All Obituaries

Lawrence Henry (Larry) Bogan, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021 at Navarre Gardens of Navarre, Florida, and formerly of South Trenton, NY. He was 91 years old. Mr. Bogan was born in Utica, NY on Aug. 8, 1930 to Lawrence and Gertrude (Kommer) “Tid” Bogan on Aug. 8, 1930. He graduated from Utica Free Academy High School and attended Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ithaca, NY. Mr. Bogan faithfully served his country in the United States Army...

John M. Nowak, 73, of Lyndonville, NY, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in 1948 in Silver Creek, NY, to Henry and Helen Nowak. John graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College and taught Building Trades at Orleans- Niagara BOCES for 30 years. He was a hard-working man who typified love of “God, Family, Country.” His values were front and center at all times, and if you knew him, you got educated about his values – he meant every bit...

Cynthia Kay Chikey, 69, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home with her loving husband at her side. Born on April 12, 1952 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Wentzel) Lofthouse. Cynthia graduated from Gates-Chili High School in 1970 and on September 9, 1978 she married Theodore J. Chikey II and together they raised three children. She was a devoted mother and housewife and enjoyed crafting with her...

Bryan G. “Duke” Wheatley, 61, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home. Born on August 28, 1960 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Wilfred G. and Jane (Brazzell) Wheatley. Bryan graduated from Medina High School in 1979 and was employed with Bells Supermarket. On July 20, 1985, he married the former Lisa Cornelius and together they raised two daughters. Bryan worked various jobs including the Arc of Orleans, Sigma International, Trek...

JOSEPH A. SZALAY Jr. WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON Sunday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 AT 88 YEARS OLD. BORN MARCH 22, 1933 IN BUFFALO NEW YORK … THE ONLY CHILD OF JOSEPH A. SZALAY AND AGNES {NUSSALL} SZALAY. JOSEPH A. SZALAY JR GREW UP ON A FARM, HE GRADUATED FROM ROYALTON HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL IN 1950 ,…MARRIED HIS WIFE THE LATE CAROL {COON} SZALAY IN APRIL 1955 AND WENT ON TO JOIN HIS FATHER IN OPERATING A DAIRY FARM IN GASPORT, THEN MIDDLEPORT UNTIL 1973, AT WHICH TIME HE SOLD...

Richard L. Sanderson, 73, of Lyndonville, NY, passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021. Born on September 18, 1948 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Hugh and Martha Sanderson. Richard graduated from Lyndonville Central School in 1968 and on May 6, 1972, he married the former Susanne Dack and together they raised two children. Richard was a talented mechanic, having worked various jobs, including the former Medina Chrysler-Plymouth, Freeman Cycle Ranch, Crosby-Whipple,...

Bruce E. Humphrey, 73, of Batavia, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Born on December 20, 1947 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Cecil H. and Clara B. (Radder) Humphrey. Bruce graduated from Barker High School in 1966 and attended Niagara Community College and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Empire State College. On July 26, 1975 he married the former Judy Newton. Bruce worked as a...

Virginia B. Phillips, 94, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Medina Memorial Hospital with her loving family at her side. Born on March 22, 1927 in the Town of Ridgeway, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Charlotte (Crowley) Albone. Virginia graduated from Medina High School in 1945. In 1949, she married the late David Phillips and they made their home in Medina, raising two loving children. Virginia worked as a clerk for various retail stores and for...

Joan L. Quackenbush, 78, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the United Memorial Hospital, Batavia, with her loving family at her side. Born on January 2, 1943 in Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Caroline (Tighe) Gilbert. Joan grew up in Rochester and moved to the Orleans County area and attended Lyndonville High School. Joan had a strong business sense and was always self-employed. She owned various businesses, including: J & J Coffee...

Janet M. Rook, 84, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Batavia Memorial Hospital. Born on May 16, 1937 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Florence (Pritchard) Bayne. Janet graduated from Medina High School in 1955 and on May 19, 1956 she married the late Gene Rook and together they raised three children. She went to work at the S.A. Cook Building as a Book Keeper and then worked as a Teacher’s Aid for the Lyndonville/...