Theresa H. Boken, of Akron passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 15, 2018. She was born June 17, 1929 in New Suffolk, New York to the late William and Jessie (Majewski) Gaffga. Theresa grew up on Long Island and worked on the water from a very young age with her family. She and her brother William were often scalloping at this time of the year. Theresa loved sports, followed the Bills, Raiders, and was a die-hard Mets fan. She loved taking family cruises and cherished the...

Janet Caple passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 10, 2018. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 3, 1936 to the late William and Hilda (Schwenn) Erdmann. Janet married Donald Caple on january 12, 1957. She retired from Jubilee about 20 years ago and has since enjoyed many hobbies such as quilting and flower arranging. In her younger years she was very involved in the Newstead Fire Co. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary, most recently in the VFW...

Bruce A. Bruyere, of Akron, entered into rest on November 2, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born in Buffalo, NY on June 25, 1949 to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Faltisco) Bruyere. Bruce graduated from Seneca Vocational in 1967. He married his loving wife Marsha Adamski on November 15, 1969. Bruce worked as a Tool and Die maker for General Motors and retired in 2006. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his softail Harley. Beloved husband of Marsha Bruyere. Loving...

Richard Raby, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2018. Richard was born in North Tonawanda on June 3, 1945 to the late John and Dorothy (Flatau) Raby. Richard was a 1963 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Upon graduating, he honorably served in the United States Air Force. A few years ago, he retired from Brink's which is when he took up bicycling and spent more time boating on the Niagara River. He always enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching air shows, and...

Alvina Kumpf, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 20, 2018. She was born in Buffalo on January 31, 1934 to the late Karl and Pauline (Gliem) Klenert. Alvina was a 1952 graduate of Amherst High School. She married Carl Kumpf on October 2, 1954 and they were blessed with four children.  Alvina was a proud and devoted housewife who enjoyed sewing and gardening. She especially loved traveling and fishing with her late husband.  She was a former...

Louis F. Cederman passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital on October 19, 2018.  Louis was born in Buffalo on July 27, 1943 to the late Harold and Grace (Dafgard) Cederman. Louis served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He and Nancy Ruff were married August 31, 1968.  Louis continued his education and graduated from Erie County Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting.  He...

Doug Scarborough passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018. He was born in Batavia on June 19, 1956 to the late Gerald and Nina (Cummings) Scarborough. Doug is best known for his lifelong connection with Evergreen Lawn Cemetery where he has worked since the early age of 17. He was a 1974 graduate of Akron Central High School and went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Photography from Genesee Community College. His passions for photography and writing led him to teach...

Louis F. "Lou" Sutton, Jr., 76 died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo, IL. Lou was born on April 7, 1942 in Akron, New York to Louis F. & Elizabeth (Perry) Sutton Sr. He married Susan Longley on August 13, 1966 in Aledo. Lou was an agent with Country Companies, then Country Financial, for over 45 years, retiring on January 31, 2016. He was active in fundraising in the community, often helping the YMCA and local events like Ducks Unlimited...

Joshua Schmidt, of Akron, NY entered into rest on September 18, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born in Amherst, NY on October 6, 1979 to Kenneth and Sharon (Spencer) Schmidt. Joshua graduated from Akron Central High School in 1997. He continued his education at Canisius College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. In 1992, he was the Western New York Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Joshua was an avid fantasy sports player. He truly enjoyed...

John J. Olaf, of Akron passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 18, 2018. He was born June 21, 1932 in Depew, New York to the late Walter and Mary (Okal) Olaf. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he earned two Bronze Stars. After the war, he worked for General Motors in Tonawanda until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Jurek Post, the VFW and The Swormville Fire Department Drum Corps. John was a gentleman farmer...