All Obituaries

Barbara M. Smith, 85, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home. Born on August 31, 1933, in Lyndonville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth (Powley) Valentine. Barb lived in Lyndonville all her life, graduating from Lyndonville High School and married the late Robert Smith. Barb worked various jobs while raising her five children, including FMC, Phinney Tool & Die, waitressing at the Apple Grove Inn, owning and operating...

Paul Thomas Pollard, 71, of Lyndonville NY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born on February 22, 1947 in Rochester, NY son of the late Henry G. and Joy M. Pollard. Paul was raised in Medina, where he graduated high school Class of 1965. He attended Parsons College in Fairfield, IA. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He then went on to serve in the United States...

Karen M. O’Brien, 65, of Medina, NY, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family at her side. Born on November 5th, 1953, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Rosenbeck and Marguerite Moore. Karen graduated from Medina High School in 1971 and was employed with Delphi of Rochester for 30 years, retiring in 2002. On August 17, 2004, she married Patrick O’Brien and together, they owned and operated Main Liquor Store in Medina. Karen was a member of...

Ronald J. Wright Sr., 78, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born on October 31, 1940 in Bradford, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia (McNeil) Wright. Ronald moved to the Medina area in 1961, he married the former Carol Lane in 1962. He worked various jobs including, R.J. Reynolds of Lockport from which he retired from. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.  Ronald is survived by his wife of 56...

Lidia Flores Rivera, 79, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Born on October 9, 1939 in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus and Maria Flores Delgado. Lidia moved from Puerto Rico to the Medina area, where she met and married her late husband, William Rivera Sr. She worked various jobs including Heinz, in Medina and Monroe Frozen Foods. Lidia enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed growing plants having a...

Douglas L. Coon, 85, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on January 1st, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on November 11, 1933 in the town of Ridgeway, NY, he was the son of the late W. Sheldon and Rhea (Gray) Coon. He grew up in Shelby Basin and at the age of 17 worked at FMC. Douglas enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard on the USS Helena CA75 and after four years of service, he returned home and started a family with his first wife and in 1974 he...

Glenn T. "Jerry" Iorio, 96 of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Homestead Nursing Facility at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Born January 21, 1922 in Ohio, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Angeline (Vigiano) Iorio. He graduated from Medina High School. He enlisted in the US Navy on September 25, 1942 and was honorably discharged January 10, 1946. Glenn is survived by his sister Rose (Clyde) Adams. In addition to his parents, Glenn is...

Harley W. Anderson, 92, of Lyndonville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on August 11, 1926 in Highland Park, Michigan, he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline Anderson. Harley came from Michigan to the Lockport area and graduated from Barker High School in 1942. He shoveled coal for the Bewley Building in Lockport and later worked for Harrison Radiator. On September 24, 1945 Harley enlisted in the U.S....

Roger L. “Rosie” Rosenberg, 72, of West Shelby, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on August 28, 1946 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Falker) Rosenberg. Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967 and upon returning home was employed for 38 years with Harrison Radiator of Lockport, NY. He was an avid hunter and played for the Junior Wilson Sportsman’s Horseshoe League....

Roger K. Seefeldt, 66, of Medina, NY, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on September 11, 1952 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Lorraine (Brietsman) Seefeldt, Sr. Roger graduated from Medina High School in 1970. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a cook overseas in Germany. Upon returning home, he married the former Kathy Brown and together they raised two daughters. Roger was a baker at Corky’s Bakery and then owned...