All Obituaries

Wanda D. Oakes, 93, of Lyndonville, NY, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Hospice of Orleans with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 18, 1930, in Mays, Indiana, the daughter of the late Osro and Mae (Plummer) Draper. Wanda was raised during the Depression on a small farm in Indiana. After graduating from Mays High School in 1948, Wanda continued her education at Ball State Teachers College, where she met her future husband, James Oakes, on a blind...

Lucy Violet Burch was reunited in heaven with her mother, Agnes Chraston, her son, Wally, and grandson Jimmy “Ray Ray” on March 28, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1952. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and cooking for everyone. She was a avid collector of pigs and was well known for having many different pets In her spare time she enjoyed bird watching, reading, crocheting, garage sailing and going to Niagara Falls. Lucy was a foster...

Jean Carol “Jeanne” Fuller, 80, of Shelby, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Hospice of Orleans, Albion, NY. Born on May 5, 1943, in Batavia, NY, she was raised by the late Randall and Georgeanna Allen. Jeanne graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School in 1962. She worked for 30-plus years and never missed a day due to sickness at the former Specialized Printed Forms in Caledonia, NY. She married Thomas Fuller on May 27, 1978, and they...

Debbie L. Bloom, 63, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 1, 1960, in Brockport, NY, the daughter of the late Warren and Mary Jane (Draper) Hart. Debbie enjoyed working on her 1965 Chevy Nova and racing it at the Motor City Rack Track in Lancaster, NY. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially while hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and gardening. She was known for being a jokester. She is survived by her husband of...

Kathleen A. Williams, 93 years of age, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Vitas Hospice House, Lecanto, FL. Kathleen was born on January 12, 1931 in Akron, NY the late Kenneth and Emelda Snell. She was the second oldest of four children. Kathleen was educated in Clarence, NY and in 1950, married her loving husband Earl Roy Williams, before his passing in 1999, they celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. Five children were born from this...

Robert L. “Bob” Bane, 76, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away at the Batavia Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1947, in Lockport, NY, the son of the late Howard and Laura (Tanner) Bane. Bob graduated from Lyndonville High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On returning home, he married the late and former Sharon Hofert. Together, they made their home in Lyndonville and raised four daughters. He owned and operated...

Marsha A. Snyder, 75, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born on November 27, 1948, in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois (Newton) Litchfield. She graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in 1966 and married the late David Lembke on February 3, 1968; together, they raised two sons. After David passed from a tractor accident, she married Donald Snyder in 1989. Marsha worked for several retail businesses in the area and was a dedicated...

Jeffrey F. “Redneck” Sidebottom, 61, of Middleport, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Niagara Hospice, Lockport, NY. Born on February 15, 1963, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Leonard Sidebottom and Doris (Freer) Yingling. He grew up in Middleport, NY and was a life-long mechanic, working for area garages. He liked spending time with his family and friends and caring for his beloved dog, Midget. Jeffrey is survived by his four children,...

Ronald E. “Ron” Baubie, 77, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born on August 6, 1946, in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Clara (Thompson) Baubie. Ron attended Medina High School and went on to receive a Drafting Degree. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On returning home, he worked as a Dietician at the Medina Memorial Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of the...

Capt. William F. Ashmore of Kent, NY passed away just one week of shy his 87th birthday, joining his wife Clarissa "Sissy" Ashmore. He is survived by his daughter Debbie Ashmore, son-in-law Pete Matuskevich, son Matthew Ashmore, daughter-in-law Chris Ashmore, son Ricky Ashmore, and only granddaughter Amanda Matuskevich. Born in Ludowici, GA in 1937, he led a life of adventure. He was a policeman, an electrician, business owner, farmer, coon dog hunter, horse lover and a fisherman....