Obituaries
Heidi L. Brown
Oct 30, 2026
Heidi Lee Brown of Orchard Park, NY. October 30th, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Robert F. and Rita J. (Oehler) Brown. Loving mother of Whitney M., T. Hans, and Graham (Allison) Gardner. Best and dearest Oma of Adalyn Mary and Vivian Lee Gardner. Sister of Rebecca (Richard) Simonton and the late Lisa J. Jacobs. Also survived by many aunts,...
Ronald P. Eberhardt
Oct 29, 2026
Ronald P. Eberhardt, of Orchard Park, NY passed away October 29, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Richter) Eberhardt. Dearest father of Douglas (Judy) Eberhardt, Paul Eberhardt, and Lisa (Joseph) Raimondi. Grandfather of five grandchildren. Brother of the late Joan (late Robert) Gramza. The family will be present Thursday, November 5th, from 4 to 7 PM at the...
Noreen Sherk
Oct 25, 2026
Sherk, Noreen (nee Corsi), of Orchard Park, NY, passed away October 25th, 2026. Beloved wife of John Sherk. Devoted mom of Caitlin (Chuck) Bondanella, Elaina (Eric) Berst, David (Mitchell) Laks Robinson, Alex (Molly) Laks, and Olivia Laks. Cherished Mimi of Aria and Ava Bondanella, Prudence Berst, and Bella Laks. Beloved daughter of Vittoria and the late Frank Corsi. Dearest sister...
Kenneth Colligan
Oct 5, 2026
Colligan, Kenneth, October 5, 2026. Beloved son of Liliana Lugo de Monge and the late Phillip Colligan. Dear brother of Suzanne (Patrick Klinck), James, Brenda, and Rosalyn. He is also survived by nieces, grandnieces, and a grandnephew; uncles, aunts, many cousins; and his church family. The family will be present Monday, November 2nd, from 4 to 7 PM at the...
Colleen Segool
Oct 4, 2026
Colleen S. Segool (Quinn) Of Orchard Park, NY. October 4th, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Segool. Mother of Brian (Angie) Segool, Ellen (Donald) Segool-Borraccia, Daniel (Lori) Segool, and Eric (Pam) Segool. Grandmother of Abby (Austin), Hannah (Juan), Kelley, DJ (Andrea), Courtney (Joe), Joshua, and the late Caleb, Austin (Brigitte), Jack (Tori), Chase (Kit). Great Grandmother of Wesley, Felicity,...
Francis J. Hogan
Oct 3, 2026
Francis (Frank) J. Hogan, JR. of Depew, NY. October 3rd, 2026.Son of the Late Frank J. Hogan and Mary Ellen Gleason. Friend of John (Late Barbara) Addeo. Brother of the Late Maureen (Late John) Burns, the Late James and Eugene Hogan. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1961-1963.No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held in...
Michael J. Mecca
Sep 25, 2026
MECCA, Michael J., of Orchard Park, NY September 25th, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Maxwell) Mecca; loving father of Michael (Carol) Mecca and Michele Mecca; grandfather of Sarah, Santino (Brittany), Dominique (Jacob) Breindel, Emily and Laura Mecca; great-grandfather of Anthony, Vincent, Gabe, and Naomie; brother of Daniel (late Evelyn) Mecca, Rosalie (late Russell) Rizzo, late JoAnn (survived...
Jacqueline L. Briggs
Sep 18, 2026
Jacqueline L. Briggs (Nee Waterrose) prior marriage to Walter F Hunt and widow of George A Briggs, passed away on September 18, 2026, at age 89, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, history, and family. Jacqueline worked for 30 years as the Health Information Director at the Erie County Home, authored a book detailing its history, and served in...
Phyllis Erb Banas
Sep 11, 2026
Banas, Phyllis Erb, of Orchard Park, NY, September 11th, 2026, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Banas. Loving mother of Sandra L. (James) Trampert, Sue J. Banas and John H. Banas. Cherished grandmother of Julia (Erdal) Trampert Kucuker and Alyssa (Peter) Trampert Grew. Great grandmother of Mildred and Evren Kucuker. Sister of the late Lawrence...
David Ivan Johnson
Sep 10, 2026
Whether reading the wind on the water, carving through any kind of snow, or seeing the world with a designer’s eye, David I. Johnson saw life not as something to watch, but as an adventure to embrace and learn from. It is with deep sorrow that his family announces his passing at the age of 97, on September 10, 2026,...
Gregg A. Pohlman
Sep 5, 2026
Pohlman, Gregg A., formerly of Orchard Park. Son of the late James and Nancy (Reynolds) Pohlman; brother of Jim (Joanne) Pohlman and Kate (Brad) Westcott. Uncle of Peyton Gattie and Abby Pohlman, Adam and Alex Westcott. The family will receive friends Monday September 14, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am with a Memorial Service immediately following at 11:00am, in Potter's Park...
Phyllis Joyce Frantz
Sep 4, 2026
Frantz, "Joyce" (Pirdy), Beloved wife of the late Harold G. Frantz; loving mother of Debra J. (Randy) Zimmer, Cynthia (late Peter) McCarthy and James H. (late Sharon) Frantz; grandmother of Brian, Zachary, Amanda, John, Ashlee and Valerie; great-grandmother of Ariana, Blake, Lucas, Adriana, Will, Chance and Lyla. No prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held Friday September 11, 2026 at...
Dianne E. Emerling
Aug 31, 2026
Emerling, Dianne (Kita) of Boston, NY. August 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Leigh J. Emerling. Mother of Lisa C. Klepp and Sara J. (Chris) Hebbard. Grandmother of J.T. and Brittany Klepp, Ellie and Cameron Hebbard. Sister of William (Kathleen) Kita and the late Anthony (Late Maureen) Kita. Dearest companion of Michael Wilson. Also survived by many loving nieces...
Lurly L. Hunsberger
Aug 26, 2026
Hunsberger, Lurly L., Ph.D, of Orchard Park, was born on July 28, 1936, and passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at Fox Run. Lurly was predeceased by her parents Victor and Francis (Barrows) Hunsberger, her brother Bing Hunsberger, and her dear friends Gordon and Carol Poecking. She is survived by the Poecking children, David and Kevin, who are not only...
Keith E. Martin
Aug 21, 2026
Martin. Keith Emmanuel, of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 21st, 2026. Beloved husband of the late June E. (nee Umber) Martin. Loving father of Michele J. (Albert) Sinusas, Melinda A. (Gary) Kehoe, Mamie B. (Keith) Smith and Keith E. (Chantal) Martin; grandfather of Eric (Alice) Sinusas, Kevin (Sarah) Sinusas, Eddie (Maggie) Bratko, Ashley,...
Lawrence R. D'Aurelio
Aug 18, 2026
Lawrence Robert D'Aurelio born January 25, 1940, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2026, peacefully at his home in Williamsville. He was 86. Larry was the husband of his late beloved wife and best friend, Bernadette T. (Argy) D'Aurelio. Larry and Bernie owned and operated Graphic Services in Niagara Falls, New York serving local businesses' printing needs for more than...
Audrey M. Zappia
Aug 14, 2026
Audrey M. Zappia (Nee Eschberger)
May 26, 1932 - August 14, 2026
Audrey M. Zappia, a longtime resident of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born on May 26, 1932, Audrey was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is...
Wayne Carl Bettcher
Aug 12, 2026
Wayne Carl Bettcher, of Hamburg, NY, passed away August 12th, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 68 years to Barbara J. (Cudney) Bettcher. Dearest father to Michael (Julie) Bettcher and Pamela (Tracy) Bettcher. Cherished grandfather to Patrick (Andrea) Bettcher. Devoted great grandfather to Rosalie Bettcher. Wayne was predeceased by his parents Carl and Vivian (Yaw) Bettcher, his...
Rose M. Edwards
Aug 7, 2026
Rose M. Edwards, 83, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Father Baker Manor. She was born on August 18, 1942, in Lewiston, NY, daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Popielarski) Wayda of Niagara Falls, NY.
Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Edwards, who died in 1995, they resided in Niagara Falls, NY during...
Judith A. Ford
Aug 4, 2026
Judith Ann (Fiegel) Ford
July 11, 1942 - August 4, 2026
Of Orchard Park, NY entered into eternal life on August 4th, 2026. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Francis C. Ford, Jr.; dear mother of Annette (John) Bahun and Matthew (Aleida) Ford; loving Grandma of Caitlin (Jackson) Baldwin, Kristen (Harry) Johnson, Benjamin Bahun, Camille Ford, Olivia Bahun and great...
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