Lockport Union Sun Journal

Ronald Weaver Jr.Ronald H. Weaver Jr.

1934 - 2026

Ronald H. Weaver, Jr., age 92, of Lockport, passed away on May 11, 2026.
Born May 3, 1934 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Ronald H. and Cecilia (Wagner) Weaver, Sr.
Ronald retired from the Town of Lockport Highway Department in 1989. He enjoyed woodworking, daily coffee with his buddies, traveling, and...

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Helen ByeHelen Bye

1929 - 2026

Helen Marie Urtel Bye, 97, of Newfane, NY, passed away on May 11, 2026. Helen lived a life centered on faith, family, creativity, and service to others.
Raised on her family's farm in Ransomville and Wilson, NY, Helen was the daughter of Edward and Mabel Rohring Urtel. Her siblings were Larry Urtel, Harold "Dolly"...

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Gary Brockman Sr.Gary L. Brockman Sr.

1936 - 2026

Gary L. Brockman Sr passed away May 5, 2026 in Longs, SC. Born December 26, 1936 in Long Island, NY he was the son of the late Leon and Edna (Meader) Brockman. Gary worked for the City of Lockport where he retired as a Supervisor.
Gary is survived by his wife Carol (Mattiuzzo) Brockman; children Gary (Magdalena)...

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Mary Rose GardepeMary Rose Gardepe

1937 - 2026

Mary Rose Gardepe entered into eternal rest March 5th, 2026 at the age of 88. Mosie was born in Lockport, NY on July 30th, 1937 to James McGonigle and Madalyn McGonigle Knowles. Mosie married George Victor Gardepe on October 6th, 1957 and they were together for 61 years before his death in January of 2018.
Besides...

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Josef HermannJosef Hermann

1939 - 2026

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Josef at the Sault Area Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, April 24, 2026 in his 87th year. He was born in Kolut, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Josef Hermann and the late Eva Schaefer.
He is survived by his son, Curtis and...

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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 &...

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Nancy SmithNancy C. Smith

1943 - 2026

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...

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