All Obituaries

David A. Smith of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Buffalo General Medical Center.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY,  on April 12, 1958, the loving son of Donald  Smith and the late Vera [Lamb] Smith. David was an associate of Intandem (formerly Opportunities Unlimited) for many years, where he  was known as the sweetest boy in the house. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends at Intandem. David enjoyed...

Kim M. Gnann of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 15, 2021. She was born in Hollywood, FL on November 11, 1955, the daughter of Margaret "Marge" (McQuillan) Shotwell and late Lorne G. Shotwell.  Kim was employed as a Radiology Technician at Mount St. Marys Hospital. She was an avid golfer. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Robert Gnann, daughter Nicol Gnann, grandchildren Anneliese, Vincent, Jr., and Alyssa...

Margaret L. Syposs, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Buffalo General Medical Center. She was was born in Buffalo, NY, on April 10, 1944, the daughter of the late Hans and Mary Oldag. Margaret was a teachers aide with the Niagara Wheatfield School District for over 20 years and was an AFS foreign exchange student coordinator for many years. She was passionate about helping rescue animals. Margaret enjoyed traveling the world, water color painting,...

Kevin W. McCarthy of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on  Monday, June 7, 2021, in  Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Syracuse, NY on August 11, 1952, the son the late William and Mary Alice [ Phelps] McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy graduated from Bishop Duffy High School  and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a maintenance mechanic with the Niagara Falls Water Board for over 40 years. Mr. McCarthy served as an usher at St. Mary's...

William V. Hauck of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on Friday June 4, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Beloved husband of the late Leokadja "Lillian" (Strozewski) Hauck; devoted father of the late Beverly Hauck, Warren (Caroline) Hauck, Robert (Wendy) Hauck and Kimberly (Dan) Adlerman.   Playful and loving grandfather to Savannah, Travis, Trevor(Joanna) and Alexandria Hauck, Everest, Josh and Maxx Adlerman, also survived by many nieces and...

Alecia  Jacobs of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away June 3, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  A member of the Bear Clan, she was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on February 24, 1947,  the daughter of the late Harry and Flora A. [Hewitt] Jacobs, Sr. She was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield and became a  sales representative with Jenss Department Store for many years. Ms Jacobs loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling, shopping, reading and...

William D. Broderick, Sr. Of Youngstown, NY, passed away at 84 years old on March 18, 2021 at home after a brief illness.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 15, 1936, the son of the late Willard H. and Helen [Frombgen] Broderick.  The family moved to Lewiston, and then Wilson where he attended school.  The family moved to Lockport when he was 16 but he managed to commute back to Wilson (with the vice-principal) to still finish high school there... and play...

JOHN R. "Rocky" SAYA  of Niagara Falls, NY passed away June 2, 2021. He was born in Syracuse, NY on April 2, 1954, son of the late Mary Saya. John was employed as a cab driver for 40 plus years in Niagara Falls. He enjoyed fishing and would always say "fish on baby, fish on!" He is survived by his son, Christopher Saya, daughter Angela (Andrae) Dixon,  grandchildren Gabreal Hooks, Jr., Ciara Hooks and Bryson Dixon, great-granddaughter Ava...

Richard J. Cook  passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in the  Ascension Living - Our Lady of Peace , Lewiston, NY.  He was born in St. Jean, Quebec on September 16, 1943, a son of the late Ruth (Depew) Cook Johnson  and Howard  Cook. Mr. Cook was a security guard with the Wackenhut Security for many years. He was the husband of the late Darlene Cook Mr. Cook is survived by several family members. Private services were held at the wishes of his family.

Caren A. Barber  of Niagara Falls, NY passed away May 19, 2021. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 9, 1945,  the daughter of the late Earl and Marjorie (Saunders) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Robert Barber and is survived by her son Christopher Barber and daughters Tammy (Robert) Cox and Kimberly Reagle, her grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation on Wednesday from 3-7PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Ave,...