All Obituaries

Betty J. Vargas, 87, of Medina, NY, entered into rest after her courageous 26 yearlong battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home with her loving family at her side. Born on March 16, 1935 in Millville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lena (Tanner) Boyce. Betty graduated from Medina High School in 1953 and was employed with Harrison Radiator for 33 years, retiring in 1991. She was a lifelong communicant of Holy Trinity Parish/ St. Mary’s Church. Betty...

Kahutah R.M. Fletcher, four months old, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. Born on February 27, 2022 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Justin and Sylvia Fletcher. Kahutah will be remembered as a giggly, smiley baby who brought joy to all that seen him. Besides his parent, he is survived by a sister, Ameeriah, Maternal great-grandmothers, Lillian Washburn of Albion and Carol Wright of Medina, paternal great-grandmother, Joan Woodward of Medina,...

Gerald J. “Jerry” Mattoon, 90, of Lyndonville, NY, entered into rest on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on November 28, 1931 in Avoca, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth O. and Mary (Kleckler) Mattoon. Gerald grew up in Avoca, NY and on December 2, 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War with the rank of Corporal. He returned home in 1953 and married the love of his life Rosemary “Peg” Boyce and...

Michael G. Paull, 58, of Medina, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo. He was born on October 22, 1963 in London, England, the son of Sally Harper and the late Gordon Paull. Michael grew up in Ontario, Canada and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. After that, he coached the Waterloo Tigers Volleyball Club for over ten years. During this time he also began his career as a volleyball...

Sidney D. “Papa” MacFarland, 70, of Medina, NY, went to heaven to be with his wife on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on July 11, 1951 in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of the late Douglas and Adeliade (Boillat) MacFarland. Sidney graduated from Kendall High School and married his high school sweetheart, Linda Rowles on April 29, 1972 and together they raised four children. He worked in the shipping and receiving department at Lightening...

Jean E. Dingman, 85, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital, North Wing. She was born on May 12, 1937 at home on East Shelby Rd. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Greene) Scharlau. . On March 20, 1957, Jean married the love of her life, the late Joel K. Dingman and together they raised a son. Jean worked for many years for G.C. Murphy’s and later retired as a Corrections Officer for the Orleans County Jail. Jean took great...

Deborah G. (Brunner) Napoli, 72, of Fruit Avenue, Medina NY passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY. Born on January 21, 1950, in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Donna (Wallace) Brunner. Debbie graduated from North Tonawanda High School and went on to obtain her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Education from Oneonta State University and a Master’s Degree in Food Science in 1977 from Buffalo State...

Richard E. “Bing” Harney, 84, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away peacefully at the Buffalo VA Hospital on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born on December 12, 1937 in Pepperell Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Austin) Harney. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his siblings Mary Alden, Francis W. Harney, Jr., John A. Harney, Charles A. Harney, Peter H. Harney, Robert Harney and Michael P. Harney. “Bing”, as he was known as by his...

Bobby C. Dellinger Sr. 86, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022 with his loving family at his side at Supportive Care of Orleans, Albion NY. Born on December 13, 1935, in Clinchco, Virginia, he was the son of the late Vern and Willie Mae (Wright) Dellinger. He attended school and enlisted in the US Air Force in 1954 and proudly served for 20 years as a Tech Sergeant, having traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, Japan and Taiwan. In 1974, he returned home, working as a...

Bonnie M. “Momo” Parsons, 56, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Niagara Hospice, Lockport, NY. Born on February 9, 1966 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the Late Theodore and Nancy (Lane) Dunn Sr. She graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1984 and later married Lloyd Parsons and together raised four children. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother to 10 grandchildren. She survived by her husband of 39 years, Lloyd...