All Obituaries

Guinevere Kelkenberg (Hoste), passed away on October 20, 2020. She was born in Lockport, New York on January 19, 1941 to the late Alton and Marjorie (Baker) Hoste. Guin was a 1958 graduate of Akron Central High School and worked many years as a bookkeeper for Packing Corporation in Lockport. She loved caring for her two cats and enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with friends. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Her husband, John Kelkenberg predeceased her in...

Timothy Jones Jr., went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2020. He was born in Basom, New York on June 13, 1932 to the late Timothy Sr. and Anna (Sundown) Ground. He attended the Thomas Indian School and was a member of the Turtle Clan. Timothy married his late wife, Karen Parker on July 27, 1952. He worked for Strippit for over 36 years as a machinist, retiring in 1996. He loved farming and usually carried 30 to 40 beef cows at a time. He was also a Deputy Marshall on the reservation,...

Julie Marcolivio, passed away on October 9, 2020. She was born in Batavia, New York on March 4, 1958 to Arthur Haist and his late wife, Elizabeth (Milligan) Haist. Julie married her husband, William Marcolivio in 1977 and they had three children together. She worked as a cleaning person for the Clarence Central Schools for over 29 years, retiring in 2019. Julie was a huge animal lover and took great pleasure in caring for her fur babies: Bandit, Rocky, Hailee, and Molly who just recently...

Janice L. Nixon passed away peacefully, on September 22, 2020. Janice was born in Olean, New York on March 11, 1943 to the late Richard and Ila (Kennedy) Johannes. She and her late husband of over 46 years, John Nixon, married in 1966. Together they shared their passion for travel, including Europe, cruises, and Disney. She loved all needlework,  her favorites being quilting and sewing. A group of her friends would often take trips to Stella Niagara for quilting and sewing...

Earl W. Yaeger, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020. He was born in Batavia, New York on March 20, 1948 to the late Earl and Arlene (Covid) Yaeger. He attended Pembroke Central High School and then went on to serve his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He worked for many years at FMC in Middleport. Earl was a member of the Medina VFW post and proud member of the Patriot Guard. He enjoyed deer hunting and golf. When he was able, he loved to ride his Harley. Earl...

Franklin N. Crane of Akron passed away suddenly on September 11, 2020. He was born in Cuba, New York, on November 27, 1993 to Franklin Crane and Kimberly Brunner. He attended Akron Central Schools and worked as a foreman at Aakron Rule. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting. Franklin is survived by his parents, Franklin Crane and Kimberly Brunner; three sisters, Tara (Justin) Booth, Robyn (Johnny) Crane, and Hannah (Austin) Crane. Franklin is also survived by his significant other,...

Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Cornelius, of Alabama Center, NY, died as she lived Wednesday, September 9, 2020: when she was good and ready, in the presence of her husband and children. Her calling as a devoted caregiver with strong opinions ran as a theme throughout her life, from family to work, and from childhood to adulthood. Kathy was born in Buffalo on July 3, 1949, to the late Paul J. Schmitz and Mary Jane (Ries) Schmitz. She graduated from Bishop O’Hern High School in...

Patricia Lederhouse, passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2020. She was born in Batavia, New York on May 6, 1940 to the late Roscoe and Irene (Kwandrans) Swift. Patricia was a 1958 graduate of Akron Central High School. She married Ronald Lederhouse on November 12, 1960. Pat enjoyed country music and loved animals, especially cats and dogs. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Ronald Lederhouse; a daughter Lisa Lederhouse; a son-in-law Mike Ohol; one...

Virginia Sowl of Akron passed away on September 5, 2020. She was born in Reedley, CA on March 29, 1924 to the late William and Adah (Ragel) Stone. She met her late husband Perry of over 38 years while he was stationed in California waiting to be deployed. When World War II ended, Perry and Virginia moved their family to Western New York. Virginia was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved to travel and often talked about the trip that she and Perry took to Fiji, along with...

Viola Cummings, passed away on August 30, 2020. She was born in Clarence Center, New York on March 16, 1924 to the late Percy and Bessie Stanley. She attended Parker School in Clarence. She married the late Lester Cummings in 1943. Viola branded gum at the Ford Gum and Machine Co. for over twenty-five years. She had a deep faith in God and loved to craft in her spare time, mostly afghans and pillows. Loving mother of, Lester (Janice) Cummings, Linda (Michael) Eldred, and Rebecca (Phil)...