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Feb. 7th, 2025 7:00 am
Thomas David Darnley of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 29, 2025. He will be forever remembered for his belief in the Lord, his great love for family, and his great sense of humor.
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Jan. 31st, 2025 7:00 am
Lisa A. Szpakowski (nee Dinsmore) of Lockport, formerly of Grand Island, died Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan. 24th, 2025 10:05 am
John J. Hanrahan, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home in Lewiston on Jan. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
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Jan. 24th, 2025 7:00 am
Betty J. Marinell of Grand Island died Dec. 31, 2024, at the age of 103.
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Jan. 17th, 2025 7:00 am
Hank Lisowski, born on June 12, 1938, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 8, 2025. He died at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston surrounded by his family. He graciously and mercifully did not suffer.
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Jan. 10th, 2025 7:00 am
A staunch community advocate, proud Grand Island son, and strong newspaper champion has died.
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Jan. 9th, 2025 10:25 am
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret E. Giles, age 89, of Grand Island. Margaret left us on Jan. 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and treasured memories.
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Jan. 7th, 2025 12:45 pm
Peter T. Xanthos died Jan. 1, 2025. He was a resident of Grand Island since 1958.
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Nov. 26th, 2024 10:45 am
John I. Rolfe, 83, of Youngstown, passed away Nov. 23, 2024, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. Born in Birmingham, England, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Isham) Rolfe.
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Nov. 22nd, 2024 9:20 am
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Raymond Von Wryeza of Grand Island, 72, on Nov. 1, 2024.
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Nov. 12th, 2024 7:55 pm
Dr. Edward (Ted) Rayhill of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2024, after reaching his 95th birthday.
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Oct. 18th, 2024 12:40 pm
It is with great sadness that the family of William J. Mollosky of Lewiston announces his passing on Oct. 17, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.
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Oct. 5th, 2024 9:55 am
Pauline Y. "Polly" Smith, of Locke, New York - who lived on Grand Island for 50 years, becoming widely familiar in WNY as the wife of journalist Doug Smith - passed away quietly at home on Sept. 23, 2024. She was 88.
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Sep. 21st, 2024 7:00 am
Nancy C. Wiese (nee Wolf) of Grand Island died Sept. 13, 2024. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend is now in the presence of the Lord.
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Sep. 21st, 2024 7:00 am
Norman Christopher Cerrillo (Santa Norm) died Sept. 4, 2024.
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Sep. 18th, 2024 8:00 pm
Merton K. Wiepert, longtime councilman and supervisor for the Town of Porter, co-owner of Wiepert's Service Station, and devoted family man, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness on Sept. 16, 2024. He was 85 years old.
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Sep. 6th, 2024 7:00 am
Christian Hipp, a quiet man, who loved his family, good food and travel, and was an intrepid skier, was born Sept. 3, 1943, to George W. and Mary Margaret (Stout) Hipp in Wellsville.
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Aug. 30th, 2024 7:00 am
Michael "Mike" Patrick Flanagan, 67, of Lewiston, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
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Aug. 30th, 2024 7:00 am
William E. Lapp, of Grand Island, died Aug. 21, 2024.
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Aug. 30th, 2024 7:00 am
Margaret "Peggy" Cecelia Langlois, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Niagara Hospice on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the age of 93.
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Aug. 23rd, 2024 10:50 am
The Lord welcomed Deborah into His arms, after a long illness, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Aug. 23rd, 2024 7:00 am
Noel E. Bartlo, 90, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2024. Born on Christmas Eve, 1933, in Buffalo, Noel lived a life marked by dedication to family, community, and service.
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Aug. 10th, 2024 7:00 am
Ralph Francis Itzo died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
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Aug. 2nd, 2024 11:20 am
Orma M. Secic died July 26, 2024.
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Aug. 2nd, 2024 10:50 am
Judith A. Leardini, born Sept. 10, 1947, to Martin and Loretta (Mack) Slish, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, following a brief illness.
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Aug. 1st, 2024 8:45 pm
Mary Jean Povlock (formerly Barbone), of Edgewater, Florida, age 93, passed away July 12, 2024. She was born Dec. 25, 1930, in Salamanca, New York, to Eva (Kalamanka) and Phillip Povlock. She graduated from Salamanca High School and went on to attend Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1952. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority Sigma Nu Chapter.
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Jul. 19th, 2024 10:50 am
Ruth F. Cunningham (Zahn) passed away July 16, 2024.
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Jul. 19th, 2024 8:10 am
Joyce E. Donovan - 87 - of Lewiston, died Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, at the Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Facility in Wheatfield.
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Jul. 19th, 2024 8:05 am
Maureen Dolores Duffy, age 64, of Buffalo, formerly known as Maureen D. O'Rourke, passed away on July 11, 2024, at Erie County Hospice.
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Jul. 13th, 2024 7:00 am
Lenore Tetkowski passed away peacefully at her home on Grand Island on the Fourth of July, 2024.
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Jun. 27th, 2024 7:00 am
Angelo J. Sarkees, 76, of Lewiston, passed away on June 22, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Cezar J. and Rose M. (Morreale) Sarkees.
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Jun. 14th, 2024 2:15 pm
It is with deep sadness that the family of Rebecca Diane Henderson announce her passing following a brief but courageous fight against the insidious thief cancer.
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Jun. 8th, 2024 9:45 am
Elaine Diane Hardman (nee Zelasko), age 73, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully in her home on June 1, 2024.
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Jun. 8th, 2024 9:45 am
Dr. Thomas Patrick Sheehan of Grand Island - setter of bones, stitcher of lacerations, deliverer of newborns, husband and father extraordinaire; avid (albeit poor) fisherman and golfer - passed peacefully on May 31, 2024, at the age of 82.
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Jun. 1st, 2024 1:50 pm
Hazel Maxine (Rutter) Eldridge passed on May 23 at the age of 99, due to the complications of COVID infection. She joins her beloved husband, Parker Neville, and son, Frank Otis.
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Jun. 1st, 2024 1:50 pm
Barbara Long Zafuto of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and formally of Grand Island, died May 7.
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May. 25th, 2024 11:15 am
Mary Ann (Kruse) Arsenault, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her immediate family.
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May. 25th, 2024 11:15 am
June E. Licence, of Grand Island, age 85, died May 19, 2024. She was the beloved lifelong companion of Roger A. Cook; and the loving daughter of the late John and Crystal Licence.
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May. 25th, 2024 11:15 am
Daniel Lynch, 88, formerly of West River Road on Grand Island, and most recently of Heathwood Assisted Living in Williamsville, died May 6, 2024, at HighPointe on Michigan in Buffalo.
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May. 18th, 2024 7:00 am
William J. Bagdy of Grand Island died April 8, 2024.
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May. 18th, 2024 7:00 am
Angela Maria Diebold of Grand Island passed away on May 11, 2024.
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May. 18th, 2024 7:00 am
Alajos Nemeth of Grand Island died May 10, 2024.
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May. 11th, 2024 7:00 am
Barbara A. Burns (nee Berhalter) of Clarence, formerly of Grand Island, died May 1, 2024. She was a beloved longtime crossing guard on Grand Island.
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May. 11th, 2024 7:00 am
William J. Bagdy of Grand Island died April 8, 2024. He was a proud U.S. Army World War II veteran.
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May. 4th, 2024 7:30 am
Noel D. "Cheeta" Blair, age 90, died April 28, 2024.
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May. 4th, 2024 7:30 am
Maryalice Pellicci (nee Arnold) died April 27, 2024.
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May. 3rd, 2024 7:00 am
Earl Grimes, 90, passed away at his home on Grand Island (since 1969) surrounded by loving family, friends and neighbors.
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Apr. 27th, 2024 7:00 am
Ermina Mae "Mina" Atkinson, 87, of Grand Island, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Buffalo.
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Apr. 23rd, 2024 3:40 pm
The family of Chie Doring invites you to a noon celebration of life set for Saturday, May 4, at St. Martin in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Road, Grand Island.
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Apr. 13th, 2024 7:00 am
David O. Bachert, of Grand Island, passed on April 5, 2024.
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