Obituaries
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 and Vincent; brother of Daniel (late Evelyn) Mecca, Rosalie (late Russell) Rizzo, late JoAnn (survived by Louis)...
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
David Ivan Johnson, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 10, 2026 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Valerie (Rynaski) Johnson. David is survived by his daughter, Sally L. (Robert Finn) Johnson and his grandson Evan (Tiffany) Schonour and his great-grandchildren Madison, Cohen, and Darren, granddaughter Sara (Shantel) Schonour, granddaughter Annie (Matt) and great-grandchildren Boston, Harrison, and...
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...
Steven Yates Jones
Aug 4, 2026
Steven Yates Jones passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026 at the age of 73. Steven was born the son of the late William and Barbara (Yates) Jones and was the great grandson of the late Harry Yates of Orchard Park, NY. He is the dearest brother of William H. (Mary) Jones, III, the late Walter (survived by Carol) Jones,...
Mark A. Carpenter
Aug 4, 2026
Mark Andrew Carpenter, of Gasport, NY, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old.
Mark was born in Buffalo, NY, on August 11, 1964, and was raised in Orchard Park, NY. He attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, where he earned an associate degree in Culinary Arts. It was there that...
Betty Ann Kinyoun
Aug 3, 2026
Bettyann Kinyoun of Williamsville, a retired teacher and outdoor enthusiast, died on August 3rd, 2026, at Fox Run, Orchard Park, NY. Born in Hamburg, NY in 1935 but soon moved to Wanakah, NY until 1980, she attended Wanakah School and Hamburg High School. She graduated from Elmira College in 1957 with majors in biology and psychology, did graduate work at...
Judith McClellan
Jul 25, 2026
Judith McClellan (née Driver) passed away on July 25th, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on July 20th, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Ralph Driver and Mildred Driver (Fisher). Mrs. McClellan lived a remarkable life marked by love for her family, dedication to her community, and a legacy that will continue to touch...
Jacqueline A. Jensen
Jul 21, 2026
Jensen, Jacqueline A. (Reiss), of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on July 21, 2026. Beloved wife of 72 Years to Edmond N. Jensen, Sr. Dearest mother of Joseph (late Alice), Edmond, Jr., David (Karen), Daniel (Nadine), Timothy (Lynn) Jensen and Ruth (Ryan) Wooliver. Devoted grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jacqueline was a large supporter of Junior Bowling in...
Barbara C. Cordell
Jul 13, 2026
Cordell, Barbara C. (Vayo); of Hamburg, NY, passed away on July 13th, 2026. Barbara is survived by three daughters Kelly (Steven) Nigrelli, Lisa (Andy) Sharp, and Jennifer (Denis Flanagan) Stoddard and a stepson Geoff (Denise) Cordell; her grandchildren Ryanne (Miles) DiMillo, Riley, Logan, and Jack Sharp, Dylan and Quinn Heine, McKenna and Devyn Stoddard, Alex and Matthew Cordell; her great...
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