Violet E. (Parrett) Albion, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on May 23, 2020.  Born on July 21, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Kathleen F. (Bates) Parrett.  On September 4, 1943, she married Carl O. Albion.  He predeceased her on April 22, 2006. Mrs. Albion was a lifelong area resident, moving to Lewiston in 1954.  She worked in the family business, Carl's Jewelers, Inc. Violet was a devoted...

Helen I. (Hochadel) Cobb, 87, of the Town of Niagara, NY, wife of the late Lewis L. Cobb, Sr., passed away on May 22, 2020, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Born on December 27, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leah (Watson) Hochadel. Helen was a lifelong area resident, attended Gaskill and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School.  She was employed as a cashier for the former Uni-Mart in Sanborn, NY.  Helen enjoyed...

Eric S. Buck, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 21, 2020.  He was born on February 7, 1973 in Sodus, NY. Eric  attended schools in Saranac Lake and later came to Niagara Falls.  He worked as an electrician for various local companies. Eric loved fishing and being outdoors. Eric is survived by his parents, Kenneth J. And Bessie E. (Champagne) Buck; children, Hailee Buck, Kaylynn Buck, Mya Buck and Olivia Buck; a grandson, Jackson; siblings, Benjamin (Amanda) Buck,...

Charles H. LaPress, 80, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on May 20, 2020.  Born on January 23, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Lyla (Reid) LaPress.  In addition to his parents, Chuck as he was known, was preceded in death by his daughter, Gabrielle LaPress and brothers, Norm (Marie) and Don (Linda) LaPress.  Chuck is survived by his adoring son, Matthew (Caitlin) LaPress; the light of his life, grandson, Austin, as Chuck affectionally...

Charles Lengel, 73, of North Tonawanda, NY, husband of the late Jean (Frick) Lengel, passed away on May 20, 2020.  Born on November 5, 1946 in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late George John and Evelyn Violet (Greenberg) Lengel. Charlie as he was known, was employed as an automotive detailer, working for Mullane Motors in Lockport. He spent over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter at St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Company and enjoyed meeting his friend, John Sullivan, for...

Barbara L. (Schmelzle) McCall, 61, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Millbury, MA, following complications from the coronavirus. Barbara was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and Nichols College. She was a friend and mother to so many, even to one’s that needed a place to call home. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Barbara was an active NRA and USA archery...

William George Wilkinson, 76, of Sanborn, NY, was called home into the loving arms of Jesus on May 18, 2020.  Born on May 13, 1944 in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late William O. and Jane R. (Copeland) Wilkinson.  On June 13, 1964, Bill as he was known, married Linda Lou Howard in Albany, NY.  Bill attended schools in Pennsylvania and Niagara Falls, as he came here as a child with his family, and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School.  He then...

Linda (nee Hewitt) (Campbell) Mikolajek, 73, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on May 17, 2020.  Born on January 10, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Lola M. (McGee) Hewitt.   Linda was a former teacher at Harry F. Abate Elementary School.  She then went on working for United States Investigation Services and also served as director of Early Childhood Development in Getzville of the JCC. Linda was a loving mother, wife, nana,...

Aurelanne “Oie” Clarkson, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 while under the loving care of the staff at St. Joseph Post-Acute Center. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (McCoulf) Abel. She was predeceased by Robert Vernon Clarkson, her husband of 56 years, and brothers, Frank and Richard Abel.  Oie was the loving and devoted mother of Kirk (Pat) Clarkson, Kathy (Rich) DeMarco, and Kerry (Kathy) Clarkson.  She was...

Nathan Allen Reading, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away due to heart complications on May 15, 2020.  He was born on March 28, 1980. Nate, as he was known, was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  Nate was employed as a cook for Smokin' Joe's hot dog stand, KFC and Pizza Hut. He loved spending time with his children and family. Nate was a huge Wrestling fan for many years. Nate is survived by his mother, Debra Reading; finance,...