All Obituaries

Of the Town of Cambria, NY, passed away on  April 15, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on June 1, 1950, the son of the late Carl and Betty [Burdick] Ditzel. Jim was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and continued his education at Williamsport Community College.  Throughout his career, he was employed by Vibratech and Greatbatch, and also worked for the Town of Cambria, where he was ...

Of the Town of Cambria, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 29, 1949, a son of the late Robert and Jeanne [Broffle] McMaster. Mr. McMaster was a millwright with Harrison Radiator in Lockport for over 21 years and also a member of the Iron workers Local # 9 for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children, having coffee with his friends and working on ...

  Of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away peacefully in the company of her family on April 7, 2026 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 18, 1935,  to the late James and Minnie [Gregory] Elliott, she was always proud of her Canadian heritage. While she loved to see the Bills and Sabres win, she was, along with her sons, an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Shirley moved to Niagara Falls, NY to marry the love of her life, Joseph C. Lucchetti, in ...

Of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH, on May 12, 1954, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Hazel D. [Hilgert] Cunningham. After attending Rosary Hill College and receiving her Master's Degree from Canisius College in Deaf Education, she began her career as an elementary school teacher at St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY. Leslie was a lifelong animal lover, especially horses and dogs.  After retiring, she remained active, ...

Of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, April 2, 2026.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 16, 1949, Bill was the beloved son of the late William L. and Mary Louise (Miller) Murphy, Sr. He was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and later attended the University at Buffalo. A gifted athlete in his younger years, Bill proudly played football for both schools. Bill dedicated 28 years of his career to IBEW Local #237 in Niagara Falls. He ...

  Richard A. Braas, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, under the care of his nieces in Adamstown, MD. He was born on September 14, 1943, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Paul and Mabel (Gates) Braas.  Mr. Braas attended local schools and graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in 1961. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in English from Canisius College in 1965, and later received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Niagara University in ...

Formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in  Our Lady of Peace. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Fearon and Muriel [McWhirter] Muncaster.   Mrs. Bowman was employed with the Carborundum Company in the Abrasives Division and as a belt cutter, later with Toys R Us at the Summit Park Mall. She enjoyed going to the Casino and shopping.   Mrs. Bowman was the wife of the late James F. Bowman, who ...

Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away March 22, 2026. She was born in Roadalben, Germany on September 20, 1958, the daughter of the late Fritz and Traudel (Roth) Sandmeier.   Ilse enjoyed tending to her garden, plants and spending time with her dog Zoe.   Ilse is survived by her husband Arthur D. Walters, son Shane Damon, daughter Melanie (Terry) Smith, grandchildren Veronica (Jacob) LaPort, Abaigeal "Abby" Slusser, Jax Damon and Kayden Casero, several siblings and nieces ...

JOHN H. RUSSELL Of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born on July 24,1937 in Toronto, Ontario, the son of the late William and Catherine (Morten) Russell. Mr. Russell had been Vice President and General Manager of Precious Plate, Inc of Niagara Falls, New York.   He was the husband of 29 years to the late Patricia A. (Kelleher) Russell who passed away on March 4, 2022. He is survived by his children: Karen (Dave) Anderson, ...

Sister Donna Anthony, OSF (formerly Sister Anthony Marie) age 91, passed away at the Stella Niagara Health Center on March 19, 2026. Born Donna Marie Louise Anthony in Buffalo, NY on March 19, 1935, the daughter of the late Anthony F. and Louise Jean (Corey) Anthony. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Francis September 3, 1961 and was Professed August 18, 1964. She received her BS in Education from Rosary Hill (Daemen University) College, Buffalo, NY in 1971.   Sister Donna ...