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Carol BentleyCarol E. Bentley
1943 - 2026
Carol E. (nee Bach) Bentley passed away May 6, 20226 under the care of her husband and Niagara Hospice. A beloved child of God, whose life reflected unwavering faith, love, and grace. Born October 18, 1943 in Utica, NY she was a daughter of the late Raymond and June (nee Tuura) Bach. Carol was a devoted pastoral...
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Richard ConleyRichard J. Conley
1937 - 2026
Richard J. Conley, age 88, of Lockport, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Lockport Rehabilitation & Health Care Facility. Born in Lockport on May 27, 1937, he was the son of the late Francis and Marie (Liskoff) Conley. Richard built a long and respected career as Advertising Manager for the Lockport Union-Sun &...
Nancy SmithNancy C. Smith
Nancy C. Smith passed away May 6, 2026, in Elderwood of Williamsville. Born February 4, 1943 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Florence (Witkop) Covel. Nancy worked for the Lockport Union Sun & Journal where she was a proofreader, and for the Lockport City School District where she was a...
Molly StrasselMolly Strassel
1963 - 2026
Molly Elizabeth Strassel, 62 of Naples, passed away in Orlando after battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born in Newark, New York to Joanne Sheehan Strassel Mullane and Donald Curtis Strassel, both of Lockport. Molly's family relocated to Plantation, Florida when she was a child. She went to school in...
Mary StadelmanMary L. Stadelman
1955 - 2026
Mary L. Stadelman, Age 70, of Lockport, NY, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. Mary found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved playing cards, spending time with friends and family, and cherished moments at camp. Her laughter echoed through countless...
Mr. Burton ColemanMr. Burton Stanley Coleman
1930 - 2026
Burton Stanley Coleman, born February 7, 1930, in Burt, New York, passed on April 14, 2026, after a long and happy life with family & friends. He wore a number of hats over the years: plane mechanic in the Navy; teacher to those who needed patience most; small business owner; and a handyman who could fix just about...
Miles SchimertMiles Schimert
1993 - 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Miles Schimert, whose life brought comfort, peace, and joy to all who knew him. Miles was the beloved son of Julie and George Muscato, and Paul and Kerri Schimert. He was the cherished twin brother of Alex Schimert (Emily Schimert), with whom he shared a bond...
Gerald BisherGerald Robert Bisher
1940 - 2026
Jacksonville - Gerald Robert Bisher, 85, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on April 20, 2026, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Bisher was born on July 6, 1940, in Lockport, New York to the late Harold Bisher and Lorraine Bedford Bisher....
Ann MaertenAnn H. Maerten
1936 - 2026
Ann H. Maerten, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the loving care of Niagara Hospice House. She was born on August 26, 1936, to the late Wallace and Mary [Monkelbaan] Moje. Ann was a graduate of Lockport High School: Class of 1954. On September 24, 1955, she married Norman...
Aaron SeekinsAaron Thomas Seekins
1974 - 2026
Aaron Thomas Seekins was born on February 11, 1974, in Lockport, New York, and was a 1992 graduate of Lockport Senior High School. He passed away on April 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Born and raised in Lockport, Aaron was an artist and talented basketball player with a natural ability to connect with people —...
Rita SpearRita F. Spear
1938 - 2026
Rita F. (Rann-Johnston) Spear passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at home in Floral City, FL. Born in Lockport, NY on November 20, 1938, to the late Michael and Rose (Ranney) Rann. Rita was a long-term resident of Olcott Beach, New York. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Alan Spear and is survived by her...
Constance VerityConstance P. Verity
1931 - 2026
Connie passed away peacefully at home at age 95 to be with the Lord on April 14th, 2026. Born April 5th, 1931 in Lockport NY; the daughter of Atillio and Mary (DiCarlo) Martino. Married to the late Robert J Verity for 62 years after they met at Lockport Memorial Hospital where she was working and he was a patient....
Joanne RobertsJoanne M. Roberts
1951 - 2026
Joanne Marie Roberts, 74, entered into rest on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born in Lockport, NY on April 28, 1951, she was predeceased by her parents John and Kate Fitzgerald, stepmother Betty Jane Fitzgerald, brothers J. Michael (Ellen) and Daniel P. Fitzgerald, and stepsister Sandra Harrington. Joanne is survived by...
James DitzelJames D. Ditzel
1950 - 2026
Of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on April 15, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on June 1, 1950, the son of the late Carl and Betty [Burdick] Ditzel. Jim was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and continued his...
Shirley RobertsShirley M. Roberts
Shirley M. Roberts, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. She was 88. Born in Lockport, NY, Shirley was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna Blosser. She was a proud graduate of Akron High School, Class...
John HallJohn H. Hall
1946 - 2026
(Knowlesville) John H. Hall, age 79, passed away April 10, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing home following a long illness. He was born May 30, 1946, in Albion, NY to the late Irving and Helen (Bandemer) Hall. John worked for many years as a tool & die maker for Delphi in Lockport and Doehler-Jarvis in Batavia. He...
Philip FaustPhilip A. Faust
1947 - 2026
Philip A. Faust passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and family at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Buffalo on April 21, 1947, he was the son of the late William A. and Eileen (nee Schmidt) Faust. Philip started his GM career in 1965 as a co-op student between GMI (now Kettering)...
Phillip RosenbergPhillip D. Rosenberg
1957 - 2026
Phillip D. Rosenberg born in Lockport February 3, 1957 passed away March 4, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was predeceased by his parents George and Shirley Rosenberg and his loving companion Sandy Chido. Phil retired from the City of Lockport Fire Department where he was Captain. As a firefighter his...
Carl LayerCarl J. Layer
Carl J. Layer passed away on April 9th, 2026 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He was born on January 31st,1940 to parents Paul and Cornelia (Keller) Layer. Carl served in the Marine Corp from 1960 until 1966. He worked for 33 years as a Test Technician at Harrison Radiator in Lockport until he retired in 2006. Carl was a...
Brian LongBrian M. Long
1976 - 2026
Brian M. Long of Newfane, NY entered into rest on April 9, 2026, in the Niagara Hospice House. He was born on November 4, 1976, the son of Murray and Kathy Nebrich Long. Brian graduated from Newfane High School in 1995 and worked for Ridge Road Express. He was a member of the Spina Bifida of WNY and was an avid fan...
Marjorie BewleyMarjorie Janet Bewley
Marjorie "Margie" Janet Bewley, of Albany, NY, passed away on April 4, 2026 at home. The daughter of George William Bewley and Janet Mimken Bewley Wagner and sister of Thomas George Bewley and Douglas William Bewley, Margie was born on October 13, 1951 in Buffalo, NY and raised in Lockport, NY. She spent her...
Donna DaughertyDonna M. Daugherty
1945 - 2026
After several years of struggling with the diminishment of life caused by Parkinson's Disease, Donna Daugherty passed into rest on March 30, 2026 at the Salamanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Salamanca, NY. Her death marks the termination of a wonderful physical presence but her loving spirit continues to...
Eileen GoldingEileen V.R. Golding
Eileen V.R. Golding passed away March 31, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice surrounded by her family. Born February 14, 1943 in Buffalo she was the daughter of the late Norman and Wilhemina (Wasmer) Trautman. Eileen was the secretary at George H. Golding Trucking and Lock City Trucking. She enjoyed...
Kurt LewisKurt H. Lewis
Kurt H. Lewis,79, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital. Born on March 14, 1947, in Medina, NY, the son of the late Kenneth and Betty (Olds) Lewis. He graduated from Medina High School in 1966 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On returning...
James Conley, Jr.James Charles Conley, Jr.
1944 - 2026
James Charles Conley, Jr. passed on March 27, 2026 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness. Born August 5, 1944 in Lockport, he was the son of the late James C. Conley Sr. and Josephine (Gervaise Conley) Mattucci. He was a graduate of Lockport Senior High School (1962), earned his B.A. in Health, Physical...
