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,...
Gene M. Saunderson
Jan 17, 2021
Gene M. Saunderson, age 78, of Ransomville died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Gene was born November 26, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Robert W. and the late Buelah (Lasher) Saunderson. Gene was a graduate of Wilson High School. He served in the United States Army 1964...
Robert E. Jordan
Jan 14, 2021
Robert E. “Bob” Jordan, age 77, of Ransomville and husband of Elizabeth “Beth” (Harvey) Jordan died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Bob was born September 25, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Durrell and the late Mary (Zoschg) Jordan. He married Elizabeth Harvey on July 4, 1964....
Mary Jean O'Connor Heath
Jan 12, 2021
Mary Jean O’Connor Heath, originally of Lewiston, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN with her daughters and brother at her side. Mary Jean was born on June 10, 1942, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Norman and the late Catherine (Hennessey) O'Connor. Mary Jean...
Charlotte E. Perri
Jan 10, 2021
Charlotte E (Woelfle) Perri , of Ransomville entered into eternal peace with her lord surrounded by her loving family. Her Christian faith was the cornerstone of her devotion and knew that she would be blessed with his grace and glory. Her home was a welcome place to her family and an enormous number of friends. Charlotte was a true...
David A. George
Jan 7, 2021
David A. George, age 74, of Youngstown, died suddenly on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home. David was born December 11, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of the late David and the late Catherine (McKellar) George. He was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High, going on to receive a B.S. from Niagara University. David served...
Melvin C. Baker
Jan 5, 2021
Melvin Charles Baker passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Cheektowaga, NY at the age of 91. Born in Buffalo, NY on February 13, 1929 to the late George and Christina Baker. Mel attended the University of Toronto where he earned a BA and MA in physics and chemistry. He met the love of his life, Margaret Trotter Baker...
Matthew E. Robare
Dec 26, 2020
Matthew E. Robare, age 46, of Lewiston and husband of Katie Quarantillo entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Matthew was born on February 13, 1974 in Gloversville, NY, he is the son of Raymond and Barbara (Kelly) Robare. Matthew graduated from Shaker High School in Latham, NY. He married...
Therese A. Melcher
Dec 25, 2020
Therese A. “Tess” Melcher, age 87, of Lewiston and formerly of Pekin died Friday, December 25, 2020 at Our Lady Of Peace NCR in Lewiston, NY. Therese was born June 27, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Fred and the late Grace (Magorien) Faery. Tess was a graduate of Wilson High School class...
Warren Kahn
Dec 22, 2020
F. Warren Kahn - a longtime attorney in Niagara County known as much for his sense of humor and love of golf as his respected law practice and influential appointed legal roles - died Tuesday [Dec. 22, 2020] surrounded by family in his home in Youngstown. He was 87. Kahn, who hung a shingle in Lewiston and practiced law...
Audrey Mae Zimmerman
Dec 17, 2020
Audrey Mae Zimmerman, age 89, formerly of Daniels Road, Wilson entered into rest on Thursday morning, December 17, 2020 at Harris Hill Nursing in Lancaster, NY. Audrey was born January 7, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, she is the daughter of the late Elmer and the late Florence (Adams) Truesdale. She married Junior E. Zimmerman on July 23, 1949,...
Philo J. Brooks
Dec 14, 2020
Philo J. Brooks, 92 of Ransomville, husband of the late N. Jeanette (Sanger) Brooks, entered into rest on Monday December 14, 2020, at Our Lady of Peace Ascension Living, Lewiston, NY. Born in East Otto, NY, on May 7, 1928, he was the son of the late M. Dever and Rachel (Sikes) Brooks. He was a graduate of Cattaraugus...
