Apr 5, 2023

James E. Wilkesmore, 94, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, under the care of Hospice, at Elderwood of Lockport. Born on February 27th, 1929, in Syracuse NY, James was the son of the late Frederick and Herta (Gratz) Wilkesmore. He attended Youngstown High School.

On April 7th, 1956,...

Apr 5, 2023

Gordon A. “Gordie” Mawhiney, age 95, of Wilson died on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Gordie was born on October 12th, 1927, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Avery and the late Hazel (Wade) Mawhiney. Gordie owned and operated Gordon Mawhiney Excavating from 1956 till 1995.

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Apr 5, 2023

Robert W. “Bob” Reese, Jr., age 73, of Youngstown died suddenly on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY Bob was born on August 10th, 1949, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Robert W. and the late Kathryn (Kuhns) Reese Sr. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls HS class of...

Apr 4, 2023

It is with unspeakable grief that our family shares the death of Mikael B. Nicklas, age 48, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. Mikael was born on February 21st, 1975. He is the son of Mark Nicklas and Eva (Jonsson) Nicklas.

Mikael was strong, brave, kind and...

Apr 2, 2023

Kevin Joseph Mahoney, age 61, of Lewiston, husband of Karen Mahoney (Nee Placek) died Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at Schoellkopf Nursing in Niagara Falls, NY. Kevin was born December 11th, 1961, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph and the late Virginia (Crawford) Mahoney. He married Karen Placek in November of 1991.

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Mar 30, 2023

Helen M. Murray, age 92, of Youngstown died on Thursday, March 30th, 2023. Helen was born February 19th, 1931, in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Paulina (Gao) Novo. Helen was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy H.S. She married Donald F. Murray on September 4th, 1955. He predeceased her on February...

Mar 28, 2023

Frank J. Molinaro Jr., 84, lost his courageous battle with cancer on March, 28th 2023, surrounded by family at Niagara Hospice. Frank attended Niagara Falls High School, where he was a member of the swim team. He joined the Navy and served on a Destroyer Tender in South East Asia. After his Honorable Discharge, he returned to Niagara Falls...

Mar 28, 2023

Susan J. McDonald passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 28th, 2023. Susan was the daughter of the late Elmer and Beatrice Winters. She was predeceased by her husband James D. McDonald and her brothers Jerry and Roger Winters.

She is survived by her children; Nichole (Paul) Feathers and Louis Ryan (Kathy) Wiepert; her...

Mar 28, 2023

John D. Hanavan, age 71, of Lockport, NY husband of Margaret Hanavan (nee Guy) passed away at home on March 28th, 2023, following a battle with cancer. He was born on October 24th, 1951, in Buffalo , NY. John is the son of the late Louise Mcosker ( nee Baumgartner) and Raymond Mcosker. John was an orthopedic Nurse Practitioner...

Mar 27, 2023

Barbara B. Piper, age 91, of Lewiston died Monday, March 27th, 2023, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Barbara was born June 6th, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late James T. and the late Catherine (Mullane) Bush. She married Harry "Casey" Piper on August 28, 1954. He predeceased her on December...

Mar 27, 2023

Daughter of William Blaine Welder and Beula Delores (Wingert) Welder or Youngstown, NY.

Predeceased by Son Michael David Aul.

Survived by Daughter Betty Jane (Aul) Warrick, (Joe) and Grandchildren Zachary VanDenBosch, Cheyenne VanDenBosch, Victor VanDenBosch and Ian Aul and Courtney Aul. Brothers William (Terry) Welder and Thomas (Jenny) Welder and several...

Mar 25, 2023

Craig Watson McCalister, age 54, died suddenly in New London, CT, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Craig was born in Lockport, NY, on June 8th, 1968. He is the son of Gail (Sandstrom) McCalister and the late Watson McCalister. Craig graduated from Lewiston Porter in 1986, when he enlisted in the US Navy, reaching the rank of Chief Petty...

Mar 22, 2023

Blanche A. Gallo, age 95, of Ransomville died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home after a brief illness She was born May 26, 1927 in Blandon, PA, the daughter of the late George and Lydia (Stufflet) Millard and her late step-father, Calvin Angstadt. On February 13, 1945 she married Charles Gallo who predeceased her April 3, 2011.

Mar 21, 2023

Josephine M. Carroll, age 85, of Youngstown died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Lewiston. She was born May 26, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Salvatore “Sam” and Sarah (Bianca) Lombardo and was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School. She married Joseph G. Carroll on September 25, 1965 and...

Mar 16, 2023

Ronald “Ron” C. Martin, age 77, of Youngstown died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Ron was born November 14, 1945 in Lockport, the son of the late Lawrence and Violet (Raff) Martin.

He was employed by Leaseway (Anchor Motor Freight) as a Truck Driver for 26 years, retiring in 2010....

Mar 15, 2023

James Luff, age 67, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his home in Niagara Falls. Jim was born August 16, 1955 in Niagara Falls, the son of the late Donald and Rita (Pratt) Luff. He was a 1973 graduate of Wilson High School and was the senior class president. Jim went on to Niagara University where he received his...

Mar 9, 2023

E. David Nashwinter, age 80, of Wilson died on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at home in Wilson. David was born October 30th, 1942, in Philipsburg, PA. He is the son of the late Lawrence and the late Doretta (Nearhood) Nashwinter. He married Mary Ann Augerot on October 10th, 1960, she predeceased him on December 8th, 2021

Mar 4, 2023

Anna E. L Buttery, age 88, of Ransomville, wife of Morris W. “Mike” Buttery died Saturday, March 4th, 2023, at home in Ransomville. Anna was born on March 22nd, 1934, in Lewiston, NY, she is the daughter of the late John A. and the late Anna L. (Hillman) Zimmerman. She married Morris Buttery on August 8, 1964.

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Feb 26, 2023

Mary T. Hibbard (Nee Lombardi), age 90, of Lewiston entered into rest on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Mary was born on October 22nd, 1932, in Lewiston, NY. She is the daughter of the late Felix A. and the late Nora ( Nee Carmasino) Lombardi. Mary graduated from Stella Niagara School going...

Feb 25, 2023

Susan M. Truesdell, age 66, of Lockport died in the arms of her daughter on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Susan was born on October 26, 1956, in Ransomville, NY. She is the daughter of the late John and the late Elsie (Dean) Hilton. Susan was a 1974 graduate of Lew-Port CSD....