John B Hostetler 1957-2025

John B Hostetler 1957-2025

WEST FARMINGTON — John B. Hostetler, 68, of West Farmington, died Friday at The Ohio State University Hospital. Born Feb. 6, 1957, in Claridon, John was the son of Benjamin J. and Viola Miller Hostetler. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his siblings, Sylvia Bontrager, Maryann Hostetler, Rudy Hostetler, Emma Raber, Monroe Hostetler and Jonas Hostetler. He was preceded in death by five siblings. Funeral services wil…

Father Richard M. Poblocki 1957-2025

Father Richard Poblocki, who had served the Cheektowaga area as associate pastor, pastor and school administrator, died June 29, 2025. He was 67. Born Sept. 29, 1957, in Buffalo to Richard I. and Helen (Boczar) Poblocki, Father Poblocki attended St. John the Baptist School in Alden for four years before entering Millgrove Elementary. He went on to attend Alden Middle School and Alden Central High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Philoso…