Oct 22, 2023

Margaret L Rodgers of Lewiston, New York, passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 86.

Born in Niagara Falls, Margaret was the daughter of Dr. William R and Francis (Ardan) Lewis. Raised in Lewiston, Margaret graduated from Lewiston Porter High School and received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in English and...

Oct 21, 2023

Clara Rena Swazey

1934 - 2023

Clara Rena (Coffin) Swazey, 89 years of age of Wilson NY, wife of Roy Swazey, passed away on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, at Hyder House Hospice in Dover NH. Clara was born September 2nd, 1934 in Kingsboro, Price Edward Island Canada to Louise and Percy...

Oct 19, 2023

Joan D. Fandre, age 96, of Cambria died Thursday, October 19th, 2023, at home. Joan was born June 28th, 1927, in Wausau, WI . She is the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Marion (Burns) Finch. She married James D. Fandre on September 3rd, 1949, he predeceased her on December 20th, 1991.

Joan was an...

Oct 17, 2023

Laura Frey of Lewiston NY passed away peacefully at 97 years of age with family by her side October 2023.

Laura was born in the New York City area, graduated high school from Rosemary Hall, and received a BA in English Literature from Elmira College. A lifelong learner, she earned additional certifications in Family Dynamics...

Oct 12, 2023

George Neimanis, Niagara University Professor Emeritus of Economics, passed away on October 12, 2023, aged 91 years. George was a former chairperson of the Economics and Commerce Department and his employment at NU spanned over 30 years. He retired in 2002, five years after publishing his book, The Collapse of the Soviet Empire: A View from Riga. George was...

Oct 12, 2023

Jacqueline Helen “Jacquie” Rodgers, 79, of Wilson, NY passed away on October 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was cherished as a mother, grandmother, and teacher by family, friends, colleagues, and former students.

Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Christiana (Brian) Crowley of Briarcliff Manor, NY, their children Michael, Christian and Lillian; her daughter...

Oct 11, 2023

Terrie R. Thompson (nee Rafferty), age 70, of Youngstown died on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Terrie was born on September 11th, 1953, in Ransomville, NY. She is the daughter of the late Paul and the late Marjorie (Bartlebaugh) Rafferty. Terrie was a graduate of Lew-Port class of 1972. She...

Oct 10, 2023

Nancy L. Reid, 75 formerly of Ransomville died on Tue. Oct. 10th, 2023, at Elderwood of Lockport. Nancy was born on April 9th, 1948, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late William and Margaret Alexander. She was a graduate of LaSalle H.S. Nancy married Gerald “Jerry” Reid on July 2nd, 1974; he predeceased her on July 20th, 2022. Nancy...

Oct 5, 2023

Patricia A. Rhoney

Of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY.

She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Marie (Lux) Faix.

Patricia graduated from Stella Niagara in 1948....

Sep 29, 2023

Charles H. "Chuck" Piper of Lewiston entered into rest at Northgate Manor on Friday Sept. 29th, 2023. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on Oct. 24th, 1946, to the late Henry C. and Eleanor Piper. Chuck was a graduate of Lew-Port class of 1966. He was lastly employed with the Village of Lewiston, previously working as a truck...

Sep 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Lampman, age 80 of Lewiston, died Monday September 25th, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jackie was born April 1st, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late John Polewicz and Lidia “Lena” (Chiodo) Greig. Stepdaughter to the late James C. Greig. Jackie graduated from Newfane High School in 1961. She went on to...

Sep 24, 2023

Mary Brennen Cross, age 77, formerly of Niagara Falls died Sunday, September 24th, 2023, at Northgate Manor in North Tonawanda, NY. Mary was born on September 30th, 1945, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Durward and the late Ethel (Morrow) Brennen. She married Stanley L. Cross on September 10, 1977, he predeceased her on...

Sep 23, 2023

Newton C. “Bud” Woolson, Jr., age 89, formerly of Ransomville died Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, at Newfane Rehab and HCF in Newfane, NY. Mr. Woolson was born on September 2nd, 1934, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Newton C. and the late Helen (Nagy) Woolson, Sr. He was a graduate of Wilson CSD class...

Sep 21, 2023

Lois G. Ward 83, of Wilson, wife of the late Walter Ward entered into rest at home on Thursday Sept. 21st, 2023. Lois was born on Jan. 26th, 1940 in Niagara Falls to the late Stanley and Kathleen Hager.

She was a graduate of Lew-Port class of 1958. Lois was a secretary at the former...

Sep 20, 2023

Dorothy Jayne Hughes, formerly of Ransomville, passed away September 20, 2023, at NorthGate Health Care Facility, under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her family. She was 96 years old.

Dorothy was born December 9, 1926 in La Salle, NY to the late Eugene Hugo Krieger and Edith Elizabeth Kinter. She was one of...

Sep 20, 2023

Walter Charles Pilarski Jr., 77, was born in North Tonawanda, NY on October 27, 1945 to Walter Charles Pilarski Sr. and Louise Kuczkowski. He met his beloved wife, Gloria (Piorkowski) in kindergarten and the two were married in 1970. They survived 53 years of blissful marriage and were blessed with four beautiful daughters.

Walter graduated from North...

Sep 19, 2023

Paulajo Y. Hunt (nee Pollow), age 76, of Lewiston died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. Paulajo was born on March 8th, 1947, in the Town of Porter, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frederick and the late Helen (Atkinson) Pollow. She was a 1965 graduate of LaSalle H.S. Paulajo married the...

Sep 16, 2023

Thomas Patrick Napier, age 75, of Lewiston, New York made his transition on September 16th, 2023, at home with his wife, Barbara Rice.

Born on August 31st, 1948, to Thomas A. Napier and Dorothy VandenBosch in Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his son Andrew Napier on July 19th, 2017. The oldest of four children, Tom...

Sep 14, 2023

Louis D. “Sonny” Gardiner, Sr., age 91, of Ransomville died Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at home under the care of his granddaughter Karen Thompson. Sonny was born on November 25th, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Daniel and the late Elizabeth (MacFarland) Gardiner. Sonny married the late Margaret Coder on November 15th, 1952,...

Sep 8, 2023

Ruth Ann Tordoff of Wilson, NY passed away peacefully on

September 8, 2023, at Elderwood in Wheatfield. Born on

September 16, 1940, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Ruth's

presence brought grace and joy.

In November 1960, Ruth married her beloved Raymond W.

Tordoff in Kitchener. Their loving bond of over...