Paul M. Broughton
Feb 10, 2021
Paul M. “Brick” Broughton, age 63, of Niagara Falls, husband of Cheryl (Kline) Broughton entered into rest suddenly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at home in Niagara Falls. Paul was born August 26, 1957 in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the son of the late John C. and the late Arlene (Spreeman) Broughton. Brick graduated from Lew-Port in 1976...
Robert A. Dinse
Feb 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Robert Allen Dinse of Wilson, NY, passed away from Alzheimer’s at the age of 81. Bob was born on September 20, 1939, son of Ralph and Helen Dinse. He was a graduate of Medina High School where he was a great all-around athlete and continued his studies earning degrees in education and administration at...
Brenda K. Bills
Feb 7, 2021
Brenda K. Bills, 72, of Ransomville, wife of Paul N. Bills entered into rest on February 7, 2021 at home with her family. Brenda was born on August 21, 1948 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Catherine (Homer) Glover and the late Harold Rice. Brenda’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She is...
Mildred E. Mattoon
Feb 7, 2021
Mildred Mattoon, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 87 on February 7th. For many years Mildred was a USPS clerk, before becoming the Ransomville Post Master in 1981, where she worked until her retirement in 1993. Mildred had an ear for music, since playing the drums in highschool she enjoyed listening to...
Judith A. Smith
Feb 5, 2021
Judith A. “Judie” Smith, age 74, of Youngstown and wife of David P. Smith entered into rest on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Judith was born October 13, 1946 in Lackawanna, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edmund and the late Josephine (Bonarek) Tylock. Judie was a graduate of Lackawanna High...
Mitchell Mokhiber
Feb 4, 2021
Mitchell “Mitch” Mokhiber, 89 passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. Born on January 8, 1932 and spent his life in Niagara Falls. Mitch spent the last 39 years with the love of his live, Gert Halt. Mitch enjoyed many family gatherings with “step-children” Sharon (Louie) Berger, Debbie Stockman, Daniel Halt, Donna (Neil) Garfinkel and Scott (Krista) Halt. Mitch...
James R. Henderson
Feb 2, 2021
James R. Henderson, age 87, of Wheatfield, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at home. James was born on July 18, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of the late James W. and the late Madeline B. (Rafferty) Henderson. James was a 1953 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He married Angeline S. Stiver on July 6,...
Margaret H. Lort
Feb 1, 2021
Margaret H. (Christie) “Granny” Lort, 86, of Gasport wife of the late Enoch G. “Gordy” Lort entered into eternal peace at her home after a brief non-covid related illness. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Claude and Edith Christie. She graduated from Sault Area High School She married Gordy Lort...
Neil E. Truesdell
Jan 31, 2021
Neil E. Truesdell 93, of Ransomville, husband of Joyce M. (Hillman) Truesdell entered into rest of January 31, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Neil was born in Ransomville on July 7, 1927 the son of the late Merton A and Cornelia (Ritter) Truesdell Sr. He has resided in Ransomville all his life where he attended local schools. He served...
Robert L. Hunt
Jan 29, 2021
Robert. L. Hunt, Major, USMC, passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age of 70. Born in Niagara Falls on November 27, 1950 to the late Alfred M. Hunt Sr. and the late Betty J. (Kelly)Hunt-Beckwith. Robert graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968 where he excelled in swimming, after graduating he received as scholarship and attended...
Rudolph J. Vanich
Jan 29, 2021
Born in Tonawanda on August, 5, 1938 to the late Steve and Goldie Vanich. Rudy will be buried in Northridge Cemetery in the spring.
Laurence A. Stephens
Jan 28, 2021
Laurence A. Stephens, age 87, of Lewiston and husband of the late Joan (Warner) Stephens entered into rest on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Sisters of Charity St. Joseph’s Hospital in Cheektowaga, NY. Laurence was born September 10, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Wilfred and the late Alberta (Scott) Stephens. He attended...
Judith Ruth Higgins
Jan 23, 2021
Judith Ruth Higgins (nee Mann), age 82, entered into rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newfane, NY. Judy was born on December 7, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, she is the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Florence (Wahl) Mann. Judy worked for 50 years at Fowler’s Chocolates was a...
Beverly Lynn Reimer
Jan 23, 2021
Beverly L. Reimer, age 72, of Ransomville died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY. Beverly was born November 14, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late John E. and the late Dorothy (Gomesall) Lymburner. Beverly was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School. She married Richard C....
Shirley A. Evans
Jan 22, 2021
Shirley A. Evans, age 95, formerly of Randall Rd. Town of Wilson entered into rest on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Mrs. Evans was born in St. Clair, Michigan on October 14, 1925, she is the daughter of the late John and the late Genevieve (Slocum) Owens. She married Walter W. Evans on...
William J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
William J.” Uncle Bill” Ruth, Jr., age 69, of Lewiston and husband of Sharon (Halliday) Ruth entered into rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. William was born on May 19, 1951 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late William J. and the late Catherine (Pinkel) Ruth Sr. Bill...
Esther Nancy Hardison
Jan 20, 2021
On January 20, 2021, Esther Nancy Bradley Hardison passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family and of Niagara Hospice. She was 94. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Theda Bradley. Esther lived her whole life in Ransomville, New York, beginning with having been born on Halloween day, 1926, on the Bradley farm....
Gerald E. Burnett
Jan 19, 2021
Gerald E. “Skip” Burnett age 89 of Ransomville passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Skip was born in Ransomville, NY on November 21, 1931, the son of the late Everett and Marjorie (Miller) Burnett. Gerald Served in the United State Army from 1952 to 1954 he was a Korean War Veteran. Skip...
Thomas W. Adamson
Jan 18, 2021
Thomas W. Adamson was called to his eternal rest on January 18, 2021, at the age of 70 after contracting COVID 19. Tom was born on October 26, 1950 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He was one of seven children of the late Robert and Leah Adamson. While Tom and his family moved to Western New York in the early 1950’s,...
