All Obituaries

Tommie Lee King of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacfully under the loving care of her daughter and Niagara Hospice on May 17, 2022.   She was born in Dozier, Alabama on February 20, 1946, daughter of the late Thomas Culver and Lula Mae Elder. Mrs. King was employed as a Unit Clerk at Schoellkopf Health Center. She believed in Jesus, was a homebound member of the church and avid reader of the Bible.  She also loved spending time with her family. Mrs.King was the wife...

Daniel L. Pelfrey of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on  Saturday, May 14, 2022, in  Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  He was born in Rock Island, IL on February 18, 1975, a son of  Dianne Pelfrey  and the late Arthur  Cunningham. In addition to his mother,  he is survived by his children Anthony Pettitt, Daniel Pelfrey, Jared Maikranz, Christopher and Chance Pelfrey, Dominique (Antoine) Pelfrey Mack, Latechia Marsh and Jasmine Maikranz and...

Robert C. Andrews of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Lewiston, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 10, 1931, the son of the late John and Margaret [Ross] Andrews. He was married and devoted to the love of his life for 69 years, the late Vivian M. (Malouf) Andrews, who passed away on November 1, 2021. Mr. Andrews was a decorated Korean War veteran with the US Army, who bravely served on the front lines as a Medic. He retired as a Captain with...

William E. Goodman of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  He was born in Wilson, New York on April 20, 1929,  son of the late Henry and Florence [Fillingham] Goodman. Mr. Goodman graduated from Wilson High School in 1948 and served in both the US  Navy and Army. He had lived in Newfane for over 40 years before moving to Sanborn in 1999. Mr. Goodman was employed with Continental Can for 20 years and at Harrison...

Sister Helen Marie Schumacher OSF, (formerly Sister M. Aquinas) born in Buffalo, NY September 13, 1931, died on May 5, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Gerard and Mary Louise (Seereiter) Schumacher. Sister Helen Marie entered the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara, NY on October 4, 1950 and professed vows August 18, 1953.    Much of her work included teaching and pastoral ministry.  She taught at St. Joachim...

John R. "Jake"  Dunn Of Lewiston, NY, passed away on May 4, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 7, 1937, a son of the late William and Mary Mae [McGrath] Dunn. Jake graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and served with the US Army. He was employed with the City of Niagara Falls for over 25 years, retiring as the supervisor of the waste water plant in 1998. Jake was proud of his Irish heritage,...

Patricia Gallagher Kinner Of Lewiston, NY, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at home after courageously managing ALS.  Owing to her deep faith, she never allowed the suffering associated with ALS to define her. Rather she communicated to family, friends and caregivers a spirit of optimism and gratitude for the many blessings and friendships that had enriched her life.  Her constant joy and singular purpose was the love she shared with her husband John, her two...

Wayne J. Bilek of Niagara Falls, NY passed away April 15, 2022.  Wayne was born on November 4, 1964, son of late John and Gracellyn (Wendt) Bilek.   Wayne is survived by his brother Craig J. Bilek and sister Denise R. (Steven) Calvaneso, nieces Rachel V. Bilek, Ashley DiPietro, Dominique (Brian) Dibble, nephews Enzo Calvaneso and Joshua Hertel, uncle Forrest (late Gail) Wendt, great-niece Mila Dibble, great-nephew Valentino Gouveia.   Graveside services will...

Patricia A. Mussall , formally of Ransomville, NY, passed away on  Tuesday, May 3, 2022,  in Elderwood at Lancaster, NY. She was born in Buffalo, NY on February 11, 1941, a daughter of the late William A. and Dorothy [O'Connor] Davidson. Patricia graduated from Mt. St. Mary's High School in 1959.  After high school, she joined the Sister's of St. Joseph in Alden, NY. She achieved her master's degree at Buffalo State Teacher College in...

Irene Maria Marvin, left this earth peacefully from her home to join her creator on March 25, 2022, surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice. She was 92. Born and raised in Munich, Germany, her childhood and education was disrupted due to the war.  She survived World War II and was able to continue her studies to become a seamstress and a concert pianist. She had her own band and entertained guests for many events. At age 18 she married an American solider (late Ralph...