Obituaries

Marilyn May Hollenbeck, born on May 4, 1939, in Royalton, New York, was a loving and generous soul whose life was an embodiment of selfless dedication and compassionate service. Marilyn’s journey on earth ended on April 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and life lessons that continue to touch the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.

Mary K. Reichert of Marilla, New York passed away April 27, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen Reichert; dear sister of Carol A. Reichert and the late William C. (Barbara) Reichert; loving aunt of Paul (Jennifer) Reichert, Steven (Anne) Reichert and Janet (Matthew) Stetter; loving great-aunt of Adam, Allison, Caroline and Catherine Reichert, William, Madalyn, Owen and Lauren Stetter; also survived by many cousins. Family will be present to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY on Friday, May 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Services will

Joseph H. Langiewicz, of Corfu, New York passed away April 19, 2025.  He was born October 9, 1963. Beloved husband of Sara (nee Strasser) Langiewicz; dear father of Sara Jo Rusiniak and Joshua (Stacey) Langiewicz; loving grandfather of Addilyn, Nathan, Liam and Brentley; son of Donald  and the late Mary Langiewicz; brother of Timothy (Karen) Langiewicz, Thomas (Cheryl) Langiewicz, Donald (Amy) Langiewicz, Donna (Rich) Slawinski, Deborah (late Kenneth) Peebles, Elizabeth (Adam) Protas, Judy (John) Zoladz and the late Patricia (late Bob) Wolf; son-in-law of Nina and the late Ronald Strasser; also survived by many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of Ronald

Priscilla L. Patterson, 82 of Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1942 in Dansville, NY, a daughter of the late William N. and Beatrice Gilbert Swarts. Priscilla graduated from Akron Central High School and was the owner of the former Priscilla’s Styles in Akron. She enjoyed watching soap operas and loved the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. She was the wife of the late Robert K. Patterson and mother of the late Shayne Patterson. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca I. Patterson of Batavia. Grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob

Wentworth H. Blakely, Jr of Clarence, New York entered into rest on April 13, 2025.  He was born on May 2, 1933.

Lino W. Cometto III of Akron, New York, formerly of Alden, NY passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2025.

Leo F. Drzazgowski of Alden, New York passed away April 5, 2025.  He was born January 24, 1935. Beloved husband of the late Dianne Drzazgowski; dear father of David (Sheila), Donald (Brenda) and the late Donna Drzazgowski; loving grandfather “jaja” of Jed (Erin) Nowak and Liliann Drzazgowski. No prior visitation.  A graveside service was held at Lancaster Rural Cemetery (Cemetery Rd. entrance) on Friday, April 11th at 1 p.m. Leo was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War Era assigned to the USS Belle Grove LSD 2. Flowers gratefully declined.  Memorials may be made to the Alden Hook &

A celebration of life was held last week for Kai Messmer who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to Akron, New York at a young age. It is here that he first discovered his love for soccer. His passion for sports only grew stronger when he moved to Starpoint, where he continued competing and added singing, ukelele, and percussion to the list of his many talents. When Kai started at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (St. Joe’s), he quickly became a proud “Joe’s Jumper,” excelling in track and field and also finding joy performing with the Swing Choir. Whether on

Kenneth L. Peebles of Alden, New York passed away April 13, 2025.  He was born February 29, 1952.