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It is with sincere regret we report the passing of these Lockportians.
"Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names"

Year 2003

Hattie Ramsey (Lofgren), 83, 12/31.  Mother of three.

Frances I. McCain, 77, 12/31 in Buffalo General.   Retired from HRD.  Mother of three.

Marlene W. Huntington (Brauer), 66, 12/31 in Rochester.    Mother of five.

Judith VanVilet, (Pils), 64, 12/30 in Vicksburg, MS.   Mother of four had operated Pat's Grocery in Pendleton.

Joseph L. Storms, 47, 12/30.  Further details not provided.

Albert J. Rehm, 68, 12/30 at LMH. Worked construction.   Father of two

Milfred R. Beck, 83, 12/29 in LMH.  Retired after 34 years at HRD.

Margaret M. Newman (O'Grady), 79, 12/25. Retired NY Tel operator. Mother of seven.

Kathleen Shaw (Barber), 83, 12/25.  Mother of two had worked at Presbyterian Home.

Beulah M. White (Bostic), 67, 12/24 in LMH.  Retired from HRD.  Mother of three.

Dorothy M. Knox (Cline), 93, 12/24 in nursing home.   Mother of two.

Theodore F. Intihar, 84, 12/23 in LMH.  WW-2 vet retired from HRD.  Father of three.

Bernice M. Fritton, 12/23 in Largo, FL.  Further details unavailable.

Richard Baum, 12/23 in Deltona, FL.  Starpoint high school teacher and coach.  Father of one.

Stephen E. Jarvis, Sr., 52, 12/23.  Father of five was retired bus driver, record disc jockey.

Gary Richau, 55, 12/23 in Cookeville, TN.  Retired from GM at Lockport.  Father of three

Burton H. Conner, 82, 12/21.  Retired from HRD after 41 years. WW-2 vet was father of two.

Robert H. Braunbach, Sr., 74, 12/21 at Roswell Park. Tool & Die maker, butcher.  Father of one.

Frances L. Fabian (Ayers), 82, 12/19.  Mother of two. Retired from HRD business office.

Edward F. Heine, 74, 12/29 in nursing home.  Retired from HRD and Flintkote.  Father of one.

Bertha Waple (Ritzenthaler), 85, 12/18 in LMH.   Retired from HRD.  Mother of five.

Judith Van Lare, 59, 11/28.  Retired from HRD.   Mother of two:  Shelly (Pixley) Leaderhouse & Sue (Pixley) Perkins.

Lula Coulson (McCarthy), 87, 11/26 at LMH. Retired from HRD. Operated farm with husband, Leslie.  Mother of 3.

John W. Randall, 78, 11/26 at ICMH.  WW-2 vet, retired from HRD. Ran awning business.  Father of three.

J. Terence Murphy, 69, 11/25 in LMH. Retired industrial salesman. Father of seven.

Marion Plueckhahn (Hall), 11/24 in Buffalo General.   Mother of nine.

John C. Bogner, 11/24 in Blasdell, NY.  Father of five.  Further details not provided.

Lois E. Boyle (Stevens), 80, 11/24 at LMH.  Mother of two worked at HRD, Chet's Dog House, Korff's..

David C. Knoop, 67, 11/23 in Buffalo.  LSHS '54.   Father of four worked in sales then as driver for Bitterman's.

Edward H. Champlin, 57, 11/23 at LMH. Father of one retired from NYSEG.

Beverly Navarro (Boyer), 57, 11/23.  Mother of one worked at Halls Toyota, Kenan Center, and Lockport Schools.

Helen P. Hornsby (Perkins), 11/23 at Lockport Presbyterian Home.  Mother of two.  Details not provided.

Dawn M. Smith (St. Onge, Murphy), 37, 11/22 with son Justin, 20, of reported drug overdose at home in Newfane.

Charles R. Craine, 63, 11/22 in Rochester.  Father of two returned to Lockport for burial.

Gertrude W. Gaul (Wick), 88, 11/22 in nursing home. Mother of one.

Gert Gaul was a lovely lady. She was always so kind to people. She was a volunteer at Lockport Memorial. It was nice to walk in and see her there. Aunt Gert will be missed. My condolences to her daughter Regina. Aunt Gert, rest in peace!...Pat Wick -

Cecelia A. Ropert, 101, 11/21 in nursing home.   Details not provided..

Bridgetta Campisano (Farina), 82, 11/20 at LMH. Mother of two had worked at Norton Labs.

Rose Catherine Sokay, 96, 11/17.  Former secretary at Ford Gum Company.

Charles F. Wiseman, 87, 11/17.  WW-2 vet retired from NYSEG.  Father of three.

Donna J. Bennett (Lamont), 65, 11/15.  Secretary was mother of three.

Joseph Nemi, 52, 11/13.  Worked construction.   Father of one.

Gwendolyn M. Wiley (Robinson), 44, 11/13 in ICMH.   Had worked in banking. Mother of two.

Christine E. Pfohl (Claude), 93, 11/11 in nursing home.   Mother of one.

Amelia Neskes (Peracciny), 90, 11/11 in nursing home. Mother of one retired from HRD.

John T. Koons, 85, 11/9 in Vero Beach, FL.    Was born 5/18/18 in Middleport, NY.

Mr. Koons is survived by his wife, Marion "Bunny" Koons, Son Roy Koons of New Orleans, Daughter Jaqueline Barnes of Rochestor NY, Daughter Merrille Armour of Terre Haute IN. and Sister   Genevieve Brockway of Lockport NY

Wilda E. Buth (Westcott), 83, 11/9 in Ogdensburg, NY.   Mother of five returned to Lkpt for burial.

Robert E. Cochran, 75, 11/8 in Cincinnati, OH. Former Lockportian was father of four.

Roger C. Roeseler, 64, 11/7 in Fairfax, VA.  LSHS grad.  Father of two retired from Naval Intelligence.

Josephine May Burkett (Muir), 62, 11/7 in Waterford, PA.   Mother of seven.

Donald L. Regnet, Sr., 73, 11/7 at ECMC.  Retired Operations Manager at Milward Alloys.  Father of one.

George K. Snyder, 54, 11/7.  Father of three had worked at HRD and at Synder Farms.

James H. Gates, 74, 11/6.  Retired policeman.   Father of one.

Sara Sue Senders (Hiers), 82, 11/4 in nursing home. Mother of four.

Mary Joanne Towne (Enzinna), 54, 11/4 in Sparks, NV.   Mother of three was accomplished artist.

Mary Joanne Towne (Enzinna) 54, entered into rest on November 4, 2003 at Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks, Nevada, after a courageous battle with diabetes.  A lifelong resident of Lockport, she moved to Nevada in July of 2003.

Born June 27, 1949, she was the daughter of Charles F. and Lucille Enzinna, who predeceased her.  She graduated in 1967 from Lockport Senior High School, attended Niagara Community College and Continental School of Beauty for cosmetology.  She was an accomplished artist.  Her most important task was raising her grandson, Alec, to whom she was both "Mom" and Grandma.

Devoted wife of 35 years to Allan; loving mother of Christopher, Gregory and Eric; grandmother of Alec, Ryan, Jaime and Danielle; beloved friend of Jay Faraci Glynn and all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held for friends and family at St. Joseph's Church, Market Street, Lockport, at the convenience of the family.

Frances Ann Meir (Tango), 55, 11/4 at Buffalo General.   Born in Rochester.  Interment at Cold Springs Cemetery.

Dorothy Helen Radell (Hess), 93, 11/3 in Venice, FL.   Mother of one, born here, moved to NF and then FL.

Frances M. Misner (Green), 89, 11/3 in nursing home. Retired from Harrison Radiator.  Mother of one.

Robert P. Shaw, 88, 11/2 in New Smyra Beach, FL.   Retired PR man for HRD, worked in theatre, radio, and advertising.

Lynn L. Blake, 91, 11/3.  Father of three had worked for Harrison Radiator plant security.

Robert D. Richardson, 49, 11/2.  Had worked at YMCA.

Inez S. Comstock (Stahler), 84, 11/2 in LMH.  Mother of one retired from HRD.

William J. Horn Haley, 80, 11/1 after attacked on street. WW-2 vet, father of two. Worked at Diversified.

Loraine S. Tompkins (Stedman), 87, 11/1 in LMH.   Mother of three, born in Lkpt, taught school at Newfane.

Jack M. Schafer, 77, 10/31 in LMH. Father of five.

Susan L. Stymus, 46, 10/31 in Las Vegas, NV.   Lockportian mother of five has been in Vegas 22 years.

Susan L. Stymus passed away Oct. 31, 2003. She was born in Lockport, N.Y. on Oct. 29,1957, has been a resident of Las Vegas, Nv. for 22 years. She is survived by her husband Robert Stymus and 5 children, William, Adam, Bobbi Jo, Shannon and David all of Nv., and 6 grandchildren. Her father Fred Williams of Tx. and her brother David Williams of Lockport. Funeral services are Wed. Nov. 5, 2003 at Palm Mortuary 7600 S. Eastern Ave. , in Las Vegas .

Elizabeth Searless (Lecksell), 89, 10/30. Retired from HRD.

Roy E. Watier, 57, 10/29 in St. Petersburgh, FL.

Susan Stymus (Williams), 46, 10/29 in Las Vegas, NV.   Mother of three, Lkpt native, was buried in Las Vegas.

Shirley A. Burrows (Neal), 69, 10/29.  Was LPN at Briody's Nursing Home for 38 years.

James F. Shulock, 59, 10/28 in VA Hospital.  Graduate of LSHS in '62 was father of two.

James F. Shulock, 59, Of Friendship, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at the VA Medical Hospital in Buffalo, NY, after a long illness. He was a 1962 graduate of Lockport Senior High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner from 1962-1965.

He and his wife Margaret were long time residents of Friendship. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Ackerman), sons J. Scott and Paul Shulock, his mother, Marion Shulock (late James), three sisters, Patricia Bence (Richard), Marjorie Kwiatkowski (Ronald) and Kimberly DiCarlo (Paul). He is also survived by nieces Jennifer Holleran (Todd), Kendra Bence and nephews James and Matthew Kwiatkowski. There will be no calling hours. Mr. Shulock has generously donated his body to the U.B. School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY.

James P. Casino, 49, 10/28 in ICMH.  Father of two was auto salesman.

Norman Wills, 86, 10/28 at ECMC. Retired HRD machinist. WW-2 vet inducted into Lkpt Bowling "Hall of Fame."

Paul Webber, 70, 10/27 in LMH.  Father of nine worked at Webber Roofing in Buffalo.

Donald Lilley, 67, 10/26 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Retired after 25 years as machinist at HRD.

Anne Lee Baker (Korff), 61, 10/25 in Wildwood, FL.   Moved from Lockport in 1995. Retired from Albion schools.

Mildred Hinman (Hart), 10/25 in Albany, GA.    Lockportian left here about '51. Mother of four was nurse.

Samuel P. Nuara, 89, 10/25 at ECMC.  Retired Lkpt barber owned Plaza Barber Shop.  Father of three.

Aaron J. Brown, 25, 10/24 run over on S. Transit Rd.   Father of one worked as landscaper.

Clarence G. McCarty, 85, 10/23.  Father of three was WW-2.  Had lived several places until returning to Lkpt.

Marilyn J. Mann (Kenney), 70, 10/23 in LMH.  Mother of two.

Joseph J. Chausse, 75, 10/22.  Native Lockport and father of six spent most of life in MA. Worked in shipbuilding. 

Bertha S. Ritz (Sammarco), 94, 10/21 in LMH. Retired from HRD.  Mother of two was also seamstress, baker.

Shirley Mae Burton (Washburn), 75, 10/20.  Retired from Niagara County Welfare Office.  Mother of two.

Dorothy Holder (Meloon), 90, 10/19 in Louisville, KY.   Mother of one being returned to Lkpt for burial.

Nichael P. Kwoka, 85, 10/19, in nursing home. WW-2 vet retired from Simonds Saw & Steel.  Father of four.

Allan Craig Voelker, 40, 10/19 of auto accident injuries. 1980 LSHS grad was mechanic.  Father of one.

Helen D. McKee (Bush), 62, 10/19 at Buffalo General.   Mother of three.

Henry Paul Damian, 84, 10/18 in LMH.  Machinist was father of two.

Robert G. Ford Jr., 32, 10/17.  Had worked at Tops, Sherwood, and Mac's Antique Auto.  LSHS grad.

Cheryl Ann Wolfe (Linderman), 10/16 in Houston, TX.   Details lacking.  She left Lkpt at an early age.

Richard E. Troupe, 46, 10/15.  Niagara County groundskeeper.  Father of seven.

Edward Gibson, Sr., 63, 10/14.  Father of four retired from HRD after 25 years.  Graduate of LSHS 1960.

Cynthia I. Gilbert (Thomas), 62, 10/14 at Millard Fillmore.  Mother of three.

James E. Zastrow, 66, 10/13, in LMH.  Further details not provided.

Catherine C. Dussault (Cain), 72, 10/12 in nursing home.   Mother of three was nurse's aide.

Carol M. Stearns (Mellenthein), 87, 10/11 in nursing home.  Mother of three.

John A. Cocco, 68, 10/10 in nursing home.  Retired from HRD after 36 years.  Father of five.

Antoinette Juliana, 83, 10/10 in LMH. Retired waitress at Lockport Town & Country Club.

Geraldine K. Stunz (Kutz), 81, 10/10 in Royal Oak, MI.   Mother of two left Lkpt in '78 with husband Dr. John Stunz.

Margaret L. Eastridge (Huffman), 86, 10/9 in nursing home. Mother of three had operated antique shop on Spalding.

Dorothy J. Rathke (Thorman), 73, 10/9.  Worked in real estate, flower shops, and bottle shop. Mother of five.

Bernice Ruth Bugenhagen (Karyus), 83, 10/8 in nursing home.  Mother of two.

Frank F. Fellabick, 46, 10/7 in Brandon, FL.  LSHS '75 was father of one.  Was purchasing agent.

Reva M. Tanis (Szur), 62, 10/7 in Springdale, OH auto accident.  Mother of two, LSHS grad.

Rebecca L. Ciminelli, 24, 10/7.  1997 graduate of Lockport High School.  Child-care worker at BOCES.

Frank Fonzi, 10/7 in LMH.  Retired from HRD after 30 years.

Brant Echlin, 50, 10/7.  Had worked for Armstrong Pumps.  Father of two.

Eleanor F. Zapp, 80, 10/7 in LMH.  Mother of three.

Alan E. Spear, 67, 10/6 at ICMH. Father of five was retired liquor salesman.

Edith P. Callaway (Maxwell), 64, 10/6. Retired nurse's aide at Mt. View.  Mother of five.

Joseph R. Cavagnario, Sr., 73, 10/5 in Dallas, TX   Born and raised in Lockport went on to manage Hilton hotels.

Harry Pierce, 77, 10/4. WW-2 vet was retired truck driver for Brigham Concrete.  Father of six.

Arie Clark (Bostic), 89, 10/3 in nursing home. Had worked at Wyndham Lawn Home.  Mother of five.

Larry C. Peters, 55, 10/2.  Worked at HRD until retirement.

DeForest J. Flagler, Sr., 69, 10/1 in Holiday, FL.   Active with Lockport Carpenter's Union.

James R. Russell, 49, 10/1.  Retired from CVRC in NF.

Craig W. Dohring,  52, 10/1.  Father of one, born in Lockport, died in Ft. Wayne, ID where he had been teacher.

Josephine R. Enzinna, 94, 10/1 in LMH.  Beautician.

Frederick E. Fay, 80, 9/30 at Mt. St. Mary's.   Father of fourteen had worked for Harrison Radiator.

Edward F. Glose, Jr., 76, 9/29 in Lancaster, PA. Life included time as History teacher, priest, and school psychologist.

Lester R. Reed, 79, 9/28 in LMH. Worked at Bell Aero and Chamberlain Construction.  Father of three.

Helen J. Bendt (Wilson), 59, 9/28.  Born in Lockport, died at home in Wilson. Mother of two.

Richard L. Shohbozian, 75, 9/28.  Retired from HRD after 26 years.  Father of two.

Cynthia J. Fenwick (Parr), 53, 9/27 in Kenmore Mercy. Seamstress at Marie's Sewing Center.  Mother of three.

Joan E. Baes (Keymel), 56, 9/27 in Davenport, FL.  Mother of one had worked production here for GM.

Edith M. Yogerst (Venetta), 77, 9/26.  Secretary for Hurdle Hill Farms until retirement.

Betty R. Mahome (Hill), 55, 9/25.  Registered nurse at St. Mary's for 30 years.  Mother of five.

Karen M. Thering (Bowen), 63, 9/25 in ECMC.  Mother of five hit by an automobile.

Steven D. Kuntzman, 38, 9/24, of heart attack at home.   Nine year veteran of Lockport Police Department.

Jean Earp (Hartfiel), 62, 9/23 in Virginia.  LSHS grad, mother of three.

Jean (Hartfiel) Earp entered into rest in Virginia on Tuesday September 23,2003. Born January 28,1941 she grew up in Lockport and spent most of her life in the area. She graduated from Lockport High School.
Jean is survived by three daughters: Gail (Haseley) Silversmith of Lockport, Susan (Haseley) Bond of Wellsville, and Deanna (DiRamio) Addison of Virginia. She is survived by 13 grandchildren: Jamey Haseley of Barker, Adam Haseley of Springville, RickyLee Smith, Terry Smith, Tyler Stansbury and Keysha Stansbury of Lockport, Bobbie Sue Bowen and Joseph Bond of Wellsville, Chester James ("CJ") Hayes III, Michael Addison, Anthony Addison, Austin Addison and Laura DiRamio of Virginia. She is also survived by a great-grandson: Ethan James Upton of Barker, a sister: Shirley Sutton of Gasport and a dearly beloved friend, Jackie Smith of Georgia.
Funeral Services were held in Virginia.

David G. Malak, Sr., 61, 9/23 in LMH.  Father of three was machine repairman.

Betty E. Skutt (Leavitt), 66, 9/23 in LMH. Retired from HRD after 30 years.  Mother of four.

Dewey J. Newton, 89, 9/23 in nursing home. Father of five retired from Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors.

Martha R. Fiorella, 81, 9/23 at Roswell Park. Mother of two was secretary. 

Victoria M. Heal (Pasda), 84, 9/23 in LMH.  Mother of two was active in St. Patrick's Church.

Moses A. Randolph, 89, 9/22.  Father of three was WW-2 vet.

John Fischer, 80, 9/21 at ECMC. WW-2 vet was PE teacher and father of five.

Frank E. Bittler, Jr., 74, 9/19 in LMH. Retired grounds keeper at Niagara County Golf Course.

John Stephen Sillick, 57, 9/19 of injuries from tractor accident.  Former DeSales teacher, naturalist, father of three.

Gretchen D. Mott, 78, 9/18.  Mother of one had worked as home health care aide.

James D. Murphy, 88, 9/17 in LMH.  Father of five, restauranteur for 50 years including ownership of Shamus.

Elizabeth A. Allen (Mayes, Case), 85, 9/16 in LMH.   Mother of three had worked at LMH business office.

Robert A. Ulrich, 93, 9/16 in LMH.  Founder of Ulrich Sign Company.  Father of two.

Stephen L. Sabella, 9/15.  Father of four was retired Water Superintendent for Pendleton.

Edward Boci, 88, 9/14 in nursing home. Father of one had worked in the refrigeration business.

William R. Mente, 71, 9/14 in LMH.  Carpenter.

William J. Riley, 95, 9/14.  47 years with NYSEG was father of two. 

Donna Joy Seefeldt, 50, 9/12 at Roswell Park. Nurse.

Emma J. Peca (Marotta), 88, 9/10 in LMH. Mother of five, former deli manager at Bells IGA.

Geraldine C. Keating (Christy), 82, 9/10 in Glendale, AZ.  Mother of one, lived in Lockport,  Ireland, and with son in AZ.

Mrs. Keating was a life long resident of Lockport and for the past 20 years resided between Lockport, Ireland, and with her son in Glendale, AZ.

She worked at United Paper Machinery, Black Clawson Co., and Niagara County Social Services where she retired in 1983.

She is survived by one son, Tom Dauphin of Glendale, AZ and one grandson, Tom Dauphin Jr. of Lockport, NY. Donations are asked to be sent to the American Lung Association.

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Kenneth H. Sherrie, Sr., 77, 9/10.  Father of two was area funeral director.

Naoma Jane Chandler (Cutter), 73, 9/10 in Cuba, MO.   Mother of five.

Kathleen R. Pettit (Rogers), 65, 9/10.  Mother of five. Home economics teacher.

Ralph F. Heinemann, 80, 9/9 in nursing home.  Father of one had worked for Xerox.

Ann Elizabeth Fogle (DiNicolantonio), 78, 9/9 in LMH. Mother of two had worked for NY Telephone.

Carol I. Windnagle (Sherman), 67, 9/9.  Retired after 30 years at HRD.  Mother of four.

Ashley R. Parmley, 64, 9/9 at ICMH. Father of three had worked at HRD and Ashland Oil.

Nora B. Linderman (Babel), 104, 9/9 in nursing home. Worked 22 years as plant nurse at Harrison Radiator.

Frederick B. Petrie, 75, 9/7 in nursing home. Father of three worked as plumber.

Norman E. Milby, 88, 9/4 in LMH.  Father of four worked at Dewey & Almy, HRD, and taught at BOCES.

Elsie I. Heike, 96, 9/4, in nursing home. Mother of one was born in Hanover, Germany.

John L. Rose, 75, 9/3 in Montague, MI.  Clinical Psychologist.

E. Ernest Beamer, 83, 9/1 in Buffalo General.    Retired from HRD.

Lois L. Cassenti (Brewer), 69, 8/30 in LMH.  Mother of two worked as church secretary.

Charles E. Sanford, 75, 8/29 in LMH.  Retired from International Multifoods.  Navy vet of Korean War.

Roni Lee Gifford, 56, 8/29 in Strong Memorial Hospital (Rochester). Worked as RN at LMH 15 years.

Rita Victoria Rohrer (Zarkarian), 69, 8/29 in Hagerstown, MD. Lockport mother of four had worked in grocery store.

Nathaniel Bolden, 76, 8/27 in ICMH.  WW-2 vet, retired from HRD.  Ran Shoe-Shine  in Bewley Bldg.  Dad to five.

Gerda Gutman, 8/27 in LMH.  Information not disclosed.

Florence M. Robertson (Malcolm), 88, 8/27.  Mother of one.

Naomi E. Wagoner (Krinke), 91, 8/26 in Wellsville.   Lockport native, mother of two, coming home for burial.

John R. Nagel,  66, 8/25.  Retired from HRD.   Father of four.

Brian D. Quackenbush, 48, 8/24 in LMH.  Retired from Delphi-Harrison.  Father of one.

Brian G. Quackenbush, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday,August 24,2003,at the age of 48. He was born October 10,1954 in Buffalo.  He was predeceased by both his parents, Raymond W. and Mary Morgan Quackenbush. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems in 1989. He is survived by his loving Partner Johanna Rusch, father of Damon Quackenbush; brother of Mark A.(Debby) Quackenbush of Cherryville N.C. and Kimball (Sara) Morgan of C.A.; Uncle of Shanna, Mark Jr. and Melissa Quackenbush.

Eleanor V. Bookey, 95, 8/23 in nursing home.   Retired teacher was active in St. John's Church.

Frances Elizabeth Lux (Sullivan), 86, 8/23 in LMH. Mother of two worked at Conaway-Miller and W. T. Grants.

Harry W. Manning, 62, 8/23.  Worked at Simonds/Allegheny Steel.  Father of six.

Jesus Soto Miranda, 64, 8/22. Father of two came to Lockport from Puerto Rico.

Beatrice Bullard (Berardi), 65, 8/22 in nursing home.   Mother of three had worked at Noury Chemical.

Debora M. Kenyon (Miles), 45, 8/22.  Mother of four was former "Buffalo Jill."

David E. Shaw, Jr., 62, 8/21 in New Port Richey, FL. Retired from HRD moved to FL in '93. Father of two.

George E. Parsons, 85, 8/21 in Medina Hospital. WW-2 vet was father of two.  Worked a Bell Aerospace.

John Wick, 73, 8/21 in Millard Filmore. Retired model maker at HRD.  Father of six.

Judith A. Mittlestadt, 55, 8/21 in ICMH.  Mother of one.  Retired from Harrison Radiator after 30 years.

D. Loraine Hill (Maloney), 79, 8/21 in nursing home.   Mother of four.

William E. Swan, 55, 8/20 by suicide in his home.   Was Chairman/CEO of First Niagara Bank (Lockport Savings Bank).

Arthur H. Hilger, 86, 8/20.  Father of three co-founded McGonigle & Hilger Roofing.

Martha Leyden (Palia), 70, 8/20. Mother of three was library clerk.

Wayne R. Wruck, 52, 8/20.  Retired welder at HRD.   Father of two.

Dominick Ficarra, 72, 8/19, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Lockport/

Barbara Aikin (Hooper), 62, 8/19.  Mother of two was nurse.

Edna S. O'Malley  (Kilburn), 64, 8/19.  Mother of two.

William J. Callaghan, Jr., 74, 8/18.  Retired from HRD, reported father of six.

Lorraine Cooper (Woodard), 8/15 in nursing home.   Mother of two had worked as secretary at N. Park School.

Charles T. Daigler, 69, 8/14 at Millard Filmore. Father of three had been heavy equipment operator.

Donald R. Harper, 49, 8/14. Painter was father of two.

Beverly D. Colavecchia (Burns), 69, 8/14 in ICMH.   Mother of two, realtor, had moved here in '96 from the Falls.

David J. Bedford, 48, 8/14.  Father of two worked at Delphi-Harrison.

Mackenzie K. Frank, 1, 8/14.  Daughter of Daniel J. Frank II and Nichole Thompson.

David V. Greenlief, 56, 8/13 in ICMH.  Retired from Delphi-Harrison.  Father of two.

Everett R. Russell, 80, 8/13.  Milk salesman was WW-2 vet.  Father of seven.

Hubert Carroll, 56, 8/13, Retired from City Streets Department.  Father of three.

Kathleen M. Gentile (Dieter), 57, 8/13 in Winston-Salem, NC.  School nurse at North Park 32 years. Mother of two.

John L. Fuller, 52, 8/13 in Hartland. Native Lockportian died on day of his marriage.  Fork lift operator .

Caroline G. Webster (Gullo), 83, 8/13 in nursing home.   Mother of two.

William A. Mittelstadt, 68, 8/13 in Newfane.  30 years working at Simmon Saw & Steel. Father of seven.

Robert L. Melton, 47, 8/10.  Worked at Delphi-Harrison.

Rocheelle M. Warrant (Kenyon), 59, 8/8 in ICMH.   Mother of three.

Mildred O. Thorman (Sy), 90, 8/8 in nursing home. Worked at Williams Brothers and The Sample.

Thomas H. Lutz, 77, 8/8.  WW-2 vet was retired from Niagara County Highway Dept. Father of four.

Camille Distefano (Scott), 75, 8/8 at Millard Filmore. Worked at Loblaws, Bells, and Keynon's.  Mother of four.

Ruth Clara Bisher (Fink), 88, 8/7 in LMH.  Mother of two.

Dorothy M. Bruni (Moran, Griffin), 80, 8/6.  Retired school nurse.  Mother of one.

Virginia M. Laubacker (Zimmerman), 81, 8/5. Mother of eight.

Richard Allen Rutland, 8/5, in Mount Dora, FL.  WW-2 vet was Lockport native.

James H. Delahunt, Sr., 79, 8/4 in nursing home. Father of four retired HRD after 50 years.  WW-2 vet.

Douglas H. Wilson, 8/4 in Medina Hospital.  Retired from Harrison Hazardous Materials sector.  Father of four.

David G. Dewey, 38, 8/4 in Lancaster police custody after swallowing bags of cocaine. Father of one worked construction.

Mildred D. Brim (Diehl), 8/4.  Mother of three.

Miles W. Fligger, 82, 8/3.  Father of two retired HRD.  WW-2 vet.

Josephine Wilson (LoBue), 97, 7/30, in nursing home. Mother of one retired from Flinktoe.

Wayne R. Smith, 67, 7/29 at LMH. Retired HRD.   Father of four.

Paul F. Ritzenthaler, 78, 7/29 in Ft. Mitchell, KY.   Former Lockportian was father of two.

Carl E. Brown, 77, 7/28 in Biloxi, MS.  Retired from US Army, returned to Lockport for burial at Glenwood.

Mary R. Magavero, 92, 7/27 in Fernandina Beach, FL. Retired food service worker for HRD.  Mother of one.

Charles Poyfair, 75, 7/27 in Buffalo General. Retired from Lkpt wastewater plant.  Father of one.

Fr. Francis Muller, O.F.M., 90, 7/24.  Lockportian 61 years a priest in Oblates. 

Margaret Deneua (Saxton), 95, 7/21 in LMH.  Mother of two had worked at Witcop & Homes furniture store.

Rosemary M. Aikin (Sheedy), 84, 7/21 in nursing home.   Mother of two.

Virginia Oliva (D'Innocenzo), 77, 7/21 in LMH.

Steven C. Shultz, 44, 7/21 in Millard Filmore. Calibration lab technician.

David Despard, 79, 7/21 in LMH. Father of four had worked for Postal Service.

Addison W. Lee, 76, 7/21 in Mt. Pleasant, PA.   Father of three had worked for Corson Printing.

Myrl "George" Thompson, 64, 7/21 in Medina Hospital. Father of 8 had moved from Lkpt in '98.

Lewis Lockwood, 87, 7/20.  Truck driver was father of three.  WW-2 vet.

Veronica A. Sullivan (Brady), 60, 7/19 in Barker.   Mother of three had worked in beauty industry.

Marica A. Williams (Smith) , 66, 7/19 at ICMH.   Mother of two.

Geraldine W. Ward (Gallaway), 76, 7/18 in Tucson, AZ. Active at Kenan Center, returned to Lkpt for burial.

Janet Y. Goodlander, 77, 7/17.  Retired from Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors (HRD).

Noah David Evans, infant, 7/17 at LMH.  Son of David and Robin (Moran) Evans.

Jeanne M. Casson  (Sprague), 7/17 in Medina Hosiptal.  Retired RN at LMH.  Mother of four.

Walter C. Jaynes, III, 58, 7/16 in Hampton, NH.   LSHS '62.  Worked at Multifoods.  Returned to Lkpt for burial.

Chester F. Schultz, 70, 7/15.  Retired from HRD.   Father of three.

Orlo A. Benedict, 76, 7/14 in nursing home.  WW-2 vet retired from HRD.  Father of two.

Clayton C. Covert, 72, 7/13 in LMH.  Retired from NY Tel.  Father of six operated ham radio station KF4JIV.

Betty J. Burdick, 65, 7/13 in Middleport.  Mother of four had worked at LMH.

Leslie A. Myers, 90, 7/10 in LMH.  Retired after 39 years at HRD.  Father of four.

George L. Guinther, 94, 7/9 in ICMH. Electrical engineer had worked for DuPont.  Father of one.

Louis J. Torriere, 83, 7/9 in LMH.  Truck driver also operated vegetable farm.  Father of five.

Helen M. Sciuto (Reynolds), 92, 7/8 in Lkpt family home.   Retired from HRD had lived in AZ and TN.

Susan E. Wall, 54, 7/7 in LMH.  Played organ at Cavalry Baptist Church.

William Aker, 86, 7/7.  WW-2 vet worked for Gascoyne Dairy and HRD.  Father of four.

Irvin W. Hilts, Jr., 78, 7/6 in LMH. WW-2 vet was mechanic and steel fabricator.  Father of six.

Walter J. Holder, 81, 7/5 in Palm Harbor, FL.  WW-2 vet was Lkpt native who went into hardware business.

J. L. Cooksey, 74, 7/5 in Austin, TX.  Lived in Medina, worked at Simonds Saw & Steel.  Father of three.

J.L. Cooksey, age 74, of Austin, TX went to peaceful rest, Saturday, July 5, 2003 after a battle with cancer. Born in Austin, TX in 1928 after graduation from Austin High School he entered the Navy rising to the rank of Chief Hospital Corpsman and serving in the Korean War he retired from Naval Service in 1967 and went to work at Simonds Saw and Steel in Lockport, NY until its closure.

He lived with his family, wife Linda and daughter Robin and sons Robert and Richard in Medina, NY. In 1986 the family moved to Austin, TX. J. L. was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. and Sadie R. Cooksey, brothers R. W. and Floyd Cooksey and a sister, Versi Gage. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda, daughter Robin and husband William Silva of Elgin, TX Robert G. Cooksey of Austin and Richard A. Cooksey of Boston, MA. Sisters, Eursel Reissig of Austin and Bernadine Reissig of Pflugerville, TX and many nieces and nephews.

Ann Blessing (Hartford), 58, 7/4 in Springfield, MA.  Mother of two.  Former Lockportian lived in Florida.

Ann Blessing of Florida, formerly of Lockport, entered into rest Friday, July 4, 2003 at the Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born in Greenland, New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward and Ruth Hartford of February 21, 1945.

She grew up in Greenland, New Hampshire. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in New Hampshire. She earned her B. A. Degree in social work from the college of Life Long Learning in 1993. She was a published poet. She was involved in the group called Wings in the Unitarian Universal Church, in which she was an activist for. She was also a member of N.O.W. (National Organization of Wornen) and Parents Without Partners.

She was the mother of John (Mandy) Blessing of Massachusetts, Tom (Lynna) of Florida; grandmother of Aaron, Joshua, Sevanna, and Casie; sister of Janice (Walter) Witham of New Hampshire; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 7 PM at the Chapel at Middle Street Baptist Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The family will receive friends at 6 PM at the Church. Memorials to the Unitarian Universal Ist Church Pastors Fund, 3970 N. W. 21st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets.

Katherine F. Rohde (Bluhm), 85, 7/4 in nursing home.   Mother of five.  Worked at Peters and Conway-Miller Cleaners.

William A. Webber, 88, 7/3 in Venice FL.  Retired from Harrison Radiator.  Father of seven. 

Mary T. Dormer (Walek), 77, 7/2 in nursing home.   Mother of eleven.

Mary S. Stevens (Saeva), 87, 7/2.  Mother of one.

Gloria Jean Stauffer (Kuder), 56, 6/30 in Buffalo General. Mother of two had moved to Lkpt 7 years ago.

Beatrice Mary Cur (Nowak), 84, 6/30 in Roswell Park. Mother of two had worked for Whitney Printing.

Annie D. Williams (Harris), 74, 6/30 in LMH.   Retired from HRD, mother of four.

John A. Boots, 71, 6/20 in Bradenton, FL.  Father of three had worked at HRD.

Bernadine J. Winters (Cook), 79, 6/29.  Retired from HRD and real estate sales. Mother of two.

Rose Pipitone (Sanmarco), 85, 6/28 in nursing home.   Mother of three retired from Harrison Radiator.

Orville C. Lingle, 70, 6/28 in Dixon.  Father of three was born in Lkpt and will be returned here for burial.

Eulalie M. Pellicano (Vincent), 87, 6/28 in LMH.   Retired lab technician was mother of mother of two.

Paul D. Pencille, 49, 6/27 in ECMC.  Father of two.

Allan D. Ramming, 62, 6/26 in Orchard Park.  LHS grad was president of Electro Abrasives.  Father of two.

Samuel S. Noah Sr., 82, 6/25 at home in Lockport.   Father of five had been GM for Division Tire.

Karen M. Cobb (Simmons), 45, 6/23 in Rochester hospital.   Born in Lkpt, mother of two lived in Holley past ten years.

Margaret Hoch (Van de Vener), 83, 6/23 in LMH.  LHS Guidance Counselor.

William A. Kenney, 6/23 in Titusville, FL. Retired educator had taught at DeSales.  Father of four.

Elizabeth Lupo (Antonio), 86, 6/22 in nursing home. Mother of three.

Elvera Hosfeld (Deuil), 77, 6/22 in LMH.  Cook at restaurants.  Mother of one.

Ines P. Pratt (Pognozzi, Bucolo), 85, 6/22 in nursing home. Worked for former King of Italy.  Mother of one.

Bernard Kaczynski, 82, 6/21 in ICMH.  WW-2 vet, father of four.  Worked at Lockport Paperboard.

James A. Leonard, 94, 6/19 in LMH.  WW-2 vet retired from HRD.  Also worked in Kelley Market.

Anita MacDonald (St. Onge), 84, 6/19 in LMH.  Mother of three.  Worked at Cotton Batting and HRD.

Cecelia E. McClain (Watkins,Rose), 72, 6/17 in Buffalo General. Retired from HRD. Mother of five.

Gordon R. Jones, 95, 6/17 in LMH. A plumber by trade, he had operated a hardware store for many years.

Carl S. Walters, 81, 6/17.  WW-2 vet was retired from HRD.  Father of one.

Gordon G. Johnston, Sr., 76, 6/17 in LMH.  Operated security system business.  Father of five.

Thomas P. Stokes, 69, 6/13 in Plant City, FL.   Former General Manager of Harrison. 

Margaret E. Corrallo (Stranges), 76, 6/13. Operated Stranges Grocery. Mother of five.

Adam L. Dubaj, 72, 6/13 in ECMC.  Toolmaker was father of three.

Brian Scott Ham II, infant, 6/11 at Children's Hospital.   Son of Brian Scott and Krista (Upton) Ham.

Stella R. Cuzzacrea (Muscolo), 84, 6/11 in Sister's Hospital. Operated Steve's Fruit Stand.  Mother of three.

Carl S. Cascia, 83, 6/11 in Rochester.  Retired from Norton Labs, WW-2 vet, father of six.

Carl S. Cascia passed away on June 11, 2003, in Rochester General Hospital. Born April 8, 1920, in Lockport he was the son of Carmello and Gaetana Aguglia Cascia. He received his diploma from Lockport High School. Carl served in the US Navy during W.W.II as an Aviation Repairman.

After service returning home he was a Tool and Die Maker at Norton Laboratories in Lockport, retiring in 1981 after 42 years of service. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed bowling and horseshoes and upon retirement, he ran a small engine and bike repair shop.

He is the husband of Marion (Lattuca) Cascia and the late Naomi White Cascia who passed away July 7, 1987; father of Raymond (Beverly) Cascia of Williamsville, Anna Marie (Ted) Hofert of Lockport , Malvin (Ana Lilia) Cascia of The Woodlands TX, Carl (Patricia) Cascia of Lockport, Christine (David) Sheehan of Lockport, Joseph (Patricia) Cascia of Haddon Township, NJ and was the stepfather to Stephen (Melissa) and Joseph (Sue) Lattuca both of Rochester, NY.
He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; Andrea Cascia, Chula Vista, CA, Renee Cascia, San Diego, CA, Brianne Hofert, Buffalo, NY, Carl Hofert, Lockport, NY, Melanie, Giovanna, and Nicole Cascia of The Woodlands, TX, Jennifer and Glenn Cascia of Lockport, Keeley, Stephanie, and Garrett Sheehan of Lockport, NY, and Joseph Cascia of Haddon Township, NJ. He is also survived by four step grandchildren and one step great grandson and was the brother of Grace Radosky of Lockport and Santo (Carolyn) Cascia of Jacksonville, FL and the late Ida Cascia, Anna Ersing, Frank, Malley, Jennie and Joseph Cascia. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Market Street, Lockport at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to St. Joseph's Church, 391 Market Street would be appreciated by the family.

Mary Flanders (Ferris), 101, 6/11 in Bradenton, FL.   Came to Lockport from NJ as a teen.

Howard L. Chadderdon, 58, 6/10.  Father of four had worked for Conrail as brakeman.

Katherine E. Miller (Grottanelli), 68, 6/10.  Mother of two had worked as school bus aide.

Thaddeus C. Domanski, 82, 6/9 in nursing home. WW-2 vet was tailor at Grant's Cleaners.  Father of two.

Sharon Gibson (Beecher), 55, 6/9 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Retired from HRD.  Mother of three.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home, comer of Transit and Niagara Streets where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Alden E. Smith, 80, 6/8.  WW-2 vet thought Biology at Belknap, LHS, and at Buffalo State.  Father of three.

Ronald McKeown, 63, 6/8.  Retired from HRD.   Father of two.

Bertram L. Carpenter, 79, 6/7.  WW-2 vet retired from Tonawanda Steel.  Father of three.

Harry J. Simms, 76, 6/5 while on vacation in Orlando, FL.   Father of three retired NT educator.

Jane Johnson (Boesl), 70, 6/5 at Buffalo General.   Retired city teacher was mother of two.  Member Board of Ed.

Francis Ferris, 80, 6/5.  WW-2 vet retired from Harrison Radiator.  Father of one.

Herald F. Creasey, 76, 6/5.  WW-2 vet was retired teacher. Father of four.

Stephan C. Yaremo, 34, 6/5 after crashing car into telephone pole and house off E. Lake Rd in early AM. Father of 2.

Donna Conduct (Bradley), 74, 6/2 at LMH.  Lockport elementary school teacher.

Andrew G. Filipovich, 86, 6/2 in LMH. WW-2 vet retired from HRD.  Father of six.

Patricia A. Hyde, 56, 6/2.  Hairdresser at Hairloom.

Catherine Marie Chuchla (Randock), 85, 6/1 in Hollywood, FL.  Mother of three operated Kay's Beauty Shop.

Dorothy F. Stamp (Scheitheir), 78, 5/31 in nursing home. Mother of one was owner of Stamp's Sunoco.

Peter Richard Fox, 45, 5/31 at Roswell Park.   Accountant is survived by wife and parents.

Leslie R. Baker, 71, 5/30 in LMH.  Retired from HRD.   Father of three.

Mary S. Robillard (Rosati, Ritz), 76, 5/30 in LMH. Mother of six.

Catherine A. Roberts (Carroll), 89, 5/29 in Poughkeepsie.   Mother of 5, taught school in Lkpt. Back here for burial.

William F. Judge, 72, 5/29 in LMH. Retired owner of Bullard Contracting.  Father of one.

Walter G. Thompson, 87, 5/29.  WW-2 vet retired from Packaging Corp of America.  Father of two.

Walter G. Thompson of Lockport, entered into rest Thursday, May 29, 2003. He was born March 1, 1916 in Lockport. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He also served under General Patton, where he received the Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Mr. Thompson retired from the Packaging Corporation in Lockport where he worked in production. He was a member of Roller Skating Association of the United States. He married his wife, Margaret Flanigan in 1974 on Roller Skates at the Rainbow Roller Rink in Tonawanda. He enjoyed farming and boating. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

He is survived b his wife, Margaret Thompson; father of Donald Falls and Hazel Houseman; Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, comer of Transit and Niagara Streets, where a memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Flowers officiating Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

William J. Speck, 52, 5/27 in Cranston, RI.  Father of three was retired PR man for Rhode Island elderly department.

Berth "Betty" Sink, 48, 5/27 in her apartment at Urban Park.  Was found collapsed on lawn prior Saturday.

Bertha "Betty" Sink of Lockport entered into rest May 27, 2003. Born in Buffalo on November 23, 1954 she was the daughter of Homer and Ruth Sink.

Miss Sink enjoyed the internet, reading, cards, pets and being with her friends. She is survived by her Aunts; Faye Hunt and Virginia Saul of Ohio and her many friends. She was. predeceased by her parents and brother, Philip Sink.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, at the comer of Transit and Niagara Streets, where funeral services will be at 7 PM. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Helen R. Strassel (Rundio), 91, 5/26 in Williamsville. Extensively involved in Lockport religious activities.

Cherie Ann Hill (Wilson,), 53, 5/26.  Teacher Middleport schools.  Mother of one.

Frank A. Carlton Jr., 91, 5/26.  Father of two had worked construction.

Clayton W. Tagg, 65, 5/26.  Father of three had retired from Chevy/Tonawanda.

Charles A. Horton, 83, 5/26 in Largo, FL.  Father of two, former president Lockport CofC.  Telco worker.

Eleanor B. Fitzgerald (Bechtel), 81, 5/25 in nursing home. Retired from HRD, mother of two.

Eleanor B. Fitzgerald passed a way on Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Newfane, NY. She was in her 81st year. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 13, 1922, Eleanor (nee Bechtel) moved to the Greater Lockport area with her family as a young girl in the 1930's. She was a 1940 graduate of Clarence School and worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport until her retirement in 1986. She remained active in the Lockport area after retirement and had resided at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center since 2001.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joh n E. Fitzgerald; sister, Virginia L. Brooks; and daughter, Carol A. Bester. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Dodson.  As expressions of sympathy, donations to the American Lung Association would be appreciated. Arrangements by Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home.

John C. Estes, Sr., 81, 5/25.  Father of three retired from Lackawanna coke ovens.

Helene W. May (Schisler), 92, 5/23 in LMH.  Mother of three had worked in dairy business.

Frederick C. Barger, 84, 5/22 in Eaton, OH.  WW-2 vet was father of two, grad of LHS.

Robert P. Micoli, 62, 5/22 in ICMH. Father of five had worked at Jay's and Harrison.

Bertha G. Smagola (Ruggeri), 87, 5/22 in nursing home.   Mother of three had worked at HRD, Ruggeri Grocery.

James R. McKnight, 48, 5/19.  Retired from HRD, father of one.

Marian Lexner (Vullo), 80, 5/18.   Mother of six had worked as an accountant.

John A. Welsh, 80, 5/18 in Spartanburg, SC.  Packing engineer worked at Cryovac.  WW-2 vet father of four.

SPARTANBURG, SC -- John Alexander Welsh, 80, of 524 Overland Drive, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Floyd and Delilah Gillis Welsh. Mr. Welsh was employed by W. R. Grace, Cryovac Division, for 36 years, starting in Lockport, NY, and later transferring to Duncan in 1962 as a Packing Engineer and head of R. D. & E., where he retired in 1982. He attended Oregon State University, and served his country as a pilot in World War II.

A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, he was a member and past chairman of the Administrative Board, Chairman of the Building Committee for Trinitys Christian Life Center, and taught 7th grade Sunday School for 35 years. His classroom was named in his honor. He was a member of the Mens Club at Trinity, and recently he was a volunteer in the Welcome Center at Trinity. A longtime supporter of youth and recreational activities, Mr. Welsh founded the Fernwood Athletic Association, serving many years as chairman and coach, thus touching the lives of many area young people. He received many honors and rewards, including the State Recreation Award from the governor in 1971. He was an advisor for Junior Achievement, a board member and charter member of the Fernwood Pool, and was active in the Boy Scouts of America and the Hillbrook Baseball Association. Mr. Welsh was past president of the board of the Nature Science Museum, served on the Spartanburg County Advisory Board of the Clemson Extension Service, and on the board of Total Ministries for several years. He was a member of the Spartanburg Mens Garden Club, and Past Grand of the International Order of Odd Fellows.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Caralyn Hotchkin Welsh of the home; four sons, John Steven Welsh and his wife Carole of New Orleans, LA, Clifford L. Welsh and his wife Donna of Myrtle Beach, SC, Donald J. Welsh and his wife Linda of Williamsburg, VA, and Jeffrey A. Welsh and his wife Robin of Columbia, SC.  Funeral services were held   Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at Trinity United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paul W. Harmon and the Rev. A. Mickey Fisher. Entombment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Complex. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 626 Norwood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or to Total Ministries, 420 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306.

Esther V. Horanburg (Starks), 80, 5/17 in Harlan, IN.   Native Lockportian worked at Grants.  Mother of one.

Samuel Wilkinson, 83, 5/16 in Dearborn, MI.  Father of two was engineer for GM/HRD for 39 years.

Henrietta Grigg Lewis, 97, 5/16 in Briody Nursing Home.  Wife of local lawyer, public benefactor.

James W. Fligger, 73, 5/13 in Youngwood, PA.   Retired from Lkpt Parks & Streets Dept. Father of 13.

Lester J. Hammond, 94, 5/13 in LMH.  Father of four worked at Dewey & Almy, GM, and Curtis Wright.

Fannie DeFabbio (Dinocenzo), 77, 5/13.  Retired from Norton Labs also worked at St. John's.  Mother of four.

A. Richard Miller, 84, 5/12.  Father of four was heavy equipment operator for Local 464.

James B. Welch, 60, 5/12 in ICMH.  Retired from HRD was father of two.

Sarah Marie Shimshack (Mullaney), 97, 5/10 in ICMH.   Mother of four was retired Lkpt teacher.

Margaret Andrews (Chuchla), 63, 5/10.  Retired from HRD.  Mother of three.

Mary C. Whitmore (Myers), 5/9 in Rochester, NY.  Had taught school at DeWitt Clinton.  Mother of one.

M. John Koeppen, 53, 5/10.  Born in Lkpt, farmed in Ransomville.  Father of two.

Bernice Mae Schenk (Jones), 94, 5/9 in LMH.   Elevator operator at former Williams Brothers store for over 15 years.

Evelyn H. Hilts (Bohnstadt), 82, 5/8.  Mother of two was Lockport native. 

Martha B. Jones (Countryman), 78, 5/7 in LMH.   Mother of two retired from HRD.

Gwen J. Brown (Greenland), 88, 5/7.  Mother of two had operated antique shop.

Richard E. Altrogge, 82, 5/6 in LMH. WW-2 vet was father of two.  Retired after 43 years at Chevy/Tonawanda.

Eleanor J. Miller (Fisher), 76, 5/6 in DeGraff Hospital.   Mother of one was retired from Spaulding Fibre.

Merle F. Volschow, Sr., 65, 5/5 in ICMH.  Retired from HRD.  Father of three.

Mr. Volschow of Appleton, NY, husband of Violet Foley Volschow entered into rest, Monday, May 5, 2003 in Inter Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane. He was born in Wilson, NY on May 22, 1937, the son of the late Fredrick John and Doris Steen  Volschow. He was a graduate of Newfane Central School Class of 1955. He was a Navy Veteran serving his country from 1955-1957 then joined the Navy reserves until 1962.

He married Violet Foley on December 17, 1960 in Congregation Christian Church in Gasport, NY. He worked as a welder at Harrison Radiator for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He also worked at Voelpel Farms in Newfane for the past 3 years. He has lived in Appleton, NY all his life enjoying hunting and fishing , helping friends  when needed and enjoying mechanical challenges with tractors and all types of machinery. He was a member of Hess Road Weslyan Church.

He was the father of M. Fred (Julie) Volschow, Jr., of Newfane, NY; Jason Volschow of Appleton, NY, and the late Nancy Marie Volschow; grandfather of Alex, Bryce and Joshua of Newfane, NY; brother of Mary Jane (Henry) Belliveau of Newfane, NY. Also survived by several brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Corwin Funeral Home in Newfane, NY conducted services and burial in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY.

Dorothy Jean Searing (Meeks), 80, 5/5 in LMH.   Mother of three had worked for Lkpt Urban Renewal.

John A. Mullane, 70, 5/5.  Lockport car dealer. Father of seven also survived by wife Jean and twin brother Jim.

Rudolph C. Hillman, 71, 5/5.  Retired from Diversified Manufacturing as machinist.  Father of five.

William E. Patterson, 94, 5/5 at home. WW-2 vet worked at HRD 32 years. Father of two.

Lily Chase Koker (Neilans, Chase), 94, 5/4, in Fayetteville, NY.  Mother of three owned Lily's Draperies in Lkpt.

Marilyn Jane Smith (Carlin), 55, 5/2 in Charlotte, NC.   Mother of two moved from Lkpt after high school.

Lucy A. Jones (Scinta), 66, 5/1 in Millard Fillmore.   Mother of four.

Henry C. Wedeman, 74, 4/30 in Lackawanna, PA.   Father of three retired from HRD.

Clifford H. McCoy, 81, 4/29.  Retired from HRD, father of four

Kenneth L. Wilson, Sr., 65, 4/29 in NFMH.  Father of two graduated from Batavia School for the Blind.

Joyce L. Holowach (Carpenter), 81, 4/27 in El CaJon, CA.   Mother of three, LHS grad,  in WAVES in WW-2.

Daniel E. Kiekbush, 76, 4/26, in Austin, TX.  Father of three returning to Lkpt for burial.

Elsie F. Czamanske (Horstmann, Heuer), 93, 4/25 in Boulder, CO.   Mother of five being returned to Lkpt for burial.

Irvin Doyle White, 72, 4/25 in LMH. Retired from HRD. Father of four.

Raymond M. Meahl, 96, 4/24 in LMH.  Father of four was retired Justice of the Peace.

Elizabeth Evans (Lee), 74, 4/24 in nursing home.   Mother of six.

Betty R. Barnard (Rising), 77, 4/23 in Alexandria, VA.   Retired Deputy Lkpt City Treasurer.  Mother of two.

Donald L. Illig, 80, 4/21 in VA Hospital, Bath, NY.   WW-2 vet back in Lkpt for burial.  Father of 6 worked at HRD.

Raymond F. Alexander, 93, 4/21. Retired supervisor was with HRD over 42 years. Father of one.

Ralph E. James, 69, 4/20, in LMH.  Retired from Jacob Kern candy company.  Father of three.

Francis B. McGinnis, 94, 4/19 in Palm Coast, FL.

Chester S. Grove, 96, 4/19 in LMH. Father of two was lawyer.

Sylvia M. Barnes (Killion), 80, 4/19 in LMH.  Mother of three.

Margaret M. Lux (Kasan), 64, 4/18.  Mother of two worked at HRD and owned Heritage Car Sales.

Rose M. Betz (Hellner), 100, 4/17 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Mother of one, returning to Lkpt for burial.

Rose M. Betz, retired housekeeper for the Keep Family at High and Washburn Streets in Lockport, passed away April 17, 2003 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at the age of 100.  She was born in Germany and came to the USA in 1923.  She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Betz in March of 1962 and also by her daughter, Rosemarie Betz Miller. Mrs. Betz had lived at 214 Price Street for many years maintaining a beautifully appointed home inside and out.   She moved to the Palm Beach Gardens area a few years ago where one of her grandsons, Wayne Miller,  lives.  Graveside services will be Monday, 4/21 in Cold Springs Cemetery at 1:30PM.  Friends may call Sunday, 4/19, 6-8PM, at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home in Lockport.

Ralph C. Hill, 57, 4/15 in LMH.  Operated Hill's Quickprint and worked at Wards and Sears.  Father of one.

Thomas E. Angelo, 54, 4/15.  Lifelong Lockportian was carpenter.  Father of two.

Milton A. Conley, 93, 4/15 in nursing home.  Retired from Flintkote was father of four.

Margaret Hannah Roth (Martin), 87, 4/13 in Wilmington, DE.  Church organist was mother of four.

Margaret Hannah Roth (Martin), 87, 4/13 in Wilmington, DE. Church organist was mother of four.

Thomas Strickland, 4/13 in LMH.   Retired from US Army.  Father of four worked as Auto Service Mgr at Wards.

Thomas Strickland entered into rest Sunday, April 13, 2003 in Lockport Memorial Hospital.  Born in Hornell, NY he was the son of Sarah Strickland and the late Paul L. Strickland. 

Mr. Strickland retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service.   He worked as a recruiter for the Army in Lockport.  After Army retirement, he was the automotive service manager at Montgomery Wards, Halls Toyota, and Culligan Toyota.   He was the manager of the Lockport Tigers Youth Hockey Team.

He is survived by his wife Debbie (Holmes) Strickland.  He was the father of Thomas Charles Strickland Jr., Christine (James) Beiber, Robert Thomas Strickland, and Julie (James) Giles.  Grandfather of four.  Friends may call from 7-9PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9PM on Wednesday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Corner of Transit and Niagara Streets, where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 11AM with Pastor John Rance officiating.

Katharine C. Sisley (Reynolds), 90, 4/12 in LMH.   Owned Sisley's Restaurant for 20 years.  Mother of three.

Sandra E. Glenn (Puff), 65, 4/12 in LMH.  Mother of four.

Charles W. Robinson, 80, 4/11 in LMH.  Worked production at Upson Company.  Father of three.

Warren I. Stowell, 82, 4/11 in nursing home.  Father of five.

Concetta L. Blandford (Vacanti, Lux, Kelley),  88, 4/10 in nursing home.  Mother of one.

Nancy J. Parulis (McGinley) , 81, 4/10 in LMH.   Mother of two.

Anthony B. Meller, Jr., 65, 4/9 in Belleview, FL. Retired groundskeeper at Starpoint Schools.  Father of three.

Willard D. Florer, 81, 4/8 in nursing home. WW-2 vet.   Father of one.

Willard D. Florer of Lockport entered into rest Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at Odd Fellow & Rebecca H.C.F..   He was born July 4, 1921 and was the son of Willard and Elizabeth Florer.  Mr. Florer served in World War II in Normandy, France, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.

He is predeceased by his wife Viola Florer.  He is survived by his daughter of Susan Florer.  The grandfather of two.  Brother of Betty Florer of FL, Faye (Bill) Hassee of GA., and Robert (Rose) Florer of FL. There will be no prior visitation.   Mr. Florer donated his body to the University of Buffalo Medical School.   Arrangements by Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home.

John Jenkins, 4/7 in Oklahoma.  Famed Lockport area photographer.  Worked at HRD in early years.

See memorial gallery of Jenkins' Lockport Favorite Photos

Bernadine Cook (Redner), 85, 4/7 in LMH.  Mother of two.

W. Harwood Hooper, 97, 4/7 in LMH.  Father of two was lawyer. 

Barbara J. Hoffman (Stahl), 66, 4/6 in LMH.  Had worked for Harrison Radiator.  Mother of three

Betty G. Lawley (Shear), 86, 4/5 in LMH. Mother of two.

Marion Radigan (Black), 100, 4/4 in nursing home. Worked 26 years as bookkeeper at Castle's Dairy.

Geraldine Hoste (Proof), 93, 4/4 in nursing home.   Had worked as clerk and for RCA Victor, as bookkeeper.

Mildred A. Watson (Baar), 89, 4/4 in LMH. Retired from HRD.  Mother of four was also nurse's aide.

John R. Clark, 67, 4/3.  Born in Wilson, lived in Lockport but is returning to Wilson for burial.

Irene B. Hill (Korff, Hennebohl), 72, 4/3.  Mother of four moved to IN after high school but came home in '74.

Clifford J. Clute, 80, 3/30 in nursing home.  WW-2 vet was father of one.

Alberta F. Smith (Boyer), 93, 3/30 in LMH.  Mother of two worked at LMH and Ames.

Dorothy J. Meindl, 89, 3/29 in nursing home.  Mother of six.

Dorothy J. Meindl passed away sat. Mar. 29, 2003 at the Newfane Rehab. Health Care Center. Mrs. Meindl was born in Olean,N.Y. on April 19, 1913. Mother of John (Nancy Climenhaga) Meindl, Margaret ( Delbert) Walck, Janet (RALPH) Anderson, Dotty (David) Culverwell, Mary (Ken) Sewar, George (Joanne) Meindl. 23 grandchildren & 23 great grandchildren, one great greatgrandchild.

Mary I. Timian (Degnan), 85, 3/29. Mother of three.

David Portka, 56, 3/29.  Retired after 30 years with Verizon/NY Tel.  Father of two.

Edward J. Finn, 79, 3/27 in LMH.  WW-2 vet retired from HRD after 31 years.  Father of four.

Adelle Kirkpatrick (Gelis), 87, 3/26 in LMH. Mother of three operated laundromat.  Hospital volunteer.

Virginia Sheehan (DeTroya), 85, 3/26 in LMH.  Mother of six, waitress, crossing guard, and community volunteer.

Virginia (nee DeTroya) Sheehan died Wednesday, March 26, 2003 in Lockport Memorial. Born July 9, 1917, in Medina, NY she was the daughter of Josephine and Peter DeTroya. She married in 1939, Daune D. Sheehan who passed away in 1997. A resident of Church St. for 40 years she was a member of St. Patrick's Church and volunteered with Catholic charity drives and their fund raising campaign. Virginia also was a member of the Alter Rosary Society, the Ladies of Charity, St. Patrick's Mother 's Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She was one of the first waitresses at Danny Sheehan's Restaurant and was later employed as a school crossing guard, crossing children for 20 years at her station on the "Big Bridge." Virginia volunteered at the Lockport Senior Center, and was a "regular" at the Cardiac ReHab Center at Lockport Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed her family, her many friends and her neighbors at the Villager Apartments.

She is the mother of Diane Sheehan Strassel of Buffalo, Dennis (Patricia) Sheehan, Dana Sheehan both of Lockport and Dean Sheehan of Conn. She is predeceased by her infant son, Donald and her daughter, Denise. Grandmother of Mark and Matthew Strassel of Texas and Kristin Sheehan of Colorado. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Long time friend of Marjorie Disinger.

Friends may call from 4-9 PM on Thursday and 2-9 PM on Friday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Comer of Transit and Niagara Streets, where prayers will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to "Lockport Meals on Wheels".

Irene D. Gregory (Daley), 92, 3/25.  Mother of four graduated from LHS in '27.

George Dysinger, 64, 3/25 in Thornton, CO.  Retired from Niagara Foods.  Father of two.

Helen Morello (Jujczuk, Cotriss), 78, 3/24 in LMH.   Mother of three.

Celeste Nelson (Wood), 62, 3/24.   Mother of three had been secretary at Lockport High School.

Celeste (Wood) Nelson of Lockport entered into rest on Monday, March 24, 2003. Born in Lockport on January 14, 1941, she was the daughter of Frances Wood. Celeste married Jon Nelson on June 14, 1961. She worked at the Lockport High School for eight years as a secretary. She was a member of the Lake Plains Player Theater group and a Volunteer at Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, Inc.

She is the wife of Jon Nelson; mother of Krista (Dr. David) Hansen of North Java, Theodore (Louisa) Nelson and Katrina (Richard) Rowley; grandmother of Sarah Beth and Stephen Jon Nelson; sister of Dr. Paul (Dr. Kathleen) Wood of Ohio.

Family will be present from 1-3 PM on Thursday March 27^th at Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM with Reverend Wayne Jaggow officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, Inc., 5699 Ridge Road, Lockport would be appreciated by the family.

Mary F. Shields (Nazzaro, Chesnevich), 78, 3/23 in nursing home. Further details not provided.

Elton Mark Roberts, 88, 3/22 in nursing home.   Retired from HRD after 41 years.  Father of three.

Stella McGuire (Ben), 87, 3/21 in North Richland Hills, TX.  Mother of two left Lkpt in '52.

Kenneth H. Dimsey, 89, 3/21 in LMH. WW-2 vet, retired from HRD. Father of four.

Miriam D. Ossman (Erhart), 101, 3/20 at Millard Fillmore.   Mother of three.

Marie L. Main (Mente), 103, 3/18 in nursing home.   Mother of five.

John F. Lyskawa, 52, 3/17 in Rochester Gen. Hosp.   Father of two worked at Delphi-Harrison.

G. Melvin King, 82, 3/16 in ICMH. Retired carpenter for Norton Labs.  Father of three.

Malcolm McClew,  83, 3/16, in Sun City Center, FL. WW-2 vet, retired from HRD, father of three.

E. Velma Holt (Nave, Garlits), 91, 3/16 in nursing home.   Mother of two was member of DAR.

Thelma Winters (Winkley), 83, 3/15 in nursing home. Hairdresser and retired from HRD.  Mother of one.

Lucille E. Manning (Dean), 94, 3/14 in Tavares, FL.   Mother of five is coming home for burial.

Michael Tisack, 89, 3/14 in Millard Fillmore.   Retired as mechanic from DuPont.  Father of three.

Marian L. Cathcart (Shaver), 83, 3/14.     Mother of three had worked at Harrison Radiator.

Robert E. Copperthite, 55, 3/23 in St. Augustine, FL.   Father of three was GM tool setter.

Florence B. Newman (Winters), 72, 3/13 in LMH. Retired from Sherwood /Harsco.  Mother of five.

Effie M. Beiter (Melcher), 74, 3/13.  Retired from HRD, mother of seven.

Raymond S. Aldrich, 59, 3/10 in Largo, FL.  Retired from HRD, father of two.

Esther "Jane" Kugler (Meahl),  93, 3/10 in nursing home.  Mother of one.

Esther "Jane" Kugler, of Lockport, entered into rest, Monday, March 10, 2003 at Briody's Health Care Facility. Born on November 1, 1909 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Albert and Sarah (Fussell) Meahl. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Edward Kugler, who passed away in 1967.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Buffalo Trap and Field Club, where she enjoyed skeet shooting. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.

Mother of Barbara (Glen) Kenned of Florida; grandmother of Jennifer (Daniel) Queri of Syracuse -and Christopher (Shannon) Kennedy of Pennsylvania; great grandmother of Tessa Jane Queri and Luke Queri; sister of the late Isadore Wilkins; sister-in-law of Ethel Sparks and Margaret Skony; also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Ann (Harold) Truax.

There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on May 10th at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets. Memorials to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.

Donald W. Maxwell, 85, 3/10 in nursing home. Retired from GM.

Leonard L. Bower, 69, 3/10. Retired forlift operator at HRD.   Father of two.

Roy W. Kunselman, 84, 3/8 in nursing home. WW-2 vet worked at Dunlop Tire.

Elnor E. Carnegie (Shaffer), 96, 3/7 in nursing home.   Mother of one worked for Corson family.

Adeline T. Seremet (Dybalski), 81, 3/7 in LMH.   Mother of one had worked for Redlinski Meats.

Linus Arthur Beakman, 88, 3/6.  WW-2 vet worked for Lockport Bus Lines, NFTA.  Father of two.

Edwin Wagner Thomas, 88, 3/6. WW-2 vet worked at HRD and Post Office.  Father of three.

Lucille E. Manning (Dean), 94, 3/4 in Travares, FL.   Mother of five coming back to Lkpt for burial.

Donald W. Kubiak, 73, 3/4 in LMH.  Retired from HRD.   Father of four.

Elaine G. Strassburg (Graves), 81, 3/3 in ICMH.   Mother of one.

Clara E. Lingenfelter (McClellan), 79, 3/3.  Mother of one.

Roger Gliddon, 82, 3/2 in nursing home at Irving, NY.   Returning to Lockport for burial at Cold Spring.

Karen Lea Belz, 54, 3/2 in LMH.  Nurse at Lockport Memorial Hospital.

Brian Chalres Frasier, Sr., 52, 3/2 at home on Green St.   Worked at Par Industries.  Father of three.

Anthony J. Bucolo, 88, 3/2 at Millard Filmore. In plumbing, housing, garden businesses.  Father of six.

Sean E. Laubacker, 22, 3/1 in Batavia, NY.  Worked as welder at Diversified Manufacturing and Metal Cladding.

Martha L. Niethe (Webster, Smith), 67, 3/1 in nursing home. Mother of four was secretary and kitchen worker.

Louis L. Scinta, 88, 2/28 in LMH.  Father of three was retired Harrison machine repairman.

Jean Willis (Shepherd), 73, 2/27 in LMH.  Worked at Briody/Briarwood.  Mother of two.

Stephen C. Major, 73, 2/26.  Retired from National Guard.

Jeffrey L. Pattison, 46, 2/26 in Cambria auto accident.   Worked for DuPont and Adelphia.  Father of two.

Ethel L. McCloy (Wilber), 88, 2/26 in LMH.  Mother of two.

Robert E. Loud, 76, 2/25 in nursing home. Retired from HRD was a WW-2 vet.  Predeceased by wife, Dorothy.

Vera M. Wolpert, 97, 2/25 in Holly Hill, FL.  Mother of one moved from Lkpt in '59.

Loretta J. Ptak (Kozak), 76, 2/24.  Mother of one had worked at Valu Home Center.

Doris L. Parsons, 84, 2/22 in LMH.  Mother of two.

Lloyd "Doug" Bayne, 62, 2/21 at home.   Father of three. Retired from Simonds Saw & Steel. Drove cab.

Shirley A. Carlin (Hardiman), 80, 2/20 in nursing home. Mother of three, Lkpt native, to be buried in St. Petersburg, FL

Leland J. Faery, 78, 2/19 in LMH.  WW-2 vet, retired custodian at North Park School.  Father of eight.

Howard R. Gauda, 73, 2/19.  Father of two.   Served in US Navy 1950-54.

Louise C. Priddle, 90, 2/19 in nursing home. Teacher and then principal at Upson School.

Joseph Newell, 91, 2/18 in LMH.  Retired from LMH and Western Block.  "Art" was WW-2 vet.

Elsie V. Bauer (Allstein), 93, 2/18 in LMH.  Mother of two worked ten years at Harrison Radiator.

Betty J. Schaffert (Ostrander), 76, 2/17 at LMH. Mother of one worked as legal secretary.

Richard Neureuter, 67, 2/17 in LMH.  Father of four was auto mechanic.

Helen Jean Hare, 70, 2/17.  Mother of three had worked 40 years in nursing.

Milo LaVerne Griffith, 77, 2/17 in nursing home.   Typesetter and piano tuner. Father of four.

Loretta M. Siefert (Bartz), 87, 2/16 in nursing home.   Survived by three Lockport sisters and a brother.

Frank J. Minunni, 67, 2/15 in Roswell Park. Retired HRD machinist.  Father of four.

Robert W. Brierley, 59, 2/15 in ICMH.  Worked in banking, pharmaceuticals, and sales.  Moved to Appleton in '84.

Douglas L. James, 60, 2/15 in LMH.  Retired service manager at HRD.  Father of three.

Sylvia J. Larkin (Butler, Rose), 69, 2/14.  Mother of two worked at City Clerk's Office and #1 Federal Credit Union.

Marilyn J. Ehmke (Hague), 70, 2/13 in Buffalo General.   Mother of three retired inspector at HRD/GM.

Richard B. Bovee, 80, 2/13 in ICMH.  Retired NY Telephone engineer. Father of two.

John William Cottle, 77, 2/13 in LMH.  Retired from Upson Company was father of one. 

John William Cottle, of Lockport, entered into rest on February 13, 2003 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born in West Virginia on October 25, 1925, he was the son of Archibal and May (Brown) Cottle.

Mr. Cottle was retired from the Upson Co., where he worked in production. He served in the United States Marines during World War 11 from 1943-46 in Japan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was the husband of Rosella (Wilson) Cottle; father of Gary Cottle of Gasport; grandfather of Nicole Lynn Cottle; brother of Earl Gene (Betty) Cottle, Gladys O'Neil and the late Lena Cottle; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets.

James Dellaccio, 80, 2/12 in West Palm Beach, FL.   Trucker was WW-2 vet father of three. 

James Dellaccio, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 12 2003, after a short illness in West Palm Beach, FL. Born in Rochester on February 14, 1922, he was the son of Vito and Maria (Pecorella) Dellaccio. He was married to his beloved wife of 42 years, the late Marie (Grossi) Dellaccio, who passed away on December 28,1985.

Mr. Dellaccio was a self-employed owner/operator of Dellaccio Trucking, until his retirement in 1985. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II where he fought for his country during the invasion of Okinawa in the Pacific Theater. He was also a member of the An/Jo Club and the VFW.

He and his wife spent many happy years as a part of the Grossi Family Restaurant and will be well remembered for their hospitality.

Survived by friend, Rose Oliynek; father of Ann (John) Duffy, Dominick (Felicia) Dellaccio and James Dellaccio, Jr.;grandfather of Ann Marie Dellaccio, Elizabeth Dellaccio, John Duffy, Jenna Dellaccio and Tanya Dellaccio; dear brother of Carl (Jini) Dellaccio, Anne (late Michael) Andolina, Rose (George) Underwood and Henry (Delores) D'Angelo; brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Robert) Junke, Patrina (Peter) Mussell, Patsy (Phyllis) Grossi; also survived by his childhood friend, Albert (Cuff) Granchelli; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Monday at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, with Father Joseph Rogliano celebrating. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc., 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 would be appreciated by the family.

David Lloyd McIntyre, 61.  Found dead in dwelling off Rhulman Road, 2/11.   Father of three was lawyer.

James Weir, 56, 2/11 in Buffalo General.  Had worked at Oldham Saw.

Evelyn Joaquim (Costa), 75, 2/11 in Sun City Center, FL.   Mother of three retired from HRD.

Mabel C. Bye (Ennis), 89, 2/10 in LMH.  Mother of five. Worked for family-owned Bye's Popcorn.

Francis P. Dion, 93, 2/9 in LMH.  Father of two had run a office supply business prior to 1982.

Kimberly D. Hulett (Johnson), 34, 2/8 in Arcadia, FL.   Mother of three was data processor.

Nellie M. Palmer (Ackerman, McIntyre), 103, 2/8. Mother of two had worked at Tuttle Shirts and a textile mill.

Arthur Vossler, 89, 2/7 in Largo, FL.  Father of one had worked at Witkop and Holmes Furniture.

Cynthia Emerson (VanMater), 72, 2/5 in LMH.  Retired secretary at Emmet Belknap.  Mother of three.

Gary F. Schufelt, 61, 2/1 found dead in home driveway with laceration to head.  Under investigation.  Security guard.

Robert E. Clark, 57, 1/29, in Albion.  Lockport native had retired from Harrison's.  Father of four.

Frank H. Lennert Jr., 84, 1/29.  Father of  two retired from HRD was active radio experimenter.

Frank H. Lennert, Jr., 84, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2003 after a brief illness.  He was lovingly cared for by his family, close friends and Niagara Hospice. 

Born July 2, 1918 to Margie and Frank H. Lennert Sr., he was wed September 7, 1940 to the former Mary Frances Ranney, who predeceased him on April 8, 1996 after a marriage of 55 years.

Mr. Lennert had been a model maker for Harrison Radiator Division, GMC for 38 years, and after his retirement he worked as a tool-maker for a brief time at E & R Machinery.  His life-long hobby was Amateur Ham Radio.  He operated Station K2JYC. During his early years, Mr. Lennert was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America, ultimately serving as a Scoutmaster in Lockport.  More recently, he was very active as a volunteer for St. Mary’s Church, Lockport, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and alter server.  He volunteered for many years through the R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), particularly helping at the former Eastern Niagara Chamber of Commerce and at the Niagara Historical Society.    He was also a member of the Dale Association.

Mr. Lennert was especially proud of the accomplishment of his first skydive to celebrate his 80^th birthday; he subsequently made several additional jumps.

He is survived by a daughter Donna Landers of Lockport, and a son Gary (Aili) Lennert of Columbia, SC.; brothers George (Stella) Lennert of Lockport, Clinton (Jerry) Lennert of Burt, Irving (Helene) of Lockport and Las Vegas, and his sister Beverly (Clifford D.) Miller of Olcott.  He was predeceased by brothers Fred Lennert and John Lennert.  Mr. Lennert is also survived by grandchildren M. John Landers, Jr., of Falls Church, VA, Thomas (Amy) Landers of Lockport, Stephen (Donna) Landers of Beavercreek, OH, Kristin (Andrew) Murra of Richfield, MN, Matthew (Kim) Lennert of W. Chicago, IL, great grand-children Ryan, Nicholas Jennifer and Katherine Landers of Lockport and Aaron Landers of Beavercreek, OH, and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where prayers will be offered Saturday Morning at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. or St. Mary’s Church.

Judith Anne Sinclair, 56, 1/28 in San Diego, CA.  1964 LSHS graduate succumbs of cancer

She had lived on Lockport's north side.  She is survived by cousins and many good friends. "Once your friend, she was always your friend."  We were close friends since college.  ---Mary Ann O'Rielly Gumaer.

Chester T. Baron, 80, 1/28.  Retired GM at Emil Von Dunger.  Father of five.

Edward F. Lorish, 77, 1/28 in Millard Fillmore.   WW-2 vet retired from GM Powertrain.  Father of three.

Carl W. Grinnell, 88, 1/28 in nursing home. Retired from Harrison's.  Father of one.

Albert M. Harris, 68, 1/26 in ICMH.  Lockportian father of three had moved to Newfane.  Worked for school system.

J. Margaret Bookey, 89, 1/26 in nursing home.   Retired school teacher.

Arthur E. Brick, Sr., 82, 1/25 in Big Bear, CA.   Father of three, WW-2 vet had worked for Harrison.

Monica Lanham (Allen) 99, 1/25 in nursing home.   Mother of one was born in England.

Keith Jeffrey Rose, 51, 1/25 in VA Medical Center, Batavia.  Father of three.

Kathleen A. Carozzolo, 53, 1/24 in Barker.  Mother of three had moved from Lkpt in 2002.

Norma Z. Eglin (Zent), 77, 1/23 in LMH.  Mother of four

Agatino W. Licata, 75, 1/23 at Mt. St. Mary's. Had owned market in Lkpt before moving to NF.  Father of 3.

Lillian Blonkowski (Groff), elderly, 1/23 in LMH.   Mother of three.

Joseph Ptak, 82, 1/22 in Buffalo General.  WW-2 vet was retired millwright.  Father of one.

Geraldine J. Goff, 81, 1/22 in LMH. Mother of four.

Richard J. Dunning, 82, 1/21 in Avon Park, FL.   Retired from Harrison's was father of two.

Jeffrey Goerss, 31, 1/21 when snowmobile crashed in Pendleton.  Worked for Delphi-Harrison.

Daniel M. Redlein, 54, 1/21 in Buffalo.  Father of two worked at Quebecor Printing/Depew.

Michael A. Bye, 58, 1/21 in LMH. Banker with HSBC was father of four.

Robert T. Burke, 69, 1/18 in Cincinnati, OH.   DeSales '50 grad was father of three.

Judy Ann Keeley (Kimmich), 55, 1/17 in LMH. Worked 31 years for Marine/HSBC banks.

Margaret O'Rielly Ryan, 83, 1/17 in Walnut Creek, CA.   Mother of three moved to CA 12 years ago.

Florence B. VanBuren (Rankie), 97, 1/17 in LMH.   Mother of one.

Bethel C. Riggs, 83, 1/16 in ECMC.  Retired from Western Electric.

Jessie L. Neumann (Hobart), 1/15.  Mother of two .   Further details not provided.

Alice K. Schroeder (Raiser), 1/14.  Mother of six.   Further details not provided.

Margaret C. Gomesky (Cleary), 63, 1/14 in LMH.   Beautician.

Fred M. Contrino, 84, 1/14.  WW-2 vet retired from HRD after 33 years.  Father of one.

For my Uncle Fred Contrino.

Subject: A Simple Soldier


He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.

And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.

But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For ol' Bob has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.

He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.

He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell of their life stories
>From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some jerk who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?

The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.

While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.

It's so easy to forget them,
For it is so many times
That our Bobs and Jims and Johnnys,
Went to battle, but we know,

It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?

Or would you want a Soldier--
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end.

He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his like again.

For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simply headline
In the paper that might say:

"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."

Michael P. Widrig

Florence B. Maul (Moore), 1/14, Mother of four.

Theron J. Main, Jr., 77, 1/13.  WW-2 vet retired from Consolidated Feightways.  Father of nine.

Robert J. Tracy, 72, 1/11 in LMH.  Retired from Harrison's, was father of four.

Robert J. Tracy of Lockport, entered into rest, Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Lockport on September 30, 1928, he was the son of W. Jerry and Angela (Byrne) Tracy. Mr. Tracy graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1947 and later Alfred Tech. He served on the Heavy Cruiser, the USS Macon in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952.

He married the former Audrey Flory on June 26, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Lockport. He worked at Harrison's Radiator for 29 years as an electrician, where he retired in 1991. He was a member of the B. Leo Dolan Post 410 American Legion, where he was Past Commander, the Ancient Order of Hibernians the Knights of Columbus, the Navy Marine Club, the Moose Club, the. I.O.O.B. Club and St. Patrick's Church.

He was the father of Steven R. Tracy, Cynthia Caccese of Lewistown, Michael F.Tracy, and Colleen Palmer.

Funeral services were be held at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home followed by Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Patrick's Church with Father Joseph Dumphrey. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to B. Leo Dolan Post 410, American Legion, or Roswell Park would be appreciated by the family.

Elizabeth Rau (Redmna), 86, 1/11 at Medina Hospital. Mother of one.

Richard Garcia, Jr., 78, 1/11 in nursing home.  WW-2 vet .

Norman M. Swendsen, 81, 1/9 at ICMH.  Father of eleven had worked at Millward Alloys.

Anne E. Licata (Kenney), 68, 1/8.  Mother of six was teacher and life-long Lockportian.

Anne E. (Kenney) Licata, 68, entered into rest on January 8, 2003, after a brief illness. Born in Lockport on October 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles Henry "Jack" and Mary (Kulka) Kenney. She is predeceased by her husband, Peter J. Licata, who was a Lockport teacher, a Marine Corps Major and former 4th Ward Alderman.

Mrs. Licata was a longtime resident of Lockport and had recently moved to Williamsville. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and subsequently attended Buffalo State College.. She was a substitute teacher in the Lockport School System for over 30 years. She was also active in the Lockport Democratic Committee and served as Delegate to the 1980 Democratic Convention. She was an avid bridge player and was most recently active in the Buffalo Bridge Center, The Whist Club and The Lockport Duplicate.

She is the mother of Elizabeth Anne (Alan) Bigelow-Licata of Buffalo, Peter "John" Licata of Lockport, Mark Joseph Licata of Virginia, , Catherine Grace Licata of Buffalo, Michael Paul Licata of Lockport and Mary Patricia Licata of Buffalo.

There will be no prior visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family Memorials to the Sisters of St. Mary's of Namur-St. Joseph's Academy appreciated by the family. Arrangements were made by Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home.

Stacia G. Hinchy (Cummings),   88, 1/8 at ICMH.  Mother of six.

Ralph E. Parsons, Jr.,   66, 1/8 in Ocala, FL. Retired from HRD in '99 after 33 years.   Father of four.

Skylar Rose Pasnik, 2, 1/7 at Buffalo's Children's Hospital. Further details not available.

Richard F. Rankie, 94, 1/7/03 in nursing home.  Owned Rankie’s Service Station.  Father of three.

Beatrice E. Cummings, 73, 1/6/03 at Buffalo General.  31 years at Harrison Radiator.

Douglas L. Roberts, 68, 1/6/03 in nursing home.  Father of two was President of Grimble’s Hardware.