All Obituaries

ANNIE W. WEST Of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She was born in Guerryton, AL, on November 12, 1938, a daughter of Lue Bennie Ray.  Mrs. West moved to Niagara Falls in 1958. She was a cab driver with United Cab in the 1970's and later was employed with Harrison Radiator for over 25 years, before retiring.  Mrs. West was a Foster Parent with Niagara County for many years. She enjoyed going to church, playing...

Henry G. Peters Of the Town of Cambria, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home. He lived a full, happy and active life right up to his last day. He was born in Jamestown, NY on August 15, 1946, a son of the late Lloyd and Mamie [Brown] Peters. While growing up in Jamestown, he and his buddies created so much mischief that he was still telling the stories 70 years later. He attended University of Buffalo, graduating in 1968. He was a proud member and eventual President...

  Hannelore F. Moeller Of Sanborn, NY, passed away  on September 13, 2023, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Wolfersted, Germany on June 29, 1929. Mrs. Moeller was the wife of the late  Erhard  Moeller, who passed away in January of 2021.  She is survived by her son Roger (Patty)  Moeller, grandchildren Ryan (Ashley) Moeller, Anna (Arthur IV) Spina , Eric (Nicole) Moeller, great-grandchildren Peyton, Maylee, Chase, Toren, Robert, Keenan...

  PRESIDENT "Tunk" "Tom" MYLES, JR. of Niagara Falls, NY passed away September 12, 2023.  He was born on October 20, 1942, in Uniontown (Perry County), Alabama, the son of the late President, Sr. and Margaret (Pitts) Myles. Mr. Myles was a great self-skilled fabricator and entrepreneur.  In the late 60’s, in Mobile, Alabama, he started as an awesome mechanic and paint and body work.  Furthermore, to his legacy, he owned...

Mary E. "Betsy"  Barnard Of Victor, NY passed away suddenly on September 7, 2023.  She was born in Medina, NY, on March 4,1944, a daughter of the late Germain A. and Henrietta [McElwee] Holtz. Betsy graduated from the Rochester Business Institute and worked for many years at banking institutions in Springfield, MA, Rochester, NY and Albany, NY as a Teller,  prior to her retirement. Betsy enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  She loved to garden,...

Frank J. Zahradnik Of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Our Lady of Peace. He  was born in Niagara Falls, NY,  on May 25, 1938, a son of the late John F. and Stella [Sawczyk] Zahradnik. Mr. Zahradnik was a graduate of Bishop Duffy and served with the US Marine Corp.  He was employed with DuPont, Great Lakes Roofing and then with McGonigle & Hilger Roofing in Lockport, where he retired as Vice President in 2001. Mr. Zahradnik was one of...

Cynthia L. Budge Of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  She was born in Syracuse, NY,  on October 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Vincent and Marie [Fenlon] Aungier. Mrs. Budge attended Stella Niagara and later graduated from Niagara University with her degree in teaching. She was a teacher and a librarian at Niagara Falls High School for over 30 years before retiring. She was the wife of the late William D....

Donald C. "Jose" Rickard Of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.  As a member of  the  Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Indian Nation, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on August 3, 1951, a son of the late Kenneth and Margaret [Williams] Rickard. Mr. Rickard served three tours of duty with the US Marine Corp in Vietnam. He was employed as a roofer before becoming a sales associate in the...

Steven  J. Stepien Of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, May 10, 1958,  a son of the late Chester and Mary [Capitan] Stepien. Steve graduated from Lew-Port in 1976 where he played football and had also attended Niagara University. He worked with the family business, the Country Kernel for many years. Steve was a landscaper for over 45 years and owned and operated Down to...

  Walter G. "Wally" Dean Of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 2, 1950, a son of the late Walter and  Louise [DeDario] Dean. Wally was a graduate of Bishop Duffy and received two associate degrees from Niagara County Community College, a Bachelor of Science and his Masters in Science and engineering from Buffalo State.  Wally has been an...