All Obituaries

William V. “Billy” Bogan, 76, of Utica, NY, was called to the Lord on April, 5th 2021. William was born on January 23, 1944 to the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Kommer) Bogan in Utica, NY. After graduating from UFA, he studied at Culinary Institute of America and went on to become an Executive Chief and Culinary Instructor in New Orleans. William received many accolades in his professional life including Gold and Silver metals at New Orleans Culinary competitions. On Jan. 27,...

Dusti L. (Wagner) Ogden, 39, of Barker, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital. Born on April 8, 1982 in Newfane, NY, she was the daughter of Anthony and Darlene (Gurman) Wagner. Dusti graduated from Barker High School in 2000 and worked for 20 years in nursing, employed by various nursing homes and was currently working at Lockport Rehabilitation. She was a dedicated nurse and always put her patients before herself. In her free time, she...

Carl Culotta was born on July 3rd, 1929 in Medina, New York to Cosemo and Josephine (Colletti) Culotta. He went home to his Lord, Jesus Christ on March 26, 2021, at 91 years of age. Carl was a man that held his family close to his heart. He was always there being the best son, brother and uncle a man could be. He made a profound impact on the lives of those he loved. Carl graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1950 and remained close friends with many of his classmates. He was a...

Scott A. Heiligenthaler, 65, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at home after a long courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family at his side. Born on January 17, 1956, in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lois (Dillion) Heiligenthaler. Scott graduated from Medina High School in 1974 and received his Bachelor Degree in Science from Syracuse University. He worked as an self-employed Accountant, while working other business ventures. For over 25...

Susan Duvall Crafts (1947-2021) Susan D. called “Frenchie” at Medina High had that smile that classmates found attractive but she intellectually, rose above the flirtations and eventually attended college at age thirty-three to excel, achieving her “teacher’s expectations,” by completing a Phd. in Sociology at age 44. Then her zeal as teacher was apparent as her...

Randy J Edwards, 68 of Lyndonville passed away March 10, 2021 after a short illness. He was born August 10, 1952 to the late Beverley Edwards and Shirley Crosby. He is survived by his son Joshua (Audrey) Edwards and daughter Alicia (Nicholas) Carney. Siblings, Susan (Harvey) Campbell, Cindy (Donald) Grabowski, Mickey (Melinda) Edwards. Sister-in-Law Christine Edwards. Step Mother Chelcie Edwards. Five Grandchildren: Nicholas Edwards, Justin (Fancy) Edwards, Katherine Edwards, Allison Caton...

David D. “DJ” Tombari Jr., 34 of Lyndonville, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Born on March 19, 1987 in Albion, NY, he was the son of David D. Tombari Sr. and the late Debra (Grah) Tombari. DJ attended Lyndonville High School and received his G.E.D. through Niagara-Orleans BOCES. He was currently working for a tree service and was a talented tree climber He was an avid outdoorsman, which he was passing down to his son by teaching him to hunt, fish and race dirt...

Devorah Venice ”Dee” Holloway, 58, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home. Born on January 16, 1963, in Baltimore Maryland, she was the daughter of the late David Scoffied and Bessie Mae (Alston) Clemons. Devorah graduated from Concordia Preparatory High School in 1981 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where she met and married Clyde Devin Holloway in 1982. She received her honorable discharge in 1984 and they both relocated...

Delores M. Pratt, 100, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home with loving family at her side. Born on October 15, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Leonora (Meineke) Moungie. On June 16, 1939, she married the late Herbert Earl Pratt and together they raised four children. Delores attended the University of Toledo, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Food Service Management. She was a devoted mother and...

Shirley M. Baun, 83, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina, NY. Born on May 2, 1937 in Lyndonville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Rena (Martin) Goetze. In September of 1958, she married the late Larry Baun and together they made their home in Lyndonville raising three children. She worked various jobs, including at the Lyndonville Canning Factory. Shirley enjoyed the outdoors and nature. She especially...