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William E. Taylor Jr.William E. Taylor Jr.
1932 - 2025
William E. Taylor Jr., 93, passed away December 9, 2025. He was a steel worker for Simons Saw and Steel, Lockport, NY and a Veteran of the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Thelma Taylor Sr. William is survived by his wife Donna Thompson Taylor; children, Barbara Beckham, Douglas...
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Jana SiemendorfJana B. Siemendorf
1948 - 2025
Jana B. Siemendorf passed away December 7, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1948 in Lockport and the middle daughter of Lyman Siemendorf and Betty (Beakman) Siemendorf. While Jana did work and retire from General Motors, her most treasured time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren who adored her. ...
Gary LennertGary Wayne Lennert
1944 - 2025
Gary Wayne Lennert of Columbia, SC, died on November 27, 2025 following a sudden cardiac arrest. Gary was born on May 20, 1944 in Lockport, NY to Frank and Mary Frances (Ranney) Lennert. He is survived by his loving wife Aili; daughter Kristin; son Matthew and his wife Kimberly; granddaughter Tizzy; and sister Donna...
Jean HarveyJean M. Harvey
1929 - 2025
Jean M. Harvey (nee MacDonald), formerly of Lockport, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw, NY, where she had been a resident since 2021. Born July 9, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, Jean was a graduate of Bennett H.S. and North Park Business School in Buffalo. As a young...
Eleanor VillellaEleanor E. Villella
1935 - 2025
Eleanor E. Villella passed away in the care of her family and Niagara Hospice on December 6, 2025. Eleanor was born on February 22, 1935, in Lockport, New York. She was the daughter of the late Catherine and Francis Shaw, Sr. and the wife of the late Anthony J. Villella. In her youth, Eleanor was educated at St....
Lyal WeaverLyal E. Weaver
Lyal E. Weaver passed away on Saturday December 6, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lockport on July 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Earl C. and Amy Brandt Weaver. He served in the US Army from 1951-1952 during the Korean Conflict. Lyal retired from Harrison Radiator in 1991 after working for...
Sylvia HutchisonSylvia F. Hutchison
1933 - 2025
Sylvia F. Hutchison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She was born on November 19,1933 in Medina, NY. She was daughter of the late John and Leah Feltz. She was preceded in death by her devoted...
Mark LeitnerMark James Leitner
1945 - 2025
Mark James Leitner passed away on December 1, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida, at the age of 80 following a courageous battle with dementia. Born on May 8, 1945, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Helen Leitner, brother, Thomas, mother-in-law, Loretta Keleher, and several...
Irene KeirnIrene E. Keirn
1940 - 2025
Irene E. Keirn of Lockport passed away November 17, 2025, in Hornell, NY. Irene was born on February 22, 1940 to John and Irene Body who were deeply rooted in Hungarian culture. As the eldest child, Irene stepped into the role of family navigator early in life. This role shaped her to become a woman of immense...
Denise DearDenise Dear
1958 - 2025
Denise R. Dear passed away December 1, 2025 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute surrounded by loving family members. Born in Lockport March 1, 1958 she was a daughter of Donald Dear and Donna Alexander, and Joy and George Clody. Denise worked for her family's restaurant, LaPort's Pine Restaurant, where she was a cook....
Cynthia Kurk-GerspachCynthia Francis Kurk-Gerspach
1955 - 2024
Cynthia F. Kurk-Gerspach, 69, of Lockport, New York, passed away on November 15, 2024. Born in 1955, Cynthia lived a life centered on creativity, craftsmanship, and her deep love of animals, especially her horses. Cynthia built a long and accomplished career in interior design and the historical restoration of...
John HenningJohn C. Henning
John C. Henning exceeded every measure of a man. In his 90 years, he accomplished more than most dream of achieving and he did it with quiet humility, kindness, and the sort of gentle strength that seems impossible unless you have been blessed to know him. Above all his accomplishments and contributions to the...
John ErnestJohn Raymond Ernest
1946 - 2025
John Raymond Ernest of Olcott, NY husband of Jeri Graham Ernest for over 59 years entered into rest on November 25, 2025, in Florida. He was born in Lockport, NY on May 8, 1946, son of the late Harry Scott Ernest and Edith Noble Ernest. Father of Jason Noble (Michelle) Ernest, Erika (Brian) Ernest Leo and Jeffrey...
Mary DelaneyMary Carol Delaney
1937 - 2025
Mary Carol (Magin) Delaney passed away in Niagara Hospice House on November 24, 2025. She was surrounded by three generations of her family and is now at peace. Mary was born on Christmas Day, 1937 to Charles A. and Elizabeth (Dehlinger) Magin in Buffalo, NY, the second oldest of four children. Mary was...
Joseph HarringtonJoseph P. Harrington
1969 - 2025
Joseph P. Harrington, age 56, of Middleport, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, November 21, 2025, following a lifelong struggle with addiction and mental illness. Born February 12, 1969 in Cheektowaga, NY, he was a son of John F. Harrington and the late Susan E. (Kelley) Harrington. Joe was a graduate of...
