All Obituaries

Fred Silver of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his home. He was born in Creighton Mine, Ontario, on July 23, 1945, the son of the late Ronald and Muriel [Rumball] Silver. Fred graduated from Clarkson University with an engineering degree and his MBA. After moving to Lewiston in 1969, he started at Carborudum as a senior engineer and later became the company's president for many years. Fred was one of the areas finest golfers, winning the Buffalo District Golf...

Susan Wik of Sanborn, NY passed away on  October 6, 2019. Susan was the wife of the late Ronald E. Wik, mother of  Ronald (Deanna) Wik, Debbie Bunnell, Bonnie Wik and the late David Wik, sister of Janet (Rupert) Pahl, Carol (Al) Bantelman, Lawrence (Kathy) Taber, Beverly (late Rick) Rohloff, Gerry (Carl) Schaab, Drew (Wendy) Taber, sister in law of Chris (Tom) Carlson and Mary Taber, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

Anthony Munno  of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY, after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Amantea, Cosenza, Italy, on July 22, 1937, the son of the late Gaetano and Carolina [Posa] Munno. Mr. Munno came to the United States in 1957 and was a self employed, exceptional home builder and masonry contractor. He is survived by his wife of 61 1/2 years Carmen [DePadre]Munno, two sons Peter (Laurie) and...

Of Vero Beach, FL passed away September 6, 2019.  Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 11, 1926 to Frederick J. and Mary M. (Fitch) Feldhousen, Sr.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Beverly Miriam (Stempien) Feldhousen.   Fred served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. He attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He is also survived by his former...

Joseph Jerome McDonald, 98, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at John Adams Nursing Home Facility in Quincy, MA. Joe was born, raised and lived for 90 years in Niagara Falls.  He was the son of the late Joseph Alphonsus and Rose [McCaffrey] McDonald.  Joe grew up on 3rd and 10th streets in the Falls. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Niagara Falls High School. In 1942, from Niagara University, he received a Bachelor’s...

Maxie L. Jacobs  of Sanborn, NY passed away on September 11, 2019.   She was born in Fouke, AR on July 10, 1931, daughter of the late Jesse D. "JD" and Marianita (Kelly) Kelley. Mrs. Jacobs was employed with Niagara Wheatfield School District for many years. She enjoyed puzzles, embroidery, gardening , reading and most of all, traveling. Mrs Jacobs was the wife of the late Paul B. Jacobs.   She is survived by her children Timothy P. Jacobs, Donald E....

Doris L. Cothran, of Youngstown, NY, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019,  under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 11, 1931, the daughter of the late Arthur V. and Doris A. [Masters] Hiddie. Doris was a teacher's aide at Lewiston-Porter for many years before retiring in 1996. Doris was the wife of the late Newton Barnett Cothran, who passed away in 2004. Doris is survived by daughters Jill (Don)...

Sister Marina Matracia, OSF passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara, NY.   She was  born Anna Matracia in Buffalo, NY, on December 12, 1920, the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Capone) Matracia. Sister Marina  entered the Sisters of St. Francis September 7, 1929  and was professed August 18, 1941. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Mt. St. Joseph Teacher's College,...

Kathleen M. (Szalach) Zornes  of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on May 16, 1951, the daughter of the late Roman "Ray" and Carrie "Honey" [Deuro] Szalach.  Mrs. Zornes graduated from Niagara Falls High School and the Kelly Business School.   She was a bus monitor with the Niagara Wheatfield School District for over 22 years before retiring. Mrs. Zornes was a...

Norma L. Human  of Sanborn, NY, passed away on  Monday, August 19, 2019, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 30, 1934, the daughter of the late Arnold and Velma [Borget] Lindhurst. Mrs. Human graduated from Hickory College and Bryant and Stratton. She helped run the family greenhouse business in Sanborn and was also a cashier at Tops  for over 10 years, before retiring in 2009. Mrs. Human was a Girl Scout...