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Walter G. Greig

Walter G. Greig

Sep 17, 2022

Walter G. Greig passed away on September 17, 2022 in Summerville, SC at the age of 85. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 28, 1936, he was the son of William S. Greig and Gertrude G. Greig. He attended Niagara Falls High School and graduated from Purdue University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business...

Frank A. Dutton

Frank A. Dutton

Sep 15, 2022

Frank A. Dutton, age 67, of Buffalo, formerly of Lewiston, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the Buffalo Center HCF in Buffalo, NY. Frank was born on June 1, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Albert W. and the late Margaret A. “Peggy” (Zilinski) Dutton.

He was employed at...

Gwen

Gwen

Sep 12, 2022

Gwendolyn H. “Gwen” Kozar, age 84, of Wheatfield, formerly of Meadow Dr. Youngstown died Monday, September 12th, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in North Tonawanda, NY. Gwen was born on March 1st, 1938, in Sewickley, PA. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Edith (Reno) Harrison. She married Ronald M. Kozar on December 14th, 1957,...

Gary W. Smith

Gary W. Smith

Sep 7, 2022

Gary W. Smith 77, of Youngstown, husband of Sandra Smith (nee Winchester) passed away on Wednesday September 7th, 2022, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Gary was born on December 19th, 1944, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Gerald and Mary “Betty” Smith. He served in the U.S Navy from 1963 to 1966 as a radioman aboard...

James P. Schoonmaker

James P. Schoonmaker

Sep 5, 2022

James P. Schoonmaker, age 81, of Lewiston and husband of Sally Schoonmaker (nee Cratt) died Monday, September 5th, 2022, at home in Lewiston. James was born February 18th, 1941, in Dunkirk, NY. He is the son of the late Lawrence P. and the late Emily (Duncan) Schoonmaker. He graduated from Lew-Port class of 1958. He married Sally on February...

Hannah L. Laisola

Hannah L. Laisola

Sep 5, 2022

Hannah L. Laisola, age 32, of Niagara Falls and wife to Henri Laisola entered into rest suddenly on Monday, September 5th, 2022, at ECMC in Buffalo following an accident. Hannah was born on January 24th, 1990, in Chicago, ILL. She is the daughter of Vincent H. and Priscilla (Carlson) Eisaman.

She was most recently employed...

Helen C. Proper

Helen C. Proper

Sep 2, 2022

Helen C. Proper, age 74, of Ransomville entered into rest on Friday, September 2nd, 2022, at home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Helen was born on February 28th, 1948, in Lockport, NY. She is the daughter of the late Rutherford and the late Catherine (McCutcheon) Hayes. She married James A. Proper on April 9th, 1966, he predeceased her...

Mary Lauzau

Mary Lauzau

Aug 31, 2022

Mary Lauzau, age 81, of Wilson died Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Mary was born on September 29th, 1940, in Youngstown, NY. She is the daughter of the late Stanley and the late Sally (Myers) Schultz. She married Ronald Lauzau in October 1963, he predeceased her on August 22, 2019. Mary was...

Luz M. Smith

Luz M. Smith

Aug 27, 2022

Luz M. Smith, age 75, of Ransomville, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Luz was born November 13th, 1946, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, . She is the daughter of the late Fernado and the late Tomasita (Ramos) Morales, Sr. She happily married her beloved Donald R. Smith on October 2, 1971, he...

Eleanor J. Larson

Eleanor J. Larson

Aug 27, 2022

"As for me, I trust in You, O Lord. I say "You are my God. My times are in your hands." Psalm 31:14-15 Eleanor Jane Larson, (93), of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on earth into the presence of her God and Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on August 27, 2022. She was born on July 17, 1929,...

Wendy L. Serianni

Wendy L. Serianni

Aug 25, 2022

Wendy L. Serianni, age 81, of Ransomville died Thursday, August 25th, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Wendy was born on March 29th, 1941, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Matthew and the late Louise (Lammerts) Billas. She married Anthony Serianni on March 29, 1958, he predeceased her on November 07, 1999....

David J. Freatman

David J. Freatman

Aug 23, 2022

David J. Freatman, age 19, of the Town of Cambria died, suddenly due to injuries from an accident on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022, in the Town of Wilson. David was born on February 17th, 2003, in Lewiston, NY. He is the son of Rodney P. and Michelle (Herman) Freatman. David was recent graduate of Wilson High School Class of...

Duke L. Williams

Duke L. Williams

Aug 22, 2022

Duke L. Williams Born January 5, 1927 in Bigler, PA. His parents were Nellie E. Duke (Mother) and Myrle E. Williams (Father). He attended local schools in Clearfield until joining the U.S. Navy in January 1944. He remained in the Navy until August 1958 and received an honorable discharge. His 14 years in the Navy began in 1944 when...

Marjorie G. Smith

Marjorie G. Smith

Aug 22, 2022

Marjorie G. Smith, age 85, of Ransomville died Monday, August 22, 2022, at home under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Marjorie was born July 27, 1937, in Ransomville, NY. She is the daughter of the late Donald and the late Gladys (Schultz) Woolson. Marjorie was a graduate of Wilson High School. She married Donald W. Smith on...

Jim

Jim

Aug 22, 2022

Gilbert James Harris Sr (Jim) Born August 29,1935 passed in his home in Scio, NY August 22, 2022. Jim is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Beverly (March 23, 2015), brothers Philip (Lee) and Harry (Bud), sisters Ruth (Tubby), Alfaretta (Peach) and Jane. Jim is survived by his younger brother Richard Harris (wife Peggy), sister-in-law Lillian...

Heather L. Gibson

Heather L. Gibson

Aug 17, 2022

Heather Lenore Gibson, 47, of Youngstown, NY, passed away Wednesday August 17, 2022 in Ransomville, NY, from pancreatic cancer. Born in Lewiston, NY, on Wednesday February 5, 1975, she was the daughter of Eugenia Anne (Orsi) Gibson and Frederick “Rick” Louis Gibson (Judy). Heather graduated from Lewiston Porter High School in 1993. She attended Niagara County Community College where...

Marvin W. Maines

Marvin W. Maines

Aug 13, 2022

Marvin W. Maines, age 92, of Lewiston died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Marvin was born November 13, 1929 in Clearfield, PA, the son of the late Henry A. and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Maines. He worked at Kimberly Clark in Niagara Falls for 26 years and retired from the Wilson Central School District in...

Ralph E. Schultz

Ralph E. Schultz

Aug 11, 2022

Ralph E. Schultz, age 89, of Youngstown died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. Ralph was born February 23, 1933 in Burt, NY, the son of the late Edwin C. and Doris Schultz. A veteran of the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1963. Ralph...

Al

Al

Aug 11, 2022

Alfred M. “Al” Hunt, Jr., age 74, of Lewiston entered into rest on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at home alongside his family. Al was born on March 19th, 1948, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Alfred M. Hunt Sr. and the late Betty J. (Kelly) Hunt-Beckwith. Al attended and graduated from the University of...

Steven R. Troxell

Steven R. Troxell

Aug 1, 2022

Steven R. Troxell, age 68, of Cambria, husband of Janice Troxell (Nee Jordan) died Monday, August 1, 2022, at Roswell Park in Buffalo, NY. Steven was born on March 17, 1954, in Lena, IL. He is the son of Melvin Troxell and the late Elvia (Reutner) Troxell. Steven served in the U. S Army from 1972 till 1993 and...

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