All Obituaries

James W. Whipple, 91, of Lyndonville, N.Y. passed away peacefully at the Martin-Linsin Residence, Albion, N.Y. on Thursday April 25, 2019. James (Jim) was born on July 27, 1927 in Lyndonville, N.Y. to Walter and Martha Whipple. A graduate of Lyndonville High School and Bryant and Stratton Business Institute, he joined his family’s business (Crosby-Whipple Oil Corp.) in Lyndonville. He enlisted in the Army and served in Japan during the Korean War. After discharge from the Army, he...

Scott C. “Scooter” Merritt, 37, of Albion, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY. Born on July 28, 1981, he was the son of Charles “Chuck” and Barbara (Sledzik) Merritt. Scott graduated from Medina High School in 1999 and worked at several local businesses, including with his father at Chuck’s Landscaping, Buffalo Federal Detention Center in Batavia and for Markin Tubing in Wyoming. Scott was a devoted father...

Betty A. Newton, 73, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans. Born on July 10, 1945 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Betty (Chambers) Lane. Betty lived in Medina all her life. On January 11, 1964 she married Melvin Newton Sr. and together they raised four children. She worked at several local businesses, including White Brothers, ARC, Fisher-Price and lastly for Bowman Andros Products of Lyndonville. She enjoyed garage...

Anthony J. “Toby” Satkowski Jr. 73, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born on October 31, 1945 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Emma (Lukowski) Satkowski Sr. Toby graduated from Medina High School and worked on the family farm all his life. He was over a 50 year member of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Co. and a former member of Sacred Heart Church and a current member of Holy Trinity Parish. Toby enjoyed listening to his scanner...

Doris Elaine (McMahan) Fuller, 85, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home. Born on July 3, 1933 in McGregor, TX, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Millie McMahan. Doris grew up near the Fort Hood army base, where she met the love of her life, Lavern (Bud) Fuller, as he was stationed there serving in the United States Army. She and Lavern were married on July 12, 1953 and then moved to Medina, NY. While raising six children, Doris worked part...

Peggy L. Williams, 53, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, after a short illness. Born on September 10, 1965 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Carpenter) Lindemuth. Peggy lived in Medina all her life and was employed as a waitress at the Country Club Restaurant. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, camping and spending time with her family. Peggy is survived by her husband of 19 years, Gary...

Lisa A. Bishop, 62, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Villages of Orleans after a long illness with her loving family at her side. Born on December 15, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Cora A. (Newman) Pickle. Lisa spent most of her life growing up in Danbury, CT, where she was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army. Recently, she worked at the Lockport Salvation Army. Lisa is survived by her husband, Edward Bishop,...

James M. “Spinner” Becker, 62, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Born on August 22, 1956 in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late Victor and Helen (King) Becker. James worked various jobs in the WNY area and was lastly employed with National Maintenance Co. of Niagara Falls, NY, retiring in 2009. James was a proud owner of a 1939 Harley Davidson Roadster and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing off his deck with his faithful companions. James...

Frances A. “Fran” Benben, 87, of Medina, NY, went to be with her husband in heaven on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Born on July 17, 1931 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Vera (Garrison) Wagner. Fran graduated from Akron High School and went to work for Sylvania in Batavia. On October 25, 1952, she married the late Stanley P. Benben and together they made their home in Medina and raised three children. From 1968 to 1990, she...

Kathleen A. Webber, 75, of Middleport, NY, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on October 6, 1943 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Gottovi) Nudd. Kathleen graduated from Medina High School in 1961 and on June 2, 1962 she married Ronald Webber and together they raised three children. Kathleen once worked for Wolcott’s Dairy, Fisher-Price and lastly was employed at the Country Club Restaurant...