Rhea R. Whitham
Jul 13, 2025
Rhea R. Whitham, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at Starfish Care Homes at Midtown in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Rhea was the cherished daughter of the late Jean and Albina (Lauzon) Poupart. A proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1948, she married...
Evelyn L. Shear
Jun 25, 2026
Evelyn L. Shear, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. She was 97.
Born on February 27, 1929, in Miola, Pennsylvania, Evelyn was the daughter of the late David and Elsie (Mahle) Bowley. She worked for Jay’s Drug Store and Hibbard’s Dry Cleaners, and...
Sue B. Holmes
Jun 25, 2026
Sue Ellen Barnum Holmes, 84, of Ransomville, New York, went home to be with Jesus on June 25, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, surrounded by love. Her passing came in the quiet early morning hours — a peaceful and sacred moment that her family will forever hold close.
Born August 8, 1941, in Lockport, New York, Sue was the...
Carole J. Schnoor
Jun 25, 2026
Carole J. Schnoor, formerly of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home. She was 82.
Born in Lockport on December 17, 1943, Carole was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Clark) Schnoor. She was a proud 1961 graduate of Wilson High School. Following graduation, she began a long and...
Robin S. Maracle
Jun 24, 2026
Robin S. Maracle, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls. He was 72.Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 8, 1954, he was the son of Lorne and Francis (Green) Maracle. Robin was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. In April of 1974, he married the former...
Charles D. "Charlie" Oliphant
Jun 23, 2026
Charles D. “Charlie” Oliphant, 32, of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Born on May 11, 1994 in Lewiston, NY, he was the beloved son of Robert C. and Maribeth D. (Drendall) Oliphant. Charlie was a graduate of Niagara Academy and continued his education at Niagara County Community College. Most recently, he attended the Nazareth Guitar Institute and...
Drew E. Olds
Jun 20, 2026
Drew E. Olds, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 68.
Born on August 13, 1957, in Ransomville, NY, Drew was the son of the late Eugene and Flora Lynne (Ruebens) Olds. He grew up on the family farm in the Town of Cambria, where he learned the...
Ruth M. Schuler
Jun 16, 2026
Ruth Schuler (Antoncich), of Cambria, New York, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on June 10, 1935, in New York City, she was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Vernly (Mayer) Antoncich. Ruth was a gifted seamstress whose talent and creativity touched many. She enjoyed bingo, diamond art, and, above all, time spent with...
Ronald Garven
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Garven, 93 of Youngstown, NY went home to be with his Lord peacefully on June 16, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he came to this country at the age of 14.
Ronald was a public school teacher for 30 years, completing 29 of those with the Niagara Falls school system, primarily teaching 5th grade at Hyde...
Joan W. Knowles
Jun 14, 2026
Joan W. Knowles of Ransomville, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was 89 .
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 15, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late Newti F. and Clara M. (Allen) Waters. She was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School. On November 26, 1955, she married Ray A. Knowles in the...
Catherine R. Robins
Jun 10, 2026
Catherine R. Robins, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. She was 82.
Born in Lewiston, NY, Catherine was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Donna M. (Meahl) Robinson. She was a proud graduate of Wilson High School and later earned her associate degree in Nursing from the Buffalo School of Practical...
Brian Douglas White
Jun 6, 2026
Brian Douglas White, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was 55.
Born in Lewiston, Brian was the beloved son of Lawrence H. and Linda R. (Brown) White. He built a respected career with UB Associates, Inc., where he served as Counsel and was admired for his professionalism, dedication, and steady guidance.
Brian had a lifelong appreciation for...
Grace Kathleen Austin
Jun 3, 2026
Grace Kathleen Austin, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 18, 1941, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Mildred Grace (Buttery) Crewe.
Grace was a 1960 graduate of Lewiston-Porter Central School and went on...
William "Bill" E. Wolf
May 27, 2026
William E. “Bill” Wolf, 67, of Lockport, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
Born on November 2, 1958, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Valjean Wolf and Alice Maria Gilliland. Bill was a 1976 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. A dedicated and skilled machinist throughout his life, he...
Stanley W. Alexander
May 15, 2026
Stanley W. Alexander of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Center. Stanley was 94 years old. Born on May 7, 1932, in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of William and Mary (Hamera) Alexander. He is predeceased by his parents, beloved wife Eva, and sister Mary Ann.
Stanley is survived by two sons, William...
Eleanor L. Zelinski
May 11, 2026
Eleanor Zelinski, of the Creek Road, Lewiston, New York, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 11th, 2026.Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Charles in 2003. She is survived by her three daughters; Taryn Castek, Dana Bunnell (Chris) and Melissa Mazzarella (Fran Flanagan), her beloved grandchildren, Erin and Andrew Castek, Justin (Taylor) and Kiria Gonka, Anthony and...
Willistine V. Browning
May 10, 2026
Willistine V. Browning passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and caring aides. Her life was one defined by devotion, creativity, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Willistine found joy in the simple and meaningful things—sewing, tending to her flowers and garden, and baking. She was especially proud of the blue ribbon...
Harold L. Barnes
May 9, 2026
Harold L. Barnes passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to the late Lester and Ruth Barnes, Harold lived a life defined by joy, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the things that made him feel most alive.
Harold had a lifelong passion for music—especially the energy and rhythm of classic Rock ’n’...
Michele B. Shaw
Apr 30, 2026
Michele B. Shaw, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at her home under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was 80 years old.
Born on October 9, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Doris (Tompkins) Berthot. Michele was a 1963 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and...
Sanford W. Patterson
Apr 27, 2026
Sanford W. Patterson, affectionately known to many as “Sandy” or “Fish,” of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. He was 64.
Born on November 28, 1961, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Charles H. Sr. and Shirley P. (Koch) Patterson. Sandy was a...
