Obituaries

Flora Leamer, a tireless volunteer in the Clarence and Akron communities, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ last Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Lenard Chester Babel, mentor to many, loved by all, 78, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Washington, UT. He was born December 23, 1945, in Buffalo, NY to Chester L Babel and Betty June Martin. He passed quietly in his home on August 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

Sandra M. Skaine, 85 of Clarence, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Robert P. Kiehl, Jr. passed away on September 20, 2024 at Hospice Buffalo after a four year courageous battle against cancer. He was born July 1, 1952 at St. John’s hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of Sandra Kiehl and the late Robert P. Kiehl Sr.. He moved to the Western New York area in 1982 to work at Darien Lake Amusement Park. Robert graduated from Canisius College with a degree in counseling and earned a Masters at the University of Buffalo. Bob was a giant, not only in height but the way he loved his wife and

Judith L. Meyer, aged 81, of Akron, New York, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2024. Born in Batavia, New York, on July 5, 1943, Judith lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family and community. She was the dedicated and loving wife of Samuel Meyer, with whom she shared a remarkable 63 years of marriage after their vows were exchanged on February 11, 1961. Judith retired from a fulfilling career as a deli manager with Pixley’s ShurFine Foodmart, where she was well-loved and respected by coworkers and customers alike. In her leisure time, she found joy in

Roger N. Brewer, 85 of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born November 16, 1938 in Akron, NY, a son of the late Norman and Evelyn (Kaderli) Brewer. Roger was employed by H & M Foundations for many years before his family moved to Williamsburg, VA and then Ponchatoula, LA where Roger commuted to Texas to work in the oil fields for Circle Bar Drilling Company. Roger (and his family) returned home to Akron in 1985 and finished up his career with Northeast Caissons as a welder prior to

Russell James Ormsby, age 70 of Akron, New York passed away on September 16 in Portland, Oregon celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Russell James Ormsby was born on June 25, 1954 to his late parents Russell James Ormsby and Lydia (Lee) Ormsby. After Russ graduated from Akron Central School in 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly (Blasko) Ormsby. They had four children and was a loving father to, Jacqueline (Nathan) Nielsen of Leeds, ME; Jennifer (Lee) Salmon of Akron, NY; Russell (Rusty) James Ormsby Jr. of Akron, NY; and Robert (Lisa) Ormsby of San Diego, CA. Russell was

Howard D. Rosenberg, born January 13, 1949, in Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at his residence in Clarence Center, NY. Howard was a 1967 graduate of Akron Central School District. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Finger) Rosenberg, whom he married on August 21, 1971, marking over 50 years of shared love and partnership. He was a proud and loving father to Anita (Douglas Keleher) Rosenberg and Marc (Jaclyn) Rosenberg.  Howard was a dedicated sheet metal worker, contributing to the manufacturing industry for 38 years and was a valued member of the Sheet Metal Workers

Candice Starkweather, 71 of Newfane, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center. She was born June 4, 1953 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Kruszczynski. Candice prized education and the furtherment of knowledge. She raised and trained race horses and was an artistic individual. She enjoyed her cats and will be missed by those who knew her. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Starkweather who died in 2018. Survivors include her sons, Robert (Julie) Starkweather of Tonawanda and Nikolai Starkweather of

Benjamin Neale Abrams, 49, of Batavia, New York passed away on September 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1975 in Batavia to Marshall Neale and Barbara (Howell) Abrams. In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by a daughter and son; Jessie and Jakob Abrams; sister Carrie Janes; grandmother Audrey Abrams Potter; nieces and nephews Tyler Janes, Kesa (Travis) Wasivlewski, Emily Janes; great nephew Chanceton; along with aunts, uncles and cousins. Ben loved working at HP Hood in Batavia and all the people with whom he