Obituaries

Gerald R. "Jerry" DeFlippo entered into rest May 20, 2026. Born November 6, 1939 he was the son of the late Dominck and Barbara (Camarre) DeFlippo.
Jerry owned and operated his family's restaurant with his late wife Joan, DeFlippo's Restaurant and Hotel. He was active in local politics and community service. When...

Deborah A. Staggers passed away May 14, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Buffalo April 7, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Alice (Meighan) Moorhouse. Deborah worked for Reid Petroleum where she was an accountant retiring in 2013. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, going to craft...

Marion Joan Montemayor (nee Rohde) passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA. She was born April 5, 1931 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Henry Rohde and Matilda Rohde (nee Pearce). Marion worked for most of her life at Lockport Memorial Hospital, working as candy striper, nurse's aide, and...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...