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Wayne Irwin
1954 - 2025
Wayne "Terry" Irwin passed away from Multiple Myeloma on June 15, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. He was diagnosed on March 25th with two months to live. From that point on he was under the care of his beloved daughter Brandie Reynolds. He maintained his strength and optimism all through his final...
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Kevin Brown
1956 - 2025
Kevin D. Brown passed away June 15, 2025. Born July 26, 1956 in Lockport he was the son of Jean M. (Hesch) Brown and the late Charles W. Brown. Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Texas Instrument from 1979 to 1987 and then for Trek until he retired in 2022. Kevin...
Ray Townsend
1967 - 2025
Ray Thomas Townsend, of Lockport NY, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2025. Born January 4, 1967, he was the beloved son of the late Agnes (Fura) and the late Raymond P. Townsend. Ray leaves behind his wife, Darlene Townsend; siblings Joseph F. (Linda) Townsend, Tina Rae, the late Paul (Cori) Townsend, and the...
Robert Russell
1951 - 2025
Robert "Bob" Russell passed away June 15, 2025 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born April 23, 1951 in Lockport he was the son of Eugene "Rip" and Mary (Long) Russell. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from UB. He worked for The Upson Co. and then for Niagara Fiberboard Inc., both in Lockport where...
Mark Gross
1958 - 2025
Mark A. Gross was called home to our Lord on June 9, 2025. He was born October 23, 1958 in Lockport, NY. He was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Bostic) Gross. Mark proudly served in the US Navy from 1977-1980 and worked in production with Sherwood Division of Harsco. He was a dedicated Buffalo Bills fan and...
John Fabian
1945 - 2025
John E. Fabian, of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on May 20, 1945, a son of the late Thomas and Helen [Connolly] Fabian. Mr. Fabian was a graduate of Wilson High School and served with the US NAVY. He...
David Jordan
1948 - 2025
David Alan Jordan passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief battle with interstitial lung disease. Born on September 7, 1948, in Niagara Falls, NY, Dave was the second son of the late Fred and Bernice (Johnson) Jordan. The Jordan boys were athletic - playing baseball and...
Emily Galambos
1928 - 2025
Emily O. Galambos passed away June 10, 2025 in Elderwood at Lockport. Born April 20, 1928 in Gasport she was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Herl) Zagmester. Emily worked at Marine Midland Bank in Lockport where she was an executive assistant. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, reading, and working on...
Sally Lee
1929 - 2025
Sally Lee passed away peacefully June 10, 2025 at Millard Filmore Hospital. She was born in Niagara Falls as Celestina Margaret Chiasera, the daughter of Austrian/Italian immigrants, Eugene and Josephine (Elia) Chiasera. Sally, as she was always known, legally changed her name in the 70's. In 1947 she married...
Joyce Carson
Joyce M. Carson, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ohio on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on February 28, 1954, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence Michel and Bernice (nee Hammond) Jensen. On May 19, 1973, Joyce married the...
Andrew Rastelli
Andrew Rastelli, 89, of Gasport, New York, passed on May 28th, 2025. Survived by his wife, Gloria (Raduns), a beloved father to Andy, Randy, Lisa, and Alaina; treasured by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a dear brother to siblings Vince, Ida, and Tommy. A respected Baptist minister and passionate...
Mark Hughes
1950 - 2025
Mark D. Hughes entered into rest peacefully on June 4, 2025, in the Hospice Unit of Orleans Community Health, surrounded by his loving wife of fifty years, Virginia, and his family. Born in Lockport, NY, on March 13,1950, the son of the late Harley H. and Rosemary (White) Hughes, he attended St. John's School,...
Robert Jackson
1942 - 2025
Robert C. Jackson passed away June 5, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born June 30, 1942 in Lockport, he was the son of Bruce S. and Margaret (Meakins) Jackson. Robert served in the Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969 and was a self employed contractor owning Homestead Contracting. He was also a landlord...
Joan Brewer
1932 - 2025
Joan M. Brewer passed away May 30, 2025 in Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born July 20, 1932 in the Town of Tonawanda, she was the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Ebling) Marohn, and was a graduate of the Kenmore Schools. She was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Lockport, NY. She enjoyed...
Melvin Ranney
1934 - 2025
Melvin G. Ranney, of Middleport, age 91, died June 5, 2025 in Medina Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1934 in Alden to Bert and Dorothy (Nerber) Ranney and was a lifelong resident of this area. Melvin was a 45 year employee of Allie Brandt Bowling Lanes and worked part time at...
RUTHY FEDESON
2025
Beloved wife of 60 years to James E. Fedeson. Dear mother of James D., Melissa and Kayla; grandmother of four grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles (Kim) and Paul Johanson, several nephews and nieces and was predeceased by her brother Lee and sisters Faye and Dawn. A resident of Rapids, NY...
John Stastyshyn
1947 - 2025
John W. Stastyshyn passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at the age of 77. A celebration of life will be held at Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Rd, Sanborn, NY, on July 12, 2025, visitation at 11 a.m., service at noon. Born on June 21, 1947, in Maine, NY, John was a graduate of Buffalo State College. He...
Kathleen Berggren
1925 - 2025
Kathleen A, Berggren passed away May 30, 2025 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born October 20, 1925 in Salem, MA she was the daughter of Charles and Alicia (Montgomery) McTiernan. Kathleen worked for Travelers Insurance Co in Hartford, CT where she was an insurance broker. She is survived by her daughter...
Donald Cleveland
1940 - 2025
Donald L. Cleveland, of Newfane, NY, husband of Sharon Mangan Cleveland, entered into rest on June 1, 2025. Father of Dana (Thomas Dedline) Longfritz, Daniel (My) Cleveland, Lee Ann (Peter) Yaeger, Annette Barone and Kerry (Matthew) Collard. Brother of the late Norma (Donald) Hofert. Survived by nine grandchildren...
Timothy Rose
Timothy Peter Rose passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2025. He is survived by his brother Richard (Joyce), sister Susan Straub, daughter Courtney Doyle, nieces Heather Groll (Michael), Kimberly (Monish Bhattacharyya), Lynn Nelles (Duane), Heidi Henderson (Nate), Kristin (Russ Cinque), and nephew, William...
Patrick Petrie Sr.
Patrick J. Petrie Sr. passed away May 29, 2025 in North Gate Health Care Facility. Born July 22, 1940 in Lackawanna, NY he was the son of Arthur and Loretta (Bohn) Petrie. Patrick was a NYS Trooper for 35 years in Lewiston retiring as a Senior Investigator in 1995. He was an avid golfer. Patrick was predeceased...
Shirley Prue
1926 - 2025
Shirley T. Prue passed away May 26, 2025 at Heritage Manor, her home for the last three years. Born March 4, 1926 in Buffalo, daughter of Edgar and Helen (Corbett) Tudor, Sr., Shirley lived a life devoted to her church, her husband of 61 years, Norman J. Prue and their children. Shirley is survived by her children...
Violet Nelson
1935 - 2025
Violet Nelson entered into rest May 28, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice surrounded by her family. Born March 14, 1935, she was the daughter of Raymond and Bertha (Bonneau) Hoffman. Violet was a substitute teacher for many school districts in Niagara county for more than 35 years. She loved working with the...
Richard Gailie
Richard Gailie, of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born at home in the Town of Cambria, NY on March 30, 1934, a son of the late John and Helen [Reipold] Gailie. Mr. Gailie was a graduate of Wilson High School and served with the US Army. He...
Marion VanBuren
1938 - 2025
Marion Mabel VanBuren passed away on May 14, 2025 at the age of 87. Loving mother to Kevin VanBuren, Kyra (Jay) Sheehan, Allan (Lisa) VanBuren, and Brian (Lisa) VanBuren; cherished grandmother to Chelsea, Courtney, Cameron, Jordan, Erica (Jacob Kiff), and Miranda VanBuren; dear sister-in-law to Shirley Walters. She...
