All Obituaries

Bonita Jonathan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23, 2020. She was born in Gowanda, NY on November 28, 1940 to Leroy and Irma (Skye) Stafford. Bonita is a proud member of the Turtle clan. She retired from Fisher Price in 1997. She enjoyed going to garage sales, camping, bowling and playing softball. She was an avid collector of anything turtle and known as number one spectator at any sporting event her many grand and great grandchildren participated in. She is survived...

Sharon G. Lang, passed away on May 23, 2020. She was born in Buffalo New York on October 2,1946 to the late Arthur and Mildred (Sippel) Lang. She is survived by a sister, Sandy Lang and special friend, Wanda Pierce. Sharon was a supervisor at Quebecor, a company that produced magazines and books. Sharon held many interests and especially enjoyed fishing. She was a life member of the VFW Post #3180.  A Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held at a later...

Betty Pafk died May 22, 2020. Born in Medina on September 14, 1929 to Elmer and Vera Wagner. Betty lived a healthy life passing away peacefully from natural causes at Absolute Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Gasport. Married to Lawrence Pafk in 1948, she worked at Bell Telephone, Sylvania in Batavia, and always shared chores on their Dairy Farm while raising a family. Later on she switched from cows to horses helping at her son’s horse farm, still sharing goodness to her...

Kenneth Greer passed away on May 19, 2020.  He was born in Buffalo on October 30, 1930 to the late Robert and Doris (Mullett) Greer. Kenneth was a 1948 graduate of Lafayette High School. After graduation, he went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.  After discharge,earned a drafting degree and worked at Trico in Buffalo.  He left the office behind in 1958 and found his true calling when he joined the Erie County Sheriff's...

Kelvin Jonathan, passed away on May 15, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 24, 1956 to Kervin and Evelyn (Ground) Jonathan. Kelvin was a graduate of Akron Central High School. He belonged to the Seneca Nation and was a member of the Wolf Clan. He was a jack of most trades; his talents will be missed by his family and Smoke Rings. Kelvin was a huge sports fan of the Sabres, Bills and especially the Tonawanda Braves. Besides his parents, he is...

Lucille Elizabeth (nee Redman) Eldred 86, of Akron went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2020 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she was a resident. She was born on July 8, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Emily (Zaclewski) Redman. Lucy and Francis Eldred were married in 1953 until his death in 2017. She was a devoted wife to Fran, always by his side and always putting her needs behind others. Lucy worked for 27 years at the Erie County Home and...

Bryan Printup, passed away on May 5, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born in Batavia, New York on April 8, 1967 to Valerie (Leaf)Truax and the late Gerald Printup. Bryan belonged to the Mohawk Nation and was a member of the Turtle Clan. Bryan loved to cook and cooked not only for his family but also as a livelihood. He especially loved to spend time with his three boys. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacklyn Jonathan Printup. Loving father of Brittany...

JACKSON – Travis C. “Jack” of Akron, NY entered into rest April 25, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born in Waterville, New York to the late Alaric J. and Bonnie (Betts) Jackson. Beloved husband of 60 years to the love of his life, Marcia A. (nee Michalik) Jackson; loving father of Susan (Jim Wynne) Jackson, Karen (Alan) King and Amy Jackson; cherished grandfather of Justin (Anne) McCumber, Ryan McCumber, Jerid (Rachel) Donovan, Beau (Julie) Donovan, Ashley (Tim) McNeil, JF...

Thomas “Coach” Wetzen, age 92, entered into rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Buffalo VA Medical Center.  He was born on October 1,1927 to the late Adolph and Ada (Lotto) Wetzen. Thomas grew up in Riverside and served in the Army at the end of WWII. He met his future wife, Barbara (Scott), while attending SUNY Brockport and they were married in 1951. He then started his career with Akron schools as a physical education teacher and coach. During his coaching career from...

Hideko Kenyon passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020. She was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. Her given name was Hideko. She later took the nickname Hide. Okinawa is where she would meet and marry her sweetheart, Walter H. Kenyon while he was stationed there before moving to America. They had three children: Kevin (Carolyn) Kenyon, Kani (Rene) Tucciarone, and Kathy (Greg) Pequeen. She loved her family dearly. She is predeceased by her beloved Walter (2002) and her dear daughter,...