Marilyn J. Beck
Feb 23, 2025
Marilyn J. Beck, 72, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY. Born on September 25, 1952, in Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lucille (nee Kinney) Jakubec.
Marilyn married the love of her life,...
Donald S. Platts
Feb 19, 2025
Donald S. Platts, 73, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on November 7, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Donald L. Platts and Beverly (nee Hunt) Young.
Don graduated from Riverside High School in Buffalo, NY, and was drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam Era,...
Kenneth William Crewe
Feb 18, 2025
Kenneth William Crewe, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice in Wheatfield, NY. Ken was born on June 25, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, the oldest son of the late, William Henry and Mildred Grace (nee Buttery) Crewe.
He attended kindergarten and first grade at the Fort Niagara School, the red brick school in...
William Brian Muller
Feb 15, 2025
William Brian Muller, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Niagara Hospice House on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on June 3, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Stanley and C. Marguerite (nee Carley) Muller. Raised in Lewiston, NY, William graduated from Lewiston-Porter Central in the Class of 1957 and...
Clara Robinson
Feb 13, 2025
Clara Robinson, age 98, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born on August 14, 1926, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Santiago and Rosario (nee Inguanzo) Fernandez.
Following graduation from Niagara Falls High School in 1945, she was employed as a clerk at Kimberly Clark...
Margaret M. Buchner
Feb 5, 2025
Margaret M. Buchner entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House. Born on December 13, 1945, in North Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Lee A. and Dorothy M. (nee Barwell) Hoyt.
Margaret is survived by her loving children and cherished grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 401 Ridge...
Dorothea A. Brown
Feb 3, 2025
Dorothea A. Brown (née Morell), age 89, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, she left this world with grace and strength.
Born on February 23, 1935, in Lockport, New York, Dorothea was the cherished daughter of Sam and Josephine (nee...
Harold Seward Shippy
Jan 31, 2025
Harold Seward Shippy, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, under the compassionate care of the Niagara Hospice House. He was born on January 19, 1938, to the late Seward and Marion (nee Bradley) Shippy.
A proud graduate of Lewiston Porter High School, class of 1956, Harold married the love of his life, the...
Mary Louise Wieland
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Louise Wieland, 88, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice after a long decline with Alzheimer's disease. Born on March 15, 1936, in Fort Niagara, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Orsino and Margaret (nee Amsdill) Hodge.
On October 24, 1959, Mary married Kenneth W. Wieland in Youngstown, NY. Together,...
Daniel Charles Roberts
Jan 31, 2025
Daniel Charles Roberts, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home. Born on September 21, 1952, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George A. and Elizabeth A. (nee DeAugustine) Roberts.
A proud graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1971, Daniel dedicated many years to his career at Hooker and...
Ronald J. Mirabelli
Jan 31, 2025
Ronald J. Mirabelli of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family under the care of Niagara Hospice on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (nee DeSantis) Mirabelli.
Ron attended Holy Angels Academy and Canisius High School. He received both his bachelor’s and...
Kevin Jermy
Jan 26, 2025
Kevin Jermy passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Kevin was born on June 2, 1969, in Olean, NY, the son of the late John and Mary (nee Nelligan) Jermy.
Kevin found joy in the simple pleasures of life, spending hours swinging in his own swing at his group home in North Tonawanda, where he...
Lee Wilson Grubbs
Jan 25, 2025
Lee Wilson Grubbs, a cherished resident of Lewiston, New York, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Buffalo. He was born on April 21, 1954, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman L. and Ethel Norma (née Ley) Grubbs. Lee dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a US Airforce Police Officer before retiring in...
Gordon J. Knapp
Jan 25, 2025
Gordon J. Knapp passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on April 24, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the cherished son of the late Reginald R. and Anna Mae (nee Kennedy) Knapp.
A graduate of Trott Vocational in Niagara Falls, Gordon married the love of his life, Jane...
Robert D. Kruzicke
Jan 23, 2025
Robert D. Kruzicke, 74, of Wilson, NY, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on June 18, 1950, in Wilson, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Lori (nee Zastrow) Kruzicke.
Robert was a proud graduate of Wilson High School and a respected member of his community. For over 30 years, he owned and operated...
James A. Szostak
Jan 21, 2025
James A. Szostak, 70, of Ransomville, NY, peacefully passed away at home on January 21, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born on June 23, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY, James was the beloved son of the late Alex and Helen (née Salacinski) Szostak.
James was a proud 1972 graduate...
Sara "Annie" A. Baird
Jan 20, 2025
Sara A. Baird, affectionately known as Annie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born on October 1, 1938, in Ransomville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert and Marion (nee Warren) Baird.
Annie's life was one marked by passion and dedication. As a former equestrian, she found joy in the...
John "Jack" Joseph Hanrahan
Jan 19, 2025
John J. Hanrahan, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home in Lewiston, NY, on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1941, in Niagara Falls, NY, to Matthew J. and Olivia S. (nee Blackley) Hanrahan.
Jack graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
Edwin P. Torba
Jan 17, 2025
Edwin P. Torba, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the Elderwood of Grand Island Nursing Home. Born on August 11, 1926, in Buffalo, New York, Edwin was a proud veteran who served as a T4 in the US Army during World War II. He later retired from the Niagara Falls Air Force Base as a Carpenter/Woodworking...
Gloria Anne Donovan
Jan 17, 2025
Gloria Anne Donovan, a cherished resident of the Village of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, under the loving care of her children and Niagara Hospice. She was 93 years old.
Born on May 14, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (nee Sherman) Brandon. A proud member of the...
