Ellen Haley 1947 - 2024Ellen Elizabeth (née Schroeder) Haley entered into rest on the 23rd of July 2024, following a brief illness. Born September 7, 1947 she was the daughter of H. Robert and Betty (née Raymond) Schroeder of Pendleton, NY. Ellen graduated in 1966 from Starpoint High School and in 1980 from the NCCC Culinary Arts...Obituary
Gertrude "Trudy" Palmer 1927 - 2024Gertrude E. "Trudy" Palmer, of Burt, NY, wife of the late William Palmer, entered into rest on August 13, 2024, in Lockport. She was born in Cambria, NY on March 30, 1927, the daughter of the late Leo Weber and Bernice Lafler Weber. Gertrude attended Ridgewood Bible Church for many years and enjoyed traveling,...Obituary
Mary Wieser 1947 - 2024Mary Angeline ''Angie'' Wieser, 77, of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Hospice of Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 24, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Rybarczyk) Wieszczyk. Angie worked as a Registered Nurse/RN throughout Western New York for 30+ years...Obituary
Walter Okoniewski 1934 - 2024Walter Okoniewsi, 90 of North Tonawanda, passed on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Lorena "Reany" Okoniewski, nee Wilson. Son of the late Stephen and Pearl Okoniewski. Predeceased by his sister Theresa (Mario) Lauricella. Survived by his daughter Lorena "Lori" (James) Franke and...Obituary
Antoinette Gugliuzza 1930 - 2024Antoinette M. Gugliuzza passed away August 12, 2024 in Elderwood of Lockport. Born June 2, 1930 in Lockport she was the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Leona) D'Agostino. Antoinette worked for the Lockport City School District where she was a lunch monitor. She was predeceased by her husband Rosario "Roy"...Obituary
Rosa Margevich 1937 - 2024t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosa Sharon (Sutton) Margevich- Born August 17, 1937 died August 8, 2024 Lockport, New York. Daughter of Frank Albert Sutton and Freda (Hofert) Sutton. Rosa was the last of her generation's family. Sister to Francis (Donna) Sutton, James (Joleen) Sutton, and...Obituary
Gary DiMaggio 1946 - 2024Gary Richard DiMaggio, age 77, a Lockport native, passed away August 1, 2024 at Elderwood in Lockport. Born September 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Samuel and Sarah (Gugliuzza) DiMaggio. Gary lived most of his adult life in Orange, California and moved back to Lockport in 2007. He was a resident of Briarwood...Obituary
Jamey Spry 1977 - 2024Jamey Lynn Spry, 46, entered into rest August 3, 2024. Born December 6, 1977, the beloved daughter of Rosemary (Burrows) Pieroni and John Spry. Jamey leaves behind her children, Chris Cassenti, Damien (Samantha) Ard, Jr., and Danny (Jordan Stadlmeir) Hunt; sister Mary (Tony) Conjerti, and brothers Larry (Patt) and...Obituary
Patricia Ward 1949 - 2024Patricia A. Ward, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Buffalo, NY, on March 7, 1949, a daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude [McKernan] Cook. Mrs. Ward was a graduate of Bishop Newman High School, Canisius College and had taught elementary...Obituary
Elaine Hamilton 1952 - 2024Elaine M. Hamilton passed away at Buffalo General Medical Center on July 25, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1952, in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Phyllis (Mother Flash) Llewelyn and the late Edgar DaCosta. Elaine was passionate about helping people and dedicated most of her years to working at Elderwood at...Obituary
Elvera Mangiafesto 1930 - 2024Elvera Benedetti Mangiafesto passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 2, 2024. Affectionately known as Vera, she was born the daughter of Nicolo and Filomena (Galante) Benedetti on February 17, 1930, during their voyage from Casal Bordino, Italy to Tuckaho, NY. Both Benedetti and Mangiafesto families moved to...Obituary
Joseph DiPasquale 1956 - 2024Joseph T. DiPasquale passed away July 31, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born October 19, 1956 in Lockport he was the son of the late Frank E. and Marie (Gervaise) DiPasquale. Joseph was a partner in Equity Title Agency, LLC in Lockport and Williamsville. Music was his passion,...Obituary
David Robinson 1941 - 2024Gasport/Barker: David M. Robinson, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2024 at his home. He was born August 14, 1941 in Newfane to the late Robert and Gertrude (Devereaux) Robinson. Dave was a very active member of the Hartland Conservation Club, serving as president for several terms in the past. He...Obituary
Devon Budzinack 2002 - 2024Devon M. Budzinack, 22, of Lockport, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born on April 3, 2002, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Jennifer (Hughes) Meyer. Devon graduated from Newfane High School in 2020 and was employed as a landscaper. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Devon is survived by...Obituary
Sharon Allan 1939 - 2024Former Lockport resident Sharon A. Allan, 85, died July 27, 2024. At her request, no service will be held. Survived by her ; son, Rick (Hope) Allan; grandson, Brandon Allan; granddaughter, Emily Rose Allan; grandson, John Allan; great-grandson, Rolando Richard Allan. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Gerald...Obituary
Guy Smatana 1957 - 2024Guy Smatana entered into rest July 22, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born April 7, 1957 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Clement and Veronica (Kobularcik) Smatana. Guy served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1975-1979 where he was a Sergeant. He was loved and will be missed by many. Beloved father of...Obituary
Donald Pratt 1958 - 2024Donald Thomas Pratt entered into rest July 21, 2024. Born October 25, 1958, he was the son of Norman and Martha (Snyder) Pratt. Don served in the U.S Army where he was an executive chef. Beloved father of Ryanna and Taylor Pratt. Brother of the late Gary and Edward Pratt. There will no prior visitation. Burial...Obituary
Anthony DiGiorgio 1947 - 2024Anthony (Tony) DiGiorgio - (December 17, 1947-July 10, 2024) was truly a man after 'God's Own Heart'. Tony's desire was to serve the Lord with all his heart. He was faithful, trustworthy, dedicated, honest and kind. Tony found great joy in serving his Lord first by loving his family. His grandchildren were the...Obituary
Durwood Bendt 1930 - 2024Durwood H. Bendt, age 94, of Wilson, NY, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Northgate Manor of North Tonawanda, NY. Born January 31, 1930, in Wilson, NY, the son of the late Howard J. and Nellie W. (nee Smalling) Bendt. Mr. Bendt was a graduate of Wilson High School. Following graduation, he was...Obituary
Robert Nagy 1944 - 2024Robert A. Nagy, 79, of Lockport, New York, entered into rest on July 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 10, 1944, in Winthrop, MA, to the late Sandor "Al" Nagy and Rose (Chioccola) Nagy. Bob was a graduate from Newfane Central School. He worked 36 years at Harrison Radiator...Obituary
Brian Tolsma 1977 - 2023On October 26, 2023 Brian Tolsma passed away suddenly in Colorado Springs, CO. He is survived by his son Adam Tolsma, his daughter Angelica Tolsma, and his grandmother Beverly Smith and late Eugene Smith. He is the son of the late Kim and Ronald Tolsma. He was a hard worker and dedicated father.Obituary
Richard Dickenson 1932 - 2024Dick passed on peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Batavia on July 17, 2024. Born September 23, 1932 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of William G. and Veronica Ennis Dickenson and stepmother Rowena R Dickenson. He was the brother of Rose D. Mooney of Amherst, NY and Robert P. Dickenson of Nahant, Mass., and the...Obituary
Diane Bielinski 1952 - 2024Diane F. Bielinski, of Wilson, NY, lost the battle with an unexpected illness on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born of April 27, 1952 in Lockport, NY, the daughter of Mary (nee Jensen) and the late Floyd "Red" Clark. Diane is the beloved wife of 50 years to Walter "Wally" Bielinski. Diane worked as a comptroller for her...Obituary
Margaret Lavocat 1934 - 2024Margaret Ann Lavocat (nee McCrae) entered into rest on July 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Eugene Lavocat; cherished partner of Ronald Ebert; devoted mother of Richard, Larry (Patricia), Michael (Sheri), Denise, and David (Shannon) Lavocat; adored grandmother of Christopher (Anna) Lavocat, Jessica (Brett)...Obituary
Mary Thomas 1924 - 2024With loving memory the family of Mary Katherine Thomas sadly announce her peaceful passing under the loving care of the staff at Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Medina, NY on July 12, 2024. Mary was born on April 21, 1924 to Robert and Helen Cover in Columbus OH, but resided most of her adult life here in...Obituary