Obituaries

Phillip D. Rosenberg born in Lockport February 3, 1957 passed away March 4, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was predeceased by his parents George and Shirley Rosenberg and his loving companion Sandy Chido. Phil retired from the City of Lockport Fire Department where he was Captain. As a firefighter his...

Brian M. Long of Newfane, NY entered into rest on April 9, 2026, in the Niagara Hospice House. He was born on November 4, 1976, the son of Murray and Kathy Nebrich Long. Brian graduated from Newfane High School in 1995 and worked for Ridge Road Express. He was a member of the Spina Bifida of WNY and was an avid fan...

Kurt H. Lewis,79, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital.
Born on March 14, 1947, in Medina, NY, the son of the late Kenneth and Betty (Olds) Lewis.
He graduated from Medina High School in 1966 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On returning...

David Dearborn entered into rest March 20, 2026. Born August 30,1942 in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Carl Dearborn and Kathleen (Stubenhofer) Smith.
David worked for Southland Foods, Stedman's Nursery and the Dale Association.
Beloved brother of Mark (Debbie) Dearborn and Christopher Dearborn. Dear...

Cicciarelli, Maureen (nee Muldoon) of Mt. Pleasant, SC (formerly of Pinckney and Brighton, MI), born on September 11, 1959, passed away suddenly on March 13 at the age of 66 after a brief illness.
She was the devoted wife of Steven Cicciarelli and a loving mother to Alicia Marzolf, Steven (Lauren) Marzolf, and...

Joan Wozniak, 91, of Middleport, NY passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Lockport Rehab & Health Center.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 4-6PM, immediately followed by a memorial service at 6PM at Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Her Mass of Christian Burial will...

Thomas E. Jones passed away March 11, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born January 1, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Horace and Martha (Theis) Jones. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1965 - 1969 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, and...

Mary Jane Chadwick, of the Town of Pendleton, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on December 30, 1929, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary [Foote] Snelgrove.
Mrs. Chadwick was a secretary for Two Guys 13 years and...

David Coe Burkhart, age 88, of Gasport, passed away March 9, 2026 at St. John's Home in Rochester. He was born May 14, 1937 in Lockport to the late Roy and Florence (Coe) Burkhart.
David worked at FMC for over 34 years as an Analytical Chemist. He married the love of his life, Suzanne Schilling, on August 6, 1960...

Of Lewiston, NY. Beloved wife of Harry Buckholtz. Dearest mother of Christopher, Max (Daniela) and Katherine.
Devoted grandmother of Seraphina, Owen, Miruna, Jonathan and Noelle. She is also survived by step-brothers James and Mark (Julie), cousin Paul Sipson and wife Chris, special family
friend Mike Jue and...

Sharon Roberto passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her family in the comfort of Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, N.Y. She was born on October 15, 1943, in Lockport, N.Y., and attended DeSales Catholic School.
Sharon was a housekeeper at Briarwood Manor in Lockport for several years, where she was...