All Obituaries

Marilyn L. Koithan, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in Northgate Health Care Facility.  She was born in  Tonawanda, NY, on January 11, 1934,  the daughter of the late Edmund and Erma [Gentzke] Hoffmeister. Mrs. Koithan helped her husband on the family farm and ran the farm's fruit stand every fall. She was known as the "Apple Lady".   She also liked gardening, sewing, and crafts.   She was a member of...

Ruth E. DeVantier of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility.  She was born in  the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on November 4, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Louise [Broecker]  Mueller. Ruth was a Tupperware dealer for over 40 years and  was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church.   She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking and gardening. Ruth was the wife...

Sister M. Anthony Reichmuth, OSF,  born  in Buffalo, NY on September 3, 1927, died on  February 16, 2020 at the Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara, New York. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Grad) Reichmuth. Sister Anthony entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity on September 3, 1944   and was professed August 18, 1946. Sister Anthony's principal ministry was Cooking,  Sister Anthony served at St. Anthony...

Sr. Eileen Barrett  formerly known as Sr. Kevin, of Amherst, NY, passed away on February 15, 2020. Beloved daughter of late Francis and Marie [Busch] Barrett.  Loving sister of Mary Theresa (late Frank) Daigler and the late Jean (Walter) Leising, Florence Barrett, Francis  Barrett,  Ann (Thomas) Kramer, John  and Joseph Barrett, sister-in-law of  Jean Barrett. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, great, great nieces, nephews and her...

Annette T. Bushover, 81 of Cambria, NY passed away February 6, 2020, surrounded by family at Niagara Hospice House. She was born in Lockport, NY on November 7, 1938. Daughter of the late John H. and Florence (Herberger) Stevenson. Annette graduated from Lockport High School in 1956. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends,  golfing and gardening. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Bushover, who passed in 2009, and the late Robert G. Sherwood who passed in 1968. She is...

Of Sanborn, NY, a member of the Onondaga Eel Clan, passed away February 5, 2020. She was born on February 8, 1967 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Hubert and Lilli [Williams] Swanson. Sheryl was employed with General Motors and Modern Disposal for many years. She enjoyed gardening, her rabbits and most of all her grandchildren. She had an infectious laugh and was always happy. Sheryl was the wife of the late Kurt E. Williams, she is survived by her children Kurt E. (Samantha)...

At the age of 95, Richard Wesley Creamer, having lived a wonderful life,  passed from this earth on January 20, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and companion and is survived by his loving companion, Janice White; his daughter, Leslie Jeanne Creamer Roth; his son, Richard Paul Creamer and his wife Diane Creamer; grandchildren Candice Creamer, Richard Paul Wesley Creamer, Kelsey Kremer Rogers, and Tobias Kremer Roth. He was also fortunate to have met and known...

Neil I. Pokelwaldt of Sanborn, NY, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, in the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 22, 1929, a son of the late Irving and Eleanor [Wendt] Pokelwaldt. Mr. Pokelwaldt graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He was a plant security guard at the East Delevan Chevrolet Engine Plant for over 20 years before retiring and operated his own farm. Mr. Pokelwaldt was an Exempt Member of the...

Larry E. Zornes, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in Northgate Health Care Facility.  He was born in Huntington, WV, on July 23, 1942, the son of the late William and Mary [Bragg] Zornes. Mr. Zornes served with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a chemical operator with Niacet for over 20 years before retiring. Mr. Zornes was a member of the American Legion and the Elks and enjoyed sitting in his back yard with a cold beer. He was the...

Rev. Calvin Wesley Babcock, God's good and faithful servant, died January 22, 2020, at home under the care of his family. He was called to the glory of his Lord after his battle with cancer. Born in Elmira, NY on March 2, 1938, the son of Rev. John Wesley and Bernice [Fleming] Babcock.   He graduated from East Aurora High School and Baldwin-Wallace College where he met and later married Janet Turner on June 18, 1960. After serving 2 years in the US Army in Syracuse, NY, he went to...