Richard Dean McCarthy, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Richard Dean McCarthy, Jr., of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Niagara Falls Medical Center. He was 67.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Richard was the son of the late Richard Dean McCarthy, Sr. and Gail E. (née Coughlin) McCarthy.
A man who found joy in life's quiet moments, Richard was known for his warm conversations and...
Nancy C. Wrobel
Aug 13, 2025
Nancy C. Wrobel of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 86 years old.
Born on October 13, 1938, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late William L. and Irene (née Augustine) Wrobel. Her life was marked by quiet strength, enduring grace, and deep family roots.
Arrangements have been...
Paul N. Bills
Aug 10, 2025
Paul N. Bills, a lifelong resident of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 78.
Born on March 30, 1947, Paul was the son of the late Charles E. and Jean (nee Newing) Bills. He graduated from Wilson High School in...
Peter W. Hessinger
Aug 9, 2025
October 7, 1944 – August 9, 2025 Peter W. Hessinger, a lifelong resident of Niagara County, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at ECMC after a brief illness. He was 80 years old.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Pete was the son of Alwyn G. “Hap” Hessinger, a Niagara Falls Fire Department Captain, and Ruth Parsons Hessinger, a...
Julie Vasily Kayutkin
Aug 9, 2025
Julie Vasily Kayutkin, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at ECMC after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 32.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Julie was the cherished daughter of Vasiliy V. Kayutkin and the late Irina N. (née Krechko) Kayutkin. She grew up in Pendleton and attended Starpoint Central Schools,...
George L. Lawson
Aug 1, 2025
George L. Lawson of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility. He was 89.
Born in Roodhouse, Illinois, George was the son of Charles H. and Alma E. (née Riley) Lawson. He married his beloved wife, Sharon L. Dunlap, on August 16, 1955, in Roodhouse, Illinois—a partnership that grew into 70...
Phyllis Emily Brolinski
Jul 25, 2025
Phyllis Emily Brolinski, 88 of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who meant the most to her and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Albert W. and Fanny M. (nee Hillman) Irving. A proud alumna of Lewiston-Porter High School, Class of 1954, she built...
Cheryl Leigh Shoop
Jul 24, 2025
Cheryl Leigh Shoop, of Cambria, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Newfane, NY on November 15, 1961, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Ray Bennett and Elizabeth (née Skutt) Hollenbaugh. A proud graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School’s Class of...
Karla K. Brown
Jul 24, 2025
Karla Kristine Brown, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Erie County Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Karla’s family was the center of her world. She cherished time spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, and found joy in creating lasting memories with them. Karla had a passion for gardening, making homemade jellies, and...
Joel Mervin Hurtgam
Jul 19, 2025
Joel Mervin Hurtgam, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Joel was the son of the late Mervin Ward and Sue Carol (née Harbison) Hurtgam.
A proud graduate of Wilson High School’s Class of 1976,...
Michael T. Duckett
Jul 18, 2025
Michael T. Duckett, age 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Mike was born on January 20, 1951, in Lewiston, he was the beloved son of the late Alta Mae and Thomas Duckett and the cherished brother of the late Patricia Pavone. On September...
Lois D. Barnum
Jul 14, 2025
Lois D. Barnum, a cherished member of the Wilson, NY community, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family at the Lockport Rehab and Health Care Facility.
Born on November 8, 1930, in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (née Mudge) Stedman. Lois always kept...
Mark K. Cobb
Jul 14, 2025
Mark K. Cobb, of the Town of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He was 71.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Mark was the beloved son of the late John C. and Jean (née Johnson) Cobb. A proud graduate of Wilson High School’s Class of 1972 and earned his Associates Degree from NCCC, he...
Dale C. Myers, Jr.
Jul 10, 2025
Dale C. Myers, Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Newfane Rehab and Health Care Facility. He was 77.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Buddy was the son of the late Dale C. and Ruth M. (née Buttery) Myers. He built a career working at the Lockport Felt Company Factory in Newfane, dedicating years...
Todd Andrews Lawson
Jul 9, 2025
Todd Andrews Lawson, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 87. Born on November 6, 1937, in Jamestown, NY, Todd was the son of the late Dr. Donald and Dorothy (née Husband) Lawson.
He graduated from Jamestown High School in...
Darlene L. Jeffords
Jul 5, 2025
Darlene L. Jeffords of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House. She was 61 years old.
Born on April 27, 1964, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late D.L. Crowell and Edith Tweed. A graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, Darlene...
Joanne Johnson
Jul 2, 2025
Joanne (nee Ferro) Johnson (86) of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born August 23, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Georgina (Pollina) Ferro. She attended local schools in Niagara Falls, and worked at Hotel Niagara & Niagara Falls Memorial Medical...
Robert Milton Buttery
Jul 2, 2025
Gone Fishing in Heaven. On July 2, 2025 at St. Catharines Hospital in his 89th year, Bob entered his eternal rest. Bob is survived by his lady in red, the love of his life for 50 years, Leronna ( nee Fuchs). Cherished Dad of Charlie Buttery (2018), Levi Buttery (1999), Marlene "Molly" Lewis Cronk (Dan) and Amanda Buttery Lawson (Michael)....
Mary L. Christy
Jul 2, 2025
Mary Louise Christy of Ransomville’s Rainbow Park community peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Elderwood Health Care at Wheatfield.
Born on May 22, 1934 in North Tonawanda, NY, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (née Greenburg) DiBesco. A proud graduate of...
Norman H. Vaux
Jun 29, 2025
Norman H. Vaux, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born on May 20, 1938, in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Norman was the beloved son of the late Theodore James and Minnie Esther (Britton) Vaux.
A proud veteran, Norman served his country...
