Christopher Caraglin, 36, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on January 24, 2020.  Born on October 6, 1983 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Colleen (O’Shea) Caraglin and the late Robert Caraglin. Chris, as he was known, was a lifelong Town of Niagara resident, attended local schools  and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 2002. He was currently employed for Thomason Concrete Construction as well as the Niagara Reporter.  Chris enjoyed spending time with...

Norman C. Himes, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 23, 2020.  Born on May 5, 1935 in Pinecreek, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Florence (Whitsell) Himes.  On October 31, 1968, Norman married the former Rita Jessie Childs.  She predeceased him on January 20, 2004. Norman attended schools in Pennsylvania and later came to Niagara Falls.  He proudly served in the United States Army, during the Korean War, from August 31, 1954 until his honorable...

Mary Louise (Tatum) Lascelle, 85, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life into the eternal arms of Jesus on January 20, 2020, while staying at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on September 20, 1934 in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Thelma (Brooks) Tatum. Louise, as she was known, came to Niagara Falls at the age of 15. She taught real estate classes at Niagara University and operated Lascelle Reality along with Great Lake Reality, as a real...

James W. Isaacs, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 13, 2020.  Born on August 16, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George R. And Elizabeth (Taylor) Isaacs.  On May 20, 1972, Jim, as he was known, married the former Bonnie Dennis.  Jim was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, from September 14, 1959 until his honorable...

Florence M. (Dietz) Yaggie, 95, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on January 12, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on October 1, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John J. Dietz, NFPD, Ret. and the late Marie A. (Carey) Dietz.  On July 16, 1955 Florence married Walter J. Yaggie at First Baptist Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  He predeceased her on January 1, 2016. Florence was a lifelong area resident and in 1991 she retired from John’s Flaming...

William A. Shirback, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 10, 2020.  Born on December 1, 1943 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late John A. Shirback, Sr. and the late Eleanor Corlena (Willis) Shirback. Bill, as he was known, was a longtime area resident and graduate Lewiston-Porter High School, however, he and his longtime partner of 40 years, Gail, owned and operated a tree farm and firewood business in Canada.  Locally Bill was employed as a laborer for various...

Kenneth W. “Shorty” Cobb, 58, of Ransomville, NY, passed away from an unknown illness on January 4, 2020.  Born on February 16, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Helen (Hochadel) Cobb and the late Lewis L. Cobb. Shorty attended local schools as well as Niagara County Community College. He was currently employed as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for LJ II Quigliano, Inc. and previously for Santa Rosa Truck and Trailer, Sevenson Environmental Services, Ridge Road...

Lewis L. “Larry” Cobb, 60, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on January 4, 2020 after a battle with cancer.  Born on September 29, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Helen (Hochadel) Cobb and the late Lewis L. Cobb. Larry attended local schools and was a longtime employee of Doyle Security Services. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and master woodworker. In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by a sister, Bonnie (Dave) Fickes; nephews, Derek, Andrew and...

Brian Scott Hamilton, 68, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Maine, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on November 22, 1951 in Salem, Oregon, he was the son of the late Ronald and Roxanne (Schnell) Hamilton. Scott, as he was known to family and friends, attended the University of Michigan and was a 1962 graduate of D’Lor Beauty School in Brewer, Maine.  He was self employed for 32 years as a Beautician.  Scott’s business was...

Sally A. (Kirk) Baker, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 3, 2020.  Born on November 26, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hobart J. And Margaret K. (Pauline) Kirk.  On March 20, 1971, she married her neighbor while growing up, Eric J. Baker.  He predeceased her on December 28, 1998. Sally was a lifelong area resident, attended local schools and graduated from the former Madonna High School in 1966.  Sally later earned her...