Obituaries

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...

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...

Marcia Mary (Van Dusen) Farley, born November 9, 1938, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 18th, 2025. Predeceased by her husband, William S. Farley, whom she was married for 54 years. Loving mother of 4, Grandmother of 10, Great- Grandmother of 24 children, Cheryl Stenberg (Robert), Pauline Farley,...

Dr. Kay Johnson-Gentile, beloved wife, mother, sister, teacher, musician, author, counselor, and lifelong advocate for the healing power of music, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born and raised in the small town of Moberly, Missouri, Kay was the cherished daughter of Nadine and Norris...

Patricia J. Betzler, of Wheatfield, daughter of the late Morell J."Pete" Betzler and Joan (Wolford) Betzler; sister of Anne Mardon, Gail Betzler and Rebecca (Joel) Bornstein; also survived by a nephew, nieces and cousins.
Visitation Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4 to 8 PM in the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 533 Meadow...

Jeffrey M. Stover passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Lockport on August 8, 1972, he was the son of the late Carlton and Laura (Tall) Stover. He was employed as a Utility Construction Foreman for Custom Crews Inc. in Lockport for over 25 years.
Jeff was a graduate...

Donald Benjamin Pohl, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Newfane. Born June 29, 1932, in Lockport, NY, he was 93.
Donald was a graduate of DeSales Catholic School in Lockport, NY. Following his education, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Donald dedicated many years as a...

Marilyn A. Olear, of Lockport, NY passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on September 13, 1936, in Riverside, NY, she was the daughter of the late J. William and Elsie (Klein) Anderson.
Marilyn was the Executive Director of the American Red Cross here in Lockport for many years. She enjoyed spending time...

Richard T. "Grumpy" Kurek, age 81, of Middleport, NY passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, and his spirit went to the maple tree in the backyard where all of his furry friends waited and together, they traveled to the pearly gates. Rick was born January 8, 1944, in Buffalo, NY. He was the son of the late Bruno and...

Lillie M. Wolters passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. Born in Lockport on September 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Christine D. Duchow Starr.
Lillie is predeceased by her husband, Donald Wolters, who passed away on August 8, 2015.
She is survived by her sons Donald (Cynthia) Wolters...