Obituaries

Lyle E. Schultz, of West Shelby, passed away following a brief illness on Tues., March 7, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born July 23, 1935 in the Town of Shelby, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Edith J. (Pratt) Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1953. On July 26, 1969, he married the late Ruby E. Schultz. Mr. Schultz had many occupations, but his love was working as a truck driver and was the owner and operator of his own trucking business for many years. The couple operated the “Barnegat Store” in Shelby Center where they had many years of happiness. Mr. Schultz was a member of Masonic Lodge #1072 in Dexter, NY, the Wolcottsville Sportsman’s Club and Junior Wilson Sportsman’s Club. Mr. Schultz loved going to his camp, hunting, and in his final years, spending time with his youngest grandson, Mitchell Jr.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Schultz on Feb. 23, 2015; sister, Wilma Cratzenberg; and brothers, William Schultz and Dayton Schultz.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mitchell (Jamie) Schultz of Tennessee, Gerri Schultz and Darryl Schultz of Albion; stepchildren, Larry (Val) Bruning and Laurel Bruning; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Elizabeth, Hannah, Brock, Savanna and Mitchell Jr.; great grandchild, Paisley; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in the spring and will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 1, Medina, NY 14103 or to the Warrior House of WNY, 22 Mill St., Oakfield, NY 14125 or www.warriorhouseofwny.com. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

June 17, 1950–Feb.15, 2023

Carolyn Sue Dunn of Brockport, New York died of natural causes while vacationing in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on Feb. 15, 2023. She was 72.

Carolyn was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1950 and moved with her parents, George T. and Betty C. Dunn, to Brockport when she was one year old. A resident of Brockport, she graduated from Brockport High School, received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Rochester, and a master’s degree from SUNY Brockport. She held various retail and marketing positions in the Rochester area and worked as a salesperson from approximately 1990 to 2010 in the family business in Brockport, Dunn’s Furniture.

In her youth Carolyn enjoyed snow skiing, showing, and riding horses, and water sports, including sailing and scuba diving. In later years, she was an active swimmer and did regular laps at the college pool in Brockport. She was a creative quilter and seamstress as well. Despite a diagnosed and treated mental health condition that limited some activities in her later years, Carolyn volunteered at the Morgan Manning House, loved reading, and especially enjoyed family gatherings and occasional trips to the Virgin Islands. She was very attentive to her parents’ needs in their later years, especially when both were in facilities for the elderly.

Carolyn is survived by her sister, Julia (San Diego, CA), brothers Todd (Sharon) Dunn and John (Wendy) Dunn of Spencerport, NY, and her six nieces and nephews: Dena (David Milliner) Emmerson (San Francisco, CA) and Laura Emmerson (Seattle, WA); Erin (Andy Martin) Dunn (Las Vegas, NV) and Colin Dunn (Providence, RI); and James Dunn (Madison, WI) and Kate Dunn (Rochester, NY).

A memorial service will be held Sat., April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport. A combined reception with a light lunch and calling hours in the St. Luke’s parish hall will follow at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend either or both activities.

Internment, which is open to the public, will take place Wed., May 10, 2023 at 11 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, 4988 Lake Road, Brockport. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or the Morgan Manning House in Brockport.  Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc.

Tom” Mahoney of Canandaigua, formerly of Albion, NY, passed away March 4, 2023 of complications following spinal surgery. He was born July 27, 1943 in Albion to the late Thomas E. and Marjorie B. (Reed) Mahoney.

Tom was predeceased by his aunt and uncle, Mary and Sam Martillotta, and his cousin, Susan Martillotta. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Jennifer “Jen” Mahoney; sister, Marnie of Canandaigua; cousin, Sam (Paula) Martillotta of Chardon, OH and their children, Alexandra, Samuel, Jr., Audrey and John (Olivia) Martillotta; and Susan’s children, Samantha Martillotta and Daniel (Colleen) Cohen.

Tom earned his B.A. in Speech, Radio & TV at Ohio Wesleyan University and his master’s degree in Journalism at the Newhouse School of Syracuse University. A lifelong broadcast journalist, Tom worked as a news anchor and reporter at several television stations in western New York and Honolulu. In 2000 he retired from his position at the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. where he worked for 17 years, first as a news anchor and later as host of several interview and public affairs shows.

After his retirement Tom and his wife moved to Auckland, New Zealand where Jen, in Tom’s words, “could spend some quality time with her New Zealand family”. From their base in the South Pacific, they traveled extensively throughout Australasia and Europe and returned to the United States every year to visit Tom’s family.

Tom’s greatest love was spending time with his wife and extended family, to which he was dedicated with passion. He loved his friends and nothing pleased Tom more than quality time spent in one-on-one conversations, often over a sumptuous meal. He was caring, kind and sincere in his interest in everyone he encountered. Tom was known for his “Tomisms”, puns, wordplay and humor, and was an avid reader and news-follower.

Tom’s family will receive friends at the First Presbyterian Church of Albion, 29 East State Street, Albion, NY 14411 on March 18th from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a service to celebrate his life. There will be a short coffee reception in the church dining room after the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Albion at the above address.

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

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

SUMMERFIELD – Paula Louise Champlin “Weasie”, 66 of Summerfield, Florida passed away at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Born August 6, 1956 in Medina, NY and was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1974. She was employed in the office of Super Duper/Jubilee grocery store for many years. In 2002, she relocated to Lady Lake, Florida and in 2017 she purchased a home in Summerfield, Florida. She worked for Florida Title for many years and received the top award for Employee of the Year in 2020.

Paula was predeceased by her mother, Teresa Champlin. Paula will be sadly missed by her loving partner Wesley Hancock, her daughter, April Champlin and Rolondo McKinney, her father, Richard L, Champlin, brother John and Barb Champlin, sisters JoAnne and Jeff Benthin, and Carol Ann Hammons and Karl Kerr, her nieces, Brittany and Jaime Vona, Miranda Benthin and Jeff Thomas, Chelsea and Ramón Andino with great nephew Adrian, Jordan and Jocelyn Hammons, and nephew Corey John Champlin and Krystal VeRost.

Paula will be remembered for her love of sunflowers, her cats, family gatherings and in starting the Champlin family Buffalo BIlls game traditions. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local animal shelter/SPCA or to a Cancer Foundation of your choice. A celebration of life to be held at a later date.

MEDINA – Churlene ‘Cindy’ Rogers Heinbach, 87, passed away March 4, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Dr. Fulton Arthur and E. Marie Hurd Rogers and grew up in Medina, NY on West Center Street.

After graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Early Childhood Development, she moved to and raised her family in Westfield, NJ. Cindy taught and eventually became the Director of Wesley Hall Nursey School in Westfield for nearly three decades. Upon her retirement she moved to Florida for the warm weather and had a passion for singing, traveling, teal-colored clothes and crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her late husbands Dr. J. Daniel Cox and SFC James Jay Heinbach; Katherine ‘Kay’ Pettit (sister), Paul Pettit, and Merle Fredericks (brothers-in-law).

Cindy is survived by her children Lord Eric Scott Heinbach and wife Krisan, Mark Rogers Heinbach and wife Claudia, Laura Heinbach; Nicki Fredericks (sister), and Fulton Arthur Rogers (brother); several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Medina Presbyterian Church later this summer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) in her memory.

LOCKPORT – Rozanne, M. Scahill, 70,  Lockport, NY entered into rest on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Beloved daughter of the late James P. and Virginia M. (Avery) Scahill. Survived by 3 sisters, Virginia M Scahill, Susan M (James C.) Schichtel and Mary E. Hulse; nephews/niece Matthew J. Schichtel, Elizabeth A. Schichtel and Stephen A. Hulse.

Retired Professor of Mathematics at Erie County Community College, North Campus. Graduate of Mount Mercy Academy, Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Science from Canisius with Honors.

Services to be held Saturday ,March 11, at Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, 11031 Maple Ridge Road, Medina, NY 14103. Fellowship at 11:15 a.m. with 12 p.m. services to follow.

Family invites guests to stay afterward for a meal in the Fellowship Hall at the Church. Rozanne’s final resting place will be Holy Cross Cemetery in Lackawanna, NY.

MEDINA – William O. Brownell, PhD, 79, formerly of Medina and New York City, entered rest on February 20, 2023.

Born October 31, 1943, in Buffalo, he was a son of the late Abbott F. and Louise (O’Donnell) Brownell. He graduated from Fay School, Class of 1958, where he had been a trustee, and Phillips Exeter Academy, Class of 1962.

An international scholar with both military and academic experience, Dr. Brownell served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1966-68 as a translator/interpreter. He earned a BA from Cornell University and later obtained a Doctorate in International Affairs at Columbia University in New York City under Roger Hilsman, President Kennedy’s Undersecretary of State for Asia.

Dr. Brownell studied in Europe for several years and earned awards as a French literary translator. He was the author of the book “So Close to Greatness: The Biography of William C. Bullitt” (1988). He co-authored the book “The First Nazi: Erich Ludendorff, The Man Who Made Hitler Possible” (2016) with Denise Drace-Brownell.

Considered by his colleagues and students to have a powerful mind with a capacity to quickly understand a wide range of complicated concepts, Dr. Brownell was a beloved teacher, academic contributor, and mentor. He shared a passion with Denise Drace-Brownell, his wife and longtime companion for their work in binocular vision disorder and climate change.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Abbott Brownell, Jr.

Survivors include his sister, Teresa “Terri” Brownell of St. Petersburg, FL; brother, George Brownell of Medina; and several other extended family members.

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

HOLLEY – Vandi Fricke, 73, passed away on March 2, 2023 at the age of 73.

She was predeceased by her husband, Alan; father, Victor Bates; and sister, Vicki Shepard.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Robyn); mother, Audrey Bates; siblings, V. Fred (Marlene) Bates, Valeri (William) Silpoch, Vaughn (Edna) Bates, Marilee (Robert Cole) Taylor, & Staci (Eric) Bathurst; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other family and friends.

ALBION – John T. “JT” Smith, 54, of Albion, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his loving family at his side.

John retired from the NYS Canal Corporation in 2021. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing his guitar.

John will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his daughter, Taylor Smith; a brother, David (Lori) Cox, all of Albion; and a cousin, whom he considered a brother, Terry (Stacie) Dalaba of Hammondsport, NY. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a good friend, JJ Grabowski.

John is predeceased by his father, Thomas Finnefrock; and a sister, Debbie Montello.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Birch Golf Course, 1515 N. Lyndonville Rd, Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Memorials may be made in John’s name to the Lyndonville Lions Club 4th of July Fund, P.O. Box 371, Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098.

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

KENDALL – Joseph P. “Joe” Presutti, passed away February 28, 2023. He was born December 14, 1930 in Rochester, NY to the late Paul and Carmella (Izzo) Presutti.

Joe worked for over 40 years at American Can in Fairport before he retired. He was proud to have built the house where he and his wife Donna raised their two children. He enjoyed fishing, spending time in the Thousand Islands, was able to fix anything and was a great family man.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Carmel; brother, Bernard; sister-in-law, Mary; and brothers-in-law, Michael and Kenneth.

Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna; children, Katie Presutti and Paul (Jennifer) Presutti; grandchildren, Emily, Alli and Joey; sister, Terri Myers; sister-in-law, Colleen Klix; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Nancy Carson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior calling hours. Joe’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 16789 Kenmore Rd. Kendall, NY 14476.

Memorial contributions in Joe’s name may be made to either the church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Joe’s family would like to thank the staff at the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, Victorian Unit for the great care they gave him while he was there.

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

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

MEDINA – Arland Steve “White Cloud” Porter, 70, of Six Nations, Canada, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Buffalo General with his loving family at his side.

Born on September 10, 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, he was the son of the late Arland R. and Elizabeth Ann (Johnson) Porter.

On April 28, 1973, Arland married the late, former Catharine Pinson. He was employed as a Supervisor at Brunner International Inc., retiring in 2019. He enjoyed listening and playing music and was the lead singer for the Indian Brotherhood Band and Mystic Warrior. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Steve had a love for reading and had an extensive library and enjoyed collecting stamps. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Brandon Jonathan of Fort Erie, Canada, Joshua “Jake” Porter of Medina, Shawn Porter of Six Nations, Canada, and Patrick Porter of Medina; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are three siblings, Joe Porter of Mobert, Ontario, Mark (Kristen) Porter of Grand Island, NY, and Berylann (Don) Keyes of Medina; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Most of all, he cherished being cared for by his devoted grand-daughters, Poodie and Peeparoonie.

Besides his parents and wife, Steve is predeceased by his sister, Ellie Schoolcraft and sister-in-law, Helen Porter.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday, March 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken, ON NOA, 1 MO Canada. Burial will be in the Six Nations Cemetery in Canada.

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

ALBION/NEW YORK CITY – Javier Rosario, 60, passed away February 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born October 23, 1962 in Bronx, NY a son of Julio Rosario and the late Heroina Luna and had lived in this area for 27 years.

Javier loved working at LeRoy Manor where he worked as a Peer Counselor. He enjoyed playing sport live on his gaming system, playing bingo and saying “O’Lay” for B1, playing with his D.J. Equipment and making his mixed music and watching his Sci-Fi and comedy movies like the 3 Stooges and old Godzilla. But most importantly, Javier loved hanging out and joking around with his family and friends.

In addition to his mom, he was predeceased by his aunt, Isabelle Lopez; and father-in-law, Danny Weese.

He is survived by his wife of 26 plus years, Tammy Weese; his children, Noemi Rosario, Harvey Jay (Daisy) Rosario, Marcos Lee (Ryan Cosgrove) Rosario, Natasha (Jason Ray Baez) Rosario, Dustin Dwight (Kaylee) Weese, Hanna Eve Heroina (James Schoeberlein) Weese and Gino Gene Gardner Weese; father, Julio; siblings, Barbara (Castro) Rosario, John (Amanda Weese) Rosario; brother-in-law, Thomas Weese; sisters-in-law, Janet Nickerson and Lorretta Saraceni; mother-in-law, Evelyn Weese; close friends, George Sanchez, George Marzan, Ed Perez and Lydia Hernandez; mother of his first born child, Noemi Melendez; grandchildren, Kassandra (Sharina) Martinez-Rosario, Patrinity, Kassity, Tabitha Ramos, Nevaeh Jada Rosario, Harvey Wyatt Rosario, Rylee Rosario, Rosalee Rosario, Ethen Rosario, Zyan Jackson, Jaylynn Ruby Montero, Hiram Giovanni Dejesus, Jacob Luis Baez, Jaxon Luis Baez, Melanie Evelyn Weese and Meadow Mae Eve Schoeberlein; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 21 West Ave. Albion, Monday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Raymond’s New Cemetery, Bronx NY.

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

MEDINA – Maxine C. Schening, 58, of Medina, entered into Heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the VA WNY Healthcare System in Buffalo following a brief battle with cancer.

Born June 13, 1964 in Medina, she was the eldest child of Paul W. Schening, Sr. and Sandra (Livingston) Schening.

Maxine graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1983. She went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1984-1988 and held the rank of E4 Corporal. Maxine loved to travel and enjoyed her time stationed abroad in Iwakuni, Japan. She also enjoyed her time working on fighter jets.

Following her service, she continued to hold a strong sense of patriotism and was involved in various veterans’ organizations including serving as the County Commander of the American Legion and as Vice President of the Woman Marines Association, WNY Chapter. She was a member of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and volunteered on both the local honor guard and on the WNY National Cemetery honor guard according military honors at funerals for veterans.

Maxine had a deep faith in God and was an active member of the East Shelby Community Bible Church. She loved her church family. Maxine enjoyed traveling and loved to dance and listen to music. She cherished being a mother and grandmother. Although she has left us all too soon, her family takes comfort that her beloved mother, Sandra, who passed June 4, 2022, was there to greet her in Heaven.

Left to cherish her memory are her father, Paul W. Schening, Sr.; her five children, Miranda L. Schening Gray, Cassandra N. Sabo, Trevor A. Simpson, Zechariah F. Simpson and Devon C. Simpson; five grandsons, Mason Gray, Alexander Bacher, Daemon Bacher, Easton Hopkins and Sebastian Simpson; siblings, Paul W. Schening, Jr., Philip (Missy) Schening and Wendy (Richard) Lancaster; best friend, Pamela Brown Muscato; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

A graveside committal service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Millville Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Rd., Medina.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates any memorial donations to be made to Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion, 305 N. Main St., Medina, NY 14103. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

HOLLEY – Donald J. Lavender, 84, died February 25, 2023 in Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.  He was born November 13, 1938 to Earl and Eula (Ferris) Lavender and was a life-long resident of this area.

Don was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1957-1961 and a retiree from Eastman Kodak Company. He was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, the Holley Navy Club, the Holley VFW and a former member of the Holley Woodsmen.

Don enjoyed bowling, making homemade wine and fishing but particularly enjoyed ice fishing.

Mr. Lavender was predeceased by his wife Janice and his brother Earl Lavender, Jr. as well as his parents.

He is survived by his children: Scott (Mary) Lavender of Greece, Jeff Lavender of Holley, Lisa Lavender of Holley; his grandchildren: Trinity (Lauren) Logsdon, Ashley Lavender, Michael and Meghan Lavender; and his great granddaughter: Emilia Logsdon.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Rt. 31-Holley, on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. where his funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m.  Interment with Military Honors will be held in the spring in Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY, 14626.

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

WATERPORT – Roger “Butch” Riemer, 83, passed away February 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1939 in Medina, a son of the late Edward George and Edna J. (Voelker) Riemer and had lived in this area all of his life.

Butch graduated from Lyndonville Central School in 1957 and after graduation he served in the US Navy.  He had a special love for sports, particularly baseball.

Butch had over 30 years umpiring at the high school and college levels and was inducted into the Genesee Valley Umpire Hall of fame in 2016. He coached amateur baseball at various levels and was most proud of the time he spent serving as assistant coach for Class A professional baseball while his son Tim served as manager. Butch also refereed high school basketball. He was a former member of the Lyndonville Lions Club. But most important to him was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving grandfather, Voelker, with whom he shared a special relationship; and his sister-in-law ,Donna MacPherson.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Valerie J. Riemer; his sons, Rob (Jennifer) Riemer of Medina, Tim (Stacey) Riemer of Charlotte, NC, and Todd Riemer of Waterport; grandchildren, Ryan (Emily), Matt, Brett, Sydney, Jenahlee and Josh; great-granddaughter, Belle; brother-in-law, Jerry (Jessie) Smith; sister-in-law, Sandra (Dick) Randazzo; sister, Norma Webster as well as several nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling hours.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. Albion.

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

LYNDONVILLE – James A. Dunham Jr. was born on May 1, 1966. Although his body left him and us on February 23, 2023 his memory will be with all of his family and friends who loved him.

Jim graduated from Lyndonville Central School, he then went on to Arizona to Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, a school for building custom guitars, of which he has several. He loved his music, motorcycles, gardening, growing hot peppers and canning his hot sauce and hot salsa.

He had a big heart but it finally broke down. He loved to be on the farm homestead and helping his grandma Manning. He took care of his grandma Manning from childhood until her passing. He continued to take care of his mom who went back to live on the family homestead. Jim would help out anyone who needed help. He will be sadly and greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Jim is predeceased by his father, James Dunham Sr.; his grandparents, both the Mannings and the Dunhams; also several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Surviving is his mother, Audrey Manning; his sister, Nicole (Danny) Dunham-Lambert; his beloved nieces, Cheyenne Button and Cianna Button; uncles, Tom (Marge) Manning, Gilbert Cain and Raymond Heideman and several cousins.

There will be no calling hours or services as per request. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a memorial donation, please do so in his name to the Lyndonville Fire Dept. Arrangements entrusted to Bogan and Tuttle Funeral Home – www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

BROCKPORT – Donald J. Canaway, 82, died February 22, 2022 in the Mt. Carmel House following a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1940 in LeRoy, NY to Howard and Marguerite (Cosier) Canaway and had lived in this area most of his life.

Don was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, the Kendall Fire Department, the St. Paul Blvd. Fire Department, and the Western New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association.  He served as a WNY Drill Team Tournament Official, was a former volunteer for Hospice of Orleans and enjoyed volunteering for all kinds of community groups and events.

Mr. Canaway was predeceased by a son, Richard Bills; a brother, Howard; and a sister, Elaine.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda; children, Paul Canaway of Rochester, Jeffrey (Laurie) Bills of NC, Christopher (Meghan) Bills of W. Irondequoit, Corinne (Todd) Nelson of Chili, Daniel (Kelly Corber) Bills of Attica, Donald (Heather Summers) Bills of Kendall, and Kelly of Kendall; siblings, David, Ronald, Kenneth and Doris as well as several grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours and a celebration of Don’s life will he announced and held at a later date with interment to take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel House, 288 Frisbee Hill Rd., Hilton, NY, 14468.

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

MEDINA – James E. “Jay” Richards, Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his residence. Jay was born October 1, 1981 in Medina, a son of James E. Richards, Sr. and the late Vicky L. (Wenner) Richards.

He worked for many years in construction as a pipe fitter, lastly in Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his children and will be missed by his loving family.

Predeceased by his mother, Vicky Richards; grandparents, Vivon Wenner and Lettie Wenner and Ruth Richards; and cousin, Brian Wenner.

Survivors include his children, Elijah Norris, Myles Richards and Shyann Richards; father, James E. Richards, Sr.; sister, Nikki Clanton, both of Alabama; brother, Ryan (Colleen) Richards of Medina and Christopher Richards of Alabama; grandfather, Carl Richards; nephews, Steven and Jayce Clanton and Carter Richards; and uncle, Eric Richards.

Services will be privately held by the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

ALBION – Margaret J. Reynolds, 92, passed away in her sleep February 21, 2023. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Richey) LaPier. She was raised by Edward and Grace Jones and spent most of her life in Albion.

Margaret enjoyed being outside when she could be in the nice weather either mowing the grass, tending to her chickens or taking care of her garden. She had a passion for taking care of her household cats throughout the years and an occasional dog now and then.

She would knit mittens for family and friends of the Community Action in Albion. She also was known to pick up spare change whenever she was out grocery shopping, saving it in a change purse to donate it to people less fortunate. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband James Ethridge Reynolds on May 9, 1977.

She is survived by her six children, Melody (Linda Rinas) Reynolds, Randy (Kelly Olin) Reynolds, Monique (Micki) Reynolds, Martha (David) DeShong, Robert (Julie) Reynolds and Maureen (Mo) Reynolds; grandchildren, James (Shelley) Robbins, Daniel (Cara) Robbins, Chloe (Gary Reyer) DeShong, Bronte (Rachel Lake) DeShong, Olivia Heck, Ilene (Jonathon) Coe and Alea Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Renora Robbins, Tripp Robbins, Gabby Robbins, Gibson Robbins, Graham Robbins, Nora Coe and Lylah Coe.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Ave., Albion where her funeral service will be held right after at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 or give to lollypop.org.

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

HOLLEY – Daniel Joseph LaBarge, 77, passed peacefully at home on February 19, 2023 with his closest family by his side. He was born on April 17, 1945 to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Huff) LaBarge in Watertown, NY.

After serving in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967, completing four tours in Vietnam, he married the love of his life, Barbara (McBain) LaBarge. He worked at Eastman Kodak for 30-plus years, retiring in 1988.

Dan’s passion in retirement was helping fellow veterans receive the benefits they were entitled to. He was a life member and served several times as the Commander of Holley VFW Post 202. He also served as District 7 Commander and served in office for the Western County Council. He was also a member of the American Legion in Holley, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the USS Bonhomme Richard Association.

Dan enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and boating. He also loved traveling with Barbara and made a visit to most of the 50 United States. He was also proud of the fruit trees and grapes he grew at his home. He enjoyed working on small engines (chain saws) and has quite the collection of them.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth LaBarge; parents-in-law, Ralph and Virginia (Binninger) McBain; wife of 52 years, Barbara (McBain) LaBarge; son, Joseph LaBarge; sister, AnnMarie (LaBarge) Wagner; brother, Thomas LaBarge; sisters-in-law, Kathy McBain, Carol McBain and Charlene Brown; brother-in-law, Ralph McBain Jr.; and nephew, Ryan LaBarge.

He is survived by his children, Michele LaBarge-Antram and Stephen (Julie) LaBarge; grandchildren, Ashleigh Nichols, William Nichols, Camron (Kylie) LaBarge and Savanna Antram (his “favorite”); great-grandchildren, Lily Nichols, Carter Heisdon, Chase Heisdon, Myles LaBarge and Westyn LaBarge; very special aunt, Nancy Guyette; and cherished friends, Charlene Favata and Sue Amen.

He also is survived by his siblings, Mary (John) Astafan, Jerome (Penny) LaBarge, Patrick (Vikki) LaBarge, Francis (Jill) LaBarge, Jackie (David) Burt, Kathleen (Gerald) Freeman, Peggy (Lynn) Murray and James (Bonnie) LaBarge; surviving in-laws, Mike (Darla) McBain, Christine (Robert) Baslow, Valerie (Ralph) Sterling, James McBain and Patricia (John) Babcock; special nephew, Tom (Jill) McBain; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Friday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment with full Military Honors will be held at 1:15 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Holley.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a local veteran’s organization of your choice in Dan’s honor.

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