Bates, Wallace Heath

Barker: Our Beloved Mother, Edith Funkhouser, passed away on her 96th birthday February 3, 2023. To view her full obituary, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

(BARKER) Marie W. Conley, of Barker, formerly of Middleport, passed away Thursday morning, March 25th at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born on July 22, 1927 in Middleport, she was the daughter of John and Faye Owlett Whitney. Mrs. Conley was a graduate and Salutatorian of Royalton Hartland High School class of 1945. She graduated from Buffalo State College and taught in the Lyndonville Central school district for five years. After seventeen years at home caring for her children, she became a home economics agent for Cornell University Cooperative Extension. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Barker and a form member of St. Stephen's Church in Middleport. She was...

Lois Wagner died on Monday February 15th, 2021 at age 82. She grew up in Holland, MI but lived most of her adult life in Western New York. She loved music and was a church organist throughout her life. Lois worked as a registered nurse, a nursing supervisor and a director of nursing for many years. In the 1990's she was disabled from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Kenneth Ensing and Arthur Wagner, brother and sister in law Andy & Donna Kragt and nephew, Bob Kragt. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Kim & David Blaker, her much loved grandchildren, Natalia and Ken, her sister & brother-in-law Henrietta &...

Middleport: Robert E. and Gail A. Kester were reunited on their 44th anniversary on September 5, 2020. Robert E. Kester was the son of the late Robert and Loretta Kester. Gail A. Kester was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Vandenberghe. Robert graduated in 1961 from West Seneca High School and Gail graduated in 1966 from Fairport High School. They leave behind their five children, Jennifer (Mike) Braun, R. Sean (Paula) Kester, Charlene (Kenny) Heschke, Yvonne (Christopher) Lane, and Robin (Tom) Greg. They also leave behind their grandchildren: Jacqueline Braun, Corey (Alicia) Martin, Adam Braun, Andrea (Tina) Braun, Julia Braun, Olivia Kester, Solenne Greg, Seth Lane and Roman...

Robert E. Kester, 77, of Middleport, N.Y. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2020 to be with his wife Gail to celebrate their 44th anniversary. He was born February 23, 1943 in Buffalo, NY to the late Robert and Loretta Kester. Robert has been a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church since he moved to Middleport in 1977. Robert joined the Middleport Fire Department on July 10, 1978. He served as the fire department's chaplain and fire police. Robert was predeceased by his wife Gail Kester in May 2020. He is survived by his children Jennifer (Michael) Braun of Sarasota FL, R. Sean (Paula) Kester of Sarasota FL, Robin (Tom) Greg of Doylestown PA, step...

Middleport: Valmay C. (Freeman) Nagel, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. She was born April 6, 1935 in Buffalo to the late Fredrick and Annette (Grzywinski) Freeman. Valmay was the loving wife of Burton Nagel, dear mother of Judith Smithers, Karen Peterson, William (Clare) Nagel, and Lorie Nagel, grandmother of Jose, Desi, Nicholas, Justin, Christian, Kortney, Katie, Julie and Amanda, great-grandmother of 11 and sister of Donald Freeman. A Celebration of Valmay's life will be held at a later date. Valmay's arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY. To share a special memory of Valmay, please visit...

Age 71, of Middleport, N.Y. passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020. She was born June 21, 1948 in Rochester, NY to the late George and Ruth Vandenberghe. Gail has been a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church since she moved to Middleport in 1977. Gail has been on several committees, sung in the choir and played hand bells in the church. She belonged to the Middleport Community Choir singing and playing hand bells. Gail worked in the banking industry for 30 years. She was on the Middleport Free Library Board. She enjoyed knitting and reading. Gail is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert E. Kester; her daughters, Charlene (Kenny) Heschke of Gasport NY, and Yvonne...

(Middleport, NY) Veronica "Ronnie" Gillmeister Cameron, age 94, died peacefully April 21, 2020 in the tender care of the staff of Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park. Whether through a sewing project, flowers from her garden, or a birthday card, she always made sure to brighten the days of those around her-family, friends, and neighbors alike. Born November 25, 1925 in Albion, New York, to Michael and Mary (Smith) Bokman, Veronica lived on Griswold Street in the Town of Middleport for over half a century. She graduated from Albion High School and spent a few years enjoying city life with her sister Mary in Tonawanda as they held their first office jobs. After marrying Louis E. Gillmeister,...

Middleport: Michael A. Iannello, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2020 at his home. Michael was born January 14, 1952 in Buffalo to the late Carl T. and Doris M. (Rosche) Iannello. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971-1976 and worked at the Buffalo VA for 40 years. He enjoyed listening to music, collecting albums and Beatles memorabilia and gardening. Michael is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Bryan) Smith, siblings, Marlene Iannello, Donald T. Iannello, Janice Sahr, Sharyl (Shaun) Rafferty, Joanne Gozdziak, Thomas C. Iannello, 7 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services with military honors for Michael will be held at a later date...

Middleport: Robert Chase, age 67, passed away 9/12/2019. To view his full obituary, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.