All Obituaries

Josephine M. “Jo” Stisser, 84, of Medina, NY, formerly of Lyndonville, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Absolute Care of Gasport. Born on April 8, 1934 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dominica (Minici) Culmo. Josephine attended school in Buffalo, NY and finished in Albion, NY. On September 28, 1963, she married the late Robert C. Stisser, making their home in Lyndonville and together they raised three children. At one time she...

Edith Barbara “Barb” Draper, 83, of Medina, NY, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, with her loving family at her side. Born on September 27, 1934 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late E. Laverne and Dorothy (Puff) Fuller. Barb graduated from Medina High School in 1951 and rode the train from Medina to Rochester every day to attend the Culver Beauty Academy in Rochester, NY. She owned and operated the...

David J. Cornell, 53, of Medina, NY, went to be the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. Born on January 15, 1965 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Jane (Hill) Cornell. David served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer from 1983 to 1988 and currently worked as a self-employed computer technician. David is survived by a brother, Daniel (Petra) Cornell of Huachuca, AZ. and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, July 9th, 2018 from...

Seth Evangel Miller, son of Marcus and Rosemary Miller, of Medina, NY, passed away on June 27th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 26th, 2018. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Isaiah Jon, Moses Lavon and Darius Marc, all of the same home, grandparents, Aaron and Katie Yoder of Millersburg, OH and Katie Miller of Medina, NY. He is predeceased b by his grandfather, Mose J.E. Miller. Services were held at 1:00 PM at the Steven Miller...

Russell W. Duffield Sr., 64, of Medina, NY, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY. Born on January 22, 1954 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Clinton J. and Clarita (Valentine) Duffield. He was a avid sportsman who enjoyed being outdoors, especially, while hunting and fishing. Russell is survived by his children, Russell (Kelly) Duffield Jr. Daniel Duffield, all of Medina, NY, Richard (Cherish) Duffield of Albion, NY, Rhonda...

Judith R. Mix, 76, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2018, at her home, with her loving family at her side. Born on March 18, 1942 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Loraine (Begole) Rook. Judith graduated from Medina High School in 1960 and on February 14, 1974, she married her soul mate, Arnold Mix, together raising six children. She was a member of the Medina Presbyterian Church and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Judith is...

William C. “Bill“ Just, 83, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY Born on November 15, 1934, in Somerset, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick W. and Lavina Belle (Smith) Just. Bill will be remembered by those who knew him as a loving father, who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, eating at Rudy’s Diner and Buffalo Bills Fan. Bill is survived by his children, Susan (Kirk)...

Joycelyn Anne Jennings, age 76, of Medina, NY entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2018 at the Villages of Albion, NY. She was born on July 28, 1941 to the late George A. and Alma A. (St. Onge) Ramming of Medina. She was a 1959 graduate of Medina High School and graduated from Brockport State Teachers College in Brockport, NY in 1963. Joycelyn was a Special Education Teacher at BOCES in Medina and retired after 34 years of teaching. Her favorite saying was, “Teaching isn’t...

Weldon C. “Weldy” Humphrey, 75, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Roswell Cancer Park Institute, Buffalo, NY. Born on February 24, 1942 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late George and Thelma (Davis) Humphrey. On May 4, 1963 he married the former Joan Chaffee and together they made their home in Lyndonville. Weldon worked for T.J. Lipton’s in Albion, Associated Brands in Medina and lastly, for Phil’s Electric of Lyndonville, retiring...

Sophie Brooks, infant baby of Brittney Barnes and Shawn Brooks, was born into this world on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Strong Memorial Hospital and was there until her passing on June 11, 2018. Besides her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Darrel and Cynthia Barnes of Medina, siblings, Jordyn Brooks, Dominic Risseu and Shawn Brooks II. Sophie is predeceased by her paternal grandparents, John and Diane Cropsey. Relatives and friends may attend a memorial service at...