All Obituaries

Arlene C. Jankowski of Akron, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born on February 23, 1943 in Buffalo, NY to the late Albert and Irene (Jezierski) Krawczyk. Arlene and Stanley Jankowski were married on October 20, 1962 and they had three children together. Besides taking care of her family, Arlene clerked in the tax office for the Town of Cheektowaga. She enjoyed listening to Classic Oldies from the 50’s and 60’s and especially loved Polka music. Beloved mother of Jeffrey...

Thomas F. Lotz Sr. went home to be with his Lord on November 24, 2022. He was born in Akron, NY on December 29, 1933 to the late Raymond and Thelma (McLouth) Lotz. Thomas attended school in Corfu. He married Joan Pixley on April 18, 1953 and together they raised 6 children. For many years, Tom managed the Pixley's Food Store and in1984 became owner of the store and continued the tradition of serving the Akron community with his family. He was very proud to be a 50+ year...

Brian R. Hallenbeck, of Basom, New York, passed away on November 23, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  He was born in Penn Yann, NY on July 19, 1951 to the late Ralph and Hazel (Hammond) Hallenbeck. Brian spent his younger life around the Penn Yann area and moved to Basom in 2001. He worked locally for Whiting Rollup Door Company, until his retirement in 2013. He was a member of the Son’s of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the 148 New York Reenactment group where he...

Robert L. Brucker, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 20, 2022. He was born in Akron, NY on June 11, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Margaret (Peters) Brucker. Bob was a 1957 graduate of Akron Central High School, where his career spanned 30 years as bus mechanic. He retired in 1985. Bob’s hobbies included hunting and fishing but his farm was his real passion. He always looked forward to coffee with the guys every Monday and Friday. Loving husband of...

Faith Marie Bassanello, of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home in Clarence, NY. She was Born in Buffalo, NY on August 26, 1927 to the late Thomas and Lillian (Coyle) Caulfield. Faith was a 1946 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy. She continued her education at Sisters Hospital School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse and later taught at the school. Her career at Sisters Hospital spanned more than 40 years until she retired as...

Michael A. Soika, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family, on November 14, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1960, the son of Caroline (Browning) Donnachie and the late Anthony R. Soika. Michael was a 1979 graduate of Akron Central High School and worked most of his life as a truck driver. He was a member of the Akron Jaycees, the Newstead Fire Company, and an active member of the Akron-Newstead Senior Center...

Karen L. Gregg, of Akron, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, New York on July 15,1947 to the late Clinton and Ivy (Payne) Pope. Karen was a graduate of Williamsville High School. She married her late husband, Fred Gregg on April 16, 1966 and they had three children. They spent 47 wonderful years together until his death in 2013. Karen was a homemaker at heart, but also enjoyed working outside of her home for Kmart, Ames, and Walmart. Loving mother of Fred...

Steven Popovich, of Corfu, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2022. He was born in Columbus, PA. on August 14, 1936 to the late Steve and Emma (Zurkane) Popovich. Steven served his country honorably in the United States Army and worked for many years at A.B. Dick as a repairman. Steven enjoyed all aspects of car racing; he himself raced cars, avidly watched any racing on television but loved watching his grandson Dante race.  Beloved husband of...

Brad L. Cummings, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2022. He was born in Batavia, NY on July 25,1974 to Daniel (Judith) Cummings and Nancy (nee Beideck) (Richard) Clare. Brad was a 1992 graduate of Clarence High School. He worked as an Asphalt Plant Operator for New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. and dedicated over 22 years of his life to the Newstead Fire Company, serving as Fire Captain, Vice President, President, and most recently as Executive Board Director. He was an enthusiastic...

Sebastian “Yono” Bordonaro, 103, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022. He was born in Oakfield, NY on December 2, 1918 to the late Joseph and Frances (Mazza) Bordonaro. Upon graduating from Buffalo High School, Yono went on to honorably serve his country during WWII in Central Europe from 1941 to 1948. As part of the 300th Engineer Combat Battalion, he served under Army Gen. George S. Patton Jr., aka “Old Blood and Guts.”. He was...