All Obituaries

 Anthony T. Grana, D.D.S., 95, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Spring, Texas.  He was born July 22, 1926, the son of the late Theodore and Mamie (Archie) Grana. Dr. Grana married the love of his life, Egla Urdaz, on September 3, 1956.  He was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, New York, until he and his wife moved to Spring, Texas in 2016 to be with their rapidly growing and loving family. Anthony was proud of the fact that in 1936, at the age of ten, he became a...

Peacefully, on November 2, 2021, at home. Cherished husband of Linda [Jarosz] Nowak, beloved father of Raymond Jr. "RJ" of Colorado; dear son of the late John and Josephine [Darlak] Nowak, loving brother of the late Lorraine (Ted) Karpiec, son-in-law of Theresa [Glomb] Jarosz and the late Joseph Jarosz, Sr., brother-in-law of Joseph Jarosz, Jr., Genene (Peter) Crofut and Gretchen (Sean) Hicks. He is also survived by his cousin, Norman Wesley, of whom he shared a...

Dora  W. Parry of the Town of  Wheatfield, NY. passed away on  Thursday, November 25, 2021, in  Ascension Living - Our Lady of Peace, Lewiston, NY.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Omar and Winifred [VanGorder] Jones. Mrs. Parry moved to Wheatfield in 1970.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling throughout  the country. Mrs. Parry was the wife of the late David A. Parry, Sr.,...

Jason A. Hilbig of Lewiston, NY, passed away on  Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, on August 20, 1974, a son of Linda [Lawrence] and the late Douglas Hilbig. Jason grew-up in Wilson and helped out in his families store, the Hanson Fish Market.  He was a driver with Modern Disposal for several years and later with the North East  Envirovac. Jason enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and boating. In addition to his mother,...

Barbara H. McDermott of Lewiston, NY, passed away on  Saturday, November 20, 2021, in the Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home.   She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Roger K. and Mary [Wolf] Howes. Mrs. McDermott graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.  She was an  elementary school teacher at St. Teresa's, Sacred Heart and St. Peter's Schools for over 15 years. Mrs. McDermott was a member the...

Teddy Richard Sydorowicz of  Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on  Wednesday, November 17, at Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns,  Tonawanda, NY.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 8, 1941, the son of the late Stefan and Stephania [Wozniak] Sydorowicz. Mr. was a chemical operator with Carborudum,  which later became St. Gobian for over 40 years before retiring.  He was a self taught drummer and played with Johnnie D and the Kings for many...

Crandall Johnson, Sr.  of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Tuesday,  November 16, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on October 18, 1941,  the son of the late Turtle Clan Chief  Tracy and Deer Clan Mother Norma Jean [Chew] Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Trott Vocational High School and was in the first graduating class of 1959 from Niagara Wheatfield, he had also attended SUNY at Canton. He served with the US...

William L. Alberts of Lewiston, NY,  passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  He was  born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 6, 1942 the son of the late John and Verna May [Ward] Alberts. Mr. Alberts graduated from both Niagara Falls High School and Buffalo State Teachers College. He served with the National Guard. Mr. Alberts was a supervisor with Harrison Radiator in Lockport and had worked at the New York State Power Authority before...

Melvin James “Jim” Etue, 80, of Sanborn, NY, passed peacefully on November 3, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness.   Born May 13, 1941 in Sacramento, California to the late Neilan Joseph and Eleanor [Woods] Etue. He went to high school at Concordia College in Oakland, CA and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in Seward, NE in 1963.  After graduation, he was assigned to be a teacher at St. Andrew...

Jermaine Cox, Sr. Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away November 2, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, NY on January 21, 1979, the son of Annie (Brinson) Cox and late Edward Cox, Sr. Jermaine was employed at Mavis Discount Tire. He enjoyed traveling, watching the Bills and most of all spending time with his friends and family. Jermaine was the husband of Marquitta A. (Graham) Cox, siblings Alfonso Brinson, Edward Cox, Jr., Tameka Straub, Nicholas (Julie) Young, Michael Hosey, Felicia Johnson,...