoo of their logo. Family and friends were very important to Kelley, as she never missed reaching out to those nearest and dearest to her for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Kelley will be dearly missed by her family and friends near and far.

In addition to her parents, Kelley is survived by her husband John Glena of Lockport, NY; sons Bernard (LJ) Jurs of Albion, NY, Dylan Birch and partner Rosemary Rotoli of Albion, NY, David Glena of Lockport, NY; and stepson John Glena Jr of Albion, NY and stepdaughter Jennifer Glena of NJ; her mother-in-law, Charlotte Glena of Okeechobee, FL; her brothers, David Eaton and his wife Melanie of S. Thomaston, ME, Dan Eaton and his wife Leslie of Rockport, ME, Dale Eaton and his wife Jennifer of Wausau, WI, Jeff Smith and his wife Anne of Lincolnville, ME, AJ Eaton and his wife Allison of Appleton, ME; her brother-in-law Jared Glena and his wife Vickie of Cleveland, OH, brother-in-law Jason Glena and his wife Tina of Akron, NY; her Camp Mom, Althea Heschke of Batavia, NY; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is also predeceased by her father-in-law, Richard Glena of Okeechobee, FL, and her niece Emily Eaton of Wausau, WI.

A Celebration of Kelley’s Life will be held at Niagara County Camping Resort in Lockport, NY on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:00pm. A private military burial service will be held for the immediate family.

ALBION- Douglas Alan Morey, age 71, died June 21, 2023 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a long illness.   

He was born October 3, 1951 in Batavia to George and Rowena (Wright) Morey and had lived in this area all of his life.  Doug was a psychiatric nurse for over 30 years and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as going on cruises.  Mr. Morey was predeceased by two brothers: George Morey, Jr. and Jerold Morey.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Barbara, a daughter: Maryellen (Keith) Cramer of OH, sisters: Dianne Szczupakowski of Bergen, Marie (George) Follett of Albion, sister-in-law: Linda Morey of Olean, 5 grandchildren: Alexandre, Elijah, James, Jacob, Savannah as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue-Albion, Saturday July 1^st from 1-3 pm where his Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm following visitation.  Private interment in Lakeside Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY, 14411 or Hospice of Orleans, 14080 NY-31, Albion, NY, 14411, www.hospiceoforleans.com   To share a special memory of Doug, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

MIDDLEPORT- Betty Mallaber Miller, a native of Middleport, NY and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 91.

Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family.  She graduated from Roy Hart in 1950.  She worked as secretary at the Middleport United Methodist Church, Lobee Pump in Gasport, and for the Medina newspaper for a few years when her children were in high school. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, word puzzles and spending time with her family. She loved the color lavender as well as beautiful flowers and enjoyed working in her garden before moving from New York.  She always enjoyed a good dessert, especially ice cream.  She loved to sing “You are my sunshine” to her grandchildren when they were young and continued this

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter “Bud” Miller; her parents, Barton and Bertha Mallaber; and siblings, Rosemary Gilbert, Clayton Mallaber, Barbara Allen and Shirley Monthony.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Rhoades Stewart and Gary Walter Miller, both of Daphne, AL; her grandchildren, Jennifer Rhoades Byrd (Shelby), Glenn Martin Ryan Rhoades, IV (Jeanne) and Holly Rhoades Johnson (Joby); great-grandchildren, Emily Serena Byrd, Glenn Martin Cody Rhoades, V, Collin A. Jerkins (Rosemary), Sydnee Madelyn Jerkins and Gave Phillip Jerkins; and great-great-grandchildren, Lucas James Jerkins and Hazel Janelle Crenshaw; along with many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will take place at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 4PM.  The family will receive friends for a time of visitation before the service at 3PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Blessed to Blessings Boxes for Baldwin.  You may give online https://giv.li/27bacy or by check made payable SBCC with “Pantry in honor of Betty Miller” on subject line. Mail to South Baldwin Christian Church, 19489 Keller Road, Foley AL 36535. Every dollar donated buys 20 pounds of food for the pantry and food boxes placed throughout our county.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Seabrook Pointe Assisted Living and Springhill Hospice for their loving care and compassion in her final days.

Expressions of condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com. Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.

ALBION – Timothy A. McGee, 77, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Myrna and sister Joan by his side on June 20, 2023. He was born March 31, 1946 in Lockport, NY a son of the late Ruben and Genevieve (Wick) McGee.

Tim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from the Reserves as a Tech Sergeant. He was a Sergeant for the Warner Robins Police Department in Georgia for many years before he returned to the area. He then worked for 20 years as a Corrections Officer at Orleans Correctional Facility before his retirement.

Tim was always very active in his community, giving back as much as he could with his time and fundraising. He was the past District Deputy Grand Master of the Free & Accepted Masons of New York and an active member of the Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM of Albion, NY. He was an active member of the Sheret Post #35 American Legion of Albion, NY, Disabled Veterans of America, lifetime member of the VFW, and very influential member of the Albion First Presbyterian Church. Tim was a social butterfly and when he wasn’t selling tickets to a local fundraiser, he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Tim loved his family immensely and was so proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by his sister Marilyn Bermas and grandson, Chase McGee.

Tim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Myrna, children, Jeffrey McGee, Neil (Jeanette) Martin Sr., and Maggie Martin; grandchildren, Martin (Joan) Grater, Mitchel (Jessica) Grater, Scottie Bowers, Taylor Bowers, Neil Martin Jr., McKenlynn Stowell and Connor Martin; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Lucas and Joycelynn; sister, Joan Holdforth; brother, William (Joanne) Carpenter; brother-in-law, Don Bermas as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tim’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Monday, June 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held at the Albion First Presbyterian Church 29 State St. Albion, NY 14411 on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will be held at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tim’s name may be made to Albion First Presbyterian Church at the address above,  Hospice of Orleans, 14080 Route 31 West Albion, NY 14411, Shriners Hospitals for Children PO Box 947765 Atlanta, GA 30394, or the Renovation Lodge #97 F&AM 39 Platt St. Albion, NY 14411.

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

ALBION- Heidi May Bouter August 27, 1956 – June 16, 2023 passed away peacefully on Friday June 16^th at Rochester General Hospital.

Heidi is survived by her husband of 43+ years and best friend Stanley A. Bouter Jr. Son Stephen C. Forshey, Daughter Rebecca A. Gurski, Son Stanley A. Bouter III and son Jonathan P. Bouter. She also leaves behind many grandchildren that she loved and cherished dearly.

She was predeceased by her mother Betty J. DePoty, Father Wilbur E. DePoty, Stepmother Inez P. DePoty, sister Kathryn E. Hofstra, sister Betty A. DePoty, brother Eugene A. DePoty, Ronnie J. DePoty, brother Terry L. DePoty. Also, by father-in-law Stanley A. Bouter Sr, mother-in-law Shirleyann E. Bouter and brother-in-law Brian S. Bouter.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters Beverly (Charles) Pulaski, Brenda (Mark) Pangrazio, Rose Davis and Alice (Melvin) Slate.  In-laws Patricia A. DePoty, Annette Dorman, Steve (Valerie) Bouter, Troy (Donna) Bouter, Scott (Rose) Bouter, Eric (Terasa) Bouter and Kathy Ann Bouter.

Heidi will be remembered for her smile and how she loved everyone.  She leaves love and fond memories to all her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

There will be no calling hours per Heidi’s request.  The family will host a Celebration of Life later.

Condolences can be sent to Stanley A. Bouter Jr. at 3362 Eagle Harbor Road, Albion NY 14411

ALBION/ROCHESTER – Carol Gray Murphy passed away June 9, 2023. She was born in Rochester to the late Jack and Dorothy Baker. Carol was predeceased by her husband Patrick “Spud” Murphy and her sister Sandra Baker Eckhardt. Carol is survived by and will be constantly missed by her children Kimberly (Andy) Carroll, Todd (Sue) Gray, Tammy (Chris) Donnelly, Melissa (Dave) Alkins, her grandchildren Drew (Keely), Jack, Hannah, Trevor, Maddy (Jack), Rachel and Grayson, along with her brothers Don (Lori), Scott (Ruth) and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was a wonderful, loving, kind and hilarious mom, grandma, sibling and friend. She loved her kids and grandkids unconditionally and without limit. As much as she loved her family, they loved her more! She loved to entertain her family and friends and hosted huge family holiday parties. Her Thanksgiving dinners are legendary. She made an awesome apple pie and treated her family to her mom’s special cinnamon pie every year. Carol loved spending time with her family including shopping with her kids and grandkids, watching her Buffalo Bills with a huge crew at home or at the Elks, going to lunch with grandkids in Rochester, Denver, NYC and Glastonbury and watching her grandkids sporting and theater events.  She loved her yard, her garden (especially her peonies), reading in the sun, socializing at the Elk’s Club and the Vets Club, eating dinner with  friends at the Red Osier, fashion, going to the casino, and golfing in tournaments with her friends and family. She also loved selling cars at several dealerships in Albion. She enjoyed the relationships she made with each customer and was particularly happy when she sold cars to many generations in a family. Her customers and coworkers were a big part of her love for Albion.

There will be no calling hours or service as Carol wished for her passing to marked by her family privately. Her family asks that you remember Carol as she was, full of life and smiling. She had the best smile.

Memorial donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice House in Rochester, NY or PAWS Animal Rescue in Albion, NY.

ALBION- Vincent Charles Martina, who left his most indelible marks as a loving father and impassioned Catholic, was born in Albion, New York, to proud Sicilian Americans Charles and Sara Martina. As the youngest of three children, Vin was close to his sisters Marilyn and Joanie.

Vin’s early fascination with flight – which he courted as a child with an umbrella from the second floor of a barn – ultimately led him to serve as a U.S. Navy officer and navigator for a reconnaissance P-3 squadron. His children reveled in his tales of tracking Soviet submarines at the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis. A sustained interest in aviation led him to pursue private flight lessons later in life.

While Vin’s preference for playing and socializing led to meager early academic achievements, he found success at Le Moyne College, and there participated in theater, with a main role in a production of Shakespeare’s King Lear. After graduating, he worked for many years with his father, who was a serial entrepreneur in the grocery and theater businesses. When Charlie retired and they sold the theater business in upstate New York, Vin chose to pursue a lifelong interest in law. His intellectual gifts were revealed at Franklin Pierce Law School in New Hampshire, and he graduated at the top of his class. After passing the state bar he practiced law in Amherst, New Hampshire, for more than 20 years while building a successful title company.

Throughout his legal career Vin exhibited a spirited antagonism toward the abuse of judicial authority, and he embodied an oft cited bible passage, ‘it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God,’ through his frequent pro bono advocacy.

Although shrewd in his suspicions, Vin proved a ripe target for jest, often from his brother-in-law Earl on the golf course, and pranks levied against him by his children. Ultimately, it was his full-bodied laugh – a guffaw that would devolve into a joyful wheeze – that motivated those antics through the years. As a result, many good stories were created. He knew how to laugh, and laugh he did, even at his own expense.

So much of his marriage with Susan, his wife of 24 years, was marked by this humor and companionship, culminating in some of the happiest years of his life. The pair spent many weekends traveling the East Coast with a close-knit group of four couples they dubbed their “golf family” in a quest for freeways and friendship. A devout Catholic, Vin found purpose in his final few years after his move to Wilmington in his local Catholic men’s group where his presence and wisdom was celebrated and appreciated.

Vin is survived by his four children with his first wife Barbara – Liza, Anthony, Max, and Michael; his wife Susan; his sister Joanie O’Neill; and five grandchildren, Peter (22), Zoe (19), Elliot (15), Sawyer (13), and Rhys (10).

A funeral mass will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 209 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vin’s name to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Wilmington, NC.

ALBION- Eleanor “Elli” Lockwood passed peacefully on June 11, 2023. Elli was born 12/3/1929 to Robert and Helen C. Miller in Albion, New York. Elli was predeceased by her husband, Burt E. Lockwood in 2006. She is survived by her children; Mark E. Lockwood and Valerie J. (Scott) Graff; her grandchildren, Vanessa J. (Sithidej) Soundara and Violet S. Wenner; and her great grandchildren, Kaylee A. Soundara, Brayden S. Edmister, and Kadence B. Edmister.

Elli grew up in Barre Center and Albion, New York. She was employed at Lipton Canning Factory until moving to Riverside and Azusa, California shortly after her marriage to Burt in 1952. They lived in California for 18 years, during which time she became a mother and a Certified Teacher at Covina Adult Education.

When Elli and Burt moved back closer to their roots in Medina, New York, Elli began working as a seamstress at S.A. Cook. After a few years, they moved to Venice, Florida where Elli was the Master Seamstress/Tailor at The Elegant Lady Bridal Shop. After several years in Florida, they returned to Albion, New York where Elli enjoyed a short career as a Department Manager at Dale’s Grocery before retiring from there.

Early in life, Elli began bowling. She advanced her skill to include many games over 200, and several games at 299; but, quoting Elli, “Never the 300 game! Always missing 300 by ONE PIN!” Elli taught bowling to locals, coached semi-pro’s, and bowled with Hollywood Stars.  She earned, literally hundreds of trophies, patches, and pins; including glass engraved mugs from every Orleans County ABATE Bowling Tournament she entered. Her bowling hobby continued well into her 80’s, when she led the last team she was on, her own team, “Elli’s Girls”.

Elli was very active with the First United Methodist Church. She loves God, her faith, and church family. She never hesitated to volunteer a helping hand with dinners, prayer chains, etc. Elli took great pride in orchestrating annual rummage sales to raise money for the church, for many years.

Elli was an avid Buffalo Bill’s football fan. She kept track of game scores all year! She attended several games and met several players. Elli enjoyed the motorcycle rides Mark gave her; and walking alongside creeks and fields with Valerie. Elli loved her pet chihuahua’s, Peppi 1, 2, 3, and 4. Having her first dog in California and replacing each as they passed, with another. She loved decorating to the hilt for Christmas, baking, writing recipes, and gathering for family picnics. Elli gave of herself immensely to befriend and help anyone.

Prior to her passing, Elli chose against a standard burial and funeral. She donated her body to the University of Buffalo’s Anatomical Gift Program and upon completion she will join her husband Burt at the Skinnerville Cemetery on UB’s North Campus. As Elli wished, a private moment will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Elli asked that memorials be made to Save-a-Pet Niagara County, Inc. at https://www.saveapetniagara.com

ALBION- Joseph N. Marino, 91 of Albion and formerly of Batavia, began his next adventure on June 15, 2023. He was born January 19, 1932 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Louise (Plecia) Marino. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: the love of his life and wife of 66 ½ years, MaryJane (Cosway) Marino, his daughter: Joanne Marino Perry, his siblings: John, Michael, Anthony, Richard, and Ann Marie Ranalette.

Surviving are his two sons: James (Susan) Marino of Spencerport, Jon Marino of Virginia, a daughter: Janelle (Gene) Flammger of Albion, and Son-in-law: Clair Perry of Akron, 7-grandchildren: Nicole, Matthew, Dan (Mariana), Christopher, Jennifer, Joe, Jolene and one very special great grandchild: Brianna. He retired from General Motors as an electrician. However, he learned carpentry while serving in the Army. He was able to build, fix, and repair almost anything. Over the years, he made his family and friends wooden rocking horses, desks, cabinets, and never met a chair or lamp he could not fix. He was also famous for his napkin cartography skills.

Ever since Joe was a little boy, he was constantly on the go and had a passion for adventure and travel. He was able to travel to 47 states in the US and numerous places around the world with his loving wife, family, and friends. When he wasn’t traveling or building things, he loved to play cards and garden. He was a people person and always had a story to tell to everyone he met. He had the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. To him, “Everyday was a Good Day!”

We will miss his charm and wit but his stories will live on forever.

The family of Joseph and MaryJane Marino are having a Celebration of their Lives on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Batavia Country Club 7909 Batavia Byron Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 from 1-4 pm. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in Akron, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude and The Fisher House Foundation for Veterans. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

ALBION- Nancy R. Gallipeau age 83, passed away Sunday June 18, 2023 at Highland Hospital.  She was born November 25, 1939 in Albion, a daughter of the late Clayton “Pete” and Clara (Draper) Gibbs and had lived in this area all of her life.    

Nancy was a member of the Barre Center Presbyterian Church.  She worked for many years at the Office for the Aging in Albion.  She enjoyed hand painting China dinnerware; but most importantly, she loved taking care of her family. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Marcia Smith and infant sister Catherine Lea Gibbs. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Larry; her sons Richard Gallipeau and David Gallipeau; her grandchildren Mark (Tiffany) Gallipeau, Brandon Gallipeau, Olivia Gallipeau, Molly Gallipeau; her great-grandchildren Mason and Jayce; her brothers Donald (Margaret) Gibbs, Clayton “Butch” (Joanne) Gibbs, Jr., Gary (Kathy) Gibbs as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Her Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.  Memorials may be made to the Barre Center Presbyterian Church, 4706 Oak Orchard Rd., Albion NY 14411.  The family would like to thank the workers at Highland Hospital (Rochester) West 4^th for taking care of mom. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion. 

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

MEDINA – Graydon R. Owen, age 72, passed away at the Medina Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 16, 2023, following a long-term illness.

He was a son of Kenneth R. and Marion (Maxwell) Owen, born on July 16, 1950 in Lockport. Graydon graduated from Medina High School in 1968 and received an Associate’s Degree from Genesee Community College in 1973. He was employed as a Welder at Abex Corporation and later as an Operator for NYSEG/AES and retired in 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eileen (Viterna) Owen; sons, Eric and Brian Owen. Also surviving are sister in-law, Mary (John) Bonanno; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Ann) Viterna and David (Kelly) Viterna; nieces, Kristy (Steven) Mateja, Joann (Andy) Bertolino, Olivia (Josh) Doty; and nephews, Jordan Bonanno, Steven (Carmen) Bonanno, Zachary Viterna, Vinnie Viterna, Dominic Viterna and Heath Owen of Florida.

Graydon was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Marion Owen; and brother, Craig Owen.

A graveside committal service will be held on Monday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Cecelia’s Cemetery in Oakfield. A luncheon will be held following the graveside service at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia’s Church, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY 14125. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern at www.ministryofconcern.org.

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

Michael Joseph Petote, 71, of Taylorsville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 20, 1952, in Brockport, New York, the son of the late Joseph Michael Petote and Audrey Popp Petote.

He was a farmer in western New York and a millwright for most of his working career. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Taylorsville. He enjoyed going to the YMCA and meeting people while working out. He got great pleasure driving around and looking at the crops growing.

Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Jermyn Petote of the home; his daughters, Serena Murphy of Nunda, New York, Melissa Sy (Charles) of Brockport, New York, and Nastasha Petote of Round O, South Carolina; his sons, Shawn Murphy (Marsha) of Warsaw, New York, and Wade Murphy of Holley, New York; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two on the way; his sisters, Renee Bertoni (Patrick) of Holley, New York, and Chris Petote of Avon, New York; his step-sisters, Georgie Fauci (Wayne) of Holley, New York, and Beryl Dale of San Diego, California; his brothers, Daniel Petote (Sherry) of Rochester, New York, and Philip Petote (Dawn) of Mulberry, Florida; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The funeral service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Taylorsville. Father Jose Cameilo will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until Noon, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Michael Joseph Petote.

BROCKPORT – Ronald G. Montague, 79, died unexpectedly at his home on May 27, 2023. He was born on March 28, 1944 to Ernest and Marie Montague.

He was a resident of Brockport, N.Y. A graduate of Barker Central School in 1962, he worked at Owens Illinois of Brockport for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, watching the N.Y. Yankees on TV, playing Euchre, and his lottery tickets.

He is survived by his companion, Gail Corbett; sister, Bonnie (Robert)Neuman of Barker; children, Cherilyn (Wayne) Schumacher of Wolcottsville, N.Y., Greg (Cathy) Montague of West Hyak, N.Y., and Michele (Paul) Schumacher of Port St. Lucie, Florida; a nephew, Scot (Pam) of Lyndonville N.Y. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made to St. John Evang. Lutheran Church, 10213 Roosevelt Highway, Lyndonville, N.Y. 14098.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home of Brockport.

LYNDONVILLE – Sandra A. “Big Bad Sandy” Pinkoski, 76, of Lyndonville, NY went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 10, 2023 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehab.

Born on May 21, 1947 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle (Hubert) Greenhagen.

On May 26, 1971 she married Stephen Pinkoski and together raised two children. She worked for the former Fisher-Price until their closing in 1998. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her five grandchildren. Sandy enjoyed playing bingo and watching game shows.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stephen, two daughters, Michelle (Dennis) Peters of Oakfield, NY and Betty Jane (Jimmy Russell) Allis of Batavia, NY, five grandchildren, Edward Allis, Christopher Allis, Joseph Allis, all of Lyndonville, NY, Timothy Allis of Ithaca, NY, and Ann Allis of Rochester, NY, two great-grandchildren, John Edward Allis and Christopher Allen Allis Jr.  Also surviving are two brothers, David (Lucy) Greenhagen of North Carolina, Raymond Green of Rochester, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Sandy is predeceased by a son, James Warfle and a son-in-law, Edward Allis.

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 Sandy at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

LOCKPORT – Dorothy J. Winters passed away June 15, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born June 2, 1937 in Lockport she was the daughter of Ronald and Eleanor (Olschke) Hillman.

Dorothy was a bookkeeper, working for Winters Feed, Chapman’s Market and Hartland Central Cemetery from which she retired in 2021.  She was very proud to have been picked for Girls State in her junior years of high school.

Dorothy volunteered for the food pantry in Middleport and enjoyed gardening, playing euchre, loved going to the casino, and was an avid NY Yankees fan.  She also served as past president of the Hartland Fire Company Auxiliary for several years.  Above all family was her greatest joy, she loved spending time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Darvin Winters; children Connie (Joe) Fink and Joel (Vicky) Winters; grandchildren Tiffany (Mark) Gallipeau, Joey (Casey) Fink, Sandra Lackner, and Craig Lackner also four great-grandchildren; sister Edith Ames

Relatives and friends may call Monday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, at 11 a.m.  Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

HOLLEY-  Peter L. Barry, 66, went home to his Lord and Savior June 14, 2023.  He was born June 8, 1957, in Albion, a son of the late Howard W. and Genevieve (Zwifka) Barry and had lived in this area all of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Marcia M. Barry.

He is survived by his loving wife Nancy L. Barry; children Matthew L. (Heather) Barry Sr., Carrie M. (Clarence) Moyer, Jamie L. Clark-Hodge, Janine M. (Zachary Andrews) Barry; grandchildren Clarence E. (Amber) Moyer III, Dalton J. (Julie Porter) Moyer, Mason Moyer, Addyson Moyer, Brandon (Rosie) Lindke, Regan Hodge, Richard Hodge II, Matthew Barry Jr., Kristin Barry, Olivia Barry, Michael Kibbe, Zachary Evans; 2 great-grandchildren Mia Moyer and Ella Lindke.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Rte. 31 Monday, June 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to Orleans County Office for the Aging, 14016 NY-31, Albion NY 14411.

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

HOLLEY –  Ralph Bernard Yoffredo

August 9, 1935 – March 20, 2023- The nieces of Ralph “Bernie” Yoffredo invite you to celebrate with them the life of their beloved “Uncle B” on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31, Holley NY.

Family will receive guests from 12:00-1:30pm immediately followed by the memorial service. A graveside military burial to honor Bernard’s service in the Korean War will immediately follow the memorial service at the Hillside Cemetery in Holley. Family and friends are invited to a reception at the Holley VFW Post 202 following the graveside service.

Bernard is survived by his five nieces – Betty Ann Drennen, Claire (Rick) Safe, Janet (Buddy) Passino, Patti (Tom) Yoffredo-Foster, Mary “Maria” (Windsor Wade) Carlo along with several great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many cherished friends.

Bernard’s obituary was published in its entirety on March 23, 2023 in the Orleans County Hub

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