All Obituaries

Dr. Melvin B. Dyster, MD, passed away peacefully at home in the company of his family on April 13, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 18, 1927, the son of the late Bert and Madeline [Jennings] Dyster. On October 3, 1953, he married Mary Catherine [Toohill] Dyster at St. John the Baptist Church in her home town of Lockport, NY.   She predeceased him on January 22, 1999. He attended Niagara University, where he initially pursued an interest in veterinary medicine...

James F. "Squid"  McAninch, Sr.  of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on  Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in the Buffalo General Medical Center.  He was born in   Canton, OH,  on September 22, 1970, a son of the late Herbert and  Anne [Ferguson]  McAninch. Jamie graduated from Niagara Wheatfield and has been employed as the facility manager with Smokin' Joes for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Connie [Rickard]...

Janice Florence (Walck) Wick, 80, of Schwenksville, PA, formerly of Medford, NJ and Sanborn, NY,  passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  She was born in Sanborn, NY on August 26th, 1940 to the late Edward Philipp Benjamin and Florence Sophia (Pfohl) Walck.   On October 1, 1971, Janice married her love, Martin Anthony “Marty” Wick Jr.   She was a committed, caring wife and devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide a happy life for her...

Rosa L. Bradley of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  She was born  in  Brewton, AL   on August 30, 1948, the daughter of the late John L. and Carrie Lee [Thomas] Bradley. Miss Bradley graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was a secretary with Bell Aerospace for many years and later with various employment agencies in the area. Miss Bradley was an active member of Mt. Erie Baptist...

Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away March 19, 2021.    He was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 30, 1958, the son of Wilbur (Mary) Watson, Sr. and the late Manathia (late Gerald) Dias. Mr. Watson was employed with Niagara University. He enjoyed sports and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, most of all,  he loved spending time with his family and friends. Wilbur was the husband of the late Jennifer (Dorsey) Watson. He is survived by his daughter Courtney (Julian) Seright,...

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...

Sister Martina Keitz, OSF (baptized Agnes Elizabeth "Betty") was born March 20. 1929 in Buffalo, NY. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Follett) Keitz. Sister Martina died on March 17, 2021 at the age of 91. Sister Martina entered the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara September 5, 1948 and was professed August 17, 1951. She received her Bachelor's degree in Education in 1965 from Rosary Hill (Daemen) College, Amherst,...

Robert H. Gennamore, Jr. of Sanborn, NY passed away on March 15, 2021.  He was born on June 5, 1946 in Pensacola, FL,  son of the late Robert H. and Angela (Gueli) Gennamore, Sr. Mr Gennamore was employed at the Ford Stamping Plant as a Quality Supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, building and home improvement projects and poker nights with his family. He is survived by his daughter Tracy (Bill Livingston) McGehee and Lisa Gennamore, grandchildren Lacey Gennamore, Charlize Alvarez...

Elden R. Fischer of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  Elden was born in Corn, OK,  on April 2, 1934, the son of the late Martin B. and Eva E. [Voth} Fischer. Mr. Fischer served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was a welder at Harrison Radiator in Lockport for over 30 years before retiring in 2001. Mr. Fischer was involved with the Foster Children's Program over the years. He loved his...

Honorable Catherine M.  Miklitsch of Lewiston, NY,  passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at home from Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her sisters and brothers, under the care of her  devoted caregivers and Niagara Hospice. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 21, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert W. and  Catherine [Berry] Miklitsch, Sr. Cathy attended St. Peter’s School in Lewiston and Madonna High School in Niagara Falls.  She earned her...