All Obituaries

Joanne Toomey Bogan, 85, went to be the Lord on March 25, 2023 at the Masonic Care Community. Born in April 1934 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ceclia (Peters) Toomey. On October 13, 1956, she married the late John Francis Bogan, together raising five children. she was a graduate of Whitesboro High School, Class of 1955. She was a devoted housewife and mother. She worked for the NY Telephone Company, Woolworths in downtown Utica and lastly at the Utica Catholic...

John T. “JT” Smith, 54, of Albion, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his loving family at his side. ohn retired from the NYS Canal Corporation in 2021. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing his guitar. John will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, uncle and friend. He is survived by his daughter, Taylor Smith, a brother, David (Lori) Cox, all of Albion, NY a cousin, whom he considered a brother, Terry (Stacie)...

Barbara Brodie Krombein, 77, of Medina, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, peacefully in her sleep with her daughter, Aurion by her side. Barbara is predeceased by her parents, William and Doris B Krombein, and her sister Karen L Clark. Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brendan, M & Aurion AC (Lovell) Mattingly, grandson Christopher M Mattingly (fiancé Shayla Fureno) and great grandson, Monte Maguire Mattingly, granddaughter, Sarah E Mattingly...

David G. Reed, 77, of Albion, NY, passed unexpectedly on March 9th, 2023. After having 2 daughters, Marion and Verona, Jesse and Mildred Reed finished their trio with a bouncing baby boy. David came into this world on April 5, 1945. He grew up in small town Medina graduating in 1963. After graduating he join the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He proudly served on the B-52 Stratofortress. Later in life he would contribute to books on the B-52’s either by interviews or...

Gerald “Gerry” J. Stipp, 88, of Medina, NY entered eternal rest on Sunday March 5 th , 2023, after a brief illness with his loving family by his side. Gerry was born on June 27, 1934, in Scranton, PA to the late Alfred and Katherine (Kunyon) Stipp. He was predeceased by his sister Muriel and brother-in-law Theodore Justyk and brother Eugene and sister-in-law Eleonore Stipp, all of Niagara Falls, NY. Gerry grew up in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational School. He...

Arland Steve “White Cloud” Porter, 70, of Six Nations, Canada, passed away on Saturday, February, 25, 2023 at Buffalo General with his loving family at his side. Born on September 10, 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, he was the son of the late Arland R. and Elizabeth Ann (Johnson) Porter. On April 28, 1973, Arland married the late, former Catharine Pinson. He was employed as a Supervisor at Brunner International Inc., retiring in 2019. He enjoyed listening and playing music and was...

Grace Bingaman, 90, of Victor, NY, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 13, 2023, with loved ones by her side “Grandma Grace” was born on July 31, 1932 in Clarendon, NY to the late Nellie (Weirs) and Albert Lavender. For most of her life, Grace lived and worked in Orleans County, NY. In her spare time, Grace enjoyed going for walks, fishing, playing video games, card games, slot machines, and bingo. She also loved going on long car rides exploring the countryside, and...

James A. Dunham Jr. was born on May 1, 1966. Although his body left him and us on February 23, 2023 his memory will be with all of his family and friends who loved him. Jim graduated from Lyndonville Central School, he then went on to Arizona to Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, a school for building custom guitars, of which he has several. He loved his music, motorcycles, gardening, growing hot peppers and canning his hot sauce and hot salsa. He had a big heart but it finally broke down. He...

A great man recently said: “I’m so lucky, I love my life.” It is with extreme regret to share that Arthur J. Hill passed suddenly and unexpectedly, with family at his side, on January 25th at the age of 78. He was doing what he loved and building until the end. A lifelong resident of Orleans County, Art was born in 1944 in Knowlesville NY, growing up on the Hill Farm and graduating from Medina High School in 1962. In the early sixties Art, known for his love of cars,...

Stephen L. “Steve” Hillebrand, 61, of Medina, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home. Born on December 24, 1961 in Wichita Falls, Texas, he was the son of the late Colonel Lawrence J. and Kathleen (Kelly) Hillebrand. Having lived around the world and the U.S., Steve chose to settle in Medina. He had a love of music and history, having traveled to Gettysburg numerous times. Steve is survived by three brothers, Eric, Gregory and Jason and many other family and...