Robert C. Leggett
Sep 6, 2025
Robert C. “Bob” Leggett, 70, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Bob was the firstborn child of Robert and Betty Lou (Peters) Leggett. A proud 1973 graduate of Wilson High School, Bob built a life rooted in hard work, devotion, and...
Walter P. Bailor
Sep 2, 2025
Walter P. Bailor, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center. He was 82.
Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Walter was the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Bowman) Bailor. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. On April...
Theresa Marie Murdoch
Aug 29, 2025
Theresa Marie Murdoch of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025, at ECMC. She was 64.
Born and raised in Lewiston, Theresa was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Janine A. (VanDenBosch) Murdoch. A proud graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, Class of 1979, she pursued her passion for nursing at Niagara County Community College, earning her...
William C. Cramer, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
William C. “Bill” Cramer, Jr., of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 61.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Bill was the beloved son of Emily L. (née Baptiste) and the late William C. Cramer, Sr. A proud graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High...
Judith Arlene Hannah
Aug 28, 2025
Judith A. Hannah, 86, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital with her devoted family by her side. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 24, 1939, she was the cherished daughter of the late Harold and Julie (Deskovitz) Moulton.
Judy’s life was marked by a deep love of learning, nature, and family. A proud graduate of Mercy High...
Dennis M. Cook
Aug 26, 2025
Dennis M. Cook, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 69.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Dennis was a proud graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School.His professional journey was marked by dedication and versatility, serving as Manager of the Lockport K-Mart Store and later as District Manager...
Edward Bank, Sr.
Aug 20, 2025
Edward Bank, Sr., formerly of Youngstown and Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 97.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Edward was the son of the late Martin and Catherine (née Gwdozdziak) Bank. On May 6, 1950, he married Genevieve “Gene” Marie Raymond, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned 70...
Richard Dean McCarthy, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Richard Dean McCarthy, Jr., of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Niagara Falls Medical Center. He was 67.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Richard was the son of the late Richard Dean McCarthy, Sr. and Gail E. (née Coughlin) McCarthy.
A man who found joy in life's quiet moments, Richard was known for his warm conversations and...
Nancy C. Wrobel
Aug 13, 2025
Nancy C. Wrobel of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 86 years old.
Born on October 13, 1938, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late William L. and Irene (née Augustine) Wrobel. Her life was marked by quiet strength, enduring grace, and deep family roots.
Arrangements have been...
Paul N. Bills
Aug 10, 2025
Paul N. Bills, a lifelong resident of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 78.
Born on March 30, 1947, Paul was the son of the late Charles E. and Jean (nee Newing) Bills. He graduated from Wilson High School in...
Peter W. Hessinger
Aug 9, 2025
October 7, 1944 – August 9, 2025 Peter W. Hessinger, a lifelong resident of Niagara County, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at ECMC after a brief illness. He was 80 years old.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Pete was the son of Alwyn G. “Hap” Hessinger, a Niagara Falls Fire Department Captain, and Ruth Parsons Hessinger, a...
Julie Vasily Kayutkin
Aug 9, 2025
Julie Vasily Kayutkin, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at ECMC after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 32.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Julie was the cherished daughter of Vasiliy V. Kayutkin and the late Irina N. (née Krechko) Kayutkin. She grew up in Pendleton and attended Starpoint Central Schools,...
George L. Lawson
Aug 1, 2025
George L. Lawson of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility. He was 89.
Born in Roodhouse, Illinois, George was the son of Charles H. and Alma E. (née Riley) Lawson. He married his beloved wife, Sharon L. Dunlap, on August 16, 1955, in Roodhouse, Illinois—a partnership that grew into 70...
Phyllis Emily Brolinski
Jul 25, 2025
Phyllis Emily Brolinski, 88 of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who meant the most to her and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Albert W. and Fanny M. (nee Hillman) Irving. A proud alumna of Lewiston-Porter High School, Class of 1954, she built...
Cheryl Leigh Shoop
Jul 24, 2025
Cheryl Leigh Shoop, of Cambria, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Newfane, NY on November 15, 1961, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Ray Bennett and Elizabeth (née Skutt) Hollenbaugh. A proud graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School’s Class of...
Karla K. Brown
Jul 24, 2025
Karla Kristine Brown, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Erie County Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Karla’s family was the center of her world. She cherished time spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, and found joy in creating lasting memories with them. Karla had a passion for gardening, making homemade jellies, and...
Joel Mervin Hurtgam
Jul 19, 2025
Joel Mervin Hurtgam, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Joel was the son of the late Mervin Ward and Sue Carol (née Harbison) Hurtgam.
A proud graduate of Wilson High School’s Class of 1976,...
Michael T. Duckett
Jul 18, 2025
Michael T. Duckett, age 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Mike was born on January 20, 1951, in Lewiston, he was the beloved son of the late Alta Mae and Thomas Duckett and the cherished brother of the late Patricia Pavone. On September...
Lois D. Barnum
Jul 14, 2025
Lois D. Barnum, a cherished member of the Wilson, NY community, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family at the Lockport Rehab and Health Care Facility.
Born on November 8, 1930, in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (née Mudge) Stedman. Lois always kept...
Mark K. Cobb
Jul 14, 2025
Mark K. Cobb, of the Town of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He was 71.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Mark was the beloved son of the late John C. and Jean (née Johnson) Cobb. A proud graduate of Wilson High School’s Class of 1972 and earned his Associates Degree from NCCC, he...
