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Alice RemusAlice B. Remus
1926 - 2026
Gasport: Alice B. Remus, age 100, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. She was born March 19, 1926 in Hartland to the late Percy and Mildred (Davis) Brayley. Alice was proud to work until the young age of 67 before she retired from Harris while in Melbourne, Florida. She spent the winters there for many years...
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Leonard SerusaLeonard H. Serusa
1961 - 2026
Leonard H. Serusa passed away in his home with family by his side on August 5th, 2026. Born July 19th 1961 in Lockport, NY. He was the son of Carl F. and Irene (Alvord) Serusa. He was a security officer at DIS and retired Deputy Chief Auxiliary Police. Leonard is survived by his daughters, Amanda Serusa (Garrett...
Evelyn Van AllenEvelyn Carol Van Allen
1942 - 2026
Evelyn Carol Van Allen, 84, formerly of Hinckley and Middleville, passed away on July 31, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, where she resided the past year. Mrs. Van Allen was born on July 18, 1942, in Lockport, a daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Kopan) Staats. Carol graduated from Lockport High...
Jean Taylor (Plunkett)Jean Marie Taylor (Plunkett)
Jean Taylor of Phoenix Az. passed away peacefully on 7/28/26. Born in Buffalo NY 1939. Sacred Heart Academy 1952, Buffalo State Teachers College. Wife of deceased husband Ralph, mother of 2 sons, Ronald W. Moats III (Bette) of NC. Scott Moats of Thailand. One grandson Ronald W Moats IV of NC. Sister of John...
Martin PerilliMartin Perilli
1949 - 2026
Martin Perilli passed away at home August 2, 2026 surrounded by family, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Bari, Italy on July 2, 1949 he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Addante) Perilli. Martin worked for the Lockport City School District where he was a custodian. He enjoyed traveling,...
Norman PearsonNorman G. Pearson
1935 - 2026
Norman G. Pearson, age 90, died July 30, 2026 in Niagara Hospice. He was born December 6, 1935 in Gasport, a son of John E. and Mildred E. (Retchless) Pearson and was a lifelong resident of this area. Norm was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in Vietnam and retired after 35 years as a Chief Master...
Leonard Tilney JrLeonard G. Tilney Jr
1947 - 2026
Leonard G. Tilney, Jr., Attorney at Law, Acting Lockport City Court Judge, Lockport Town Justice and model railroad enthusiast, passed away July 28, 2026 in Mercy Hospital of South Buffalo. He was predeceased by his wife Clara A. Tilney (2016); his parents, Leonard G. and Gertrude A. (Scheffer) Tilney; a brother,...
William CrawshawWilliam Richard Crawshaw
1934 - 2026
William Richard Crawshaw, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Lockport, N.Y., passed away July 27, 2026, at Highlands Lake Center. Born February 12, 1934, in Lockport, N.Y. He is the son of William E. and Violet (Burrows) Crawshaw. William served in the U.S. Navy; he worked 30 years at Harrison Radiator before...
Marilyn FreemanMarilyn W. Freeman
1936 - 2026
Marilyn W. Freeman passed away July 29, 2026 in Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility. Born June 27, 1936 in Lockport she was the daughter of the late Leonard M. and Edna L. (Bodie) Wood. Marilyn worked for the Niagara County Board of Elections in Lockport where she was a secretary. She volunteered with Niagara...
James CurrieJames W. Currie
1941 - 2026
James W. Currie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 26th, 2026. Born on July 29th,1941 in Detroit, Michigan, Jim was the son of the late John and Marjorie (Cookson) Currie. Jim was the owner and President of Ag-Pak Inc. and Lobee Pump and Machinery Company. He was also active in...
Agnes PodeszekAgnes Podeszek
Agnes Podeszek of Newfane, NY, wife of the late Stanley Podeszek Sr., entered into rest on Wednesday July 22, 2026, in the Niagara Hospice House. She was born in Lockport, NY on November 22, 1936. The daughter of the late Leon Hemmer and Mary Wuebben Hemmer. Agnes was known for her love of the color purple and the...
Valerie PettapieceValerie J. Pettapiece
1946 - 2026
Valerie J. Pettapiece passed away July 26, 2026. Born June 20, 1946 in Lockport she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Virginia A. (Cromwell) Eberhardt. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and taught first grade at John E. Pound Elementary School until she became a mom and stayed home...
Mary BootesMary B. Bootes
1930 - 2026
It is with loving hearts that the family of Mary Brigid Bootes announces her passing on July 20, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on November 13, 1930, in Fermeuse, Newfoundland, Canada. Mary was a long-time resident of Lockport, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Bootes, Jr. Among...
Judith LongJudith A. Long
1943 - 2026
Judith A. Long (nee Hickey) 83, of Wilson, NY, passed away July 20, 2026 in the care of Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Judy was born on June 13, 1943 to Michael and Ann Hickey. Judy attended Madonna Jr High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1962. On May 18, 1963, Judy married the love of her...
Clara PritchardClara Pritchard
1931 - 2026
We are sad to share Clara Pritchard went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026 surrounded by her beloved family at Niagara Hospice House at the age of 95. She was born on April 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Scarsella) Barone. Also predeceased by her devoted husband William "Bill"...
Erica LarkinErica Larkin
1972 - 2026
Erica J. Larkin of Lockport passed away on July 9, 2026 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born on February 16, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Rose (nee Ventura) Willie. Erica earned her Associate's degree at SUNY Niagara and worked as the Operations Manager at Willowbrook Golf Course and later as an...
Samuel SansoneSamuel S. Sansone
We are sad to share that our wonderful father Samuel "Sam" Sansone passed into rest on Thursday, after a brief illness. Born in Lockport, New York on September 19th, 1935 he was the eldest son of Joseph V. Sansone and Sophia Sansone. Sam grew up in Lowertown on Market Street with his parents and his two brothers...
Charles MorelloCharles J. Morello
1944 - 2026
Charles J. Morello passed away after a brief illness, July 2, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born April 5, 1944 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of Angelo and Jennie (Villella) Morello, and a 1963 graduate of Lockport Senior High School. He served on the City of Lockport Fire Department from June 14, 1965...
Joseph DiRamioJoseph A. DiRamio
Joseph A. DiRamio, 79, of Lockport, NY passed away July 2, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Joseph "Pep" and Edna DiRamio. Joe is survived by his wife Carol; his sons Dr. Eric DiRamio, Dr. Len DeFazio, and Dr. Christian (Heather) DeFazio; his grandchildren Brittney (Richard) Zielinski,...
Jeffery HigginsJeffery D. Higgins
1958 - 2026
Jeffery D. Higgins of Barker, NY husband of Renee Hout Higgins entered into rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Niagara Hospice House. He was born in Buffalo, NY on January 11, 1958. The son of William Higgins and the late Judith Mann Higgins. Jeff was a proud member of the UAW, Elks for 20 years, UAW...
Robert TheurerRobert C. Theurer
Robert C. Theurer passed Saturday June 27, 2026 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Buffalo on April 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Earl and Mildred Piske Theurer. Robert served in the US Navy from 1963 until 1967. He worked for 44 years at the University of Buffalo as an Electrician. He is...
Justin GenterJustin I. Genter
Justin I. Genter, of the Town of Cambria, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on October 20, 1946, the son of the late Raymond and Vernette [Bayne] Genter. Mr. Genter was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1964 and served with the...
Gerald RosenbergGerald Hugh Rosenberg
Gerald "Jerry" Hugh Rosenberg passed away suddenly June 25th, 2026. He was born in Lockport on May 21st, 1947 to the late Gerald H. and Verna (McTigue) Rosenberg. Jerry served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1972. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Service medal after...
June SchumanJune M. Schuman
1925 - 2026
June M. Schuman, of Cambria, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Elma, NY, June was the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Gnaedinger) Miller. After graduating high school, she began her career with the Federal Reserve Bank in Buffalo, NY. She later...
Ruth FisherRuth D. Fisher
1923 - 2026
Ruth D. Fisher, 103, of Ridge Road, Medina, passed away on June 26, 2026 at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1923 and was the only child of the late George and Lily Durrant. Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Town of Ridgeway, a proud member of the 1939 Medina High School Daisy Chain, and a...
