Obituaries

Carole A. Waldinger

Carole A. Waldinger

November 29, 2024

(Holley) Carole Ann Waldinger age 84, passed away November 29, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born June 23, 1940 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late George and Shirley (Huber) Schroeder.

Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and family gatherings. She also had a passion for nature and loved all animals and birds.

In...

Mary Helen Loughrey

Mary Helen Loughrey

November 29, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Mary H. Murphy Loughrey, age 89, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024 following a long illness. She was born June 24, 1935 in Gasport and was a life-long resident of this area. Mary worked at Harrison Radiator, Fisher Price, Albion Correctional Facility and finally for the US Postal Service, delivering mail on a walking route...

Jerry S. Kozlowski

Jerry S. Kozlowski

November 28, 2024

(Clarendon) Jerry S. Kozlowski age 87, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 30, 1937 in DePew, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Jaczynski) Kozlowski and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jerry was a member of the Clarendon Fire Department. He retired from GM...

Ruby L. Sweeney

Ruby L. Sweeney

November 27, 2024

(Gasport) Ruby L. Sweeney age 76, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital, November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1948, in Medina, a daughter of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Deeter) Thiel and had lived in this area all her life.

Ruby could fix or build anything and was the 2nd skilled trade woman...

Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr.

Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr.

November 26, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Mervin Lewis Anderson Jr., October 3,1950 - November 26, 2024 Lewie 74, Beloved Son, Husband, Father and Papa Son of Mervin and Marjorie Anderson, loving husband of Gail Anderson, father of Kyle Anderson, (Megan Murphy) and Taryn (Dwight) Wadsworth, and Papa of Perry and Bode Wadsworth and Maev and Cormac Anderson. Brother of Marcia, Ann and Jane. Lewie grew...

Ada Jane Winkley

Ada Jane Winkley

November 25, 2024

Middleport: Ada Jane Winkley, age 84 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at Absolut Care in Gasport. She was born June 2, 1940 in Loyalville, PA to the late Peter and Claire (O'Berst) Eckerd

Ada enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her young years, she enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and doing crafts.

In addition to her parents, she...

Leland H. Boyce

Leland H. Boyce

November 25, 2024

(Waterport) Leland H. Boyce age 92 passed away in the same home he was born in,

He was born June 23, 1932 in the Town of Carlton, a son of the late Harold and Esther (Simmons) Boyce and had lived in this area all of his life.

Leland had worked for many years at River View Farms in Waterport. He enjoyed doing...

Marsha L. Murrell

Marsha L. Murrell

November 19, 2024

(NEWFANE) Marsha L. Murrell, age 66, died November 19, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1958 in Lockport to Hal and Glenna (Donelson) Teaven and was a lifelong resident of this area. Marsha was a Registered Nurse for many years. She was a member and President of the Newfane Senior Citizens group...

Darcy A. Gibbs

Darcy A. Gibbs

November 19, 2024

Middleport: Darcy A. Gibbs, age 63, passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2024, in her home. She was born on March 7, 1961, in Lockport, New York, to the late Douglas and Carol (Fry) Snell.

Darcy liked to cook and craft, especially when it came to crocheting. Most importantly, she liked to spend time with family and her cat, Bubba whom she...

Leo W. Shepard Jr.

Leo W. Shepard Jr.

November 15, 2024

(BARKER) Leo W. Shepard, Jr. age 86, died November 15, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 21, 1938 in Lockport to Leo (Sr.) and Marie (Peters) Shepard and was a life-long resident of this area. Leo was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Barker. As an avid woodworker, he worked on...

William E. "Bill" Hollenbaugh

William E. "Bill" Hollenbaugh

November 15, 2024

(Gasport) William E. “Bill” Hollenbaugh age 90, passed away November 15, 2024, at Absolute Care of Gasport following a short illness. He was born September 20, 1934, in Beachwood, PA, a son of the late Maurice and Theona (Weaver) Hollenbaugh and had lived in the area since 1954.

Bill served in the US Marine Corps. He worked for many years as...

Isabelle L. Wheatley

Isabelle L. Wheatley

November 13, 2024

(NIAGARA FALLS) Isabelle L. Wheatley, age 98, formerly of Knowlesville, died November 13, 2024 in Absolut Care Center of Gasport. She was born July 13, 1926 in Jeddo, New York to Claude and Hazel (Brown) Lansill and had lived in the Niagara Falls area since 1961. Isabelle worked for over 33 years as a mail clerk for ParMed Pharmaceuticals in...

Norma J. James

Norma J. James

November 7, 2024

Barker: Norma J. James, age 77, passed away November 7, 2024. She was born January 1, 1947 in Medina to the late Clifford and MayBelle (Burton) Cooper.

Norma enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, and tending to her gardens. She was an avid lover of all animals, especially her golden retrievers

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Douglas in...

Susanne B. Gardner

Susanne B. Gardner

November 5, 2024

Lockport: Susanne B. Gardner, age 78, passed away November 5, 2024. She was born October 9, 1946 in Lockport to the late James and Lois Gardner.

She worked at Harrison Radiator for many years and enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants around the house. Sue always like to have a good time at any get together, especially Halloween. She also was...

George A. Strabel

George A. Strabel

November 2, 2024

(CLARENDON)

George A. “Bud” Strabel, age 86, died November 2, 2024 in Hildebrandt Hospice House following a short illness. He was born September 7, 1938 in Batavia to George W. and Ivey (Peck) Strabel and was a life-long resident of this area.

Bud was a private pilot and was a member of the Knowlesville Flying Club. He was also a HAM Radio...

Deborah H. Batchellor

Deborah H. Batchellor

November 1, 2024

Deborah “Debby” Hamilton Batchellor, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at Greenfields Nursing Home in Lancaster, where she had resided for the past two years. Born in Albion on February 7, 1949, to the late Larry and Janet (Steele) Hamilton, Debby was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, cherished for her kindness, strength, and...

Darius W. Moyer

Darius W. Moyer

October 27, 2024

Albion: Darius W. Moyer, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2024. He was born September 1, 1957 in Albion to the late Leroy and Phyllis (McClellan) Moyer.

Darius worked for the Holley CSD for over 23 years before he retired. He was a jack of all trades and was always tinkering in his garage. Darius would...

Dorothy Louise Greene

Dorothy Louise Greene

October 26, 2024

Gasport: Dorothy L. Greene, age 102, passed away on October 26, 2024 at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center. She was born November 13, 1921 in N. Tonawanda to the late Fred and Helen (Neubauer) Meyers.

Dorothy enjoyed tending to her gardens and for a time worked for Smith’s Roses. In her youth, she worked at Wurlitzer during WWII. She was...

Ronald “Tom” Jones

Ronald “Tom” Jones

October 26, 2024

Spencerport: Ronald “Tom” Jones passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. He was born June 28, 1946 in Little Falls, NY to the late Ronald and Arlene (Spingler) Jones.

Tom served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as a combat photographer before returning home and working for Eastman Kodak. He spent over 30 years working at Eastman Kodak before...

Teresa Helen White

Teresa Helen White

October 24, 2024

(MIDDLEPORT) Teresa H. White, age 92, died October 24, 2024 in Unity Hospital-Rochester. She was born September 1, 1932 in Medina to Joseph and Bertha (Konopa) Stawicki and had lived in this area over 35 years.. She was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother and aunt. She was predeceased in death by her husband George T. White and her siblings....