All Obituaries

Craig H. Parker, of Akron, unexpectedly passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born in Batavia, NY on January 11, 1971 to David C. Parker and Jean M. Rosenberg. Craig was a 1989 graduate of Akron Central High School. After high school he continued his education and became an LPN, working at Brothers of Mercy and most recently at Williamsville Pediatrics. He was also an EMT and a Life Member of the Newstead Fire Company, where he just celebrated 30 years of service and was also Santa...

John B. Routledge, better known as Jack, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and four-legged friends on April 25, 2022. He was born in Buffalo, NY on June 7, 1932 to the late Philip and Naomi (Barrett) Routledge. Jack graduated from Hamburg High School in 1950 and then served his country honorably in the United States Navy onboard the USS Randolph. He and Dorothy Scanlon were married on September 20, 1958 and built their family home in Akron, NY...

Stuart P. Jamieson, 94 of Basom, April 24, 2022. He was born on the Tonawanda Seneca Nation Territory on December 24, 1927 to the late Lillian Blackchief. Stuart attended Akron Central High School and joined the United States Marine Corps. He was the Sachem Chief of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation Hawk Clan and was enrolled with the Seneca Nation of Indians. He was a member of the Iroquois Legion Post in Irving New York. For over twenty years Stuart headed the Indian Desk at the United States...

Ismael (Izzy) Laffosse Jr., passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lockport, NY on November 12, 1953 to the late Ismael Sr. and Elizabeth (Clark) Laffosse. He attended Akron Central High School and then went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy, where he worked on submarines. He worked most of his life as an electrician and retired from University of Buffalo in 2010. Izzy loved everything about motorcycles, he...

Santina M. Giordano, "Sandy" passed away on April 12, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, NY on October 7, 1930 to the late Salvatore and Laura (Taurgrasso) Mazzarise. Santina graduated high school and met the love of her life, Sam Giordano. They were married in 1952 and had two daughters together. Sandy loved to travel whenever she could. Baking always brought her great joy. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Yvonne C. DeTine passed away peacefully on April 8, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1928 to the late Ernest and Eugenia (Lize) Payen. Yvonne was a 1947 graduate of Bennett High School. She and Raymond Charles DeTine were married in 1957 and they had three children together. She worked for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for 10 years. Yvonne was an avid reader and animal lover. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting and doing crossword...

Terry Brackett, 65, of Akron, NY, passed peacefully on April 6, 2022. He was the son of Darwin and the late Audrey (Calnan). He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Klawer); children Craig (Brian), Amber, and Justin (Ashley); grandson, Hunter; siblings, Darlene (Brian) Hulshoff, Tom (Ileana), Connie (Ralph) Cosentino, Debbie (Mark) Arnold, and Kelley; aunts, Anita (late James) Calnan and Audrey (late Thomas) Calnan; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Terry was predeceased by...

Ralph Wellington Gabbey, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2020. He was born in Pembroke, New York on April 14, 1931 to the late William and Grace (Fuller) Gabbey. Ralph honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married Rose Marie Eberth on August 30,1958 and they had two children. He was a member of the Pembroke Fire Company for over 25 years. He enjoyed gambling, fixing things, and tinkering around the house. He especially loved spending time...

Nancy L. Meacham of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, New York on August 30, 1977 to Theresa (Haid) Koestler and the late Michael A. Saccomando. Nancy graduated from Daemen College and then went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Buffalo State University. She married her loving husband, Jeff on October 16, 2004 and together they raised their two children....

Kim C. Taylor, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1949 to the late Charles and Jane (Bierly) Taylor. Kim was a 1967 graduate of Akron Central High School. After High School she continued her education and earned an Associate’s Degree. Kim retired from Ford Gum & Machine Company in 2011. She loved working in her garden, spending time with family and friends, and creating special memories with her grandsons Bobby and...