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Obituaries

Phyllis Emily Brolinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gerald R. Buttery

Gerald R. Buttery

Jun 19, 2025

Gerald R. Buttery, of Ransomville, NY, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Gerald was the beloved son of the late Wilbur and Edith (Carter) Buttery.

A dedicated and hardworking man, Gerald spent over four decades driving for multiple truck companies, earning the respect and friendship of many along...

Carol M. Wiltse

Carol M. Wiltse

Jun 18, 2025

Carol M. Wiltse, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, under the loving care of her sister Nancy and Niagara Hospice. She was 74 years old.

Born on October 2, 1950, in Niagara Falls, New York, Carol was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Jessie R. (née Caldwell) Wiltse. A proud 1968 graduate of Lewiston...

Marie Kurtz

Marie Kurtz

Jun 17, 2025

Marie Kurtz, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, under the compassionate care of her daughter Pauline. She was 98.

Born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Marie was the beloved daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (nee Hrybouricz) Spelar. In 1956, she moved from Pennsylvania to Williamsville, NY, and later moved to Wilson, NY, where she built a wonderful...

Charles Mathew Norwich

Charles Mathew Norwich

Jun 12, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Mathew Norwich, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly at his home in Lewiston, NY, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on December 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Theodore and Genevieve (nee Radota) Norwich.

A proud graduate of Bishop Duffy High School (Class of 1962) and Niagara University (Class...

Rosemary Dawdy

Rosemary Dawdy

Jun 10, 2025

Rosemary (nee Noonan) Dawdy of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at the age of 94. Rosemary was born February 15th, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY to Kathleen (Tough) and Carl Noonan. Rosemary's early life was spent in Niagara Falls, NY and the family's summer home in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Rosemary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...

Joyce M. Carson

Joyce M. Carson

Jun 9, 2025

Joyce M. Carson, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ohio on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on February 28, 1954, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence Michel and Bernice (nee Hammond) Jensen.

On May 19, 1973, Joyce married the love of her life, Jack E. Carson,...

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