Obituaries

A Memorial Ride with the Patriot Guard, Newstead Fire Company, friends, and family will honor David Larry Cummings, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2023.  The ride begins at the Ross Funeral Home on Eckerson Avenue at 11:45 a.m. this Saturday, July 1 and will travel through the Village of Akron before ending at the Newstead Fire Hall, where there will be a reception.

There will be a public memorial service at Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, 11500 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY on July 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. for Marilyn (Hackman) Mast who passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023.

Winifred E. Meahl, of New York City and Akron, New York died on June 22, 2023.  The daughter of the late Grover B. and Geraldine (Buckley) Meahl, was born on April 9, 1933 and grew up in Akron, New York.  She was a graduate of Akron High School and Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English.

Donna Stock, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born in Patton, PA on August 1, 1936 to the late Isadore and Viola (Van Nest) Yeckley.

Cheryl L. Winiewicz, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2023. She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 12, 1949 to the late John Woods and Gertrude (Vampotic) Gilligan.

Faith Marie Bassanello, of Akron, New York, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home in Clarence, NY. She was Born in Buffalo, NY on August 26, 1927 to the late Thomas and Lillian (Coyle) Caulfield.

In loving memory of Barbara L. (Smith) Nadrowski, Esq. born on 5.28.1949 and laid to rest on 11.14.2022.

Vivian E. Wheat age 79, formerly of Akron, New York passed away November 17, 2022.  She was born June 30, 1943 in Armstrong County PA, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Vera (Knappenberger) Wheat and had lived in this area since 1955.

James Baker passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022 at Lockport Rehab and Health Care Facility.

Arthur M. Schmidt, 72 of Lockport, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at his residence under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.