Tina M. Bale

Tina M. Bale obituary, Medina, NY

Tina M. Bale

Tina Bale Obituary

Visit the Cooper Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Tina M. Bale, 60, of Lyndonville, NY passed away on July 1, 2025, following a long battle with cancer.

Born February 19, 1965 in Medina, she was one of three children of the late Norman Dunn Jr. and Dorothy (Smart) Dunn. Tina graduated in the class of 1983, from Medina High School. She went on to work at Trek, Inc. in Medina as a factory worker for 15 years. Tina was an animal lover, enjoyed woodworking and had a passion for gardening.

Tina is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Pamela Brower.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Sonya Bale (Sterlyng Wilcox); grandson, Michael Simmons; brother, Scott Dunn; and several nieces and nephews, including Desiree Dunn and her son, Levi Kent, Zackary Dunn and Angelo Soliday.

Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cooper Funeral Home

215 West Center Street, Medina, NY 14103-1432

How to support Tina's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Tina Bale's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more