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...

Marilyn R. Perry, of Akron entered into rest on September 18, 2018. She was born in Batavia, NY on July 18, 1940 to the late Leon Scharlau and Gertrude (Ball) Scharlau. Marilyn was a 1959 graduate of Corfu High School. She worked as a Food Services Manager for Marriott Services in East Pembroke. She was a past member of the Pembroke Fire Auxiliary. Marilyn was an avid reader and fan of NASCAR and the NFL. Beloved mother of Clair (Darlene) Perry, Gordon (Melony) Perry, Ruth Perry, John...

Dora Poodry died unexpectedly on September 6, 2018. She was born in Batavia on December 17, 1993 to Brian Halshoff and Jennifer (Poodry) Benhaiszel. Dora was a member of the Tonawanda Indian Reservation and the Beaver Clan. Besides her parents, she is survived by two children, Eethn and Eedith Poodry as well as her grandparents, Amie Scrogg and Dan Poodry and many cousins. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Family Residence, 200 Skye Rd., Basom, NY with...

Concetta (Connie) Immaculate Philips (Potenza), of Akron passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018. She was born in Buffalo, NY on September 25,1930 to the late Daniel and Columbina (Ferro) Potenza. Connie was a 1948 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She married Dr. Constantine (Stan) Philips on July 10, 1954. They moved their family to Akron in 1957 in order to start Stan's dental practice. Connie was very involved in the community. She was a long time member of the Kiwanis Club,...

Jacqueline Dellinger, of Akron went peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 27, 2018. She was born in Linton, Indiana on July 18, 1951 to the late John A. Flynn and Patty (Conder)  Nappo. Jackie married her high school sweetheart, Larry Dellinger on August 10, 1968. Larry's job with the railroad brought their family from Illinois to Western New York in the early 90’s. She was a longtime member of the Western New York Steam Association. Jackie was a devoted...

David A. Thiel, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born in Medina, NY on April 7, 1932 to Lester and Blanche (Herendeen) Thiel. Beloved husband over 53 years to the late Vera (Ireland) Thiel; loving father to Sue (Thiel) Schleef, Randy Thiel, Lisa (Thiel) Lipiec, and Darcy Thiel; grandfather to 8 lucky grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. David was a graduate of Lyndonville High School Class of 1950. He served in the United States Army in Korea. David worked...

Mary Lou Bummer, of Akron passed away peacefully, on August 16, 2018.   Beloved wife of the late Roy Bummer for over 50 years. She was a member of the Akron Newstead Senior Center and the Corfu Seniors Group as well as St. Teresa's Church. When she was able, Mary Lou enjoyed bowling and gambling. Her children, Judy (Doug) Sescil, Richard (Kim) Bummer, and Wendy Bummer survive her. Mary Lou is also survived by a brother, Peter (Jan) Abdo; six grandchildren, Jessica,...

Richard Rindell of Corfu, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2018. Richard was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on October 26, 1946. He was married to the late Karen (Lewis) Rindell for forty-six years and worked at Lapp Insulators for many years. Dick enjoyed target shooting and riding 4-wheelers. Three sons, Randy (Stephanie) Rindell, Glenn (Christina) Rindell, and Jerry Rindell; four grandchildren, Gabriella, Luke, Elizabeth, and Anastia; brothers, Robert (Andrea) Rindell,...

Donald M. Walters went peacefully on July 25th, 2018. He was born in Akron, NY on December 26th 1932 to the late Millard and Mabel (Waterstreet) Walters. Don attended school in Akron and in 1958 married his wife of 59 years, Shirley (Graeser) Walters. Farming his whole life was more than work, but his life's passion. Don always stayed busy and enjoyed spending his time tending to his garden, cutting wood, and mowing the grass. When he wasn't spending time with family, he loved being...