Lorraine F. (Pfalzer) Young, 51, of Youngstown, NY, departed this life on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House, in the presence of her loving family.  Born on September 18, 1967 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Marie (Hedges) Pfalzer.   Lorraine was raised in Buffalo and graduated from Riverside High School.  She was employed by the United States Government, for Veterans Affairs, working as a Benefit Specialist....

John W. “Jack” Seyler, 74 of Lockport, NY, departed this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his residence.  Born on January 15, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Elmer “Lloyd” and Gladys Irene (Emms) Seyler.   Jack, as he was known to family and friends” was raised and attended schools in Niagara Falls.  He then spent 28 years in Arizona before coming back to the local area 8 years ago.  Jack was employed by Harrison...

Wayne Edwards, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away after a battle with Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.  Born on March 14, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Furnary) Edwards.  On September 7, 1963, he married the former Linda Govern.   Wayne enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962 and served during the Vietnam War, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, after which he was granted...

Patricia Ellen Greaser-DeWitt, 57 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully alongside family and friends on December 2, 2018 after battling a lengthy illness. Patricia was born on February 5, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was one of ten children born to the late Martin Greaser and Katherine (Dineen) Greaser. Patricia was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School class of 1979. During high school she earned her LPN license through Niagara-Orleans BOCES and worked at Schoellkopf nursing...

Loretta Evelyn (Ferguson) Hill, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, departed this life on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House, in the presence of her loving family.  Born on June 29, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Wilson) Ferguson.   Mrs. Hill Graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara County Community College.  On May 17, 1959, Loretta married David Frank Clark Hill, Sr.  He predeceased her on...

Harold T. Burns, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, departed this life on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born on December 2, 1951 in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late William Burns and the former Lillian May.  Harold was employed as a machinist for the former Niagara Cutter.   Harold is survived by children, Jason Rice, Janet (John) Grunthaner and Steven Burns and was loved by many.  He was predeceased by his former spouse,...

Margaret “Sherry” (Cleveland) Schmahl, 77, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on July 14, 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Starchuck) Cleveland.   Sherry, as she was known to family and friends, attended schools in Canada and came to Niagara Falls in 1961.  She was employed as a School Bus Driver for Niagara Falls Coach Lines.  Being...

Janet E. (Sherlock) Morgan, who loved her family, the holidays and “old chums,” passed on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, way to soon, she was 98. Janet was the last surviving of 9 children born to the late Stephen and Elizabeth Sherlock in Ginter, PA.    Janet moved to the area with her widowed mother and her 8 siblings during the great depression. Honors graduate of Lasalle Jr. Sr. High class of 1938, she was 8th in her class. She was employed by the Niagara Gazette...

  Aase L. (Larsen) Otto, 93, of the Town of Lewiston, departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1925 in Copenhagen, Denmark and on February 17, 1946, she married Johan P. Otto in Copenhagen.  He predeceased her in November of 1992.  Aase immigrated to the United States in 1953 and settled in the local area in 1954.   Aase is survived by her son, Johnny (Gwendolyne) Otto; grandchildren, Clinton (Karen) Otto and Clayton...

Ralph Frank Thorp, II, age 70, of Waterford, CT, departed this life on Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Born on July 5, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph Frank and Mary F. (Underwood) Thorp and the husband of the former Karen L. Betler.   Ralph was a Masters Degree recipient and worked in the Administrative field.  He proudly served and retired from the United States Coast Gaurd, where he earned several meritorious awards for his dedication and service....