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The Year 1998
Ralph F. Thurston, 88, 12/31/98. Antique restorer.
Jeffrey H. Bilbrough, 59, 12/28/98 at LMH. Worked for the Eastman Kodak Company.
Amelia M. Police (Donatelli), 79, 12/27, at LMH. Retired Lockport school nurse.
Don H. Lafler, 74, 12/27 at LMH. WW-2 vet retired from Spaulding Composites.
Catherine M. Odle (Carlin), 82, 12/25. Had worked at Harrison, William Brothers, US&J.
Linda J. Ramming, 43, 12/22. Lifelong Gasport resident was driver for Niagara County Adult Services.
Raymond H. Stauder, 78, 12/22 at LMH. WW-2 vet worked for old Beaver Board Co.
Gerald B. Manley, 81, 12/21 at ICMH. Retired from Bell Aerospace.
Gerald P. Smith, Jr., 52, 12/18 when his van crashed into a parked tractor trailer. Owned Motorcycle Supermarket on Transit Road for several years.
William G. Cashion, Jr., 12/18 at ICMH. Father of three.
Albert M. Grage, 60, 12/17 at LMH. Retired custodian at Bewley Building.
Timothy O. Lafler, 43, 12/15 at LMH. Carpenter for Park Co. in Lockport.
Donald J. "Digger" Swing, 65, 12/15 at St. Mary's. Pipefitter at Delphi-Harrison.
James H. Robertson, 57, 12/13 at ICMH. Worked at Dunlop Tire Company.
Anna C. Burke, 103, 12/12 at Mt. View. Worked as domestic servant, honored by city in '95
Agostino DiMillo, 87, 12/12 in Lincolnton, NC. Worked at Simonds Saw & Steel.
William Richter Jr., 66, 12/11. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
Florence M. Miller (Falkenbury), 76, 12/10 at LMH. Mother of 2, worked at Dittmer.
A. Edward Gay, 83, 12/10 in Utica. Was Lockport dentist.
Elmer A. Bye, 88, 12/10. Was engineer at Simonds Saw & Steel.
George W. "Pete" Long, 74, 12/10 at LMH. WW-2 vet retired form Harrison Radiator.
Sally E. Qualiana (Tucker), 65, 12/9 at LMH. Mother of seven.
Eugene J. Drake, 64, 12/7 at Batavia Hospital. Retired janitor for city of Lockport.
Herbert R. Riemen, 68, 12/6. Pharmacist, retired VP at Sister's Hospital in Buffalo.
Sister Leonarda DeLucia, 96, 12/5 in convent. Former DeSales High & St. Joe's teacher.
Burton Zeitz, 50, 12/5 at LMH. Factory worker at Delphi-Harrison.
Harold E. McNitt, 74, 12/4. Retired Optician, dog control officer, and WW-2 vet.
John H. Wilson, 77, 11/29. Retired from Upson Company, WW-2 vet.
Hugh J. Clifford, 83, 11/29 in nursing home. Retired engineer (45 yrs) from Harrison.
Ross S. Lown Jr., 69, 11/29 at ICMH. Retired office equipment salesman.
Zachary Anderson, 6, 11/28, in shooting accident.
Alexander Nagy, 76, 11/28 at LMH. WW-2 vet retired from Dresser Industries.
Thomas Kelley, 71, 11/27 in nursing home. Fishing guide.
Ruth Hansen (Maloney), 91, 11/26. Mother and world traveler.
Tut Robinson, 77, 11/25. Construction worker. WW-2 vet.
Mamie F. Rawleigh (Fantasia), 83, 11/23. Had worked at former Lockport Knitting Mill.
Donald F. Confer, 73, 11/23. Retired security chief at Guterl Steel. Farmer, and served on Starpoint Board of Education 26 years.
Martha S. Moreland, 92, 11/22 at LMH. Mother of 2, native of Belfast, N. Ireland.
Frances E. Hanel (Sahr), 87, 11/21 at LMH. Retired from Niagara Infirmary. Mother of 3.
Clarence C. Krohn, 77, 11/20 at LMH. Retired from R. J. Reynolds Foods.
John W. Zapp, 62, 11/18 at LMH. Training and technical rep for Hunter Engineering.
Frances S. Cramer (Stinson), 94, 11/17 in nursing home. Retired secretary at Frontier Stone.
Ella D. Sedwick, 84, 11/15 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
Edna L. Ulrich (Volschow), 87, 11/13 in nursing home. Mother of four.
Arthur Dopson, 72, 11/13 at ICMH. Native of England, was over-the-road truck driver.
Julie R. Coash, 56, 11/13. Secretary at John Pound School for 36 years.
Louise Jones (Barry), 98, 11/13. Secretary for her brother, Dr. Forest Barry.
Shawn D. Pittard, 32, 11/13, in early morning car-truck crash at Ridge & Hartland Roads.
Myron Webster, 86, 11/11 at LMH. Retired production worker & foreman at Harrison.
Margaret F. Sy (Fitzsimmons), 91, 11/11, retired teacher who taught at Hawley St. School.
Marion L. Reynolds (Randall), 73, 11/9 at LMH. Retired jail matron.
Ada P. Federspiel (Perry), 91, 11/9. Teacher. Founded "Cornell Study Club" Widow of Monroe J. Federspiel, insurance executive.
Robert J. Currie Sr., 75, 11/5 in nursing home. Retired from Harrison, WW-2 vet.
Albert F. Peterson, 81, 11/4 at Millard Fillmore. Retired from Upson, WW-2 vet.
Raymond Townsend, 83, 11/1. Worked as Deputy Sheriff, farmer, and at Process Fiber.
William J. Conley, 65, 11/1 at LMH. Retired bank clerk.
Dominic S. Licata, 55, 10/31. Owned tavern, worked at golf course, vending repairman.
Hazel I. Ahlstrom, 79, 10/30 at LMH. Retired newspaper worker, mother of one.
Brian Babcock, 36, 10/30 at LMH. Former nursing assistant at Getzville nursing home.
Wendy A. Tatu (Dimsey), 47, 10/29 at LMH. Worked at Ferree and Zimmies. Mother of one.
John A. Gambino, 92, 10/29 at Millard Filmore. Retired tool room worker at Harrison.
Josephine B. Casino (Ben), 85. 10/29. Owned Ben's Beauty Salon. Mother of two.
Victoria A. Pickles, 54, 10/24 at Roswell. Mother of three.
Carl Conrad, 67, in Florida. Played standup bass with the Salt City Six at the Fieldstone for over 15 years. Survived by wife Dolores and four children.
Cheryl Lynn Seeloff (Wagner), 47, 10/23 at Millard Filmore. Group home administrator.
Warren K. Moran, 74, 10/21 at Millard Filmore. Retired from Simmons Saw & Steel.
Katherine E. Oldham, 10/21. Retired from Niagara County Dept. of Social Services.
Nicholas H. Rubert, 69, 10/19 at ICMH. County Parks Dept. worker.
Ruth L. Weaver, 71, 10/18 at ICMH. Assembler at Harrison Radiator.
Paul E. Faylor, 68, 10/16 at Roswell. Dental technician.
Barry R. McDermott Jr., 29, 10/15. Auto mechanic worked at Stamp's and Bitterman's.
Helen A. Dean (Ryan), 80, 10/15 in Rochester hospital. Retired office worker at Harrison.
Edna McKeown (Buchanan), 70, 10/13 at LMH. Retired nurses' aide at LMH.
Zellah M. Corbin, 92, 10/12 at Medina Hospital. Mother of one, had been in nursing home.
C. Jane McCauley (Engle), 61, 10/11 at LMH. Mother of one.
John J. Nolan, 86, 10/10 in nursing home. Retired from Research Dept. at Harrison.
Dana Aloisio, 34, 10/10. Passed away after long illness, survived by brother, sister & mother.
Mary Esposito (D'Angelo), 75, 10/9 at LMH. Retired secretary, mother of three.
Jenipher Behm (Reese), 32, 10/9 at ECMC. Erie St.shooting victim. Mother of two.
John P. Guinther, 83, 10/9 at Niagara Hospice. Medical doctor and chemist.
Elizabeth A. Wiedenbeck (Burdette), 27, 10/9. Worked for Marriott, mother of one.
Ralph B. Smith, 82, 10/7 at LMH. Retired assembler at Harrison. WW-2 Army vet.
Lyle G. VanBuren, 67, 10/6 at LMH. Worked at Delphi-Harrison.
Daniel Peterman, 73, 10/6 at LMH. Worked at Lockport Mills, Buffalo Batt & Felt.
Lena Amoroso (DeFabbio), 86, 10/5 at LMH. Musician. Mother of one.
Lois M. Christie (Hammer), 66, 10/2 at LMH. Retired Delphi-Harrison assembler.
Anna Marie Patterson (Graham), 76, 10/2. Was school nurse. WW-2 Army Nurse.
H. Douglas Stuart, 81, 9/30 at ICMH. Retired rocket test technician.
Effie M. McIntyre (Mashaw), 92, 9/30 in nursing home. Mother and church member.
Dorothy Boudeman (Mullett), 79, 9/30. Mother of one.
Reynolds, Virginia (Pugh), 80, 9/29 at LMH. Community volunteer, widow of Paul Reynolds.
James N. Taylor, 28, 9/29 when van he was in collided with a car in Somerset.
Blanche K. Korff (Gunby), 89, 9/26 at Mt. View. Clerked at Carl Co., Laux, and Sample.
Charles A. Neumann, 55, 9/25 at LMH. Supervisor at Delphi-Harrison.
Jean Dent, 9/25. Born in Belfast, Ireland worked at HRD for 30 years, retiring 1970.
Doris Dorman, 89, 9/24. Was waitress at old Park Hotel.
Sebastiano Faraci, 87, 9/24 at Briody's. Worked at Harrison Radiator.
Elsie C. Wright (Lotz), 85, 9/21 at LMH. Worked as Housekeeper at LMH.
Rena E. "Gangie" Buffin (Westcott), 81, 9/20. Mother of four.
Donald E. Simmons Sr., 71, 9/18 at LMH. Owned collision shop.
Mari Anne Skidmore (Weaver), 74, 9/17 at LMH. Was clerk at old Sample Store on Main.
Earl Palmer Sr. 35, 9/16 at LMH. Worked at Locust Fruit.
Wallace M. Pegelow, 85. 9/15. Former City Water Dept. worker. WW-2 vet.
Joan Bombarger (Magavero), 64, 9/15. Operated Doll House store at Swormville.
Stephen E. Raczkiewicz, 30, 9/14. Helped in family's "Clark's Restaurant."
Franklin P. Wagner, 26, 9/13. Pizza deliveryman for Pizza Oven. See news report.
Anna M. Stoll, 91, 9/10. Jail matron, clerk at W. T. Grant, worked at Ferree Leather.
John R. "Jack" Keleher, 64, 9/10 at LMH. Retired Repairman at Harrison Radiator.
William C. Toussaint, 83, 9/10. Worked in foundries, Sears, Sheriff's TV, WW-2 vet.
Beverly Mae "Gram" McEnroe, 78, 9/8. Retired from Harrison Radiator in 1981.
Betsch, Robert W. (Sr.). 9/6 at ICMH. Retired from Harrison. WW-2 Army vet.
Christine Suchetzky (Mansfield), 75, 9/5. Retired from Harrison Radiator in 1983.
Robert A. Herberger, 76, 9/4 at LMH. Retired senior draft designer at Harrison Radiator, licensed Amateur Radio operator (N2RZV) and experimenter, WW-2 Navy vet.
Harold W. King, 71, 9/3 at LMH. Was consultant for Brown Company in PA.
Violet A Voelker (Grosskopf), 86, 9/3. Retired from Ferree Plastics.
Kathryn Ann Mallon (Robison), 69, 9/3 at LMH. Retired, NYS Dept of Motor Vehicles.
Ruth Natemeier (Hoffmaster), 79, 9/2 at nursing home. Retired secretary for YMCA.
Thomas P. LaSpada, 78, 9/2 at LMH. Worked at Harrison, fruit & vegetable farmer.
Franklin E. Minckley, 77, 9/1 at LMH. Retired from Harrison, WW-2 Navy vet.
Timothy L. Sargent, 52, 8/29 at Briody's Nursing Home. Floor inspector at Delphi-Harrison.
Ivan Robinson, 51, 8/28. Vietnam vet, father of two. Native of Ireland.
Rocco A. Nemi, 47, 8/28 at LMH. Line worker at Delphi-Harrison.
Mary Martino (DiCarlo), 96, 8/27 at Largo Medical Center, Largo FL. Former employee of Harrison Radiator is interred in Cold Springs Cemetery (Lockport).
Sharon L. Kipler (Hugaboom), 51, 8/25 at Buff General. Cashier at Walmart.
Dorinne Hausman (Leoschke), 67, 8/24. Licensed dental hygienist, food catering.
Lavern E. "Bart" Nagel, 79, 8/23 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Radiator, WW-2 Navy vet. Avid bowler and antique car enthusiast. Father of two.
Dolores Teasdale, 66, 8/22 at LMH. Mother of five.
Carolyn L. Spencer, 57, 8/22 at Mt. View. Had worked for Kodak/Rochester before returning to Lockport two years ago.
Rose M. LaSpada, 80, 8/22 at LMH. Retired from Harrison, worked at US&J.
Florence F. Barnaby (Farling), 86, 8/22 at DeGraff. Retired from UB Registrar's Office.
Helen E. Middaugh (Covell), 91, 8/19 at LMH. Wife of the late Harold Ranney and the late Carleton Middaugh.
Bonnie A. Gala (Bartz), 52, 8/19. Manager of the Londonaire Town Houses.
Edwin Dool, 84, 8/17 at LMH. Retired from Niagara Mohawk. WW-2 Navy vet.
Irene E. Schiffert (Keller), 95, 8/17 at LMH. Mother of five.
Mildred Clarke (Silk), 77, 8/16 at LMH. Mother of three.
Richard E. Intihar, 77, 8/16 at LMH. Retired from Harrison. WW-2 vet.
Marilyn Sacca (Myers), 67, at LMH. Sailboat and yacht enthusiast.
Gene E. Rhodes, 66, 8/15 at LMH. Retired senior engineer at Harrison Radiator.
William D. Miller, 53, 8/15 at LMH. Custodian at Starpoint Central School.
Josephine Mattucci (Gervaise), 85, 8/14, at LMH. Mother of two.
Alma M. Seegar (Heiss), 74, 8/13, Mother of five.
Louis R. Wilson, 68, 8/13. Longtime chiropractor in Lockport and Medina.
Helen Sue Reynolds, 89, 8/12. Hospital dietitian, WW-2 vet discharged as Captain.
Dr. Julius Lipson, 87, 8/11 at LMH. Former chief-of-staff at Lockport Memorial Hospital, university instructor, medical volunteer to Indian hospitals, and community leader.
Janet Engasser, 58, 8/11 at Sister's Hospital. Nurse and health care director.
Alfred Stevens, 82, 8/11. Was supervisor at Harrison's for 26 years. WW-2 vet.
Mary E. Rinaldo (DiNicolantonio) 90, 8/11. Owned Rinaldo's Restaurant on Ohio St.
Herbert Winters, 78, 8/11 at LMH. Retired Lockport firefighter. WW-2 vet.
Donald J. Becker, 64, 8/10 at Mt. View. Was president of Buffalo printing company.
Denver E. Harris, 62, 8/8. Born in Jamaica was area farm worker.
Harry W. Stockwell, 71, 8/5 at LMH. Retired from Simonds & owned construction company.
Carl E. Colletti, 71, 8/4. Retired from Norton Labs & city schools. Union leader. WW-2 vet.
Milred "Millie" Channing (Moll), 89, 8/3. Founder of Rainbow Stables.
Anna Amedeo Palladino, 85, 8/1. Worked the assembly line for 20 years at Harrison.
Edna M. Reed (Palmer), 78, 7/31 at LMH. Mother of two.
Geraldine Buri (Gerhardt), 86, 7/31 at Briody's Health Care Facility. Mother of two.
Rex T.Wright, 68, 7/30. Retired guidance counselor at Newfane Central School.
Bernice Bauer Hillman, 81, 7/30, Retired from Harrison Radiator.
Alfred Savino, 78, 7/29. Retired DOT worker.
Anna M. Clare (Kirsch), 90, 7/29 at DeGraft. Former Pendleton tax collector.
Geraldine Miller (Wilkinson), 79, 7/29 at LMH.
Margaret "Peggy" Bathrick (Stover), 54, 7/28. Mother of 3, waitress at Rib House.
W. Robert Evans II, 50, 7/26. Artist.
Russell F. Kleinhans, 64, 7/25 at LMH. Retired engineer for Delphi-Harrison.
Richard A. Stamp, 57, 7/24 at Mt. View. Worked for City Streets Dept.
H. Laverne Graham, 83, 7/24 at LMH. Retired from Harrison, past president of Eagles.
Albert Shimshack, 90, 7/23 at ICMH. Ran Korff-Schimschack Furniture, was Sales Manager at Harrison for 28 years, was city police and fire commissioner.
Joan Vaughn (Dingman), 56, 7/23. Worked in food service at Darien Lake. Mother of 5.
Lilly Merchant (McDonald), 71, 7/23. Worked at GiRo Cleaners, aide at Briody Nursing.
Alberta G. Huntington (Ashberry), 85, 7/22. Worked in office at LMH. Mother of 9.
Agnes Kyston Saraf, 84, 7/20 at LMH. Co-owned John's Furniture. Mother of five.
Mary A. Benedetti (Mangiafesto), 74, 7/20 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
George B. Siller, 90, 7/19 at LMH. WW-2 vet, worked at Flintkote.
Pauline V. Duchow, 72, 7/17 at Tampa (FL) hospital. Operated Lockport painting business.
Audrey (Farnham) Milliron (Dreher), 77, 7/16. Worked at Judd's, Harrison, Briody's.
Catherine E. Christensen, 46, 7/15. Veterinary assistant at Lewis Vet Clinic.
Elizabeth Carney (Anson), 77, 7/15 at LMH. Telephone operator, mother of four.
Joseph R. Thomas, 72, 7/15. Retired from Harrison, had operated TV Repair shop.
L. Wayne Ribbeck, 40, 7/14 at LMH. Had worked at Sherwood.
Clarence F. Conley, 83, 7/10 at LMH. Drumer for big bands at old Olcott Hotel. WW-2 vet.
Mary E. Richardson (Collins), 58, 7/8. Retired Emmet Belknap Jr. High Math teacher.
Joan M. Blanchard (Humann), 75, 7/7. Headed warehouse/distribution business.
Raymond W. Quackenbush, 72, 7/6 at ICMH. Retired inspector at Harrison Radiator.
Mary C. Marvin, 83, 7/6. Mother of one, homemaker.
Daniel J. Willover, 60, 7/5. Retired guard at Lockport NYS Armory.
Mary Louise Corica , 72, 7/5. Retired administrator of Niagara County Welfare Office.
Virginia A. Heaton (Haines), 70, 7/5 at LMH. Mother of three.
Margaret M. Schasel (MacLeod), 73, 7/5. Executive secretary at Wyndham Lawn.
Ruth D. Haenle (Raduns), 97, 7/4. Office manager for Kanp Motor Sales for 33 years.
William A. Cronk, 87, 7/4 at LMH. Tool & Die setter at Harrison. Owned truck and bus business. Worked at VanDeMark Chemical and was Mrs. VanDeMark's chauffeur.
Herbert J. Retzlaff, 82,7/ 3, in Port Richy, Florida He
moved from Lockport in 1965 to Florida
He retired from the Painters Union. He is survied by his sons John Grimes and Thomas
Grimes of Florida, His daughter Mary Grimes in Virgina, and Larry Grimes of Lockport. He
died of Cancer.
Roberta Tomaino (Sharp), 56, 7/3 at LMH. Mother of four.
Michael Clifford, 40, 7/3 unexpectedly at West Palm Beach, FL. Health & Fitness activist.
William E. Smith, 59, 7/2. Lockport lawyer.
Ethel Barclay (Higgins), 91, 6/30 at DeGraff Hospital. Ran beauty shop & (Barlay's) Diner.
Amelia "Claire" Seaman (Comstock), 79, 6/30 at Niagara Falls Hospital. Secretary.
James A. "Tony" Bogar, 24, 6/29 at home. Suicide victim. See Lockport Law
William A. Vanderlinde Sr., 78, 6/28 at LMH. Worked at Ditmer Gear and Harrison.
Eugene Hunter, 73, 6/28 at LMH. School crossing guard.
Norine S. Dunker (Schuler), 62, 6/25 in nursing home. Retired North Park teacher.
Charles E. Andes, 84, 6/23 at Briody's. Retired research chemist at Union Carbide.
John H. Follett, 89, 6/20 in a nursing home. Retired from Buffalo Sewer Authority.
Katherine Glynn (Kugler), 88, 6/19. Retired from Harrison Radiator
Mildred I. Feltz (Drake), 87, 6/17 in nursing home. Retired from 38 years at Harrison.
Peter T. Solly, 45, 6/16. Occupational therapist at Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
Edith N. Zwicker, 94, 6/13 in nursing home. Widow of former Harrison General Manager.
Raymond F. Westcott, 6/13 at LMH.
William C. Speer, 74, 6/9. Retired electrican at Harrison's.
Oscar T. "Bud" Hahn, 74, 6/9 at LMH. WW-2 vet, retired owner of Hahn's Service.
Margaret M. Croff (Moran), 87, 6/6. Retired Lockport teacher.
Howard R. Brown, 73, 6/6 at LMH. Worked as janitor for Niagara County
Ruby A. Owens (Shively), 82, 6/6 at Odd Fellows Home. Worked at Harrison's.
Wayne E. Chaplin, 51, 6/5. Former Middleport Police Chief and Niagara Cty. Deputy Sheriff
Aloysius F. Ulrich, 87, 6/3 at LMH. Retired security supervisor at Harrison. Town assessor.
Lyman J. Costello, 89, 6/2 at LMH. Retired from Simonds Saw & Steel. WW-2 vet
Joseph D. Lombardo, 68, 6/2. Retired inspector at Harrison Radiator
Joyce Bascom (McKeever), 66, 6/1. Retired Harrison production worker.
Catherine E. Taylor (Ball), 87, 6/1. Mother of two.
Harold H. Eaton, 92, 5/29 at LMH. Owned Eaton Architect frim for 50 years.
Margaret Truscio (Loyacano), 74, 5/27 at St. Clare Mano. Retired from Sherwood Selpac.
Roy E. Spoon, 82, 5/26 at Mt. View. Harrison retiree. Was chemical plant mgr. WW-2 vet.
Raymond L. Dunker, 65, 5/26 at LMH. Retired from waste plant at Delphi-Harrison.
John L. Jones, 80, 5/26 at LMH. Retired from Simonds Saw & Steel. Sold wood.
Raymond H. Ferington, 80, 5/26. Retired from Marine Midland Bank.
Willis D. VanBrunt, 65, 5/25 at LMH. Retired from Avon Automotive.
Oswin E. Stutton, 36, 5/23 at LMH. West Indies native worked at Upstate Farms.
Harold W. "Red" Baes Jr., 53, 5/22 at LMH. Retired from Delphi-Harrison.
Duane J. Uschold, 82, 5/21 at LMH. Retired supervisor at Harrison Radiator.
Angeline Peterman (Leech), 70, 5/21 at LMH. Retired housekeeper at city hospital.
Marjorie C. Barry (Cook), 77, 5/19. Mother of three.
James A. St. Cyr, 60, 5/17 at LMH. Was welder, truck driver at Delphi-Harrison.
John R. Garner, 75, 5/17 at LMH. Retired postal worker.
Dorothy A. Lawton ( Arnold), 75, 5/15 at LMH. Worked at RJR/Lockport & ICMH
Helen M. Beutel (Degnan), 89, 5/12 at ICMH. Retired as secretary at Wendel Engineering.
Agostino Giansante, 77, 5/12. Worked at Harrison, self-employed home builder.
Leo Carl Hackmer, 73, 5/11. Retired from Harrison. WW-2 vet. Gymnast and boxer.
Hazel L. Disinger (Ives), 72, 5/11 at LMH. Retired title searcher for Ticor in Lockport.
Cecile K. Draudt (Braniecki), 86, 5/10. Retired housekeeper at St. Joseph's Rectory.
David J. Shaffer, 59, 5/9 at LMH. Retired from Durez Oxy Chemical, was deliveryman.
Richard Qualiana, 63, 5/6 at LMH. Qualiana Barbershop owner.
Floyd E. Moore, 83, 5/5. Retired welder, WW-2 Navy vet.
June Pask (Skutt), 61, 5/4 at LMH. Retired as cook at Lockport Hospital.
Joseph Villella, 58, 5/1. Former city alderman, Harrison employee, construction worker. Active in union and Democratic Party activities.
Charles F. Axtell, 64, 4/30. Worked as truck mechanic for Niagara County Highway Dept.
Patricia A. Ellis (Ryan), 48, 4/30. Worked for Niagara County Social Services Dept.
Evelyn Erma Duncan (Saxton), 88, 4/30 at LMH. Worked as bus driver, at Carl Company.
Mary F. Marvin, 42, 4/26 after a long struggle with breast cancer. LSHS '73, she was the Cancer Control Director of the WNY region of the American Cancer Society.
Henry A. "Art" McEnroe, 77, 4/26. Chemist/plant manager of Ford Gum plants in Lockport and Akron. Flew combat missions in WW-2, retired Lt. Col. in USAF Reserve. Guitar player.
My father was an
interesting man who could talk about anything - from philosophy to music. That's what I
miss most about him, just talking to him about....anything. He loved to play the guitar
and sing to us. A favorite - "A Bushel and A Peck". The happiest moment for me
was when Dad walked me down the aisle when I got married. My son Jason still remembers his
"Grandpa Mac" and strumming the guitar strings while Dad played the chords. What
a legacy!
----- Patty McEnroe Carr
John Bell Jr., 22, 4/26.
Frederick Lang Jr., 38, 4/25 at LMH. Landscaper and former Kistner Concrete worker.
William E. Mulvey, 64, 4/23. Retired as head of Sheriff's Dept. Civil Division, worked for Lockport Police Department and Fireman Fund Insurance. Korean War vet.
Lillian P. Pedley, 85, 4/23 at nursing home. Mother and homemaker.
Sophie E. Kendzie (Figura), 88, 4/22 at ICMH. With her husband, who died in 1991, owned Kendzie's Bowling Allley and Restaurant on Main Street in Lockport.
Jeanine P. Bishop (Eakins), 65, 4/21. Worked in circulation at Union-Sun & Journal.
Frederick C. Sipson, 86, 4/21 at LMH. Retired test supervisor at Harrison Radiator.
Robert F. Walker, 48, 4/20. Bartender at Niagara Hotel, streets worker for city of Lockport.
Clarence Pate, 65, 4/18. Factory worker. Native of NC.
Roy C. Scinta, 89, 4/18 at LMH. Retired gas fitter for NYS Electric & Gas.
Duane G. LaMont, 86, 4/17 at Briody's. Retired foreman at Harrison Radiator.
Eltore Galante, 77, 4/16 at LMH. Retired machinist at Harrison. WW-2 vet.
Augustine A. Sansone, 77, 4/15 at LMH. Owned and operated Star Taxi Cab company. Former city alderman, active in Lockport softball leagues, WW-2 vet.
Helen M. Tumulty (Niland), 97, 4/15 at ICMH. Was secretary for Dr. Fitz-Gerald.
Angeline J. Fonzi (Mullen), 60, 4/14. Mother of six.
Isabelle A. Miller (Anna), 83, 4/13 in a nursing home. Active in Society, golf. Mother of 2.
Lewis Wheeler, 74, 4/13. Retired tool & die maker at Harrison Radiator. WW-2 vet.
Carl E. Kathke, 72, 4/10. Retired towmotor operator. WW-2 Navy vet.
Betty C. Bischkopf (Carlin), 74, 4/9. Retired NY Telephone operator.
Mary Quackenbush (Morgan), 71, 4/8 at LMH. Retired court reporter.
David L. Smith, 63, 4/8 at LMH. Retired commercial rep. for NYSEG.
Clara E. Bourlier (Lemke), 94, 4/8 at Briody's Health Care. Mother of one.
Gladys L. Dieter (Bentley) 74, 4/6. Mother of two. Retired dietary aide at Mt. View.
Thomas E. Pope, 65, 4/4 at LMH. Retired from US Marine Corp.
Jean C. Hayes (Calkins), 71, 4/3. Retired accountant at Harrison Radiator. Mother of 2.
Cynthia J. Derbyshire, 67, 4/3. Mother of six, quilter and seamstress.
Richard P. Miller, 54, 4/1 at LMH. General supervisor at Delphi-Harrison.
Joan M. Bloomstine, 65, 4/1 at LMH. Had been employed at the Submarina.
Florence E. Crosby, 92, 4/1 at LMH. Daughter of the late Dr. Frank Crosby.
Scott R. Hoffman, 23, 3/31 in suicide (See Lockport Law ) Worked at Horton's Doughnuts.
George L. Hillman, 83, 3/31 at Mt. View. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
Jesse W. Schrader, 86, 3/30 at LMH. Journeyman plumber at J. W. Criswell Co.
Dorothy McCabe (Seddon), 84, 3/30 at LMH. Retired secretary at Harrison's.
Lorraine Brady, 87, 3/29 at home. Retired Lockport elementary school teacher (John E. Pound) for 36 years. Was benefactor to many local charities.
Donald J. Kolek, 66, 3/27 at LMH. Retired from warehouse at Harrison Radiator.
Charles Hemmer, 69, 3/27. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
Charles G. Glenn, 73, 3/26 at LMH. Retired laborer for the city of Lockport
Thomas Glen Foster, 82, 3/25. Worked at Upson Company. WW-2 vet (M.P.)
Ruth E. Conley (O'Connell), 100, 3/24 at Briody. Retired telephone operator at LMH.
Joyce C. Wilson, 59, 3/24 drowning victim in Erie Barge Canal.
Rose Farina (LaRocco), 90, 3/23 at LMH. Was retail clerk at The Sample and Joanly Dress
Charles Cipolla Sr., 85, 3/22 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Radiator.
James W. Arnold, 60, 3/22 at LMH. Retired industrial worker at Western Block.
Erma A. DiNardo (DiPaolo), 76, 3/21 at LMH. Worked at Corson Mfg. for 36 years.
Donald G. Kinyon, 65, 3/19 at LMH. Pipefitter at Acker Company.
Carl A. Seib, 83, 3/18 at ICMH. Retired supervisor at Norton Chemical.
Warren S. Salisbury, 75, 3/17 at LMH. Retired industrial welder. WW-2 Navy vet.
Wilma V. Bucciarelli (Hamilton), 78, 3/17 at LMH. Owned beauty salon for 30 years.
James H. Tracy, 87, 3/17 at LMH. Retired pipefitter at Harrison Radiator. Father of 3.
Daniel P. Falsioni, 83, 3/16. Retired Lockport city court justice, and attorney.
Don Lawrence, 71, 3/13. Construction worker organized first WNY youth football league.
Bernard F. Shanahan Sr., 87, 3/13 at LMH. Boxer, salesman, court attendant, firefighter.
Jean L. Prendergast (Kenyon), 3/11 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Divison. Mother of 3.
Dorothy J. Michalak (Trombley), 44, 3/10. Mother of four.
Mary G. McCann (Devereaux), 69, 3/10. Retired answering service operator. Mother of 7.
Raymond J. Shreder, 89, 3/9 at nursing home. Graduate engineer for federal government.
Natalie C. Norris, 85, 3/8 at St. Clare Manor. Former secretary for area businesses.
Virginia L. Carlton (Snyder), 69, 3/8. Mother of two, Meals On Wheels Volunteer.
Kathryn E. Langton (Barnum), 88, 3/6 at Newfane Health Facility. Active at St. Pat's Church
Francis N. Laubacker, 84, 3/6 at LMH . Retired from Harrison, WW-2 vet, firefighter.
Rebecca Lewis (Willingham), 97, 3/5 at Mt. View. Active in Friendship Baptist Church.
Rodney J. Glena Sr., 56, 3/2. Retired canal maintenance worker.
Alberta J. "Birdie" Severance (McGraw), 67, 3/2. Mother of four.
Raymond G. Friscia, 80, 3/2 at Newfane Health Center. Electroplater, Harrison retiree.
Patrick J. Artieri, 82, 3/2. Retired millwright. Father of two.
William H. Moody, 79, 3/1 at LMH. Retired from NY Central Railroad communications and signal division, Amateur Radio operator K2QI, Father of two.
Helen L. Wooliever (Schroeder), 87, 3/1 in nursing home. Former secretary.
Robert J. Thompson, 75, 3/1 at LMH. Former insurance and pharmaceutical salesman.
Margaret Mary Kearns, 87, 2/28 at Briody's. Retired linotype operator at US&J.
Clarence "Bud" Zimmerman, 78, 2/26 at Milwaukee Heart Inst. Retired from Harrison.
Stella Eifert (Sturtevant), 70, 2/26. Mother of 7, member FOE Aerie 825 Auxiliary.
Jayne Barnard, 56, 2/26. Employee of Hills Dept. Store. Mother of five.
Alene Beyer, 73, 2/25 at LMH. Owned Beyer's Drive-In, K&M Cab, retired from Harrison.
Mabel Wendel, 93, 2/25. Retired sales representative at Williams Brothers Dept. Store
Daniel McDonald, 43, 2/24 at LMH. Trainer at Opportunities Unlimited.
Paul Strassburg, 42, 2/24 at home. Employee of Lockport Water Department.
Hubert D. Taylor, 80, 2/24 at ICMH. Retired city fireman, WW-2 vet.
Raymond P. Shea, 82, 2/22. Retired Buffalo police officer moved to Lockport in 1983.
Katherine Inez Stump (Cain), 82, 2/21 at ICMH. Former A&P cashier, active in GOP.
Mary L. Begley (Moore), 82, 2/20. Nurses aide, mother of two.
Francis P. "Sam" Sheehan, 2/19 at LMH. Retired Lockport police officer.
Rachel Rothrock (Cooney), 92, 2/17 at Mt. View
William P. Hall, 71, 2/16 at LMH. Retired auto dealer (Hall's Toyota).
Mary Yankovitch, 85, 2/16. Mother of one.
George N. Root, 84, 2/16 at LMH. Retired as meat cutter for Federal Market.
Maxwell B. Hood, 90, 2/13 at LMH. Retired bank accountant, worked for Bert & Ben Tire.
Georgie A. Chenez (Cain). 74, 2/8 at LMH. Retired health care aide, WW-2 vet.
Evelyn E. Olear (Roberts), 83, 2/7 in NC. Retired owner of Olears, Inc.
William M. Joyce, 99, 2/7. Retired railroad employee.
Karl L. Brees, 94, 2/5. Retired clerk for Plaster's News Stand, Frank & Honey, Brandt.
Mildred A. Langdon (Heidenfeld) ,89, 2/3 at LMH. Retired clerk for Wills Wallpaper.
Janet Meyers (Maxwell) 61, 2/1. Retired clerk from Niagara County budget department.
Bernard L. Brown, 78, 2/1. Retired industrial worker, WW-2 vet.
Helen Z. Baham, 84, 1/31. Worked for Medina canning factory, health care aide.
John Bars Jr., 79, 1/31 at LMH. Dairy farmer.
Floyd C. Butler, 71, 1/30. Retired postal worker, WW-2 vet.
Rita F. Mullaney, 85, 1/30 at ICMH. Retired health care aide.
Anne Capitumino,84, 1/30 at Kenmore Mercy. Operated Cappy's Grocery in Pendleton.
Mildred M. Williams (Garlock), 89, 1/29 at Briody's. Retired from Harrison.
Thelma R. Sorce (Brandt), 88, 1/29 at ECMC. Mother of two.
Edward J. Jerge II, 23, 1/28. LHS'93, worked for Harbour Tent & Party Rentals.
Glen G. Draper, 60, 1/27. Worked as lborer for A. S. Bower & Sons.
Marjorie R. Robinson (Johnson),77, 1/27. Mother of 3, organist.
Dino N. Bucciarelli, 67, 1/26 at Mt. View. Retired from Flintkote and R. J. Reynolds.
Ronald W. Woods Sr., 70, 1/26 at LMH. Worked at Simonds Saw and Steel.
M. Lucille Acer, 83, 1/23 at LMH. Retired sales representative for Shaklee products.
William D. Ellis, 84, 1/22. Retired as clerk in maintenance department at Durez Plastics.
Mildred A. Sawyer, 73, 1/19. Retired from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
George E. Schoelles, Sr.,75, 1/19 at ICMH. Retired design engineer at Buffalo Forge.
Mary Salway, 84, 1/15. Retired teacher, speech and hearing therapist.
Julius J. Litz, 83, 1/15 at LMH. Retired from rolling mill at Harrison. Avid bowler.
James H. Dolan, 69, 1/15 at LMH. Retired liquor salesman, bartender at Shamus Restaurant.
Lester L. Dykes, 68, 1/14. Retired stationary engineer at Buffalo Chevy plant.
Albert M. Kinsley, 85, 1/14 at LMH. Retired from Simonds Saw and Steel
Evelyn Pfennig (Boerman) 85, 1/14. Owned Harvey H. Pfennig, Inc with her late husband.
Harold F. Price, 92, 1/13 at LMH. Television repairman for L. E. Pettit Appliances.
Norman Lee Day, 79, 1/12 at home in Long Lake, NY. Owned Day's Market 1941-54.
Rayfield Elias, 75, 1/9 at LMH.Worked at Guterl Steel, church deacon.
Lynn C. Ball, 79, 1/8 at Briody's. Retired pipe fitter at Harrison's.
Timothy D. McDonough, 48, 1/7. Was a former assistant custodian at Public Library.
Anna Mae Penwright (Flechsenhaar), 82, at LMH. Mother of six.
Richard E. Adair, 59, 1/4 at LMH. School bus driver, served in Navy as electrician's mate.
William G. Vandal, 70, 1/3 at ICMH. Retired from the Upson Company.
Jeff A. Stolzenburg, 39, 1/3 at Cleveland Clinic. Accountant active in Kidney Foundation
Leslie A. Boudreau, 82, 1/2/98 at LMH. Inspector at Harrison Radiator, WW-2 vet.
Clifford A. Swendsen, 73, 1/2/98 at LMH. Diesel mechanic at Modern Disposal.
Emerson, Jerome, 70, 1/1/98 at Atlanta, GA where he had just recently moved from Lockport. Retired from lifelong work at Bell Aerospace. Survived by wife and three sons, also in Atlanta.
For Death Notices for 1997 and 1996