Lockport Union Sun Journal

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Joyce Carson

1954 - 2025

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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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