Obituaries

Helen R. Merle,  was born on May 7, 1924, in Holland, New York.  A longtime resident of Alden, New York, she passed away March 27, 2025, at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Harry Merle; daughter of the late Earl Rogers Sr. and Blanche Day Rogers; step-mother of Karyl (Walter) Meyer and Bruce (Karen) Merle; also survived by 5 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mildred Richards, Norma Rogers, Earl Rogers Jr., and foster sister of Charles Logan; aunt of Amy (Richard) Crane, Stewart (Kay Amore) Anderson, Christine (Timothy) Deragon and the late David Anderson;

Edward G. Mosman of Alden, New York passed away April 5, 2025.  He was born September 17, 1931.

Wilma L.  Beyer, 92 of Akron, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Wells Hospice Buffalo, Beechwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Amherst, NY. Wilma was born on February 15, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, as the first-born daughter of the late Arthur W. and Wilhelmina Ruth Thomas Blake. Shortly after her birth, the Blake family moved to Buffalo, where her father worked for General Motors. Wilma’s mother passed away in 1940, leaving behind Wilma and two younger sisters, Jackie and Ruth Ann. The two eldest girls lived with relatives on the Blake family farm in Honesdale, Pennsylvania,

Robert Francis Botham “Bob”, 90 of Warsaw and formerly of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home with his daughter Laura by his side. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Lee F. Botham and Dorothy Hartmetz Botham. While serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War, Bob met a woman, Rena Pearl Sedden, who would become his wife for the next 60 years. After serving our great country honorably, Bob spent the majority of his career over several decades as a truck

Edward Earle, lovingly known to many as Ed or Eddie, passed away on April 1, 2025 at the age of 90 and will be deeply missed by friends, family, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was born on October 27, 1934 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The son of the late Hedley and late Elizabeth (Cook) Earle. After a six year tour in the Canadian Army, he married Beverly and started his family. Edward was a man who had a deep love for his family, and he prioritized them above all else. He was a dedicated father,

Marcia L. Albrecht of Akron passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 80 on March 29th at their winter home in Sunnybreeze, Florida.  She was born on November 16, 1944 to Vernon and Bernice Long.  Marcia was the beloved wife of Clayton Albrecht for 42 years.  She was the cherished mother of Melissa (Michael) Nigro and Karin (Michael) Fiegl.  Stepmother of Dawn (Philip) Keppler and Clayton Albrecht Jr. Grandmother of 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of the late JoAnn Pautler. Marcia graduated from Akron Central School in 1962, was a lifelong resident and enjoyed country living.  She attended

Daniel F. Giras-of Alden, New York passed away February 9, 2025. Daniel was a a 32nd Degree Life Member of the Alden/Akron Masonic Lodge. A 50-year member of the Buffalo Consistory and the Ismailia Shriners, of West Seneca.  He volunteered for the Shriners by driving children and their families to the Shriner’s Hospital in Erie, PA. He was active in the Shriners Mini Car Parades and volunteered at the Shrine Circus selling souvenirs. Dan was a truck driver for Trans American Trucking and Higgins Hauling, driving in all 50 states.  He loved his family, traveling with his late wife Sally

Beverly (Bev) A. Grove passed away on February 4, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of love, adventure, and dedication to family and friends. Born on December 5, 1941, in Medina, New York, Beverly embraced life with a spirit of curiosity and generosity that touched everyone around her. Beverly’s love of travel took her across 49 states and beyond, including Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, along with numerous river boat cruises. She was a former volunteer with the Association of Twigs at Medina Memorial Hospital, an active member of the Akron/Newstead Senior Center, enjoyed knitting, and had a gift of transforming