Deaconess Ernestine Bedgood went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2020 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, N.Y. Ernestine was born on May 27, 1951 in Georgiana, Alabama to the late John Edwards and Lillie Bell Banks.  Ernestine attended school in Alabama and also worked as a Nurses Aide in Georgiana at a local facility until moving to Niagara Falls, NY in 1984 with her family. There she was employed by the Niagara Geriatric Center. She also had private care clients...

  Ashlea Roberts, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on July 31, 2020.  She was born on September 17, 1978 in Buffalo, NY. Ashlea enjoyed scrapbooking and crafts.   Ashlea is survived by her father, Lee Casper; husband, Michael Roberts; children, Kevin, Sean and Zoe Fuller and Brooke Roberts; sisters, Janette Kestel and Bethany Varney; a brother, Kevin Casper; step-brother, Joshua Casper; step-sister, Jennifer Lowe and several nieces, nephews and cousins. ...

William Joseph Smith, II, age 86, of Youngstown, NY, passed into eternal rest on July 25, 2020. Born on  August 24, 1933 in New Jersey, he was the son of the late William Joseph Smith and the late Clara Anne Walsh.   William earned his Bachelor of Science degree from ASU ( Arizona State University 1957 ), and lived throughout the country before settling in Youngstown, NY. He was very active as a campaign Manager and Lobbyist. William was a member of...

Jonathan Lawrence Joseph, 22, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 21, 2020.  Born on January 30, 1998 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Cheryl A. Joseph and the late Donald Rodgers and the step-son of Raymond Wilson.   Pooder, as he was affectionally known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 2016.   In addition to his mother and step-father, Pooder is survived by two daughters, Nalah and...

Benjamin Philip Davis, 46, of Niagara Falls, passed from this life on July 14, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on March 13, 1974 in Terre Haute, IN, he was the son of the late Ronald and Marlene (Luce) Davis. Ben as he was affectionally known, enjoyed playing guitar, crossword puzzles, cooking and sushi. Ben is survived by his former spouse, Dawn Davis; a son, Anderson Davis and brothers, Ron Davis and Mike Keltz. All services are private....

Michele T. ‘Mickey’ (Tedesco) Smiszek, 77, passed from this life on July 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born on May 6, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Carmela P. ‘Mela’ (DePadre) Tedesco. Mickey as she was known, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Buffalo State College. She was a well-known talented baker, in...

  Kim Angelo Piccirelli, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020.  Born on October 4, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Larry and Delores ‘Connie’ (Krauser) Piccirelli.   Kim 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 National Guard for 4 years. Kim was the owner and certified mechanic at Kim's Konvenient...

  Doris H. (Hochadel) Wilkins, 89, of the Town of Niagara, passed away at her residence on July 8, 2020.  Born on March 23, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leah (Watson) Hochadel. Doris was a lifelong area resident, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper for local electricians and was a porcelain doll artist. Doris is survived by a daughter, Judy (Michael) McGurty;...

Patrick Collins, 57, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on July 7, 2020 at his residence.  Born on August 12, 1962 in Prince George, Maryland he was the son of the late Lawrence Matthew Collins and the late Carol (Jeffers) Collins. All services are private

Ronald Coughenour, 66, of Niagara Falls, passed from this life on July 3, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on December 11, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY.  Ronald worked for the former Martin's Fantasy Island on Grand Island, NY. All Services are private.