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May. 29th, 2026 7:00 am
Theodore "Ted" Toponak, 78, of Russell, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
May. 29th, 2026 7:00 am
The family of Dr. Robert L. Bull Jr. is sad to share the news of his passing on May 23, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer.
May. 15th, 2026 7:00 am
With heavy hearts, we announce that Sherrie A. (Mitchell) Wendling was welcomed into heaven on April 18, 2026.
May. 8th, 2026 7:00 am
Harry Litzel of Grand Island entered into rest on May 5, 2026.
Apr. 21st, 2026 3:05 pm
Judy S. Cline passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2026.
Apr. 14th, 2026 11:00 am
Arthur William Johnson, 83, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away April 10, 2026, following a long illness. He was a dear husband, brother, uncle, father and friend. Prior to moving to Florida, Arthur served as a business teacher and coach at Niagara Wheatfield High School. His impact on youth sports in the Buffalo area was celebrated. His loss will be felt deeply.
Apr. 10th, 2026 6:00 am
Floretta (Fama) Roberts, age 90, peacefully passed with the guidance of angels into the presence of God at her home on March 25, 2026, on what would have been her late husband's 100th birthday, following a very short illness.
Apr. 3rd, 2026 6:00 am
Born in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to Buffalo, where he met the love of his life, Shirley.
Mar. 27th, 2026 7:00 am
Jeanne Catherine (Pritchard) Bartlo, 91, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving children.
Mar. 13th, 2026 7:00 am
Suzanne E. (Jones) Buckholtz of Lewiston died March 8, 2026.
Mar. 13th, 2026 7:00 am
Wilma Ann Greenwood, age 96, of Ferry Village, Grand Island, passed away in the early morning on March 3, 2026, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing home.
Feb. 23rd, 2026 3:30 pm
On Feb. 13, 2026, Mark Nicklas, 75, took his final breath after a lengthy struggle with multiple health issues.
Feb. 23rd, 2026 3:05 pm
Mark S. Zimmerman of Hawthorne, Florida (formerly of Grand Island), passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2026.
Feb. 20th, 2026 7:00 am
Harris Loyd (Butch) Glasgow passed away on Feb. 3, 2026. He was a devoted and compassionate father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and life partner. Steady in his love, generous in spirit, and always ready to show up for the people who needed him.
Feb. 2nd, 2026 2:25 pm
Richard (Dick) Sander, 86, passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jan. 20th, 2026 1:25 pm
Dr. Scott F. McKay, of the Village of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Niagara Falls on May 22, 1946, the son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Howard) McKay.
Jan. 6th, 2026 10:05 am
James V. Glynn, 91, chairman and CEO of Niagara Falls-based Maid of the Mist Corp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness.
Jan. 5th, 2026 10:05 am
Janet J. Hallahan passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, New York.
Dec. 19th, 2025 8:00 am
Dale E. Lawrence, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 91.
Dec. 8th, 2025 2:40 pm
Henry Lobl of Grand Island, formerly of Long Island, died Nov. 16, 2025.
Oct. 3rd, 2025 8:00 am
Kathleen Little (nee Cotter) passed away Aug. 10, 2025, at her home in Enid, Oklahoma, while under Hospice care. She had been battling kidney disease for several years.
Oct. 3rd, 2025 8:00 am
Geraldine A. Benzing (nee Scaccia), age 83, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully Sept. 30, 2025.
Sep. 2nd, 2025 11:10 am
Judith A. Hannah, 86, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital, with her devoted family by her side, on Aug. 28, 2025.
Aug. 29th, 2025 8:00 am
Halbert Edmond Pierce III, age 90, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Jul. 25th, 2025 7:00 am
Lisa Marie Henshaw (Costanzo), 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and friends.
Jul. 21st, 2025 9:10 pm
On July 14, 2025, James A. Cruse Sr. passed away peacefully at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
Jul. 7th, 2025 3:05 pm
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Eleanor Rosemond Whelan, who died peacefully June 8, 2025.
Jun. 20th, 2025 7:00 am
Rosemary (nee Noonan) Dawdy of Youngstown passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Rosemary was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Niagara Falls, to Kathleen (Tough) and Carl Noonan. Rosemary's early life was spent in Niagara Falls, and the family's summer home in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
Jun. 13th, 2025 7:00 am
With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Dick Seibert, who left us on June 5, 2025 - just shy of his 89th birthday.
Jun. 13th, 2025 7:00 am
Grand Island resident Nina A. (nee Insana) Tortorice, born Aug. 3, 1946, entered into eternal rest June 9, 2025.
Apr. 18th, 2025 7:00 am
Joanne Rayhill, 94, of Grand Island, was reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Dr. Edward A. Rayhill, on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the family who adored her.
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.
Jan. 31st, 2025 7:00 am
Lisa A. Szpakowski (nee Dinsmore) of Lockport, formerly of Grand Island, died Jan. 20, 2025.
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.
Jan. 24th, 2025 7:00 am
Betty J. Marinell of Grand Island died Dec. 31, 2024, at the age of 103.
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.
Jan. 10th, 2025 7:00 am
A staunch community advocate, proud Grand Island son, and strong newspaper champion has died.
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.
Jan. 7th, 2025 12:45 pm
Peter T. Xanthos died Jan. 1, 2025. He was a resident of Grand Island since 1958.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sep. 21st, 2024 7:00 am
Norman Christopher Cerrillo (Santa Norm) died Sept. 4, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Aug. 30th, 2024 7:00 am
William E. Lapp, of Grand Island, died Aug. 21, 2024.
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