All Obituaries

Frances A. “Fran” Benben, 87, of Medina, NY, went to be with her husband in heaven on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Born on July 17, 1931 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Vera (Garrison) Wagner. Fran graduated from Akron High School and went to work for Sylvania in Batavia. On October 25, 1952, she married the late Stanley P. Benben and together they made their home in Medina and raised three children. From 1968 to 1990, she...

James M. “Spinner” Becker, 62, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Born on August 22, 1956 in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late Victor and Helen (King) Becker. James worked various jobs in the WNY area and was lastly employed with National Maintenance Co. of Niagara Falls, NY, retiring in 2009. James was a proud owner of a 1939 Harley Davidson Roadster and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing off his deck with his faithful companions. James...

Kathleen A. Webber, 75, of Middleport, NY, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on October 6, 1943 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Gottovi) Nudd. Kathleen graduated from Medina High School in 1961 and on June 2, 1962 she married Ronald Webber and together they raised three children. Kathleen once worked for Wolcott’s Dairy, Fisher-Price and lastly was employed at the Country Club Restaurant...

Loretta Heideman, 84, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away February 15th, 2019, surrounded by loving members of her family. She was born April 23rd, 1934, the daughter of the late Ed and Lorraine (Johnson) Manning. Loretta attended Lyndonville Schools. She was united in marriage to the late Alan Heideman on January 19th 1952, together they raised four children, each one a hallmark of her beautiful life. Loretta, known lovingly by her family as Grandma Retta, was employed at Harrison Radiator for...

Florence Clough, 94, of Medina, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia, N.Y. Born on October 26, 1924 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Brownie and Nettie (Skarupka) Kraus. Florence worked for the Custodial Department at the Clifford H. Wise Middle School, retiring in 1990. She was an active foster grandmother for the Rainbow Preschool of Albion, NY and was a faithful member of the Oak Orchard Assembly of God...

Loretta S. VanderWoude, 81, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the United Memorial Hospital, Batavia, with her loving daughters at her side. Born on February 3, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Gertrude (Williams) Kumro. Loretta grew up in Buffalo where she met and married the late John Henry VanderWoude and together they moved to the Medina/Millville area and raised four daughters. She worked at the former Fisher-Price in...

Ricky A. Heideman, 65 of Lyndonville, NY passed away February 3, 2019 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newfane Hospital on December 14, 1953, the son of the late Allen Heideman and Loretta (Manning) Heideman. He attended Lyndonville School. He married the love of his life, Maurine Kingdollar on September 16, 1972. Together they made their home in Lyndonville, NY. He was always a hard worker and was employed by Lipton and Associated...

Martha R. Adkins, 67, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina, after a long illness. Born on August 25, 1951 in Albion, NY, she was the daughter of Irene (Goodwin) Smith and the late Richard Smith. Martha met and married Jerry Adkins Sr. while working at Karaz Farms in Elba, NY. Throughout her life, she worked various jobs which included being a bartender at Shay’s, working at Associated Brands, and at a home daycare....

William J. “Billy” Rodriguez, 60, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY. Born on June 6, 1958 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Andres and Dorothy M. (Felix) Rodriguez. Billy was a lifelong consumer of the ARC of Orleans and was a good friend to all that met him. His warm smile and friendly personality will be missed by all that knew him. Billy also enjoyed attending the Oak Orchard Assembly of...

Alton A. Brabon, 74, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY. Born on December 21, 1944, in St. Regis Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Arietta (Cummings) Brabon. Alton grew up in the St. Regis Falls area and later moved to the Lyndonville/Medina area. On August 26, 1972, he married the former Kathleen Kenyon and together they raised a daughter. He was employed with Iroquois Products of Brockport...