All Obituaries

Kenneth (Mann) Joshua Hall, 33, departed on March 16, 2023 unexpectedly. Kenneth was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 28, 1989. He was a NFHS graduate of 2008 and was enrolled in Full Sail University. He enjoyed reading his Bible, writing and recording music. His favorite team was the Laker’s. He enjoyed being in the company of friends and family.  Kenneth is survived by his loving mother, Sonya, Hall-Pearson ( Step Father-Robert ) ; Sisters, LaShonda Riddick ( William )...

  ROBERT H. PIERCE Of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday,  March 8, 2023, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  He was born in Big Run,  on March 21, 1931, a son of the late Homer and Sue [Atherton] Pierce. Mr. Pierce served with the 3rd Division US Army during the Korean War, where he received a Bronze Star, 4 Bronze Campaign Stars, a Combat Infantry Badge and  a  Presidential Unit Citation.  After returning from the service,...

Anne “Nancy” Flynn Comerford, of Getzville, NY, died March 7, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Edward M. and Ann Barron Flynn, she attended local schools before attending Loretto Academy in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Upon her graduation from Loretto, Nancy attended Niagara University before becoming a customer service representative at the New York Telephone Company business office at Third and Ferry. She also worked at the family business, Flynn’s Shoe Store, a...

  BRYCE ARTHUR MILLEVILLE A beloved husband and father, passed away on Tuesday,  March 7, 2023  at the age of 64 due to a brief illness.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 9, 1958, a son of the late Arthur and Myra [Smith] Milleville. He was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High, Niagara University B.S. Chemistry, Loyola University M.S Chemistry and Pace University MBA.  Bryce started out as a chemist in Burt, NY and moved to Chicago, IL,...

Sister Colette Rhoney, OSF was born in Niagara Falls, NY June 22, 1931 and died March 6, 2023 at the Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara, New York. She was the daughter of the late D. Vincent and Gertrude [Braas] Rhoney.  Sister Colette entered the Sisters of St. Francis September 4, 1949 and was professed August 18, 1952. She received her BS in Education from Rosary Hill College (now Daemen) in 1958 and an MED from Niagara University in 1970. Sister Colette's...

Anne Schimley’s decades-long dream to be with mom and dad again came true on March 6, 2023 when she passed away after a short illness. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Anthony and Mildred (O’Neill) Schimley, and sister, Maura Schimley. Anne is survived by sisters, Mary (Tryon Lecakes) Schimley, Ellen Schimley Brooks, and brothers, Mark (Sherry) Schimley, Paul Schimley and John Schimley, nephews, David (Sabrina), Michael (Rob), Connor Schimley and Patrick...

  OSCAR M. "MIKE" WOLF Of Sanborn, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 28, 1931, a son of the late Otto and Sophia [Schiesser] Wolf. After graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1950, Mike worked briefly at Kimberly Clark before serving as a first-class airman in the U.S. Air Force.   Following his honorable discharge in 1952, he worked as a journeyman carpenter on several local...

MICHAEL D. RHONEY Of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 25, 1942, a son of the late D. Vincent and Gertrude [Braas] Rhoney. Mr. Rhoney was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and the McAllister School of Mortuary Science in New York City.  He was a licensed funeral director in his family's business, the Rhoney Funeral Home in 1965 and...

  CAROLYN M. HENRY Of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Northgate Health Care Facility.  A member of the White Bear Clan, she was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys [Gansworth] Woodbury.   Mrs. Henry attended the Tuscarora Indian School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. She was a sales representative with Jenss Department Store for many years, also an AVON...

MARY F. EMES Mary F. Emes, a prominent figure skating instructor in the New York State and Ontario region, passed on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from this life at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 31, 1952, a daughter of the late Harry and Helen Elizabeth “Betty” [Long] Emes. Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Stella Niagara. She went on to receive her BA in Communications and Psychology from...