Ronald J. Mirabelli
Jan 31, 2025
Ronald J. Mirabelli of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family under the care of Niagara Hospice on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (nee DeSantis) Mirabelli.
Ron attended Holy Angels Academy and Canisius High School. He received both his bachelor’s and...
Kevin Jermy
Jan 26, 2025
Kevin Jermy passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Kevin was born on June 2, 1969, in Olean, NY, the son of the late John and Mary (nee Nelligan) Jermy.
Kevin found joy in the simple pleasures of life, spending hours swinging in his own swing at his group home in North Tonawanda, where he...
Lee Wilson Grubbs
Jan 25, 2025
Lee Wilson Grubbs, a cherished resident of Lewiston, New York, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Buffalo. He was born on April 21, 1954, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman L. and Ethel Norma (née Ley) Grubbs. Lee dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a US Airforce Police Officer before retiring in...
Gordon J. Knapp
Jan 25, 2025
Gordon J. Knapp passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on April 24, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the cherished son of the late Reginald R. and Anna Mae (nee Kennedy) Knapp.
A graduate of Trott Vocational in Niagara Falls, Gordon married the love of his life, Jane...
Robert D. Kruzicke
Jan 23, 2025
Robert D. Kruzicke, 74, of Wilson, NY, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on June 18, 1950, in Wilson, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Lori (nee Zastrow) Kruzicke.
Robert was a proud graduate of Wilson High School and a respected member of his community. For over 30 years, he owned and operated...
James A. Szostak
Jan 21, 2025
James A. Szostak, 70, of Ransomville, NY, peacefully passed away at home on January 21, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born on June 23, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY, James was the beloved son of the late Alex and Helen (née Salacinski) Szostak.
James was a proud 1972 graduate...
Sara "Annie" A. Baird
Jan 20, 2025
Sara A. Baird, affectionately known as Annie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born on October 1, 1938, in Ransomville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert and Marion (nee Warren) Baird.
Annie's life was one marked by passion and dedication. As a former equestrian, she found joy in the...
John "Jack" Joseph Hanrahan
Jan 19, 2025
John J. Hanrahan, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home in Lewiston, NY, on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1941, in Niagara Falls, NY, to Matthew J. and Olivia S. (nee Blackley) Hanrahan.
Jack graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
Edwin P. Torba
Jan 17, 2025
Edwin P. Torba, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the Elderwood of Grand Island Nursing Home. Born on August 11, 1926, in Buffalo, New York, Edwin was a proud veteran who served as a T4 in the US Army during World War II. He later retired from the Niagara Falls Air Force Base as a Carpenter/Woodworking...
Gloria Anne Donovan
Jan 17, 2025
Gloria Anne Donovan, a cherished resident of the Village of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, under the loving care of her children and Niagara Hospice. She was 93 years old.
Born on May 14, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (nee Sherman) Brandon. A proud member of the...
Leroy B. Runkles
Jan 16, 2025
Leroy B. Runkles of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 16, 1955, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Charles L. Runkles and Laura E. (nee Moore) Sparkman.
Leroy married the former Diane L. Miller on November 20, 1992, in Niagara Falls, NY....
Linda Messer Atwater
Jan 13, 2025
Linda M. Atwater passed away peacefully in her home in the Town of Lewiston on Monday, January 13, 2025 under the care of her nieces and Niagara Hospice. She was born on June 3, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY the daughter of the late James A. and Minnie Bell (nee Ferguson) Messer.
Linda was a proud graduate of LaSalle High School...
Anthony Joseph Cipolla
Jan 9, 2025
Anthony Joseph Cipolla, 65, of Williamsville, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2025, at Roswell Park Cancer Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on June 23, 1959, in Ransomville, NY, to the late Antonio F. and Mary A. (nee Nicosia) Cipolla.
A 1977 graduate of Wilson High School, Anthony pursued higher education at the...
Debra R. Comerford
Jan 7, 2025
Debra "Debby" Comerford, aged 68, passed away peacefully in her home in the Village of Youngstown on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Born on June 27, 1956, in Niagara Falls, New York, Debby was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Nancy R. (nee Wolf) Litchka. A 1974...
Nancy E. Syruws
Jan 5, 2025
Nancy E. Syruws, age 85, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY. Born in Howesville, West Virginia, on July 11, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Thelma (nee Wright) Calvert.
Nancy met the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Syruws, and together...
Donna J. Lasher
Jan 2, 2025
Donna J. Lasher, 89, of Youngstown, NY, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Premier Genesee Nursing Home in Batavia, NY. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Elmer and Florence (née Adams) Truesdale.
Donna married the late David L. Lasher on April 4, 1953, in Youngstown, NY. They shared many wonderful...
Suetta E. Bale
Jan 1, 2025
Suetta E. Bale, 79, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born on March 27, 1945, in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jay and Frances Williams.
Sue, as she was affectionately known, was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. She dedicated many years of...
Rose A. Carberry
Dec 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Rose A. Carberry on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family at home in Ransomville.
Rose was born on June 3, 1932, in Niagara Falls, New York, the youngest child of the late Elmer and Rose (née Lashier) Bowen. She graduated from...
Carl John Schrott
Dec 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carl John Schrott on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 72. Carl passed away peacefully at his home, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.
Carl was born on July 17, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late William Edward and Clara Martha (née Geier) Schrott,...
Peter Matthew Shea
Dec 6, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Matthew Shea on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 35.
Peter was born in Marietta, Ohio, on March 16, 1989, the beloved son of Mark R. and Victoria E. (née Karas) Shea. He attended Lewiston-Porter High School and had a great love for the outdoors, particularly...
