Obituaries

GASPORT – Mary Helen Verratti, 92, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2023. She was the eleventh child born to Paul and Lydia Renaud of Sully, Iowa on December 31, 1930.

Mary is survived by her loving, devoted husband, of 71 years, John Verratti, whom she married on January 16, 1952. She was the loving mother to John (Tammy) Verratti, Dan (Ruth) Verratti, Eunice (Tim) Arendt, Tim (Ruth) Verratti, Phil Verratti and Connie (Tim) Hayhoe; and the loving Grandma to 20 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Of her original family, Mary is survived by her brother Gerrit Renaud of Pella, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Miriam Renaud of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Patty Renaud of Hemmet, California, Marg Renaud, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Elaine Zwanzig of Hopedale, Illnois.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Baby James; 11 siblings; a grandson and a granddaughter-in-law.

Friends and Family may pay their respects at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, NY on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at The Chapel Lockport Campus, 25 Walnut Street, Lockport. Interment will take place at Hartland Central Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094.

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

ALBION – Christopher “Chris” McNeil was born on October 17, 1962, to his parents Charlie Mae McNeil and the late Henry McNeil.

Christopher was the eldest of five children blessed to this union. Christopher graduated from Charles D’Amico high school in Albion in 1980. During his senior year Chris was recruited by IBM and began to learn about the world of computers.

After graduation Christopher joined the Army. While in the Army, Christopher was able to live his dreams of traveling the world while also continuing to learn more about his love of computers. After his 4-year tour in the military Chris would move back to Albion where he would work for Fisher Price as a Mold Developer until they closed their doors. After Fisher Price closed their doors, Christopher would do a short stint at Freeze Dry until he found his final job at Comstock now known as Nortera Foods where he spent over 20 years until he was forced to retire due to his illness.

Christopher was a family man who loved electronics, he loved to dance and would record videos at all the family functions.

Christopher passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Christopher is predeceased by his grandparents Mose Gardner and Lillie Mae Hannah; his Dad Henry McNeil; Sisters Angela McNeil and Marie McNeil; brother Kenneth McNeil.

Christopher leaves behind to mourn his loss his mother Charlie Mae McNeil; sister Penny Blake; aunts Brenda Taylor, and Joyce Bedward; Uncle Freddie Gardner; nieces Latonya Long (McNeil), Techelle McNeil, Charlie Phelps, Cassidy McNeil, Tyquesha Jackson; nephews Colby Ellis, Emmanuel Thompson, Kenneth McNeil, Jr., Derek McNeil, Shomari Howard and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family of Christopher McNeil would like to thank Josh and David Mitchell as well as all of the staff at the Christopher Mitchell funeral home for being so comforting and caring during their time of bereavement. We are forever grateful!

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Friday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where his funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.

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

Marjorie (Draper) Aldrich, 89, passed away April 24, 2023, in Sarasota, FL where she lived since retiring from Kodak.

Marge graduated from Albion Central School in 1952 and always enjoyed coming back for her class reunions.

In addition to Marge’s parents, Clyde and Ellen Draper, she was predeceased by her husband, Wall Aldrich, brothers Don (Elsie) and Robert Draper, brother in laws Joseph Glomboski and John Sokol, nephew Joseph Rogers and niece Tammy Davey.

Marge is survived by companion Ken Baker, sisters Jeanette Sokol, Elizabeth (Richard) Rogers, Mary Glomboski, Donna (Robin) Lake, Bonnie (James) Bartleson and brother James (June) Draper.

She will be deeply missed by her wonderful nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held sometime in August in Pittsford.

Dolores Jones passed peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2023, after a short illness. She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 23, 1936, to Allen & Dorothy Newvine, one of eight children. Dolores married Wayne E. Jones and they had five children together. After Chief Warrant Officer Jones died in Vietnam she married Joe Smith, and they had one child.

In her life Dolores lived in Alaska before it became a state. Also, Alabama and Germany until her Army husband received orders to Vietnam, and they moved the family to Saranac Lake, NY. She and her children lived there until 1979 when she moved to the Rochester, NY area.

As a single mother, Dolores raised six children in heroic fashion. She always seemed to manage the family budget successfully, providing for her children in every way. An avid golfer and bowler, Dorie, her preferred nickname,  found ways to enjoy these activities until her health began to fail.

She worked as a secretary in the Saranac Lake hospital and at the American Management Association. She retired from her job with Monroe County New York after 20 years.

She is survived by her six children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.

Dolores will be forever missed by her family and by her many friends.  A celebration of life will be held later this year.

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

ALBION – Carolyn A. Sisson, 84, passed away April 22, 2023. She was born July 19, 1938 in Albion to the late Frank and Angeline (Borello) DeCarlo, Jr.

Carolyn enjoyed tending to her flowers, working around the house and doing embroidery. She and John enjoyed going on trips and eating at the Village House.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Francis and Edward DeCarlo. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 45 years John; sister Sharon DeCarlo; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan DeCarlo, Linda (Mark) Johnson, James (Robin) Sisson, Donald Sisson, David Sisson and Thomas Sisson; niece Dione; great-niece Megan; special friends Tina, Janine and Sheila; special family cat friend, Sabrina and many cousins.

Carolyn’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Monday, May 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church-Holy Family Parish, W. Park St. Albion, NY 14411 on Tuesday, May 9, at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley. Memorials in Carolyn’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. To share a special memory of Carolyn, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA – Pearlene Tabor, 74, of Medina, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital, after a long illness. Born on November 9, 1948 in Forsyth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae (Head) Walton.

On March 28, 1970, Pearlene married Jimmy Tabor and together they raised three children. Along with her duties of being a housewife and mother, she was a dedicated employee of the former Bernzomatic Company, Medina, NY for 30 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member of the Glad Tidings Baptist Church of Medina and she enjoyed traveling to Georgia to see old friends and family, also to North Carolina to see her daughter and grandchildren. Pearlene was known for her shopping, especially while on her trips.

Pearlene is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Tabor; children, Chanteria Walton, Letitia Tabor and Peter (Erica) Rhim; grandchildren, Andria Wallace and Adrian McCray; and six other grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Viola Grier, Shirley Henderson, Alice Walton (niece) and Mattie Sue Walton and a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glad Tidings Baptist Church, 404 W Oak Orchard St, Medina, NY 14103, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Pastor, Rev. Lambert Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Forsyth, GA on Wednesday, May 3rd.

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

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

MIDDLEPORT – John R. Meindl, Jr., 90, passed away April 23, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Residence in Albion due to complications from his heart and cancer. He was born April 14, 1933, in Buffalo, a son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy (Culp) Meindl and had lived in this area all his life.

John graduated in 1950 from Middleport/Roy-Hart High School. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Austria, Germany, California, Georgia and Texas. John worked and retired from FMC in Middleport from 1952-1995. He was a longtime farmer and avid outdoorsman and loved golfing, playing horseshoes, camping, hunting and fishing. John enjoyed bowling, playing pool and cards, especially Bridge and Euchre.

He is survived by his life partner Nancy Climenhaga of Medina; her son Dirk (Sandy) Climenhaga; and their children McKinley, Tyler, Reilly; his siblings Margaret (the late Delbert) Walck of VA, Janet (the late Ralph) Anderson of W. Seneca, Dotty (David) Culverwell of FL, Mary (Kenneth) Sewar of Wilson, George (Susan Spencer) Meindl of Medina OH; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kelly, Cindy, Mary “the angel” from the Willows, for taking great care of John.

The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St. Middleport on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where his funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willows, 459 E. Oak Orchard St., Medina NY 14103 or please plant your favorite tree or shrub in his honor.

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

CLARENCE – Michael J. Herriven, 61, died unexpectedly April 23, 2023 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born October 9, 1961 in Medina To Lee and Nancy (Krueger) Herriven.

In addition to working at various retail stores throughout the area, he also served as the Coordinator of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) for Erie and Niagara County. Michael was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan, had a dry sense of humor and was a lover of animals, having rescued his dog “Jack” from a shelter.

He was a very family-oriented person and loved attending family events. Michael never complained about his physical health and as such, many people didn’t even know he was the recipient of a kidney transplant in 2016.

In addition to his parents listed above, Mr. Herriven was predeceased by his partner, Aaron Muck; his great niece, Delilah Klos; his uncle, Rodney Herriven; and his grandparents, Leon and Eunice Zanow, and Walter and Alberta Herriven.

He is survived by siblings, Dawn Klos of Amherst and Matthew Herriven of Lockport; a nephew, Adam (Rebecca) Klos; two nieces, Melissa Hicks and Megan (Malinda) Herriven; several aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, cousin and his faithful dog and companion, “Jack”.

There will be no calling hours. Michael’s service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016.

Michael’s arrangements were entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Michael, please visit: mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ALBION – Timothy A. Miller, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home the morning of April 22, 2023. He was born May 15, 1953 in Albion, a son of the late Gordon and Frances (DePoty) Miller and was a lifelong resident of Albion.

Tim had many interests. He enjoyed listening to good live music, classic car shows, the rodeo, and enjoyed the casino. He was completely enjoying his retirement. He loved his kitties, Turd and Maggie.

Tim worked for many years as a Tug Boat Captain, retiring from NYS Canal Corporation.

In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his children, Royal (Christine) Miller, Cody (Tausha) Miller, Justina (Brian) Miller and Amanda Miller; grandchildren, Christina, Jessica, Megan, Richard, Morgan, Kollin, Machara, Jimmy, Karlee, Maddison, Jordyn, Sophie Ann, Lilly and Tyler; siblings, Pamela Wright and Linda Causey; companion, Robin (Nathan, Andrew) Jobe; many nieces, nephews and cousins and his life-long best friend, John Doolan.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 West Ave., Albion where his funeral service will also be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

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

MEDINA – John F. “Jack” Fike, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 following a courageous battle with a long term illness. Born August 6, 1945 in Herkimer, NY, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Nagle) Fike.

Sadly, his mother passed when he was only 11. He was then lovingly raised by stepmother, Doris Fike. A graduate of Herkimer High School, Class of 1963, Jack went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in teaching from Brockport University. There, he met the love of his life, the former Becky Peasland. The couple were wed on January 27, 1968 and would make Medina their home.

Mr. Fike began his teaching career in 1967. Well known in the Medina community, Mr. Fike was a 5th grade teacher at both the Warren P. Towne Elementary and Oak Orchard Elementary Schools in Medina, where his wife Becky also taught. He retired in 2001.

Jack was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Stephen’s Church in Middleport and also St. Mary’s Church in Medina. He enjoyed golfing and was a member the Shelridge Country Club. Jack also enjoyed woodworking, playing softball and other sports and was known to be a devoted spectator at his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 55 years, Becky Fike; two children, Lisa (Jason) Smith and John (Tracey) Fike; six grandchildren, Jake, Allie and Adam Smith, Zachary, Miriam and Camden Fike; his sister, Mary “Sandy” (John) Mitchell; sisters in-law, Suzanne (David) Landers, Marcy Peasland and Kerry Peasland; also several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 684, Medina, NY 14103 or to the Alzheimer’s Association-WNY Chapter at www.alz.org/wny. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

CLARENDON – Elizabeth A. Kennedy, 1944 to 2023. Mom was called to service in the Lord’s kitchen in heaven, where she’s likely organized the pantry, planted a vegetable garden, and is probably cooking up a feast with her brother Parm, and sisters Sue and little Sally.

She was a nurse for nearly 40 years, usually providing care for the elderly in nursing homes or hospice. When she retired, she worked as a substitute school nurse, and in her spare time planted gardens, helped clean and re-organize her church, canned every manner of things, wrote fantastic stories of life on the farm, continued to be the glue that held our extended family together and was generally 10 times busier than before her retirement.

Betsy was predeceased by her parents, Harold Palmer and Eleanor (Weeks) Wilder; siblings, Susan Sauer, Parm Wilder and Sally Wilder.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Kennedy; children, Peggy Petronio, Mark (Jean) Petronio and Trina Kennedy; grandchildren, Carl (Jill) Bourke, Mary Rose Bourke, Angela (Ryan) Spelman, John (Allyshia) Petronio, Cassandra Walter and Evan Press; great-grandchildren, Rilynn, John, Isabella, Ethan, Alana, Jada and Kinsley, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Rte. 31. Albion NY 14411.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Holley NY.  To share a memory of Betsy, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ALBION – Brenda Starr Cruz, 63, passed away April 16, 2023 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY.

Brenda was an avid player of all games, especially crosswords and BINGO. She enjoyed reading a good book and loved owls.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Marylou Grove, and her son David Grove.

Brenda is survived by her children, Mary Cruz and Gregory Grove; grandchildren, Talia, Carlos, Maria, Raul, Anayeli, Damian and Ticarria; siblings, Sherry (Duffy) Rex, Robby (Ann) Grove and Steven Grove as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held on Friday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411. To share a special memory of Brenda, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Ruth Marvetta (Gilbert) Letts, 95, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Mills Manor Nursing Home in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Mrs. Letts was born in Wolcottsville, New York on October 30, 1928, to the late Merritt Herbert Gilbert and Sylvia Hazel (Leppien) Gilbert. Mrs. Letts retired from Fisher-Price and was of the Lutheran Faith.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Letts was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Letts; one sister, Mildred Sylvia French; two brothers, LaVerne Merritt Gilbert and Gerald William Gilbert; and by one grandson, Benjaman Stewart Letts.

Mrs. Letts is survived by one son, James Stewart Letts of Benton, Kentucky; one grandson, James Charles Letts and wife Amy of Mayfield, Kentucky; as well as three great-grandchildren, Garrett, Olivia, and Jase Letts, all of Mayfield, Kentucky.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Murray Memorial Gardens chapel. Rev. Kerry Lambert will officiate, and entombment will follow.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.

ALBION – John Murray Dailey was born in Albion, N.Y. on June 26, 1931, to William Murray Dailey (who went by “Murray”) and Mary Connors Dailey.

John was raised in Albion, graduating from Albion High School in 1948. He graduated Niagara University in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

John was then admitted to Harvard Law School, his most profound and favorite educational experience. After being invited to Harvard Law Review, he graduated highly ranked in the Class of 1955 and was a proud alumnus, following the school closely for years.

After law school, John took an unusual path and spent the next three years driving harness horses throughout New York State for his father’s stable. His racing career was brief but glamorous; it was the late 1950s and tracks were jammed with tens of thousands of spectators (and bettors) each night. John’s unusual combination of law degree and harness racing won him national notice, including profiles in the New York Times and Boston Globe, a radio interview with Howard Cosell, a print feature by famed syndicated sportswriter Red Smith, and even an appearance as a winning contestant on the then-popular prime-time network TV game show, “What’s My Line?,” in August 1958. (The segment with John is available on YouTube at the 20-minute mark right after tennis champ Althea Gibson.)

In 1957, one of his law school classmates invited him to dinner with an acquaintance named Marie Carr. Marie worked in PR in Manhattan and led a lively social life. In later years, they fondly recalled their immediate connection at dinner, and they were married within 15 months in 1958.

After marrying, John took a job in Rochester, N.Y., at Dynacolor Corp. The newlyweds moved to Brockport, where their first child, John, was born in 1959. In 1961, he combined his twin passions of law and horse racing when he took a job in New York City as a lawyer at the NYS Harness Racing Commission. The young family moved to Eastchester, N.Y., where sons James and William were born in 1961 and 1965.

Professionally, John spent most of his career as chief counsel for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. The lone exception to this long public service was a 4-year stint as a solo practitioner in Albion in the early 1970s. John had many accomplishments as a lawyer and was well-respected when he retired in the late 1990s. Notably, he sat “second chair” at the US Supreme Court in 1979, seeing a case he had initiated argued victoriously before the Court by the NY State Attorney General’s Office.

John and Marie retired to Albion in 1996, and soon after began splitting the year between Albion and Deland, Fla. They loved the small-town feel and tranquility of both places. In later years, John was a loving caregiver to Marie, who passed away in 2016 after a long illness. In recent years, John lived with his nephew Mark Christy, who is the son of John’s late sister, Susan. As roommates, John and Mark enjoyed playing golf and caring for John’s loyal dog, Brit.

Throughout his life, John’s main focus was always his family. He consumed news and information voraciously, routinely conquered the NY Times crossword and other challenging puzzles, and was a tough debate opponent, so one needed to know their stuff to engage with him. He reveled in raucous playtimes with his sons, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He followed sports, especially golf, the Buffalo Bills and the NY Yankees (his late wife’s favorite team). He had a great sense of humor, laughed easily and was not above roaring at the dumb jokes of teenagers.

Until his last days, John played golf three times a week with his League friends in each of Albion and Florida. John was also a fan of streaming TV programs, especially foreign detective shows. He loved to drive and listen to audio books, with detective stories a constant. He was a regular churchgoer (and generous benefactor), and his faith was a constant.

John was predeceased by his siblings, including Patricia Quarantello and Susan Christy.

He is survived by his three sons, John (Angela), Jim (Eileen) and Bill (Kris); his seven grandchildren, James, Meghan, Mary, Julia, Will, John and Caroline; and his three great-grandchildren, Conor, Fiona and Weldon.

He passed away believing he would soon be reunited with loved ones, and his family takes comfort in the strength of his belief.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church in Albion. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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

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

MEDINA – Florence L. McKee passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born May 19, 1929 in Shawmut, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Josephine (Snyder) Carr.

Florence married the late Paul P. McKee on September 20, 1947. The couple resided in DuBois, PA until 1952 when they moved to the Medina area. Early on Mrs. McKee worked for Brockway Glass in Brockway, PA and then for Birdseye in Medina and finally General Electric and Black and Decker in Brockport, where she retired from in 1989. Florence and her husband enjoyed camping and travelling in the summers. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and most of all loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Paul P. McKee in 2017; son, Duane McKee in 2009; sister, Dorothy (John) Newell; and son in-law, Michael Hudomint.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Irene Hudomint of Royalton Center, Diana (Edward) Fackler of Medina and Deborah (Thomas) Koch of Las Vegas; daughter in-law, Sheryl McKee; eight grandchildren, Larry Hudomint, David (Shauna) McKee, Scott (Debbie) McKee, Doreen Maertin, James (Karlin) Grinnell, Daniel (Torie) Grinnell, Alicia (Jordan) Copenhafer and Amanda (Brett) Kast; several great and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (late Virginia) Carr and Norman (Mary) Carr; and several nieces and nephews.

Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1212 West Ave., Medina. Interment will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, NY. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Albion/Middleport- Sandra “Sandy” K. Murphy, age 75, passed away on April 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1947 in Humbolt, NE to the late Kenneth and Frances (Cusimano) Clark. Sandy was an avid golfer and worked at the Niagara County Golf Course for almost 20 years before she retired. Sandy was a member at Shelridge Country Club in Medina for many years. She spent most winters in Florida and enjoyed going on outings with her family. Family was her greatest love and she spent as much time with them as she could. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gary Murphy, son, Clark Lewis, and brother-in-law, David Salvatore. Sandy is survived by her children, Sean Pillo, Sharon (Keith) Dunker, Robert (Crystal) Jaquin, Bernard (Jennifer) Lewis, 14 grandchildren, Austin, Nico, Dominic, Adriana, Kory (Shirley), Jeffrey, Danielle, Raychel, Justin (Caitlin) Hailey, Kelsey, Tracey, Samantha, Clark, 4 great-grandchildren, Riley, Lucas, Salena, Kaia, sisters, Linda Salvatore, Marilyn (John) Burgoon, dear cousin, Carol (Dave) Riviere, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home 4521 Main St. Gasport, NY 14067 on Thursday April 20th from 4:00-7:00pm. Her funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 21st at 11:00am. Interment will take place privately in Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport. Memorial contributions in Sandy’s name may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094. To share a special memory of Sandy, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Entered into heavenly peace on April 11th, 2023. Peyton was born on May 27th, 1997 in Rochester, NY.

He was a graduate of Greece Athena High School, class of 2015. He went on to earn his degree in Psychology, from Suny Cortland.

Peyton enjoyed life…His exuberance was contagious, and his smile would light up any room. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills. But his greatest joy came from his family.

Peyton was predeceased by his uncle, Kevin McKain and his great grandfather, Carmen Sorino, and great grandparents Gordon MacPherson and Jane MacPherson. Peyton was raised by his mother Danielle Brant, father Joseph McKain and stepmother (Carrie McKain). Additional survivors include his beloved dog Stella, his soulmate and companion; Siblings include Kolin, Joey, Jayce, and Taylor Piccone; Grandparents include Joseph and Sandra McKain. Jackie French, Rick French, Kevin and Elizabeth Corcoran, and Laurette Ireland; Great Grandmother Diane Wood, several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 20th at Mother of Sorrows Church in Greece, NY.