Obituaries

ALBION – Donald J. Manley, 78, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 24, 1943 in Medina to the late Flagler V. and Dorothy (Howard) Manley.

Don graduated in 1962 from Lyndonville Central School, and later received his Associate Degree in Drafting and Design from Rochester Institute of Technology. Following a period of Machinist Trade School at Eastman Kodak Company, Don spent 28 years working there in the Machine Shop, in Research, and lastly doing Prototype work.

After his retirement, Donald and his wife Judy, spent time planning out and taking a variety of sightseeing trips.  Amongst their favorites were driving across country and back, exploring eastern Canada up through Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, and finally traveling up to Alaska. Don was also a very active member of the Albion First United Methodist Church. He helped to start and maintain The Worship in Motion program, where teenagers were trained to help tape the Sunday service, and then copies were delivered to various elderly shut-ins. He spent 25-plus years serving on all of the various committees of the Albion United Methodist Church. Don loved old cars and working in his machine shop, but most of all Don cherished the time spent with his family.

Don leaves his wife, Judy (Allen) Manley, and daughters, Sarah (Daniel) Melancon and Jamie (Larry) Cassara. He also enjoyed his 5 grandchildren: Shelby Melancon (Charles Bergeron), Chad Melancon, Ashley (Aleks) Nikolovski, Jeffery (Verenice) Bragg and Deegan Bragg, as well as 6 great-grandchildren.

There are no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Albion First Baptist Church, W. Park St. Albion, NY 14411 on Thu., May 12, at 5 p.m. There will also be a calling hour that follows from 6 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411, or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621 Batavia, NY 14021, (please include “in memory of Donald Manley” on the memo line).

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

ALBION – Laurene Alice “Sweet Lady” Canale, age 91, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2022 after a short illness at the Villages of Orleans surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1930 in Medina to the late Ernest and Alice (Oldenburg) Ruef.

Laurene was a stay-at-home mother and really enjoyed doing that. She was known for her nice Christmas party every year and her cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially attending their sporting events.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Gerald Canale, Sr. on December 30, 2010, sisters, Aline Smith, Susanne Whittier, nephews, Scott Whittier and Stevie Ruef.

Laurene is survived by her children, Joseph (Linda Jo) Canale, Nancy (Robert) Brown, David Canale, Mary Kay (David) Vagg, Gerald Canale, Jr., 8 grandchildren, Justin (Sarah) Canale, Aimee (Darryl) Koch, Matthew (Brooke) Canale, Jacob (Stephanie) Canale, Robert (Jourdon Sutton) Brown, Jennifer (Ron) Leverenz, Elissa (John) Risolo, Bryan (Hanna Pescara) Vagg, 8 great-grandchildren, Braeden and Ethan Koch, Adele and Maelyn Canale, Madalyn and Mason Canale, Briella Brown, Robert Delgado-Brown, Johnny Risolo, Allison Leverenz, siblings, Frederick (Patricia) Ruef, Patricia (Late Richard) Mott, brother-in-law, Clayton “Greg” Fletcher, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, NY. Memorial contributions in Laurene’s name may be made to Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411 or Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church 106 S. Main St. Albion, NY 14411.

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

ALBION – Lawrence S. Radzinski, O.S.F., entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Larry was the son of the late Stanley A. and Wanda M. (Furmanski) Radzinski. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Albion. Larry graduated from St. Mary’s School in Albion in 1949 and from Albion High School in 1953. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. Larry was honorably discharged with the rank of SP4. He lived and worked in Albion until he married the love of his life, Martha Slawski on October 7, 1972.

Larry worked for several grocery stores over the years, retiring from Jubilee Foods in 1997 after 44 years in the grocery business. He enjoyed working outdoors doing gardening work. He also liked helping people in any way he could. Larry was a member of Holy Trinity R.C. Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina where he served as Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Lector and Greeter. On August 18, 2015, he became a Franciscan Associate of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph in Hamburg, NY. On June 19, 2018 Larry became a member of the Secular Franciscan Order (O.F.S.) at Holy Trinity Parish in Medina.

Larry was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Martha Radzinski on April 19, 2007; sister in-law, Anna Slawski and brothers in-law, Edward (Mary Lou) Slawski and John (Dolores) Slawski; aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is survived by cousins; dear friends, Ronald Fisher and family and Sandy (Marcia) Stornelli; and members of his church family.

An hour of calling will be held on Thursday, May 12^th from 10:30-:11:30am at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00pm at Holy Trinity RC Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Interment with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity R.C. Parish at the address above or to a charity of one’s choice. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

HOLLEY – Joyce A. Moore, 81, died May 8, 2022 in Elderwood of Brockport following a long illness. She was born May 14, 1940 in Rochester to Warren and Ethel (Keplin) Hartley and had been a life-long resident of this area.

Joyce was a devoted wife and an excellent homemaker. In her younger years she was a ballet dancer and enjoyed supporting her children by attending their Color Guard competitions. She loved good music and listening to bands, especially Neil Diamond. Joyce enjoyed BINGO, travelling to New York City, shopping and getting her hair done.

Mrs. Moore was predeceased by her husband Richard and her granddaughter Jennifer.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Donald) Haubner, Lori Miller and James Zelazny Jr., all of Holley; her step daughters, Rebecca (James) Haines of Spencerport and Emma Moore Parsons of Irondequoit; a stepson, Frank Helvey of Henrietta; 7 grandchildren, Alexandra (Mike Burrage), Brandon, Jillian (Jason), Jessica (Rich), Donald, James and Daniel (Krystal); and 5 great-grandchildren, Cody, Elaina, Gianna, Charlie and Kylie.

There will be no prior calling hours.

Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Hillside Cemetery-Holley.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, 300 Park Blvd., Suite 175, Itasca, IL, 60143. To share a special memory of Joyce, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ALBION – William E. Elwell, 90, passed away May 6, 2022. He was born April 28, 1932 in Brockport, NY a son of the late Edward and Agatha (Feltz) Elwell.

He was a former employee of General Electric in Brockport. Mr. Elwell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was predeceased by his son, Mark Elwell; sisters, Particia Palmateer and Barbara Davy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marcia; children, Russell Elwell of Albion, Valerie Rush of Albion and Bonnie Johnson of Waterport; grandchildren, Jason (Celia) Elwell, Jeremy (Erica)) Elwell, Michael (Danielle) Blake, Steven Blake, Cheryl (Raymond) Laine Samantha (Kyle) Ham; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 W. Avenue, Albion on Monday, May 9, from 111 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by his funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment with Military Honors at Mt. Albion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Greater Royal Body Shop, 116 N Liberty St. Albion, NY 14411.

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

HOLLEY – Matthew L. Penna, 77, passed away May 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital following a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1944 in Holley, a son of the late Donald and Catherine (Pace) Penna and had lived in this area all of his life.

Matt was an entrepreneur, he started MCM Fuel, MCM Heating and Cooling and also owned and operated Matt’s Sports Printing Company, all in Holley. He played the drums throughout high school and after was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Matt was also one of the drummers for the band, Show Stoppers. He was an avid sportsman, playing all sports in high school and after played on multiple softball teams traveling all over the state and winning many tournaments. He was a great lover of Italian food, Italian restaurants, his wife Charlene’s cooking and having coffee at Sam’s Restaurant in Holley. Most importantly, Matt’s biggest love was being with his family, especially Sunday dinners when they all could be together.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Jerome, Donald and John; his sisters Madelyn, Carolyn (Richard) Nenni and Kathleen Gifaldi.

Matt is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlene; his children Paul Penna, Jodi (Richard) Gaines, Alan Penna, Matthew Penna and Kate Penna; grandchildren Ohia Stults, Christian Gaines and Brian Penna; great-granddaughter Rosie Gaines; step-grandchildren Luke and Kyle Gaines; step-great-grandchildren Avery, Willow and Jackson Gaines; sister Joanne (Richard) Aldrich; mother-in-law Rose Gifaldi; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 16650 State Rte. 31 Holley om Wednesday, May 11^th, from 4 to 7 p.m. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Holley. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Holley Community Center, 75 Public Square, Holley NY 14470.

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

MEDINA – Helen Marie (Shoemaker) Hickey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. She had previously been cared for at home by daughters, Sue and Ann.

Helen was born in Medina in 1926, the daughter of Dr. John C. Shoemaker and Marie (Jinks) Shoemaker. Growing up in Medina, Helen loved animals and enjoyed horseback riding at Gallagher Farms and going to movies on Sunday. She graduated from Medina High School in 1942 and went on to attend the University of Michigan and was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Institute of New York.

Helen married Thomas Hickey in 1947 and together they operated Hickey Furniture Co. for 42 years, Helen serving as decorator and bookkeeper.

Helen was a past member of the Twig Association, Cotillion Club, Bridge Club, Coterie and St. Mary’s R.C. Church. She and Tom were active boaters and members of the Oak Orchard Yacht Club and Power Squadron. They enjoyed many boat trips to Toronto and the Thousand Islands. The couple spent winters in Captiva and Fort Myers, Florida.

Helen was predeceased by Tom, her husband of 66 years and her brother, Dr. John C. Shoemaker, Jr.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Ann (Paul) Michaud and Susan (Charles) Slack of Medina; five grandchildren, Dr. Aaron (Courtney) Slack, Martin (Jennifer) Slack, Brian Slack, Dr. Matthew Michaud and Abigail (Steve) Jakubowski; eight great-grandchildren, Alana, Brendan, Emma, Bradley, Samuel, Sylvia, Liv and Mira; four nephews, James Vosteen, Bill Vosteen, Bob Vosteen and James Shoemaker; also special and most appreciated caregiver, Ellen Brege.

An hour of calling will be held on Monday, May 23^rd, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, immediately followed by a graveside committal service in Boxwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY 14411, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, 620 West Ave., Medina, NY 14103 or to Holy Trinity R.C. Parish, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Share condolences at cooperfuneralhome.com.

ALBION – Jonathan Wallace Doherty, 38, died in his sleep on Thursday May 5, 2022 at his home in Albion.

Jonathan was born at Strong Memorial Hospital in June of 1983, attended Rainbow Preschool, Orleans Niagara BOCES, and the Albion Schools, where he graduated in 2003. He had lived in Albion his entire life. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow.

An employee of the ARC Cleaning Crew, for over 15 years he was also a substitute cleaner at the Albion Schools. He volunteered for many of the civic organizations in his community, including the Bullard Park restoration and the Strawberry Festival committees and the 4-H Fair, and was a member of the Albion Lion’s Club.

Jonathan belonged to the Albion Alumni Association and was a faithful spectator at school and youth events. He danced at Miss Amy’s Gotta Dance Studio and was a member of the Orleans County Historical Association. He was a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, in good times and bad, and enjoyed country music.

As a client of the ARC, he was one of the founders of the Self-Advocacy All Stars, attending statewide and national meetings on behalf of his differently-abled peers. He was a smiling pedestrian all over Albion and had a regular route over which for twenty years he sold fundraising tickets for many not-for-profit organizations.

Jonathan is survived by his parents, Linda and Kevin Doherty; his siblings: Lizabeth (Travis Hill) and their sons, Bennett and Wesley, of Clinton; Meghan (Joe) Coyle and their sons Hayden, Liam, Colin, and Charlie of Albion; Allyson (Lowell Ranger) and their children Henry, Ruth, and Joyce of Pittsford; Spencer of Albion, and Brendan (Danielle Duenas) of Gates.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue-Albion, On Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 26 S. Main St, Albion, NY, 14411.  Interment will be held privately in Mt. Albion Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Jonathan’s Eagle Project was construction and placement of benches at Camp Rainbow in Ridgeway. Memorials are suggested to Camp Rainbow, c/o the GLOW ARC, 64 Walnut Street in Batavia, 14020. To share a special memory of Jonathan, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

KENDALL – Robert J. Bissell passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the age of 97.

He was predeceased by his brother Charles Bissell, sister Ruth Rayburn and daughter-in-law Connie Bissell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Cora; sons Ronald and Timothy (Emily Dennstedt); daughter Mary (Aaron Ballou); grandchildren James (Ashley), Bryan (Kayla), Chris (Shery), Daniel and Amelia; great-grandchildren Christopher Jr, Matthew, Cayden, Joshua, Bella, Bradley, David, Addison and Elijah.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a Sergeant with Company H, 2nd Battalion, 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Division. He received the Distinguished Unit Badge, EAME Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

Robert was an electrical engineer at Kodak and Bausch and Lomb, choir director and the church organist for over 50 years at the Kendall United Methodist Church. He collected and repaired clocks, was an avid gardener and still push mowed his lawn at the age of 96.

Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9^th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc. 340 West Ave., Brockport followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Kendall on Tuesday, May 10^th, at 10 a.m.

ALBION – Michael Joseph Atwood, 62, of Albion, NY died unexpectedly at his home on May 1, 2022.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn & Paul “Jim” Atwood of Randolph, NY, and his life partner of 22 years, Steve Quiggle, of Warren, PA.

Mike was a 1977 graduate of Randolph Central High School in Randolph, NY and went on to graduate from culinary arts school. A nurturing and kind man, Mike devoted his life to working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Mike is survived by his sister, Cindy (Atwood) Zollinger of Sevierville, TN and his brother, Patrick Atwood of Randolph, NY. Uncle Mike will be dearly missed by his four nieces and nephew, as well as his many adoring great nieces and great nephews.

Mike will be remembered fondly by those who loved him for his great sense of humor, his infectious laugh, his gift for storytelling, and the way he touched the hearts of every person who was lucky enough to know him, or call him “Uncle.”

“The heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.” –The Wizard of Oz

Carol A. Tibbits, 66, of Albion passed away May 5, 2022 at the Martin-Linsin Residence surrounded by her family.  She was born Aug. 26, 1955 in Albion, a daughter of the late Gordon and Arlene (Hard) Tibbits and had lived in this area all of her life.

Carol graduated from Albion High School in 1973.  She worked as an LPN at Arnold Gregory Hospital in Albion, Medina Memorial Hospital, the Orleans County Jail and then at the Monroe County Jail.  She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, the Albion Fire Department, AFD Board of Directors and FASNY.  Carol was president of WNY Ladies Auxiliary as well as president and treasurer of Albion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She was a sports enthusiast and loved the Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Sabres and the Baltimore Orioles.  She loved to travel, going to the casino, reading, gardening, hydrangeas, doing crafts, and baking, which she was known for her world-famous garlic bread.  Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her brother, Richard (Linda) Tibbits; nephew, James (Shelly) Luczak and their children: Tyler and Jenna; extended family: Dale and Eileen Banker; Goddaughter, Stephanie (Eric) Williams and their children: Connor and Landon; life-long friend, Marleen DeCarlo; beloved pup, Bad Boy Bailey Banker; as well as the Green and Papponetti families.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. on Fri. May 6 from 4-7 p.m.  Her funeral service will be held Sat., May 7 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 State Rte. 31, Albion, NY 14411 or to P.A.W.S., 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY 14411.

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

David Nasca, 58, of Silver Lake, passed away May 3, 2022 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

He was born March 31, 1964 in Brockport, NY to the late Donald and Betty Tillotson Nelson-Nasca. David taught at Royalton-Hartland Central School, Medina Central School and Spencerport Central School. He then became administrator at Medina and later on at Perry Central School. David then returned to teach physics at Spencerport at the end of his career. Throughout the years, David was a swimming coach at Royalton-Hartland, Medina, and Spencerport. He was a former member of the Silver Lake and Brockport Yacht Clubs.

Along with his parents, David is predeceased by his sister, Betsy and nephew, Max.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Nasca; children: Richard (Kristie) Hinkson of Sarasota, F[la.L, Stacy (Roland) Smith of Avon; grandchildren: Dylan and Connor Smith, Luna Hinkson.

Friends may call Sat., May 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where there will be a memorial service immediately following at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wyoming Co. SPCA, PO Box 269, Attica, NY 14011.

Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com

SERVICE POSTPONEMENT:

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri., June 3 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.

Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Carolyn A. Ryan (nee Kwiatkowski), passed away on Tue., May 3, 2022 at the Buffalo General Hospital.

Born Oct. 2, 1951 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Irene (Karmazyn) Kwiatkowski. Carolyn attended Medina High School. She worked for Fisher-Price Toys, Kleen-Brite Labs and Bernzomatic and retired in 2015. She was a parishioner of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church and Holy Trinity RC Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina. An avid reader, Carolyn enjoyed reading historical romance novels. She enjoyed watching Nascar and spending time with her loving family and friends.

She is survived by her siblings: Richard (Terry) Kwiatkowski, Chester (Rindie) Kwiatkowski, Jerome Kwiatkowski and Michelle Kwiatkowski; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers: Robert in 1979, Brian in 2008, Gregory in 2012; nephews: Daniel in 2007 and Brennan in 2008; and sister-in-law, Sandra Kwiatkowski in 2021.

Calling hours will be held on Mon., May 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tue., May 10 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Medina Fire Dept. Benevolent Assn., 600 Main St., Medina, the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Marjorie A. Kingdollar, 86, of Albion died May 2, 2022 in the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence following a brief illness.  She was born Dec. 10, 1935 in the Town of Barre to Robert and Emma (Laraby) Newbould and was a life-long resident of this area.

Marjorie was a member of the Albion Rod and Gun Club, loved going out to eat, visiting yard sales, camping, playing Yatzee, poker and sewing.

Mrs. Kingdollar was predeceased by her husbands: Franklin Kingdollar and Charles Jenks; step-daughters: Kimberly and Theresa Kingdollar; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children: Jack Jenks of Albion, Peggy (Kit) Lyman of Albion, Laura (Robert) Phelps of Albion; brother, Richard Newbould of Albion; 7 grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours and private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Albion Rod and Gun Club, 4535 Lime Kiln Road, Albion, NY 14411; or Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Route 31, Albion, NY, 14411.

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

Robert Kenneth Nice Sr., 102, passed away at his home in Winter Garden, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2022.

The loves of his life were God, family and farming.

He was born in Akron, NY July 7, 1919 to Phillip and Edna (Hetherly) Nice. Bob was a pilot in the Army Air Corps.

In 1945 he married his wife of 72 years, Mary Lucile (Nesbitt) Nice of Albion, NY. 1950 they bought a farm on Knowlesville Road, where Bob was a dairy farmer, then later a fruit farmer, until he retired to Florida.

He has five children: Robert Kenneth Jr. (Ann) Nice, Barbara Nice, Mary Ellen Estes, Peruzzini, David (Penny) Nice, William (Bill) Nice and fiancé Leslie.

Mr. Nice is preceded in death by brothers: Glen Nice, Phillip Nice, Jr. and Allen Nice; and sisters: Lucille Miller, Ruby Whitefield, and Betty Sugg.

He is survived by two sisters: Velma Markwardt of Ithaca, NY and Janice Bruning of Akron; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at Winter Garden Baptist Church in Florida on March 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. Also later in the summer, a memorial service will be held in NY at Brockport Free Methodist Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat., May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 4th Section Rd., Brockport, NY 14420. Memorials can be made to Samaritan’s Purse.

Jeffrey R. Wilson, entered into rest unexpectedly on Fri., April 29, 2022 at his home.

Jeff was born on April, 27, 1955 in Medina, a son of the late Robert “Pinky” and Joyce (Kenward) Wilson. A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1974, he went on to attend Monroe Community College in Rochester where he earned an associate’s degree in recreation supervision.

A lifelong resident of Medina, Jeff enjoyed a long and successful career as an employee of General Motors in Lockport from 1976 and retiring in 2006. He was a member of Junior Wilson Sportsmen’s Club and a social member of the Lincoln Post 1483, VFW. Jeff was an avid sports fan having played football, basketball and baseball at Medina High School. Among his best performances was pitching a no-hitter his senior year. He was known for his enthusiastic support of his favorite professional sports teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL and Major League baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals.

Among his favorite activities was the occasional trip with friends to attend a Steelers, Cardinals or Buffalo Bills game. Jeff also enjoyed dining out on occasion, especially at the family’s favorite establishments, Cammarata’s in Lockport and Shelridge Country Club in Medina. A social person at heart, Jeff was quick to brighten the mood at any gathering with his robust smile, friendly nature and inviting personality. He enjoyed the company of a wide circle of friends and always made it known how grateful he was to have so many loving and supportive friendships. Jeff’s family and many friends will remember him as one of a kind, and the kind of person they could always count on being there for them.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Pinky” Wilson on Sept. 29, 2017 and Joyce Wilson on September 9, 2021 and his brother, Paul Wilson on Sept. 13, 2015.

He is survived by his brother, Tom Wilson (Deb Balcerzak) of Westborough, MA; five nephews, Jacob Wilson and Brad Wilson, Sean (Stephanie) Maroney, Kyle (Laura) Maroney, and Michael (Sarah) Scholes.

Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thu., May 5 at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. His funeral service will be held on Fri., May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Grove United Methodist Church, 11004 W. Center St., Medina. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

Mark Tiberio, 66, of Ruskin, Fla./Holley, NY passed away at home on Jan. 9, 2022 after a3-year courageous battle with ALS. He was born July 1, 1955 to Dominic and Mabel Tiberio.

Mark lived in Holley until moving to Florida where he pursued a career in law enforcement working for Boca Raton Police Department and as a Deputy Sheriff at Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office.  During his 30 years in law enforcement, he received numerous accommodations regarding his kindness, respect, and caring nature.  This is also how he spent his life- always reaching out with kindness and love to everyone.  He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and friend.  He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Mark was predeceased by his father, Dominic “Zugo” Tiberio; brother, Dennis “Butch” Tiberio; and sister, Janet Levy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryll; children: Brett Tiberio, Shasta (Maksim) Deryabkin, Nicholas Baran; mother, Mabel Tiberio; brother, Don (Moudka) Tiberio; sisters: Kristi Tiberio, Shelia (Wayne) Shults-Fox, Toni (Mike) Barber; special friend, Tony Piedimont.

Memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 14 at St. Mary’s Church, 11 S. Main St., Holley, NY 14470.  There will be a Celebration of Life luncheon following the service at the Moose Lodge in LeRoy.  Friends are welcome to attend either or both events.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Brett’s Educational Fund at Everloved, as he is 11 years old.

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