All Obituaries

Kathryn Hodgkinson,  formerly of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, surrounded by love at home in Blythewood, SC,   Kathy was 63 years old.  She was born in St. Catharines, Ontario,  on December 20, 1954, a daughter of the late Paul and  Barbara [Miller]  Hodgkinson. Kathryn was an associate with Opportunities Unlimited for many years.   She will be remembered for Kathyism's.   Kathryn is  survived by two...

Joyce A. Neyerlin  of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 20, 2019. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 28, 1957  , the daughter of the late Wallace and Jean (Amery) Neyerlin.  Joyce graduated Niagara University with a Bachelors Degree and taught French in various schools. She loved her dogs and spending time with her family. She is survived by her boyfriend Henry Melendez sisters Beth (Charles) Letts, Jeanne (Richard) Hollerith and Nancy (Charles)...

Thomas E. Strott of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY.   He was born in Mingo Junction, OH on November 5, 1937, the son of the late Arthur E. and Jessie M. [Albough] Strott. Mr. Strott moved to Niagara Falls in 1940 and was employed with Moore Business Forms and Century Salvage. He started the Father Thomas 2nd Hand Store which later became Strott Flea Market and then to Terry's Flea Market where he worked along side his...

Sarah R. Kelly of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in  Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  She was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on April 12, 1940, the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline [Paratore] LaBarbera. Mrs. Kelly  was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and also enjoyed reading. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Donald C. Kelly, her children David (Lisa), Daniel and Donald...

Naomi L. Collins, 87, of Bradenton, FL,  passed away on Monday,  April 15, 2019. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Reginald and Maude [McCrory] Williamson.  Mrs. Collins had lived in Sanborn and then Winchester, VA before moving to Bradenton in 1991.   She was the wife of 62 years to the late Murle Collins, who passed away on January 24, 2015.   Mrs. Collins is survived by her son, Kevin (Sara) Collins, two...

Lawrence Fish a lifelong resident of the Tuscarora Nation passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 after a full and adventurous life. He was 91 years old, born in Buffalo, NY on October 25, 1927, the son of the late Fred and Lillian (Henry) Fish.  Lawrence was a hard worker and took good care of his family. He was an iron worker with Local #9 working on Lewiston Queenston Bridge, St. Mary's Hospital and many other local landmarks. He also ran...

Beatrice M. Wilson  of Niagara falls, NY passed away April 9, 2019. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 24, 1957, the daughter of Elizabeth Maggard. Beatrice was employed at Smokin Joes. She enjoyed her dogs, playing bingo, tending her garden and spending time with her family. Besides her mother,  Beatrice is survived by her husband Robert Wilson,Sr.,  sons Timothy G. Mort, Shawn R. (Jojo) Wilson, Brian W. Wilson and Robert Wilson, Jr., nine grandchildren,...

Edward James "Uncle Ed" McGraw, 84 years young, entered into eternal peace on Friday, April 5th, 2019, at Schoellkopf Nursing Home.   He was born on November 24, 1934, the son of late Edward and Aurelia McGraw of Pittsburgh, PA. Uncle Ed was a real-estate appraiser and property manager in the Buffalo area during his earlier career.  This was followed by several years as a security professional in Atlanta Georgia where he received many awards for his service to his...

Rita A. Lenhart of Fairfield, CT,   passed away peacefully on February 12, 2019.  Rita was born in Chicago on July 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Anna (Derus) and Melvin Caldwell.  After graduating in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Niagara University, Rita pursued an exceptional Nursing career while obtaining her Masters of Education degree from SUNY, Buffalo, and a Masters of Arts in Nursing Administration from Teachers College at Columbia...

Audrey S. LaRocca of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Northgate Health Care Facility under the care of Niagara Hospice.   She was born on the Tuscarora Nation, on September 20, 1920,  the daughter of the late Loveare and  Cinderella [Williams]  Printup.   A member of the Bear Clan and the oldest member of the Tuscarora Nation. She attended Akron High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1939.  Mrs....