Eric M. Rohring
Jun 15, 2022
Eric M. “Rick” Rohring, age 70, of Ransomville passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Rick was born on November 8, 1951, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Walter G. and the late Lorraine (Shortz) Rohring Jr. He graduated from Lew-Port CSD class of 1969. In December...
Bernetta B. Kraatz
Jun 14, 2022
“Whenever you see a beautiful, colorful sunset in the western sky, think of me smiling down from Heaven.” Bernetta (Bernie) Broeker Kraatz, age 96, of Lewiston, passed away on June 14, 2022, in Hospice at Northgate Health Care Facility, North Tonawanda, after a brief illness. Born April 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lauretta...
Harold J. Amsdill
Jun 13, 2022
Harold J. Amsdill, age 52, of Niagara Falls died Monday, June 13, 2022, at home. Harold was born on October 11, 1969, in Lewiston, NY. He is the son of the late George Amsdill Jr. and the late Blanche Morgan Bucelata. Surviving is his siblings, George H. Amsdill, Annie Ferrante, Ernie J. Amsdill, Dennis Amsdill, and Scott Amsdill. Calling...
Frederick G. Bussingham
Jun 9, 2022
Frederick G. Bussingham, age 94, of Sanborn went to be with Jesus and his loving wife on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Frederick was born February 10, 1928, in Huntsville, Ontario. He was the son of the late Frederick and the late Alice (Hodge) Bussingham. Life was not easy for Fred as a...
Douglas M. Taylor
Jun 9, 2022
Douglas M. Taylor, age 83 of the Town of Cambria, NY died Thursday June 9, 2022, in the Harris Hill Nursing Facility, Williamsville, NY. Doug was born August 4, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Louis and Dorothy Taylor. He was a 1956 graduate of LaSalle High School. Doug married Mary Louise Gombert on March...
Donna V. Logan
Jun 7, 2022
Donna Valoris Logan, age 89, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Donna, the daughter of the late Rev. David Earl and Ruby Fye, was born on May 16, 1933, in Mayburg, PA. She graduated from Youngsville High School in 1951 and married Ronald "Ron" L. Logan on July 12, 1952....
John W. Vrooman
Jun 5, 2022
Beloved son, John W. Vrooman, 57, of Lewiston, passed away, suddenly at home on June 5, 2022, while watching 60 Minutes with his parents, William and Barbara Vrooman. His sudden and untimely death was a shock to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew his kind, friendly, smiling, and humorous personality. John...
Marjorie Carmosino
May 28, 2022
Marjorie A. Carmosino, age 77, of Wheatfield died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at McCauley Residence in Kenmore, NY. Marjorie was born on July 25, 1944, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Samual L. Beatty and the late Marie J. “Mary” (Clifford) House. Marjorie graduated from Lew-Port CSD in 1962. She was employed by Hills...
Robert R. Jones
May 26, 2022
Robert R. “Bob” Jones, age 70, of Ransomville died suddenly following an accident on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Bob was on born January 8, 1952, in Providence, RI. He is the son of Isabel “Bette” and the late Kenneth Jones. He graduated from Stratford H.S in Stratford, CT. He married Nancy Platz...
Roderick P. Irish
May 26, 2022
Roderick Powell Irish, Niagara Falls native and longtime resident of Lewiston passed away on May 26, 2022; he was 95. Son of Nobel and Irene (Powell) and brother of Suzanne Thompson, Rod enlisted with the United States Navy Armed Guard when he was just three days shy of his 18th birthday. He fought in both the Atlantic and the...
Paul J. Rhoney
May 25, 2022
Paul J. Rhoney of Lewiston, NY, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 25, 2022, at Schoellkopf Health Center at the age of 93. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 22, 1929, the son of the late D. Vincent and Gertrude (Braas) Rhoney. Paul’s life was full of diverse experiences. He brought honor to...
Catherine M. Flanagan
May 23, 2022
Catherine M. Flanagan, age 63, of Lewiston passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. Caty was born on December 12, 1958, in Kenmore, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Mary Clair (Dorgan) Flanagan. Caty graduated from Lew-Port class of 1976. She retired from the Douglas Co. School District in GA. as a teacher...
Kathleen R. Banks
May 22, 2022
Kathleen (Kathy) R. Banks, age 90 and a long-term Lewiston resident, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Kathy, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Poorman) Garvey, was born on January 28, 1932, in Phillipsburg, PA. She graduated from NFHS in 1949 and married C. Carl "Bud" Banks on April 19, 1952. Kathy and...
Joanne R. Marshall
May 21, 2022
Joanne R. Marshall, age 84, of Ransomville died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Newfane Rehab And HCF. Joanne was born September 12, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Mason and the late Therma Frank. She married Robert N. Marshall on April 02, 1977, he predeceased her on May 11, 2004. She was employed by...
William L. Brumfield Jr.
May 20, 2022
Lt. Col. William L. Brumfield, Jr., age 76, of Sanborn and husband of Jeanette Smith Brumfield (Nee Woods) passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at home. Bill was born on October 15, 1945, in Gowanda, NY. He is the son of the late William L. and the late Charlotte (Mentley) Brumfield Sr. William graduated from Gowanda State Hospital...
William F. Young
May 17, 2022
William F. Young, age 100, of Youngstown died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice. Mr. Young was born May 6, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late William D. and Mina E. (Schumacher) Young. William attended local schools and in 1954 graduated from Elmira College...
Joan D. Wilkesmore
May 13, 2022
Joan Dorothy (Taylor) Wilkesmore, age 85, was called to her heavenly home on May 13, 2022, under the care of Hospice, at Schoellkopf Nursing Facility in Niagara Falls. Born on August 28, 1936, in Niagara Falls, Joan was the daughter of the late Hurk and Dorothy (Meitz) Taylor. She was a 1955 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Employed...
James Syruws
May 11, 2022
James "Jimmy" Syruws, age 84, of Ransomville died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice. Jimmy was born December 29, 1937 in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Albine and Eva (Lewis) Syruws. and has resided in Ransomville for over 20 years. He was employed by Hooker/Oxy Chemical...
Robert C. Stevens
May 11, 2022
Robert C. "Bob" Stevens, Jr., age 98, of Lewiston died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a brief illness. Bob was born February 23, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of the late Robert C. Sr. and Stella (Armijo) Stevens and lived in Lewiston most of his life. He was a graduate of...
Timothy Kraatz
May 9, 2022
Timothy D. Kraatz, age 69 of Lockport, passed away on May 9th at home. Tim was born at Ransomville Hospital to Jerry and Bernetta Kraatz on April 22, 1953. Tim graduated from Wilson Central High School in 1971, NCCC in 1973 with an associates degree and Buffalo State College in 1975. He was employed at Sherwood Selpac while attending college...
