Andrew D. Bemis
May 22, 2021
Andrew (Andy) D. Bemis passed away peacefully at home on May 22nd, 2021. He leaves behind his cherished fiancée and long-time companion Lucinda (Cindy) Hutton who inspired him to be his very best self, his mother Nancy C. Bemis of Florida, his older sister Juliette Occhipinti and her husband Dennis of North Carolina and his twin sister Penelope Bemis...
Jean Kneeppel
May 20, 2021
Jean Kneeppel, age 89, of the Town of Cambria died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Jean was born on May 7, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Stafford and the late Mabel (Burtwell) Lampman. Jean graduated from Wilson H.S class of 1949. She married Duane H....
Rheta M. Melcher
May 15, 2021
Rheta Mae (Perry) Melcher entered into her eternal rest on May 15, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, New York. Rheta was 96 years old, born on November 12, 1924 in Niagara Falls to Henry J. & and Mae Ozelle (Burns) Perry. She grew up on 8th and Linwood, where her father Henry J. Perry (son of Michael...
Nancy L. Shippy
May 14, 2021
Nancy L. Shippy, age 80, of Youngstown entered into rest on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Nancy was born on February 24, 1941 in Bellefonte, PA. She is the daughter of the late Terrell and the late Dorothy (Saylor) Lucas. Nancy graduated from Lew-Port class of 1959. She married Harold H. Shippy...
James E. Beckett
May 4, 2021
James E. Beckett, age 71, of Newfane and formerly of Lewiston entered into rest on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital Town of Tonawanda, NY. Jim was born on December 24, 1949 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late George and the late Dolores (Doebler) Beckett. Jim retired in 2008 from Tops Market, Grand...
Charles J. Boos
May 1, 2021
Local Racing Legend Charles J. "Chuck" Boos, age 88 of Lewiston, died Saturday May 1, 2021 at the North Gate Health Care Center in Wheatfield after a short Illness. Chuck was born July 31, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Hans and Charlotte "Lottie" (Maliszewski) Boos. A lifelong resident of Lewiston, he attended the one...
Peter E. Ingram, Jr.
Apr 29, 2021
North Tonawanda, Peter E. Ingram, Jr., age 50 of North Tonawanda NY, died Thursday April 29, 2021 in the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a long illness. Peter was born December 18, 1970 in Lewiston, son of the late Peter E. Sr. and Darlene (Cavanaugh) Ingram and lived most of his life in the Tonawanda's and Niagara Falls,...
Robert C. Jakubec
Apr 26, 2021
Robert C. "Fester" Jakubec, age 67 of Wilson, died Monday April 26, 2021 while under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice in the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Bob was born September 24, 1953 in Union City, PA, the son of the late John and Loucille (Kinney) Jakubec. He lived most all of his life in...
Jane A. Brennen
Apr 26, 2021
Jane Anne Brennen, age 84 of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Monday April 26, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 21, 1937; Jane was the daughter of the late Helen (Dooher) and Oliver Hooker. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and was employed by New...
Clifford N. Pixley
Apr 24, 2021
Clifford N. Pixley, age 65, a 36-year resident of Ransomville, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Cliff was born May 22,1955 in Buffalo. He was the son of the late Richard and Alice (Perry) Pixley. Cliff was a graduate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School. He has been employed by Niagara County for the past...
Anne Honeywell Orr
Apr 17, 2021
Anne Honeywell Orr of Youngstown, New York lived her life as she wanted, creating an innovative, original, and artistic life by design. She was a devoted activist, an accomplished sailor, had a fascinating and multifaceted career, an adventurous spirit, and was a devoted family member. Her death on April 17th leaves many wishing they could hear her laugh or...
Thomas L. Beachy
Apr 17, 2021
Thomas Leonard Beachy passed away on April 17, 2021. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 12, 1934 to Walter and Regina (Virginia) Beachy. Tom was a graduate from Lasalle High School, served in the Army National guard from 1958-1964, and earned his bachelor’s and Masters degrees from Buffalo State in Industrial Arts. He also earned baseball...
Andrea Moshier
Apr 13, 2021
Andrea Moshier, age 77, of Youngstown, wife of Donald Moshier entered into rest on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at home in Youngstown. Andrea was born on November 3, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Loren "Cubby" and the late Ruth (Clark) Myers. She married Donald Moshier on December 2, 1961. Andrea enjoyed traveling...
Juan C. Finn
Apr 9, 2021
Juan Carlos Finn,22 formerly of Lewiston entered into rest on April 9, 2021. Born on August 31, 1998 in Bogota, Colombia. Beloved son of Laurie ( nee Granger) Finn, treasured brother of Juanita Julianna Finn. Loving nephew of Alan Granger and Nancy, Shelly (nee Granger) Kenyon and Curt, Melanie (nee Granger) Frauel and Jim, and Cindy (nee Granger) Casper...
Corinne Faithe Paterson
Apr 9, 2021
Corinne Faithe Paterson, age 19, of Lewiston entered into rest on Friday, April 09, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Corinne was born on January 26, 2002 in Lewiston, NY. She is the daughter of Melissa Payne. Surviving is her mother, Melissa Payne; her grandfather Timothy (Late Cecil) Payne and her uncle Jonathan (Melissa) Payne, also...
Joyce A. Lombardi
Apr 7, 2021
Joyce A. Lombardi, age 82, of Lockport formerly of Lewiston died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Joyce was born on January 23, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Leo and the late Ella H. (Herman) Greaser. Joyce graduated from St. Mary’s High School and Mercy Hospital School...
James D. Smith
Apr 3, 2021
James D. Smith, 86, of Lewiston, husband of Gail Quarantillo Smith entered into rest on Saturday April 3, 2021 at home. Born on September 01, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY to his late parents Sydney and Ethel Willis Smith. Jim served in the U.S Marine Corp. from 1953 to 1956 serving in Japan, he married Gail Quarantillo on March...
Lillian M. Schuler
Apr 2, 2021
Lillian M. Schuler, formerly of Townline Rd. in Wilson entered into rest on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Degraff Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility in North Tonawanda, NY. Lillian was born in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Harry and the late Elizabeth (Bertram) Shortsleeve. She married Alton Schuler in September of 1947, he predeceased her...
Walter John Fuller
Mar 26, 2021
Walter John Fuller (July 26, 1937 – March 26, 2021) Walt went home to be with his Lord on March 26, 2021. He died at age 83 at home surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Niagara Hospice and his devoted personal aide. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy (Crowell), his children: Cliff (Cathy), Stephen,...
Alejandro Chaparro
Mar 25, 2021
Alejandro Chaparro, 54 of Ransomville, NY, husband of Soledad Dechaparro entered into rest on Thursday March 25, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Ramon Chaparro and Aleja Sanchez. He last worked as a laborer for Modern Disposal. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wed. March 31 from 5-8 PM...
