All Obituaries

Butch Francis Eldred, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, New York on June 27, 1953 to the late Francis H. and Lucille (Redman) Eldred. Butch was a 1971 graduate of Clarence High School. He loved cutting wood and worked most of his life as a saw operator. He and Lorene Spears were married on August 30,1975 and had two children together. Butch was a member of the Pembroke Community Church and an exempt member of the Newstead...

Patricia Bower (nee Sibilio) passed away on December 19, 2020. She was born in Buffalo, New York on April 15,1955 to the late Albert and Frances (Van Norman) Sibilio. She worked as a computer tech at Ingram-Micro and married Jerry Bower on May 19,1990. She often would be found spending time with her family, giving solid heartfelt advice, or working on computers. She especially loved cooking and baking and was a proud member of the Anna Ingalsbe Lovell Chapter of DAR. Beloved wife of over...

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...

David Diorio, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021 at Harris Hill Nursing Facility. He was born in Akron, New York on March 3, 1943 to the late Frank and Barbara (Cvitanovich) Diorio. David was the youngest of four children. He had two brothers, Larry Kashuba, James Kashuba and a sister, Jane Kashuba. He was a graduate of Akron Central High School. David was a very gifted electrician. He worked on everything from small appliances and foreign cars to wiring an entire...

Trip Conover, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 following a short illness. Born January 20, 1940 in Buffalo, New York, he was the oldest of three children of Bruce Keator Conover, Jr., and Betty Nelson Conover. He is predeceased in death by his parents, his brother Nelson Garrett “Gary” Conover, and his son Andrew Todd Conover. Trip graduated from The Nichols School in 1957 and attended Hamilton College. Upon graduating in 1962, he enlisted and honorably served his...

Harold J. Thomas, went home to be with his lord, on May 24, 2021. He was born in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1933 to the late Millard and Viola (Keller) Thomas. Harold served his country honorably in the United States Army. He worked for many years as a machinist at Excel Industries. He was a member of One Church in Akron and helped out as an usher whenever he was able. He was known as a tinkerer. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Virginia; cherished...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lisa M. Stang announces her passing on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Georgia. Born August 8, 1966 in Batavia, New York, Lisa spent her early years on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation in NY. In 1975, Lisa’s father joined the Air Force. She graduated from Woodbridge High School, RAF Bentwaters, UK in 1984. After graduation, she returned to the states where she met and married Mike Stang in 1988. A month later, Lisa...

Virginia Ann Benedict Miller, 93 Died surrounded by family and went to her Savior’s arms on May 4, 2021 at her home in Gallatin, TN. Born August 7, 1927 in Elmira, NY. A graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Arnot Ogden Nursing School.  Former staff and charge nurse at: AOMC of Elmira, NY; Sisters and Deaconess hospitals, Buffalo, NY; Genesee Memorial, Batavia, NY; Millard Fillmore Suburban hospital, Williamsville, NY. She was also a hospice care nurse, a lover of music, and...

Sandra Lee Seamans, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2021. She was born in Buffalo, NY on February 3, 1959 to the late Frank and Jean (Saldutto) Kunkle. She graduated from Alden High School and continued her studies at Bryant & Stratton College. Sandra worked as the Deli Manager at Pixley’s Shur Fine Food Mart for 10 years. Sandra’s passions were reading and cooking. She loved spending time with her family and her dog, Kenzie. Loving wife of Tom Seamans; beloved...

Jeanette Jones, died on April 16, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born in Basom, New York on June 3, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Anna Sundown and Sylvester Ground. Jeanette attended the Salem Indian School and was a member of the Turtle Clan. She worked over twenty-five years for Sylvania in Batavia and retired only because she learned the plant was closing. Jeanette enjoyed reading newspapers and magazines and being around people. She especially loved shopping...