All Obituaries

Merritt A. “Whitey” Spoth, of Akron passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 31, 2019. He was born on January 21, 1931 to the late Edward and Irene (Daigler) Spoth. Whitey grew up in Swormville and attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Amherst Central. He then went on to serve his nation in the U.S. Army. Whitey and Joan Thuman were married On December 1, 1956. He retired as an equipment operator from Lafarge in Lockport, NY in 1986. He was a member of the...

Larry Edward Steele, passed away on October 31, 2019. He was born in Flushing, NY on May 29, 1949 to Arthur and  Florence (Pearsall) Steele. Beloved Life Partner of Natalie Parker; loving father of Larry Steele, Jr. and Bonnie Parker; cherished grandfather of Adien Rowley, Danielle Steele, Jenelle Steele, and Audrey Parker. Funeral Services will be private.   

Barbara A. Warren passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 26, 2019. She was born in New York City, NY on June 15, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Toal) Hammond. Barbara attended Pembroke Schools and married William Warren in 1959. She worked several jobs; those included a bus aide for Akron Central Schools, a stock person at Pixley’s, and her last and most favorite job was at Denny’s in Corfu. Barb enjoyed reading, fishing, and counted cross stitch in her...

Betty J. Skellon passed away peacefully on October 25, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in Buffalo, NY on December 12, 1927 to the late Otto and Jennie (Black) Olsen. Betty attended high school in Medina, NY. She married the late Youlouis (Charlie) Skellon after WWII and they were married until his death in 1962,  She later married Charles Kelsey who died in 1993. She retired as a press operator from Whiting Roll Up Door in 1991. Betty is survived...

Hazel Alexander passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. She was born on May 6, 1933 to the late Melvin and Viva (Buckmann) Falker. Hazel was an avid gardener and lover of all animals, especially dogs. Her white curls and deep laugh were known wherever she went. We’ll drink a cup of coffee for you today Hazel, a woman who loved without limits. Hazel is survived by her loving family: David (Melissa) Alexander, Daniel Alexander, Joseph (Sarah) Alexander, Randy (Kathleen) Alexander,...

Theodore Alan Bistoff passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, New York on March 5,1965 to Gerald and Joan (Jackson) Bistoff. Theodore was a 1983 graduate of Akron Central High School. He worked for many years for Moeller Sign and Crane Service as a sign installer. He was also an avid fisherman and a classic car enthusiast. Besides his parents, Theodore is survived by his fiancée, Debbie...

Virginia (Ginny) Zurlo passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born in Woodhull, Illinois on May 12, 1923 to the late Daniel and Gertrude (Fallon) May. Ginny was married to the late Joseph Zurlo (deceased November 21, 1981) for more than 36 years. She enjoyed bingo, word finds, puzzles, and playing cards. She was a huge Yankees fan. Beloved mother of Joseph Zurlo and Richard (Suann) Zurlo both of Akron, NY; cherished grandmother of Krista (Mark) Jaekle, Melissa...

Brenda Bruyere passed away on October 2, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born in Buffalo, NY on January 16,1972 to the late Peter Behm and Judith (Kress) Meyer. Brenda was a 1990 graduate of Akron High School. She attended Villa Maria College and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Most recently she was employed as a teller at Key Bank in Lockport. She was a longtime supporter of Lockport Care Net Pregnancy Center. Brenda always enjoyed spending time with her...

Alex R. Kelkenberg, entered into rest on September 24, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, NY on January 16, 1997 to Brett and  Monica (McKenna) Kelkenberg. Alex was a 2018 graduate of Aspire Center for Learning in Cheektowaga. He enjoyed spending time with his family and treasured all of the silly, spontaneous moments with them. Alex loved music especially country music. Beloved son of Brett and Monica Kelkenberg; loving brother of Eric Kelkenberg and his late twin brother Steven M....

Michael N. Block passed away suddenly, on August 19, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, NY on March 20, 1959 to Norbert and Magdalina (Gohring) Block.  Michael was a graduate of Clarence Central High School. After graduationg he continued on and became a mechanic. He worked in the automotive industry for many years. Michael's passion was motorcycles; both working on them and riding them, His parents, Norbert and Magdalina Block; two sons, Alex and Russel Block survive...