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Obituaries

Joseph T. Dabill

Joseph T. Dabill

Jul 19, 2023

Joseph T. Dabill, age 89, of Lewiston died Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, at home in Lewiston just hours before his 90th birthday. Joseph was born July 20th, 1933, in Mattoon, WI. He is the son of the late Floyd and the late Mary (Nichol) Dabill. He married Carol A. Carnrike on April 5th, 1958.

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Tina M. "Hola Bf" Molinaro

Tina M. "Hola Bf" Molinaro

Jul 13, 2023

Tina M. Molinaro, age 54, of Lewiston died Thursday, July 13th, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House of Lockport, NY. Tina was born April 10th, 1969, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of the late Frank J. Molinaro and the late Gail Patrick. Tina was a 1988 graduate of Lew-Port CSD

She was employed...

Robert J. Schruise

Robert J. Schruise

Jul 10, 2023

Robert J. Schruise, age 87, of Ransomville, died Monday, July 10, 2023, while at the Harris Hill Nursing Facility. Bob was born on May 24, 1936, in Panama, NY. He is the son of the late Garrett and the late Henrietta Schruise. He married Bonnie Lee MacMillan on December 29, 1977, she predeceased her on November 23rd, 2022.

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Norman S. Orzel

Norman S. Orzel

Jul 4, 2023

Norman S. Orzel of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home on July 4th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Stephen and Isabelle Orzel. Norman was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He leaves behind his wife Denise (Nee Yochum); a son Anthony Orzel (James Wieczorek); a daughter,...

Marilyn G. Toohey

Marilyn G. Toohey

Jul 3, 2023

Marilyn Toohey, of Lewiston, passed away on July 2, 2023, 8 days after her family joyfully celebrated with her in commemoration of her 100th birthday.

Her life was marked by her resilience in the face of loss, determination, and devotion to her family. She was born in Lockport in 1923, grew up on a farm...

William Robert Martin Jr.

William Robert Martin Jr.

Jun 29, 2023

William Robert (Bob) Martin of Lewiston NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 29, 2023 at the age of 92. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He lived, loved, laughed and hosted countless gatherings of family and friends at the same address, 991 Elliott Drive, since 1955, where he raised his four...

Marjorie Burnett

Marjorie Burnett

Jun 27, 2023

Marjorie S. Burnett, age 88, of Ransomville, wife of the late Gerald E. ”Skip” Burnett passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Mrs. Burnett was born on October 23rd, 1934, in Youngstown, NY. She is the daughter of the late Harry and the late Florence (Martin) Sawyer.

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Sharyn E. Thomas

Sharyn E. Thomas

Jun 26, 2023

Sharyn (Nee Burns) Thomas

Sharyn Eileen Thomas of Lewiston died June 26TH, 2023 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Niagara Falls NY; the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Stockwell) Burns but lived in Lewiston all of her life.

She was the bookkeeper at the Lewiston True Value Hardware store, also...

Mary L. Laughlin

Mary L. Laughlin

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Louise Laughlin, age 82, of Lewiston, wife of the late Matthew Laughlin died Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at Elderwood of Grand Island. Mary was born July 10th, 1940, in Kittanning, PA. She is the daughter of the late Victor and the late Julia (Rizzo) Beretta. Mary was a 1956 graduate of Niagara Falls H.S. She married Matthew Laughlin...

Linda J. Steck

Linda J. Steck

Jun 12, 2023

Linda J. Steck, age 76, of Ransomville died unexpectedly on Monday, June 12th, 2023, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Linda was born on May 6th, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late E. Ellen (Pearce) McClelland. She was a 1966 graduate of Wilson CSD. Linda married Gregory...

Douglas E. Krell

Douglas E. Krell

Jun 5, 2023

Douglas E. Krell, age 67, of Lewiston died Monday, June 5th, 2023, at Buffalo General Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Doug was born on January 12th, 1956, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Ernest K. and the late Patricia (O’Donnell) Krell.

He was retired from Harper International, in Cheektowaga, where...

Violet A. O'Donnell

Violet A. O'Donnell

May 30, 2023

Violet A. “Tink” O’Donnell, age 89, of Lewiston, wife of the late John O’Donnell entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at home in Lewiston. Violet was born on September 18, 1933, in Gifford, PA. She is the daughter of the late Roscoe and the late Violet (Meehan) Dailey.

Violet was a CRNA lastly...

Josephine Lauzonis

Josephine Lauzonis

May 26, 2023

Josephine Lauzonis, age 96, of Lewiston died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Josephine was born on September 5, 1926, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Sophie Kowalczyk. She met and married her loving husband George Lauzonis and was predeceased by him on August...

Matthew Laughlin

Matthew Laughlin

May 25, 2023

Matthew Laughlin, age 90, of Lewiston, entered in rest on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at Elderwood at Grand Island in Grand Island, NY. Matthew was born on May 7th, 1933, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Matthew and the late Jane (McConnachie) Laughlin Sr. He was a graduate of NFHS and U.B. He married...

Frederick James Lederhouse Jr.

Frederick James Lederhouse Jr.

May 25, 2023

Frederick James “Rick” Lederhouse, Jr., age 70, of Ransomville died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Buffalo General Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Rick was born on June 21, 1952, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Frederick J. and the late Hazel (Mattoon) Lederhouse Sr. He was a graduate of Wilson CSD class of 1972....

Donald H. Larrabee

Donald H. Larrabee

May 20, 2023

Donald Howard Larrabee, 81, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 8, 1941, the son of Howard and Mildred (Owler) Larrabee. Don graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959 before serving in the United States Navy. He went on to receive his...

Louis E. York

Louis E. York

May 19, 2023

Louis E. York, Dec 20th, 1946 - May 19th, 2023, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Ransomville NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY. Son of Edward F. and Theresa A. (Palm) York. He was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School, Wilson NY. He served in the US National Guard. Louis was employed by Tops Markets as a truck driver...

Katherine Marie Ventry

Katherine Marie Ventry

May 14, 2023

Katherine Marie Ventry, 58, of Youngstown NY, passed away on May 14, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Kathy was born on March 25th, 1965, to William (late) and Maureen (Suitor) Ventry in Youngstown NY. She is the granddaughter of late William and Florence (DelGatto) Ventry and late Hon. Harry and Katherine (Daw) Suitor.

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Doris C. Tower

Doris C. Tower

May 11, 2023

Doris C. Tower (Nee Chase) 98 of Anderson, SC formerly of Ransomville, NY entered into rest on May 11th, 2023. Born in Buffalo on June 13th, 1924, to the late Clarence and Violet (Graser) Chase. She was a graduate of South Park H.S, going on to serve in the U.S Navy during World War II. Doris was a homemaker...

Jeffrey C. Hessney

Jeffrey C. Hessney

May 11, 2023

Jeffrey C. Hessney, age 64, of Lewiston entered into rest on Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Jeffrey was born on July 31st, 1958, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late John “Jack” and the late Janet (Wickham) Hessney. Jeffrey was a 1977 graduate of Lew-Port CSD.

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