All Obituaries

James D. “Jim” Gurman, 59, of Barker, NY entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Born on December 11, 1959 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Franklin and Faith (Wagner) Gurman. Jim was a lifelong resident of Barker, NY and after his schooling he was employed as a diesel mechanic at various places, including Wren Trucking of Cheektowaga, Brigham Concrete of Lockport, New Holland Ford of Lockport and Barden Homes...

Ellen G. Tuohey, 85, of Lyndonville, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on September 22, 1933 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Rufina F. (Gest) Genet. Ellen graduated from North Tonawanda High School and served as a certified dental assistant and also served as a secretary for the Hon. Ruth Vogel of Tonawanda, NY and the Hon. Donald McFadyen of Pompano, Florida. She moved to Orleans County and was...

Shirley A. Bane, 68, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born on November 24, 1950 in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Laura May (Tanner) Bane. She graduated from Holley Central School in 1969 and attended Gram Junior College in Boston MA. Shirley was employed with the Federal Government in Virginia and that’s where she met and married her former husband Robert Edwards and together they raised two sons. She returned to the Western...

Alvin W. Smith, 80, of E. Shelby, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital, after a long illness. Born on November 11, 1938 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Clinton and Mary (Baker) Smith. In 1957, Alvin graduated from Medina High School and went to work at Harrison Radiator for 10 years. He then left to work on the family farm in East Shelby. Alvin enjoyed playing black jack and craps at the casino. He is survived by a daughter,...

Jacob A. “Jake” Hendershot, 23, of Albion, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019. Born on July 3rd. 1996 in Malone NY, he was the son of Ann (Chris) (Hendershot) Goodrow and Ted (Tiffany) Champney. Jake graduated from Medina High School in 2014 and was employed with the Whiting Door Company of Akron NY. In his spare time Jake enjoyed being outdoors; especially while hunting, fishing, playing lacrosse and basketball. He also enjoyed playing video games. He was...

Roger K. Seefeldt, 66, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on September 11, 1952 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Lorraine (Brietsman) Seefeldt, Sr. Roger graduated from Medina High School in 1970. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a cook overseas in Germany. Upon returning home, he married the former Kathy Brown and together they raised two daughters. Roger was a baker at Corky’s Bakery and then owned...

William J. “Robin Hood” Brazzell, 70, of Medina NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness. Born on August 18, 1948 in Medina NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Connie (Kowalik) Brazzell. Bill graduated from Medina High School in 1967 and after graduation he joined the National Guard during Vietnam Era. After his service, Bill was employed with Specialty Grinding of Middleport, NY for 28 years. On July 11, 1970 he married...

John T. (Jake) Grehlinger, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the VA of Western New York Batavia. Born on September 25, 1944 in N. Tonawanda NY, he was the son of the late Myron and Dorothy (Riter) Grehlinger. John grew up in Lyndonville and enlisted in the U.S Army, serving in Vietnam from 1963 to 1966. Upon returning home, he worked for several companies, including Browns Fruit Farm, Abex, S.A.Cook Furniture, Peters Hardware and lastly at the parts counter with...

Dorothy A. Knapp, 89, of Medina NY went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, after a long illness. Born on June 5, 1930 in East Otto NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Clark) Peacock. Dorothy came to the Albion/Medina area in the 1940’s and was later employed with the General Electric Company of Brockport NY for 20 years. She then attended Genesee Community College and received an Associates Degree in Human Services...

Lorelei Steinberg Raduns, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home in Medina after a short illness. Born July 13, 1949 in Batavia, NY, Lorelei was the daughter of Ralph and Marian (Wilcox) Stacy, and grew up in East Pembroke. She was a 1967 graduate of Pembroke High School and 1971 graduate of Wyoming County Community Hospital School in Warsaw.  Lorelei's lifelong desire to help people led her to a nursing career at Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia Nursing Home,...