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Joseph F. Balon, 83, 12/31. Retired from Upson Co, and operation of a Gasport tavern. Father of two.
Gerald A. Palmer, 60, 12/31 at LMH. Retired laborer at Kugler's. Father of four.
Bertram Howlett, 89, 12/31 at LMH. Retired teacher was WW-2 Air Force vet.
Christ Cassenti, 71, 12/30 at LMH. Retired from HRD in '88 after 35 years. Father of two.
Donald J. Lenton, 70, 12/30/ at VA Hospital. Father of two, retired from Durez Plastics, WW-2 Marine Corps vet.
Donald G. Gilland, 69, 12/30. Retired from Harrison production in 1991 after 37 years. Father of six.
Kenneth F. Waltermire, 45, 12/29. Father of one.
Thelma Linderman Litchard, 80, 12/28. Mother of three.
Donna L. Dunn (Petrowski), 55, 12/28. Mother of one
Joseph E. Forys Jr., 80, 12/26. Aeronautical engineer. Father of six.
Jason Harry Weatherall, 10, unexpectedly 12/25. 5th-grader at Roy B. Kelley School.
Mildred E. Nayman (Bischkopf), 80, 12/25. Mother of one, worked at HRD and WT Grant.
Ethel C. Smith (Losito), 75, 12/25 at LMH. Mother of five.
Forrest C. Jones, 12/25 at home in Lockport.
Veronica Scalzo (Trybulac), 81, 12/23. Mother of one.
Patricia Colby (O'Malley), 69, 12/22 at LMH. Mother of two was retired school monitor at John Pound.
George E. Harrington, 82, 12/22 in nursing home. Retired from HRD in 1982. Father of five.
Pansy E. Gow (Lucas), 82, 12/21 in nursing home. Mother of four.
George L. Borner, 73, 12/20 at LMH. Former union operating engineer was father of one.
Donald A. Day, 75, 12/20. WW-2 vet, retired from Harrison, father of one. Ran pre-UR Lkpt Texaco station.
William Russell Hannan, 71, 12/19. Retired school librarian. Vet of Navy service in Korean War.
Catherine J. Latini (Galardi), 84, 12/17. Co-owner of Latini's Restaurant for 38 years. Mother of two.
Anna Brolinski, 86, 12/16. Mother of one retired from production line at Harrison after 21 years.
Robert E. Glover, Sr., 74, 12/16. Korean War vet was father of six, corporation lawyer.
Elmer C. Gorham, 79, 12/15 in nursing home. Retired lab tech at Dunlop Tire. WW-2 vet was father of one.
Bernard Lyle Lee, 86, 12/15 in nursing home. Retired engineer for Dunlop Tire Sporting Goods Div. Father of three.
Elizabeth M. Wolter-Nicholas (Leppien), 93,12/14 in nursing home. Was nurse's aide at County Infirmary for 15 years.
Kenneth E. Butz, 85, 12/13 in nursing home. Father of two owned home construction business. WW-2 vet.
Timothy J. Kagels, 46, 12/12 at ICMH. Worked at Delphi-Harrison. Father of three
Dolores Stout (Art) , 86, 12/11 in nursing home. Mother of two.
Arthur F. Meal, 90, 12/11, in nursing home. Worked at Harrison 30 years, farmer, father of three.
Kenneth M. Owens, 80, 12/10. Retired railroad conductor, WW-2 vet, father of four.
Carl Golonka, 88, 12/9 at LMH. Worked in boiler room at Norton Labs for 44 years. Father of two.
Carmino James Chellino, 67, 12/8. Serviced furnaces and air conditioners. Father of four.
Robert O. Barton, 82, 12/7. Owned Oldsmobile-GMC dealership in Lockport, 1952-1984. Father of two.
Known as a legend in Western New York automobile retailing, "Mr. Oldsmobile" was on the board of directors of numerous automobile, business, and civic groups. Prior to starting his own dealership in Lockport (Barton Oldsmobile-GMC) he had worked as a district manager for the Oldsmobile/Chevrolet Division of General Motors Corporation. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, 12/11, at St. Peter & Paul Church, 5480 Main Street in Williamsville.
William Barrons, 74, 12/7. Retired electrician worked at Harrisons in Lkpt and Kimberly Clark in NF.
Dorothy V. Wilson (Behm), 87, 12/5. Mother of three had worked at Norton Labs 32 years.
Catherine Prosser (Derringer), 90, 12/5 in nursing home. Mother of 3, retired from City Treasurer's Office.
Virginia M. Lang (Brady), 74, 12/4 at LMH. Retired from HRD. Mother of two.
Roy Werner, 74, 12/3, at Medina Memorial Hospital. WW-2 vet was retired from Dunlop Tire. Father of one.
Mr. Werner was a Navy veteran from World War II who served with the Sea Bee's in their move in on Okinawa. For 34 years he worked in the warehouse at Dunlop Tire as a fork lift operator, retiring in 1980. A resident of Lyndonville, he was born in Kenmore, the son of Harry and Acvilda Werner. He was married to Joyce A. Chesley for 49 years and is the father of Sandee (Charles) Parker, grandfather of Dawn Parker, Kreg (April) Parker, and Tamee Parker all of Lockport. He was the brother of Shirley Ralabate and half brother of Harry Werner. Mr. Werner is predeceased by a sister, Ethel Campbell. As recreation, he enjoyed bingo in his later years.
Friends my call 2-4 and 7-9PM Tuesday, December 5th at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street (corner of Transit and Niagara) in Lockport. There, funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 6th at 1PM with Reverend Dave Emery officiating. Interment will be Acaicia Park Cemetery.
Herbert L. LaPort, 78, 12/1 at LMH. Retired after 30 years in HRD Purchasing. WW-2 vet. Father of one.
Jean Scirto (Petersen), 76, 11/30. Retired nurse at LMH, worked at Lockport Trophy Co. Mother of two.
Michael J. Healy, 76, 11/30. Retired from Harrison Radiator Divison of GM after 42 years.
Gary E. Thompson, 64, 11/30 at ICMH. Lockport-Wilson educator, father of five.
James R. Drake, 62, 11/30 at DeGraff. Father of three had career in shoe sales.
Doris Crosby Phear, 94, 11/29 in Sarasota, FL. Retired teacher at Lockport High School.
Gordon Brown, 43, 11/29 at ECMC. Laborer at Niagara Pallet and Truss.
John W. Chegas, 86, 11/29 in nursing home. Retired production workers at Harrison Radiator Division of GM.
Milan Rendulic, 89, 11/28. Retired, after 37 years as chef at Harrison's. Father of two.
Rose Wertman (Vanty), 88, 11/27, in nursing home. Native of Italy, mother of one, retired from HRD production.
Paul Shellman, 73, 11/24 at LMH. Retired chrome tank dipper at Oldham Saw. Father of ten.
Ethel Kazmierczak (Brown), 70, 11/23. Mother of five had been housekeeping aide at nursing home.
Phyllis Mae McKeown (Chapman), 62, 11/22 at LMH. Worked 30 years at Harrison cafeteria. Mother of two.
Beatrice Crafts Shufelt (Blackley), 75, 11/22 in nursing home. Ran Craft's Sandwich Shop. Mother of three.
Henry E. Ginty, 78, 11/21 in nursing home. WW-2 vet worked at Columbus McKinnon & K-Mart. Father of three
Margaret Ann Barber (Haley), 61, 11/20 in nursing home. Worked in banking & insurance. Mother of two.
Chester C. Zastrow, 74, 11/19. Retired meatcutter was volunteer fireman. Father of five.
Julia M. McCarthy (Kirchmeyer), 92, 11/18. Homemaker, wife of Edward L. McCarthy who passed away on January 19, 1996.
Virginia A. Rankie (Hebeler), 70, 11/16 at Roswell. Had operated Long's Market. Mother of five.
Barbara J. White, 71, 11/14. Retired after more than 30 years at Harrison. Well-known Lockport bowler.
Ms. White died unexpectedly. She was well-known in the Lockport area for her bowling skills. She was the first woman in Niagara County to bowl a "300" game. She was a member and officer of the 600 Club and belonged to numerous bowling leagues in the Lockport-Buffalo area. She was Sergeant of Arms of the Buffalo Women's Bowling Association. She was also an avid Bingo player. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Ms. White was the daughter of James C. and Naomi (Schad) White and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1946. She was the sister of James C. (Gloria) White, Mary McDonald and the late Naomi Cascia. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, handled arrangements. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials to the Sisters of St. Mary's, 257 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 or the St. John's Food Pantry, 14 Ann Street, Lockport 14094 would be appreciated by the family.
Harold W. Rigerman, 92, 11/14 at LMH. Longtime cement mixer at Frontier Stone.
Margaret Mack, 92, 11/14 at LMH. Mother of one.
Ruth E. Kramer (Andrews), 87, 11/13. Longtime waitress at Brauer's Restaurant. Mother of one.
Elizabeth Brant (Intihar), 93, 11/9. Telephone operator had also run Buffalo St. eatery. Mother of three.
Lois M. Hart (Young), 78, 11/8, at Buffalo General. Mother of five.
Samuel A. Librera, 82, 11/6 in nursing home. WW-2 vet was cabinet maker. Father of two.
Timothy P. Macias, 44, 11/5 after "falling out of 2nd floor window" at his home on Tonawanda Creek Road.
Charles N. Laubacker, 80, 11/5 in nursing home. Father of eight was a farmer. Also drove school bus.
Howard C. Moll, 79, 11/5 at LMH. Dairy farmer was father of four.
Clara T. Salmeri (DiBartholomeo), 77, 11/4 at LMH. Worked Harrison assembly 31 years. Mother of two.
Roger J. Rieger, 80, 11/3 at LMH. Retired manager at Harrison. Father of three.
Luana J. C. Lilieberg, 53, at VA Hospital, Buffalo. Beautician served in Air Force during Vietnam War.
Perry J. Schrock, 82, 11/2 in nursing home. WW-2 vet was foreman at Leisure Acres.
Grace N. DeAngelo (Blarr), 78, 11/2 at LMH. Owned Grace's Candy for over 50 years. Mother of four.
Mary Anne Garlock (Hoerner), 76, 11/2. Mother of one was active in work for the poor.
Lillian George (Stamper), 93, 11/1 in nursing home. Mother of three.
Gladys B. Hart (Bayne), 98, 11/1 in nursing home. Retired secretary at Harrison.
Kevin M. Wright, 35, 11/1/ at LMH. Employed by Super Duper.
Edwina "Tasha" Cheese, 24, 10/31. From Detroit, she had been in Lockport five years.
Jacqueline A. Harris, 47, 10/31 at Millard Fillmore. Dietary aide at nursing home.
Joseph W. Stover, 64, 10/30. Retired truck driver for Kugler. Korean War vet was father of three.
John Brechue, 69, 10/30 at LMH. Harrison machine repairman over 40 years. Father of six.
Audrey R. Phillips (Flemming), 85, 10/28 at LMH. Mother of three.
Morris VanBuren, 79, 10/26 in nursing home. WW-2 vet worked production at Simonds for 47 years. Father of one.
Carrie E. Palia (Enzinna), 92, 10/25 in nursing home. Retired X-Ray technician at LMH. Mother of two.
Julia Jancetich-Johnson, 77,10/23 at home on Dunnigan Road. Investigators suspect suicide by ill woman. Mother of one.
Jean D. McKenna (Sylves), 69, 10/22 at Millard Fillmore. Mother of ten.
Linda Becker (Snell), 56, 10/21 after auto accident. Mother of two.
Born in Lockport N,Y
Mrs. Becker worked as a supervisor for Ridge Road Express in Barker
where she was employed for the last 25 years as a school bus driver. She is the wife
of the late Bill Becker, survived by a daughter Darla of Florida and a son Daryl of Barker
N,Y, and fivegrandchildren. Visition will be at Ruthland Funeral Home in Barker on Monday
Oct 23 from
5 to 9 pm. Services Tuesday, October 24th at 11 am at United Methodist Church, Ridge
Road, Hartland. Burial will be in Hartland Cemetery on Tuesday Oct 24th.
Linda ---you will always be in our hearts, always. ----Glenn and
Wayne
Ronald E. Cook, 89, 10/21 at Millard Fillmore. Father of two was tool and die maker at Harrison for 38 years.
Jean Middaugh Mack (Lanighan), 77, 10/18 at LMH. Mother of two.
Hugh "Dutch" Gardner, 74, 10/16 at LMH. WW-2 Navy vet had been lab tech at Guterl Steel. Father of two.
Mr. Gardner was the husband of (Carol) Olive Gardner. Father of daughters Brenda (Michael) Walker of Lockport, Cindy Bradley of Cheektowaga, Brother of Conrad. Grandfather of Stephen (Julie) Cretacci of Sydney Ohio, and Eric Duchscherer of Cheektowaga. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Hours of showing will be at Prudden & Kandt on Tuesday, October 17th from 7-9 PM. Wednesday, October 18th from 2-4 PM and 7-9PM. Funeral is on October 19th Prudden & Kandt at 9:30 AM with service following at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and burial at Cold Springs Cemetery.
James Little Sr., 69, 10/13. Korean War vet, father of six, retired from Harrison.
Margaret E. Rohde (Duttweiler), 88,10/13. Worked in food service at LMH at Lkpt Schools. Mother of two.
Olive E. Kugler (Engert), 81, 10/12 in nursing home. Operated family scrap business. Mother of four
Janie Gonzales (Hernandez), 29, 10/12 at Buffalo General. Hospital surgical technician, mother of one.
Margaret Siracusa (LaRocco), 10/11 at LMH. Worked at Harrison, The Sample, and Sacca's. Mother of one.
Geraldine M. Bumpers (Stauder), 70, 10/10 at LMH. Worked 28 years at Harrison. Mother of one.
Audrey M. Cramer (Donner), 65, 10/10 at LMH. Mother of two.
Mary Jane Woolley (Johnston), 80, 10/9. Had worked at Harrison Radiator.
Annabelle G. Stickney (Grundler), 83, 10/9 at LMH. Mother of four moved to Lockport from Batavia.
Randall F. Brundage, 10/8. Details not provided.
Leo S. Aniolowski, 62, 10/8 at LMH. Worked for Buffalo Paper Board for 42 years. Father of five.
William S. Serdensky, 77, 10/5 at LMH. Retired from Upson Company. WW-2 vet father of two. Softball enthusiast.
Lucy A. Gentile (Minervino), 85, 10/4 at ICMH. Mother of two worked at Harrison for 20 years.
Forest F. Diemert, 87, 10/3. Retired security guard at Harrison also taught boxing. Father of two.
Ruth L. Intihar (Wolters), 81, 10/3 at LMH. Mother of three.
Estelle Dunlap (Heerdt), 85, 9/27 at LMH. Mother of one moved to Lockport in 1976.
William J. VanDenBosch, 58, 9/24 of Ransomville. Father of two was in trucking industry.
Mr. VanDenBosh of Youngstown-Lockport road died of a heart attack on September 24, 2000. He had been in the trucking industry for many years. He was a disabled veteran and had two children and six grandchildren. He was a wonderful father and grandpa and is missed very much.
Katherine R. Carrel (Frasier), 85, 9/22 in nursing home. Entertained on piano over local radio during the 40's.
Leo DiPastena, 80, 9/21. Italy native owned Leo's Barber Shop (Walnut St). Father of 3, wife died on 9/18.
Robert H. Craig, 72, 9/19. Retired comptroller at LMH, father of six, had served as 3rd Ward Alderman.
Jean Jepson (Wentworth), 81, 9/19 at LMH. Mother of three worked in office at Corson and Lkpt Office Equipment.
Mildred V. Webster (Seal), 79, 9/19 at ECMC. Mother of 4 worked as telephone operator and security guard.
Deborah A. Weatherall (Millard), 41, 9/19 at Millard Fillmore. Teacher's aide was mother of three.
Angeline DiPastena (Licata), 86, 9/18. Mother of three.
Raymond W. Laskey, 80. 9/17. WW-2 vet was father of four.
Marie T. Putnam (Bartenstien), 86, 9/16 in nursing home. Mother of three worked in cafeteria at Simonds.
Kathleen C. Mangold (Shallow), 86, 9/15 in nursing home. Mother of two.
Gojko "Mike" Mavrak, 9/12 at ECMC. Born in Yugoslavia, was manager of Super Duper Market. Father of 5.
Margaret Sperduti (Ducy), 77, 9/12 at LMH. Mother of four worked at LaPort's, Chet's Dog House, & Lkpt Bowl.
Ruth Kroening (Schmidt), 81, 9/9 in nursing home. Mother of one.
Pauline Rudick (Muscalo), 78, 9/9 in Ocala, FL. Production worker at Harrison for 30 years. Mother of three.
Caroline Jean Patterson, 37, 9/9. Housekeeper at Comfort Inn was mother of two.
Mabel A. Wilson (Bobzien), 85, 9/9 in nursing home. Mother of two.
James M. Woods, 86, 9/8 in nursing home. Retired from Harrison after 30 years. Father of one.
Luis Santos Ramos, 74, 9/7 at LMH. Retired chemical operator at VanChlor. Father of three.
Mr. Ramos was a caring, loving father of three, Luis (Julie) Santos Jr., Teresa (Ramon) Rodriguez and Maria Elena (Alan) Biano and grandfather of seven, Rob and Amber Santos, Michael, Maria and Alisia Rodriguez and Alan and Adam Biano. He was the loving husband of Angela whom he was married to for 49 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Lockport since 1957. He worked at VanChlor Chemical Company for 35 years, retiring in 1992. Mr. Ramos was the eldest of 16 children. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing billiards and sporting events. He was truly a family man who loved to be at family gatherings. His love of life was always present. ----Daughter, Maria Elena Biano
C. Raymond Schryver, 93, 9/5 at home. Carpenter. Father of one.
James W. Torriere, 77, 9/3 at home. WW-2 vet, retired engineer from Harrison & Avon Plastics. Father of one.
Charles F. Eifert, 83, 9/1. WW-2 vet, worked 45 years at Harrison. Father of eight.
Kathleen A. Clark (Schank), 47, 9/1/00 at Buffalo General. Retired from Met Life. Mother of one.
George L. Schlossel, 74, 8/31 at LMH. Worked 41 years for NYS DOT. Father of two.
Margaret L. Chambers (Soules), 80, 8/31. Mother of three had been secretary for Niagara County Attorney.
Dennis M. Daley, 68, 8/31. Retired from Harrison after 32 years. Father of two.
Lyman W. Siemendorf, 83, 8/31 at Sisters Hospital. WW-2 vet retired after 46 years at Harrison. Father of three.
Ralph S. "Pete" Smith, 62, 8/31 at Millard Fillmore. Truck driver. Father of four.
Ada Felicia Tremblay, 57, 8/30. Owned and operated fruit farm with her husband. Mother of four.
Mary M. Mahar (Wiedenbeck), 83, 8/30 at LMH. Retired head cook. Mother of 3. Husband Francis died in '62.
Paul F. Garlock, 79, 8/29. WW-2 vet retired from Scott Aviation. Father of two did volunteer work to help poor.
Gordon J. Kennedy, 68, 8/28 at Roswell Park. Maintenance worker for Niagara County
David G. Mahley, 45, 8/28 when his motorcycle went off road at night in town of Wilson. Land surveyor.
A Very Special Friend
I felt the need to pay tribute to a very special person, David G. Mahley. He and I had become friends for a short while, however, never meeting yet, but having a special feeling that we may have found our soulmate in each other and that our lives would come together. We were very much looking forward towards that day as we had planned , but David was taken away. He was kind, and caring and a very special person all around. He was one in a million! I would like to send my deepest sympathy to his family and close friends, whom he has spoken of in high regard. He will be remembered in my prayers always, and has left a lasting impression on me as a true friend, my very special friend. Sadly missed by,--- Kathy Walters
Rose A. Laskey (Paonessa),78, 8/27.Mother of four was retired nurse's aide.
Steve Hahn, 53, 8/26 at LMH. Florist. Had prepared floral arrangements at White House.
Lawrence J. Miller, 83, 8/25 at Millard Fillmore. WW-2 vet was dairy farmer. Father of seven.
Carl W. Beakman, 88, 8/25 in nursing home. Retired from Upson after 30 years. WW-2 vet was father of two.
Cesidio DiMatteo, 95, 8/25, in Italy. Father of five, moved here from Italy.
Michael A. Tomaino, 86, 8/24 at LMH. Worked as custodian at NYS Armory and as railroad flagman.
One Of Lockport's Finest
I was sorry to hear about Mike Tomaino's death. Back in the fifties we used to have to cross Transit Street's railroad, on our way to North Park School. He would greet us with a smile and tease us about getting on to school. Sometimes that smile was such a relief to us who may have had a bad beginning of the morning. We have always remembered him. To the family, I am sorry for your loss. And to Mike, I don't think that you will ever know just how much you brightened a kid's day. My prayers go out to you and your family. ---Sandra Keller
Julia M. Beamer (Ramsburgh), 76, 8/24 at LMH. Mother of two was artist.
Rafael Ubiles Sr., 65, 8/24. From Puerto Rico, employed by Harrison for 33 years. Father of four.
Angelo Fonzi, 83, 8/24 at LMH. Factory worker at Union Carbide. Father of two.
Mary B. Kelsch (Donelson), 76, 8/24 at LMH. Mother of three.
John R. Baldwin, 70, 8/23 at Buffalo General. Computer worker was father of three.
Eileen A. Tower (McGregory), 72, 8/23 at Mt. View. Mother of three.
J. Robert "Bob" Stephanski Sr., 93, 8/21 in hospital, peacefully, at Anaheim, CA while visiting family during summer. Body donated to science, a Memorial Service will be held at St. Patrick's in Lockport September 8th at 11 AM.
With him at the time
of his death were his five children. His wife, Erma, died in 1977. Mr. Stephanski
worked in his father's cigar store in Lockport during his early years, for WPA, and was
Health and Attendance Supervisor for the Lockport Schools. He taught bookkeeping at
Lockport night school. Worked for Ditmer Gear, and was Personnel Director for
Standard Brands and retired from Loblaws in 1975 with 25 years of service.
Mr. Stephanski was vigorously active in Catholic Church activities including
leadership in St. Patrick's Church, and the Knights of Columbus. He will be
remembered as the voice of the lector at the 10:30 A.M. Mass which was broadcast for years
over WUSJ. He served the community as a member of the Lockport Board of Education,
President of the Lockport Industrial Club, active in scouting and the Ancient Order of the
Hibernians. He was a founding member of the Lockport Softball League and elected to
the Lockport Softball Hall of Fame.
Kathryn E. Wallace (Shanahan) , 81, 8/20. Interior decorator. Mother of four.
Arthur E. Slauer, 92, 8/20 at LMH. Retired purchasing agent. Father of two.
Dorothy J. Hass (Hillman), 77, 8/20 at ICMH. Mother of one.
Myrtle S. Daigler, 96, 8/18 in nursing home. School teacher taught at Belknap, '29-'57.
Merton L. Demmin, 80, 8/18 at LMH. Father of two. Retired from Packaging Corp. of America.
Josephine Erickson (Licata), 85, 8/18 in nursing home. Retired after 36 years at Harrison.
Anna Nunnari (Molisani), 94, 8/18 in nursing home. Mother of six retired from Bewley Canning Factory.
Barbara J. Laubacker, 48, 8/17. Mother of one had worked 29 years at Lockport Savings Bank.
Anne Hayes Cruser (Oliver), 74, 8/16. Mother of five
Howard W. Holtz, 74, 8/16. WW-2 vet was former worker at Simonds Saw & Steel. Father of two.
Christine C. Zink, 8/15 in nursing home.
Robert Watkins, 73, 8/11. Father of two served in US Army 1950-56.
Gus Casey, 82, 8/11. WW-2 disabled vet.
Jean Olivia Bryant (Snyder), 83, in Hawaii at son's home. LHS '35, mother of two, retired HRD in 1980.
Marietta M. Poole (Brandenburg), 69, 8/8. Mother of six.
Lois E. Hixenbaugh (Miller), 71, 8/7 at Millard Fillmore.Retired from Harrison. Mother of five.
Hazel M. McGinnis (Shreder), 88, 8/7 in nursing home. Mother of six was active in Catholic Church groups.
Esther M. Bowerman (Hagadorn), 83, 8/7 at LMH. Worked at Sample, William Broth., & Morrison's. Mother of 2.
Frederick A. Clark, 80, 8/6 at Millard Fillmore. Retired chemist at Simonds, operated restaurant on Ridge Road.
Robert A. Stephen, 65, 8/4. Retired from Simonds Saw & Steel. Father of one.
Harold Swan Jr., 76, 8/4 at Medina Hospital. WW-2 vet retired after 30 years at Harrison. Father of five.
Rosa McDowell (Hales), 48, 8/4. Retired Harrison production worker was mother of two.
Jeanette Niland (Storrs), 91, 8/2 at LMH. Retired from County Social Services Dept., mother of one.
Angelo J. Morello, 86, 8/2 at LMH. Carpenter was father of three, active in Catholic church and organizations.
Hubert I. Gee, Sr., 91, 8/2 at LMH. Retired VP at Shipman Printing. Father of two.
William C. Porter, 63, 8/2 at VA Hospital. Retired machinist, father of three.
Donald Tuttle Sr., 65, 7/29 at Punta Gorda, FL. Former owner of Lockport Auto Parts. Father of two.
Olga A. Richards (Czycharowsky), 69, 7/29 at LMH. Retired secretary was active in community volunteer work.
Virginia Gardner (Denniston), 80, 7/27. Mother of four had worked at Harrison Radiator for 25 years.
Sister of Thomas (Rita) Denniston (of Florida) who survives her. Also sister of the late Charlotte Butera, Alvin Denniston, Franklin Denniston, Allice Rose. Wife of the late William Gardner of Appleton, NY.
Stephen F. Cuzzacrea III, 62, 7/27 at Medina Hospital. Retired supervisor at Harrison. Father of three.
John Edward Lennert, 71, 7/26 at LMH. Maintenance man.
Bessie Perricelli (DiLaura), 83, 7/23. Mother of three. Remembered as piano player at Briarwood Manor.
Robert Paul Wetzel, 92, 7/23 at LMH. Retired credit manager. Father of two.
George I. Gasior, 68, 7/22. Retired from Harrison, served on Town IDA.
Barbara York Leach (Coash), 74, 7/21 at LMH. Mother of four, active in 4-H, was registered nurse.
Gordon E. Dietz Sr., 81, 7/18 at LMH. WW-2 vet was father of two. Retired from Frontier Stone after 30 years.
Roy H. Thomas, 72, 7/17 in nursing home. Retired electrician for PASNY, Father of two.
Ruth E. Webster, 85, 7/17 in nursing home. Mother of one, long-time member of First Presbyterian Church.
Walter W. Duff, 81, 7/17 at VA Hospital. Father of two, was retired goldsmith.
Marion A. Frombgen (Branch), 94, 7/16. Mother of two, retired after 20 years with Norton Labs.
Theodore R. Saraf, 57, 7/16, Sunday, at home. Owned and operated John's Furniture. Father of three.
Mr. Saraf passed away at peace during an afternoon nap at his home on Sunday. He was the owner and operator of John's Furniture, a family business he was keen on operating since his high school days. He had been looking forward to attending his LSHS Class of 1960 40th reunion on July 28th with his wife and classmate, Maureen O'Brien Saraf.
Besides his wife, Mr. Saraf is survived by three children: Theodore, Troy, and Erin. Other family include brothers, John (Peggy) Saraf, Richard (Margaret) Saraf, Robert (Elaine) Saraf and sister Cynthia (Fred) Kick. He is also survived by a grandchild, Madeline Saraf and many nieces and nephews.
Richard Nicholas Cavagnaro, 78,
7/14, Friday at Briody's Health Care Facility.
Businessman, HRD Employee &
Historian.
Mr. Cavagnaro was a legend on the Lockport hometown scene, primarily for his family's popular Cavagnaro's Cigar Store which he was the operator of for many years. For 46 years he also worked as a heavy truck driver for Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corporation at Lockport. In later years he gained another reputation as a Lockport area historian, giving historical slide presentations and maintaining memberships in the New York State and Pennsylvania Canal Societies, Niagara County, Cambria, and Royalton Historical Societies and the Lockport Camera Club. He also served as grounds keeper for the Niagara County Historical Society at Lockport and was an active participant in the HISTOP program of in the Lockport School District.
Cavagnaro was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Hornet. He was born in Lockport on November 21, 1921, the son of Carlos and Veronica (Kelsch) Cavagnaro. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church, the American Legion ,B. Leo Dolan Post 410 VFW, Sampson WW II Vets, UAW Retirees, and the UAW Travel Club.
He is predeceased by his wife, Anna Ruth (Lamb) Cavagnaro, a brother Allie Cavagnaro, and a sister, Marjorie Harrington. Survivors include his children Ann M. (Thomas) Fiegl, Molly R. (John) Cocco, Douglas J. (Debra) Cavagnaro and Terry (Dana) McIntyre. Stepfather of Patricia Lamb and Robert (Carol) Lamb. Also survived by sisters, Mary M. Cavagnaro, Kathryn Vanderlinde, and brother Joseph R. Cavagnaro.
John Donald Craine, 90, 7/14 in nursing home. Worked 37 years as sample maker at Harrison. Father of three.
Michael L. Bucolo, 73, 7/13 at LMH. WW-2 army vet, Lkpt contractor. Father of three.
Helen Pastwikowski, 87, 7/13 at Sisters Hospital. Retired retail clerk. Member of Lkpt Senior Citizens.
Marion A. Garlock (Herberger), 80, 7/13 at LMH. Retired production worker at Harrison. Mother of three.
Alfreda M. Hatch (Melcher), 76, 7/12 at LMH. Mother of one.
Ruth Hughes (Baker), 95, 7/11 at Odd Fellows Rebecka Health Care Center.
Mrs. Hughes was the mother of the late Mary K. (Clarence) Reynolds. She was the wife of James A. Hughes, former Lockport Attorney. She well known in the Lockport area being a member of the Lockport Town and Country Club, Past Chairman of the Woman's Golf Association. She was born in Corry , PA, attended Swarthmore College and graduated from Goucher College in Towson, MD. She was an avid bridge player and golfer, member Pi Beta Phi national fraternity, and the American Contract Bridge League. Mrs. Hughes was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 7/14 at 10 AM following the funeral at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, 7/13, 2-4 PM and 7-9PM. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Charles D. Hosfeld, 43, 7/8 at LMH. Card player.
Malley G. Cascia, 83, 7/8 at LMH. WW-2 vet, car salesman, musician. Father of one.
Irene G. Niland (Grace), 95, 7/7 at LMH. Owned Lockport Credit Bureau for over forty years. Mother of two.
Trandon F. Burns, 87, 7/4 in Rochester nursing home. Retired Lkpt High teacher, father of two.
Victor J. Moore Jr., 56, 7/2. Owned city auto repair shop for 20 years. Father of six.
Marie J. Reynolds, 63, 7/2/00 in nursing home. Tester at Sherwood Selpac for over 35 years. Mother of one.
Hugo N. Jansson, 67, 6/30 in Hospice. Retired deputy commissioner Niagara Cty Bldg. & Grounds. Father of two.
Edith M. Andrews, 96, 6/30 at LMH. Retired from HRD production line after 30 years.
Mary Jane Lewis (Roddewig), 86, 6/30 at LMH. Teacher at Starpoint for 25 years. Mother of two.
Ella Stewart, 47, 6/30 at LMH. From FL was mother of 15.
Joseph Bartholomew, 94, 6/29 in nursing home. Was Lkpt general construction contractor. Father of two.
Leah M. McMorris, 93, 6/29 in nursing home. Mother of two.
Ronald Kistler Sr., 55, 6/29 at LMH. Father of five.
Terry D. Lucas 61, 6/28, at his residence in Bremen, GA. Married to Ann LaMont, both former residents of Lockport, Survived by: Mother, Amy R. Moyer, brother, Michael Moyer , sister Jill Aikens all of Lockport and sister Sally Mahue of Las Vegas,NV. Terry worked for NYSEG in the 60's and HRD-GMC. He was a veteran of the USAF.
Dorothy L. Nott (Lewis), 87, 6/26. Mother
of five, school teacher, piano teacher.
Harold J. Orlando, 71, 6/26, in nursing
home. Retired from Harrison after 32 years. Father of two.
Florence Imhoff (Hammond), 78, 6/24 at LMH. Cook at Briody Nursing Home. Mother of four.
Jane A. Barber (Anderson), 92, 6/24 at Mt. View. Nurse at LMH. Mother of two.
Perry E. Beardsley Jr., 82, 6/22, in Lake Wales, FL. WW-2 Navy Vet, HRD Millwright. Father of three.
Isabel Aguilar (Tagle), 94, 6/22 at Mt. View. Mother of two was born in Mexico City.
Mildred M. Bowen (Ackerman), 80, 6/22 in nursing home. Mother of four retired nurse's aide at LMH.
John P. Ciszkowski Sr., 24, 6/20. Worked for Orkin Exterminating. Father of one.
George R. Pleace, 66, 6/20 at North Java. Owned tire company. Father of three. Korean war vet.
Homer F. Patterson, 81, 6/20. Owned construction companies including BPH and Comet Steel. WW-2 vet.
Michael Vlosky, 45, 6/19 in West Simbury, CT. Former LMH CEO dies unexpectedly, cause of death yet to be determined. Left Lockport Hospital under pressure in financial crisis during 1998. Father of two.
William S. Ernest, 85, 6/18 in Millard Fillmore. Retired as sales engineer at Harrison after 47 years.
Frances I. Gibson (Angelo), 81, in nursing home. Mother of three.
Roberta Stockwell (Williams), 90, 6/18. Retired worker at Lkpt Senior Centre. Mother of one.
David Lee Hill, 46, 6/17 at LMH. Ten year worker for Lkpt Parks Dept.
William R. Johnson, 62, 6/17, in Millard Filmore. Father of five. Was manager at UB Earthquake Center.
Lena M. Busch (Noto), 88, in nursing home. Mother of two.
Patricia A. Madden (Halifax), 64, at LMH. Worked in dietary at LMH & school crossing guard. Mother of two.
Sherman E. Oliver, 67, 6/14 at LMH. Retired salesman for Nichols-Hepp. Father of 5, Korean War vet.
Mary Elizabeth Baes (Long), 77, 6/11. Mother of five, had worked at Lockport NAPA.
Ella Mae Wheaton (Baudendistel), 85, 6/9 at ICMH. Mother of two, retired from Williams Brothers, Croft Arts.
Mary Jane Peterson (Miller), 83, 6/9 at LMH. Mother of two, retired cafeteria aide.
Esther Breloff (Szuba), 76, 6/7 at LMH. Mother of four, worked in County offices for over 22 years. WW-2 vet.
Michelle Y. Branch (Johnson), 39, 6/7. Scheduler at Sherwood for 13 years. Mother of two.
Esther J. Reed (Schrader), 92, 6/6 at ICMH. Worked from Ferree Plastics and Grants Dry Cleaning.
Viola Foster Green (Masse), 99, 6/6, in nursing home. Retired telephone switchboard operator. Mother of one.
John A. Corica, 69, 6/6 in Estes Park, CO. County deputy sheriff, owned Shadow Box restaurant. Father of two.
James M. Waldron, 73, 6/5. Communications engineer owned his own radio antenna company. Accomplished pianist, WW-2 Navy vet, licensed Amateur Radio experimenter (W1HTZ) for 42 years. Father of one.
James A. Craddock, 78, 6/5 at LMH. WW-2 Marine vet, retired from Filtration Plant. Father of six. Further details:
MR. CRADDOCK WAS THE HUSBAND OF THE LATE MARY HELEN DOLAN WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 16 th 1993. THEY WERE MARRIED FEB 14 th 1949 IN LOCKPORT. HE WORKED AT THE CITY OF LOCKPORT FILTRATION PLANT FOR 35 YEARS RETIRING IN 1982.
FATHER OF JAMES A.(CINDY) CRADDOCK OF PENN., PATRICIA A. (PETE) BERARDI, GEORGE M. CRADDOCK, JULIA E.(BRUCE) JANIK, MARY R. CRADDOCK AND DAWN M. SILSBY OF UTAH, GRAND FATHER OF MARY TERESA CRADDOCK, ANGELA AND PETER BERARDI, BRANDON DAVIS, JOSEPH AND DAVID CRADDOCK, JIMMY, ALISSA AND ERIC SILSBY. GREAT GRANDFATHER OF VANESA, CHRISTOPHER AND KERA LYNN FITZGERALD. BROTHER OF MARY ROMA(ROBERT) SIMPSON, DONALD(IDA) CRADDOCK AND ROBERTA DELGROSSO AND THE LATE WILLIAM CRADDOCK. ALSO SURVIVED BY SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS.
MR. CRADDOCK SERVED IN THE MARINES ( 1st DIVISION) IN WW-II, 1942-1946. HE WAS A CORPORAL IN THE ASIATIC PACIFIC OCEAN THEATRE OF WAR. HE WAS A ACTIVE MEMBER IN THE AMERICAN LEGION, VFW, NAVYMARINE CLUB, MOOSE AND THE LOCKPORT HONOR GUARD.
Salvatore "Sam" Licata, 76, 6/5 at Roswell. WW-2 Navy vet. Co-owner of Licata Brothers. Father of three.
Paul S. Whiate, 67, 6/5 at LMH. Retired from Dussault Foundry, father of nine. Volunteer at Soup Kitchen.
Gary F. Bowers, Sr., 59, 6/4 in Florida. Retired from Harrison, operated Bowers & Sons Paving. Father of four.
Charles F. Enzinna, 87, 5/29 at Mt. View. WW-2 Navy vet, worked at HRD 38 years. Father of one.
Eugenia Powley (Cook), 80, 5/28 at ICHM. Retired from Harrison in 1987 after 27 years on production. Member of the Eagles, volunteer for the Red Cross and the VA Hospital, She was an avid Bills fan. Further details below:
EUGENIA POWLEY OF LOCKPORT PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MAY 28 2000 AT NEWFANE INTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. WIFE OF THE LATE ROGER REDNER. MOTHER OF JOHN COOK OF CALIFORNIA, DENNIS (ALICE) SHEEHAN OF GASPORT, JAKE SHEEHAN OF LOCKPORT, CHERYL HOWES OF TENNESSEE, JOLEEN (VINCENT) STICH OF MAINE AND THE LATE CAROL LaROACH, SISTER OF EDWARD (BERNADINE) COOK OF LOCKPORT AND IRENE COOK OF CALIFORNIA. GRANDMOTHER OF 17 AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF 12. FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 2-4 & 7-9 TUESDAY AT THE TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, CORNER OF TRANSIT AND NIAGARA STREETS. PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE FAMILY. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF WILKO AND CATHERINE (BRETIZEK) COOK
Marie E. Wagner, 92, 5/28. Mother of three was member of Mt. Olive Church.
Mary Strong (Skeets), 77, 5/24. Mother of five.
Claire H. Reynolds (Hopkins, Curry), 93, 5/23. Mother of four. Retired clerk at Niagara County Health Dept.
Philip E. Gunby, 67, 5/21 in Tulsa, OK. LHS '49, long-time editor of Journal of the American Medical Association, retiring in 1997. Father of three. Taught journalism at Northwestern University in 90's. Worked for Associated Press in 50's. Began journalism career as Editor of the Lockport High School "Towpath."
Rosemary Hughes (White), 74, 5/21. Worked in Harrison accounting, Meals on Wheels. Mother of nine.
J. William Walsh, 83. 5/20 in Sun City, FL. Retired engineer at Harrison. Survived by wife Geraldine Gough Radigan.
Geoffrey W. Gerstung, 56, 5/20. Delphi-Harrison employee was father of three.
Wayne A. Rohring, 48, 5/15 at Buffalo General. Manager at Lockport Tops Supermarket. Father of two.
Kenneth E. Wertman, 73, 5/15 at LMH. Father of four operated contracting business.
Robert G. Anderson, 66, 5/14 at LMH. Father of three was retired captain for Lockport Police Dept.
Loretto R. "Bob" Maida, 77, 5/14 at LMH. Retired from Simonds Steel. Father of two.
Jane Smith (Ashcraft), 49, 6/13 in Vero Beach, FL. Mother of one.
Lloyd Luff, 80, 5/13 at LMH. WW-2 vet worked construction. Father of two.
James Dunn, 88, 5/13 at LMH. Owned several restaurants, retired from Bell Aircraft and NYS DOT. Father of 5.
Eleanor R. Nubelo (Smith), 72, 5/12. Retired from Corson Manufacturing. Mother of three.
Irene B. Sterling (Worden), 71, 5/12. Retired from Mt. View Hospital after 18 years. Mother of four.
Margaret Hoenig (Dockery), 92, 5/11 at ICMH. Mother of three.
Gordon C. Pels, 75, 5/11 at Millard Fillmore. WW-2 vet was WBEN-TV engineer for 40 years. Father of two.
Alice L. Ulrich (Benziger), 87, 5/9 at LMH. Bookkeeper at Ulrich Sign, mother of two.
Josephine M. Amoroso (Scotch), 79, 5/9 in nursing home. Mother of two.
Glenna A. McLean (Graham), 84, 5/7. Mother of one.
Floyd C. Hetherly, 84, 5/5. WW-2 vet retired from Harrison after 35 years. Father of three.
Avery Kettenburg, 86, 5/3 in nursing home. Worked 40 years at Simonds Steel. Father of two.
Mieki Cassenti Camarra, 88, 5/4. Widow of two local men, was native of Japan.
Katherine R. Ryan, 87, 4/30 in nursing home. Retired teacher and secretary.
Joanne Fillman (Arscott), 70, 4/29 in nursing home. Worked at Harrison and Sherwood Selpac. Mother of four.
Norma J. Huntington (Hale), 52m 4/29 at LMH. Mother of five.
Rebecca R. O'Gara (Stimson), 57, 4/28. Mother of two was seamstress.
Camilla M. Riddle (Corrallo), 87, 4/28 in nursing home. Mother of two had worked at R. J. Reynolds Food plant.
Julian E. Sojda, 44, 4/25. Social worker.
Zeruiah H. Roberts, 59, 4/22. Harrison assembler for 30 years. Mother of two..
Nell Rose Heenan (Reynolds), 87, 4/21 at ICMH. Mother of three, worked in family store on Prospect Street.
Cecelia A. Dumphrey (Donner), 92, 4/16 at LMH. Employed by Lockport Board of Education for over 30 years. Mother of four including Rev. Joseph C. Dumphrey of St. John's Church in Lockport. Lifelong resident of area. Services Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. John's Church.
Henry Michalski, 75, 4/16. Slitter Operator at Harrison for over 35 years. Father of three.
Josephine Smitherman (Moriko) 79, 4/13 at LMH. Worked production at Harrison over 30 years. Mother of one.
Katherine A. McGonigle (Smith) 84, 4/12 at LMH. Ran Forsey's Beauty Shop for many years. Mother of one.
Margie Artieri (Ashwood), 76, 4/11 in nursing home. Mother of four.
Mary T. O'Shaughnessy (Rang), 91, 4/10 at LMH. Retired nurse and benefactor. Mother of three..
Schneider,
Ida (Bertsch), 84, 4/10. Owned
nursing home and restaurant (Transit Rd). Mother
of two.
Wallace B. Moore, 76, 4/8 in Plant City, FL. Retired from Harrison, WW-2 vet, father of five.
Gerald Shaver, 70, 4/8, at Millard Fillmore. Retired Superintendent at County Highway Dept. Father of five.
George M. DiAugustino, 82, 4/6 at LMH. Retired from Harrison, father of one.
James D. Murphy 74, 4/3 in Dearborn MI. Retired financial analyst. WW-2 vet, father of six.
Arthur R. Sullivan, 80, 4/2 at home. Retired Woodworker. Hobby was operating his ham radio station, W2PYT.
Roland Davis, 73, 4/2 at home. WW-2 vet, father of 3, truck driver for Frontier Stone 21 years. School bus driver.
Mary E. Bucolo, 84, 4/2 at LMH. Mother of two.
Brenda L. Cervi, 37, 3/30 at home. Co-owner of Patchworks Custom Embroidery.
James Meiklejohn, 80, 3/29 at LMH. Retired Supervisor at Harrison (42 years), musician, father of two.
Elmer C. Zoss, 99, 3/28. Machinist at Harrison, City Parking Meter Repairman. Father of two
Georgiann Dwyer (Frank), 68, 3/28, at home. Mother of three.
Jean Kelkenberg (Aaron), 58, 3/27 at home. Mother of four.
Donald P. Murphy, 67, 3/26 at Roswell. Retired head of Murphy Insurance. Father of eight, he was active in Irish-American affairs in Lockport, Niagara County Historical & Genealogical societies, and local veteran groups.
Albert L. Seefried, 88, 3/23 at LMH. Retired driver almost 40 years for Lewis Flower Shop. Father of one.
Ruth E. Sinclair,77, 3/22 at LMH. Served 23 years on Library board, active in community work. Mother of two.
Joyce Miller, 70, 3/22 at Millard Fillmore Hosp. Assistant in Miller Photo business. Retired teacher. Mother of two.
Donald Easterbrook, 60, 3/21. Retired from Harrison in 1999 after 36 years. Father of three.
Melvin P. Chausse, 85. 3/17. Retired Lkpt firefighter, soft drink distributor. Father of two.
Lyman S. Sharp, 69, 3/16 in Kernersville, NC. Native Lockportian survived by wife, Geraldine B. Sharp.
Madeline Raczkiewicz (Gaygen) 77, 3/16 in nursing home. Taught 2nd grade at St. John's. Mother of 3.
George E. Peters, 84, 3/16. WW-2 vet was truck driver for Schultz Transportation.
Everett J. Harrington, 83, 3/14. Supervisor at Harrison for 41 years. WW-2 vet. Father of two.
Richard P. Patterson, 64, 3/10 at LMH. Retired from Harrison after 33 years. Father of two.
William M. Ellis,66, 3/9 at ECMC. Retired from Buffalo Paperboard, operated trapping business. Father of one.
Joseph M. Betsch, 88, 3/9. Worked at Niagara County Bank, NYSEG. Active in Boy Scout movement. Father of 2.
H. Louise Strong, 86, 3/9 at LMH. Retired secretary at Harrison Radiator.
Irene W. Townsend (Walker), 94, 3/9 in nursing home. Mother of one.
Darl E. Crissman, 74, 3/8 at LMH. WW-2 vet worked at Bell Aerospace. Father of two.
Barbara Ennis (McCarthy), 50, 3/7 at home. The co-owner of Montondo's Seafood died after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is the mother of a son, Christopher, of Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Ennis , with her husband Timothy had been honored as "Citizen of the Year" in 1998 by the Eastern Niagara Chamber of Commerce. She was active in a number of Lockport organizations.
Charles M. Ferree, Jr., 61, 3/7 in nursing home. Was president of Ferree Plastics, founded CJ Niagara County Plastics. Father of four.
Sara Ruth Buri (McCandless) (Mercer), 78, 3/7 at Roswell. Had worked at Williams Brothers. Mother of two.
Lucille C. Dunnigan, 93, 3/7. Mother of two.
Bessie Country Butcher Russell,72, 3/7 at LMH. Retired from Harrison Radiator. Mother of two.
Elizabeth L. Little (Goodenough),66, 3/5 at LMH. Mother of six.
George H. Golding,81, 3/4 in Crystal River, FL. Retired owner of trucking company and warehouses. Father of 3.
Robert W. Genske, 86, 3/3 at LMH. Had worked as a handyman.
Dorothy M. Brooks (Royce), 82, 3/2 at LMH. Mother of two.
Helen B. Williams (Lubs), 88, 3/1 at Lynchburg, VA. Belknap PTA officer, long-time employee of Niagara County Social Services on Davidson Road. Survived by three daughters.
Samuel Ciappa, 79, 2/28 at LMH. WW-2 vet worked as a carpenter. Father of one.
Margaret "Marjorie" Hughes (Crowe), 80, 2/27 in Charleston, WVA. Mother of five.
Mrs. Hughes was born in Lockport February 13, 1920 and left as a young woman, while still Marjorie Crowe, to join Dorothy Day's The Catholic Worker in New York City ---a newspaper of an organization that was to grow internationally into a movement committed to nonviolence, voluntary poverty, prayer, and hospitality for the homeless, exiled, hungry, and foresaken. Marjorie and did not return to Lockport but eventually married and raised a family. Her two brothers, James Crowe and Eddie Crowe both predeceased her. The mother of five is survived by her children and five grandchildren. ---Submitted in part by her daughter, Johannah Hughes Turner, Charleston, WA.
Concetta Rosati, 93, 2/27. Retired from Harrison, mother of five.
Helen E. Clark, 89, 2/26. Retired from Harrison where she worked as a secretary.
Bessie Cardy, 84, 2/25. Mother of two. Red Cross volunteer.
Robert W. Price, 79, 2/24 at Millard Fillmore. Owner of used car business. WW-2 vet, father of three.
Dorothy E. Chapman (Hoyt), 82, 2/24, at LMH. Mother of eleven.
Lester T. Hemmer, 81, 2/22 in nursing home. Retired after 18 years at Simonds Saw & Steel. Father of one.
Bertha I. Fry (Brauer), 86, 2/21 at LMH. Retired after 21 years at Harrison. Mother of four.
Thomas C. Smith, 80, 2/20, at home. Retired from Simonds. WW-2 vet. Father of two. Born in Hastings, England.
Deforest C. Erck, 87, 2/20 at LMH. Father of Legislator Bradley Erck. Retired from Scott Aviation.
Loretta Thorman, 84, 2/20 in nursing home. Retired after 17 years at Harrison. Mother of one.
Ruth E. Judson, 85, 2/18 at home. Mother of one.
Sophia Pokitko, 84, 2/17 in nursing home. Had worked at Odd Fellows Nursing Home and Feree Plastics.
M. Lorraine Petty, 72, 2/17 at LMH. Mother of two, retired from employment with local insurance agency.
John G. Chapman, 73, 2/15. WW-2 vet was supervisor at Harrison for 36 years. Father of three.
Marjorie Pels (Wisner), 74, at LMH. Retired 3rd grade teacher who enjoyed music. Mother of two.
Simon D. Vosburgh Sr., 67, 2/15 at LMH. Lockport firefighter, father of two.
Helen Dussault Kagles (Buzyniski), 76, 2/13. Mother of two.
Lillian E. Madson (Bork), 89, 2/13 in nursing home. Manager of Castle's Dairy Ice Cream parlor when it closed in 1969. Also worked at Bork's Tavern on Market Street. Mother of one.
Frank Alt, 91, former Barker resident, died Feb. 11, 2000
in Loudoun County Hospital in Leesburg, Va. Frank was a foreman at Simonds Saw
and Steel in Lockport and retired in 1972 after 35 years. He is survived
by his wife of 66 years
Dorothy (Devereaux) Alt, 3 sons and 1 daughter. He was buried in Hartland
Central Cemetery. Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home in Barker handled the arrangements.
William H. Clark, Sr. 95, 2/9 in nursing home. Retired from Harrison in 1968. Father of four.
Gladys L. Anna, 92, 2/8 in nursing home. Bookkeeper at Ford Gum, and in her brother's medical office.
Marlene Nikodem (Belaire), 64, 2/7 at LMH. Retired teach was active in CAP, Sr. Citizens. Mother of six.
Eleanor (Ellie) Schoonens (Kiekbush), 70, on 2/5/00 in Pembroke Pines, FL. First Coordinator of local "Meals on Wheels" in Lockport. Resident of Olcott Beach and Pembroke Pines. Survivors include: husband, Marvin Schoonens of Olcott Beach and Pembroke Pines FL, sons, Marc Terrance of San Jose CA, Tim Schoonens of Buffalo, brother Dale Kiekbush of Austin TX and 3 grandchildren of Lockport. Services were held in Lockport on 2/12/00
Loretta A. "Happy" Hablitzel, 96, 2/5 at LMH. She worked for both Buffalo & Lockport YWCA. After retiring she worked at the Lockport Senior Citizen Center. Arrangeements are being made by the Lange Funeral Home with burial in Wrights Corners Cemetery. Services will be private.
Elizabeth A. Cheavacci (DiNicolantonio) (Murrie), 93, 2/5 in nursing home. Mother of two.
Marion Killian (Broecker), 79, 2/4 at LMH. Mother of one, moved to Lockport from Wheatfield.
Jack H. Bridwell, 86, 2/1 at LMH. Owned Ridgeview Homes. WW-2 vet. Father of four.
Judith M. Hermann, 61, 2/1 at LMH. Pianist and organist.
Genevieve E. White (Burke), 73, 1/31. Mother of five.
Pauline Lisiecki (Pawlak), 93, 1/31 at LMH. Worked as dental assistant. Mother of two.
Francis J. Kolber, 84, 1/30 in nursing home. WW-2 vet owned Niagara Liquor for 50 years. Father of five.
Harry Clute, 56, 1/30 at LMH. Retired from Harrison in 1992 after 30 years.
Geraldine Crawford (Butler), 71, 1/30. Mother of 11, active in local NIACAP.
Mary Ann Moje (Monkelbaan), 89, 1/29 at Mt. View. Pendleton tax collector for 20 years. Drove school bus.
Kathleen M. Dietz (Marvin), 48, 1/29 at ICMH. Had worked at Harrison into the 80's. Mother of two.
John M. Mosure Jr., 78, 1/28 at VA Hospital. WW-2 vet. Truck driver. Father of two.
Ronald E. McAninch, 65, 1/27. Truck driver and former owner of Hillside Inn and Corner Inn. Father of five.
Kayla M. Urtel, 11, 1/25 at Children's Hospital in Buffalo. 3rd-grader at George Southard Elementary.
Samuel Enzinna, 87, 1/25 at LMH. Owned The Palace Barber Shop for 50 years, WW-2 vet. Father of three.
Frances T. Bailey (Taylor) 85, 1/25 at LMH. Mother of three.
Roland Watts, 80, 1/25. WW-2 vet, retired from Harrison after 42 years. Father of three.
Edward V. Crowe, 71, 1/24. "Eddie" was a member of the famous "Hilltopper" quartet, popular in the 50's. His varied working life included service as a teacher with Lockport Schools, real estate, sport coach at DeSales High, trumpet and piano player, and founder of the William Morgan Volleyball Foundation. The father of two was also an occassional contributor to The Lockport Home Page. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, January 28th, at St. Patrick's Church.
Wayne E. Letts, 81, 1/24 at ICMH. WW-2 vet retired custodian at Upson School. Father of one.
Harriet E. Bradford, 79, 1/21 at LMH. Nursing home worker.
Reetis J. Singleton, 65, 1/20 at Millard Filmore. Worked 22 years for Niagara County Highway Dept.
Gerald V. Smith, 93, 1/20. Retired from Penn-Central Railroad after 45 years. Father of two.
John C. Neden Sr., 65, 1/20 at LMH. Father of four was president of building company, J. C. Neden & Sons, Inc.
Anna M. Wedeman (Butler), 72, 1/19 in fire at Thrall Road home. Had worked at HRD, The Palace, & Park Hotel.
Charles C. Pringle, 75, 1/19. WW-2 vet. Property manager.
Kay "Katrina" Fleming (Rafajac), 59, 1/19. Mother of three was born in Yugoslavia.
Jacob Hager, 97, 1/19 at LMH. Cabinet maker born in Germany. Father of two.
Thomas Beaton, 67, 1/18 at LMH. Retired millwright at Harrison. Father of three.
Kenneth Domedion, 52, 1/17. Worked at Opportunities Unlimited.
Walter F. Tudor, 77, 1/17 at LMH. Carpenter, WW-2 vet. Father of two.
Ida J. House (Kast), 82, 1/16 at ICMH. Employed 14 years at Harrison. Mother of three.
Earl T. Haley, 68, 1/16. Retired accountant.
H. Frederick Wendt, 81, 1/15 in nursing home. Retired research chemist. Father of two.
Mildred A. Bennett, 88, 1/15 in nursing home. Mother of one.
Eva Jones (Hedden), 90, 1/12 in suburban Rochester. Retired from GM. Mother of one.
Olive C. Capell (Haun) ,1/11/00 at the Newfane Nursing Home. She was the mother of 2 and retired from Harrison's.
Janet Knight, 91, 1/11. Former hospital and Red Cross volunteer. Mother of two.
Florence Morey (Clack), 80, 1/11 in nursing home. Worked as waitress.
Lilah M. Owen (Capen), 88, 1/10/00 in nursing home. Worked at Bert & Ben and Harrison. Mother of three.
Alphonso J. Killion, 67, 1/10/00. Retired city firefighter and policeman. Father of four.
Harold M. August 78, 1/9/00, of Middleport. Devoted husband, father of six, grandfather of 12. Scientist, teacher, respiratory therapist. WW-2 vet.
Donald E. Mawhiney, 64, 1/9/00 at ECMC. Retired transportation chief for Lockport Schools. Father of two.
Milton L. Seekins, Jr., 76, 1/9/00 in city auto accident. WW-2 vet, retired engineer, father of one.
Glenda V. Holmes (VanCleaf), 80, at LMH. Mother of six.
Paul L. Weaver, 79, 1/8/00 at Kenmore Mercy. WW-2 vet worked at Harrison for 25 years. Father of six.
Salme Tomasov, 86, 1/7/00. Retired head of housekeeping at ICMH. Mother of three.
Catherine A. Zimmerman (Burg), 84, 1/7/00 at LMH. Mother of three, worked 20 years at R. J. Reynolds Foods.
Ida May Fredericks (Anderson), 94, 1/3/00. Mother of three.
John Carroll, 59, 1/2/2000. Former Lockport 5th Ward Alderman. Active in opposition to Elmwood Avenue subsidized housing project. Retired from Harrison Radiator, father of five.
Elizabeth Moran (Pritchard), 100, 1/2/00. Mother of five.
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1999
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