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Venice, Florida Ronald J. Gagliardi 1942 — 2024 Ronald J. Gagliardi, age 81, of Venice, FL, passed away on January 29, 2024. He was born in Lockport, NY on October 5, 1942 to Albert and Josephine Gagliardi. Ron was an industrial engineer for General Motors before he retired and moved from Lockport to Florida many years ago. Ron enjoyed sports of all kinds, but he was known as an avid NY Yankee fan. He was very active in the Englewood, FL Senior Softball League. Surviving family members include his wife, Diane Gagliardi; daughters Marie DiMarco (Joseph), Gina Garred (John), Leanne Blinco (Charles); son Todd Gagliardi (Kim); grandchildren Elise, Daniel and Madison DiMarco, Laura and Sarah Menz, Analeigh Blinco, and Anthony and Nicholas...

Albuquerque, New Mexico Phyllis Jane Hess 1937 — 2023 Mrs. Phyllis Jane Hess died on June 27th, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1937 in Lockport, NY. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Pecoraro and Helen Jean Dodge Pecoraro. She was the widow of Norman Groff Hess Jr. who predeceased her on September 1, 2006, and she was predeceased by her daughter Catherine Jane Trautman on November 4, 2008. Phyllis was also predeceased by two brothers, Edward Anthony and John Francis Pecoraro. Phyllis was a homemaker who raised six children. She enjoyed visiting with family, playing bingo and watching her shows. Phyllis was a member of the DAR and American Legion in AZ, GA, and NM. She was a girl scout leader when her daughters were young in...

Cartersville, Georgia Mary Patricia Wilson 1929 — 2023 Mary Patricia "Pat" (Barnum) Wilson, 93, of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. Pat was born on August 7, 1929 to F.R. "Pete" and Margaret Barnum in Lockport, New York. Pat lived as a young adult at 93 Church Street in Lockport and attended high school at St. Joseph's Academy. She received her teaching degree at New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo. Pat was happily married to Chief Master Sergeant George Wilson for 67 years prior to his death in January 2021. Dedicated in her faith, Pat was a founding parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia. Pat is survived by her five children George Wilson (Kathy) of Monroe, Georgia, Mark...

Port Charlotte, Florida Ernest H Grenville 1936 — 2023 Ernest "Ernie" Grenville passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 86, at his home in Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am February 7, 2023 at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home in Punta Gorda Fl. Please visit his online guest book at charlottememorial.com

Port Charlotte, Florida Ernest H Grenville 1936 — 2023 Ernest "Ernie" Grenville passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 86, in his home in Florida. His battle with medical issues in his recent years never diminished his love of good conversation including sports and politics along with visits with family and friends. Ernie was born to Elisa Grenville (Belisle) and Thomas Grenville in Niagara Falls, NY. Prior to his 32 years at Dunlop Tire Corporation as a Senior Manager of Distribution Centers, he graduated from LaSalle High School, attended Kent State University, University of Buffalo and was enlisted in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Carol (Davenport) Grenville September 7, 1963. They lived in the Western NY...

Strawberry Plains, Tennessee Darlene Oakley 1959 — 2023 Darlene Marie (Walters) Oakley "Duckie" passed away at home on January 24, 2023 at the age of 63. She was born to Shirley Walters and William Walters of Medina NY. She was a loving mother to four children. She loved to drive 18 wheelers and being over the road. She worked at Waffle House (Lovell Rd.) as a door seater and server, Buddy's Market and Deli as a manager, and drove a truck for 19 years with TLD being her last trucking job. She is preceded in death by Walter and Ethel Scharlau Sr. of New York, Charles and Irene Walter of New York; parents, Shirely (Walters) Davis and William Walters; aunt and uncles, Jean and Joel Dingman, Walt and Barb Scharlou; ex-husbands, Steven Gattis and...

Charlotte, North Carolina Anthony Michael Maerten 1988 — 2023 Anthony Michael Maerten, age 35, died Friday, January 20, 2023, in Charlotte, NC. Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.

Lexington, Kentucky Robert W Kandt 1953 — 2022 Robert W. Kandt, 69, died Dec. 25, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born July 29, 1953 in Lockport, NY and graduated from Lockport Senior High School. He attended the University of Kentucky where he occasionally took classes and eventually graduated in 1983. Kandt was known for his love of the Buffalo Bills (Go Bills!), golf, baseball and most other sports (except definitely not soccer), witty headlines, appropriately placed curse words, beef on weck, and Top 40 hits of his time (inexplicably referred to as "oldies.") Kandt worked at 803 South, a local bar that was regrettably torn down to make room for the underpass on South Broadway. It was at this bar that he honed his musical...

Raleigh, North Carolina Betty C. Smith 2022 RALEIGH, N.C. - Betty C. Smith, 97, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born in Erie County, New York on September 5, 1925, to the late Howard and Florence Carl. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alden Ernest Smith; sisters, Kathleen "Binkie" Carl, Margaret Carl, and Verna Carl; and by her brothers, Robert Carl and Donald Carl. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Marsich and husband, Michael Marsich; sons, David Smith and wife, Laura Long, Jeffrey Smith; grandchildren, Mikayla Marsich, Beatrice Schuster-Smith, and Abigail Juda and husband, William Juda; 2 great-grandsons, Alden and Felix Juda; and her good friend, Delphine...

Lake Wylie, South Carolina Geoffrey Graham Boot 1944 — 2022 Geoffrey Graham Boot passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, October 9, 2022. He was born on September 21, 1944, in Leicester, England to the late Frederick Joseph Harold Boot and Constance May Boot. Geoffrey studied engineering at De Montfort University, United Kingdom, graduating in with the class of 1972. Immigrating to Canada in 1973 with his young family he began a rewarding 40-year career at Montreal Engineering and SNC. His expertise was valued on large power plant projects in over ten countries worldwide. He retired in 2013, moving to South Carolina in 2014. Geoffrey was known for his kind heart, his generous, adventurous spirit, his dry, British sense of humor and telling...

Ashley Falls, Massachusetts David Edward Kershaw 1943 — 2022 David E. Kershaw, 79, of Ashley Falls, MA and formerly of Lockport, NY died on June 18, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Mary; daughters, Terri (Martin) Spencer of Lakeland, FL and Lisa (late Mark) Denico, twin sons Kevin and Keith Kershaw all of Lakeland, FL along with his sisters Karen Langdon and Carol Vaughn. He also leaves his grandchildren Amanda Thrower, Michael Thrower, Maredith Fleck, Anthony Fleck, Andrew Kershaw, and Tristen Kershaw as well as six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Katherine Kershaw and brother, James Fairfield Kershaw. SERVICES - A service celebrating the life of David E. Kershaw will be held on Wednesday, June 29th at 11:00...

Middleport, New York Norma R. Wollenberg 1940 — 2022 April 10, 2022 of Middleport, NY. Beloved wife of the late David Wollenberg. Loving mother of Scott (Julie) and Julie (Neal) Hammer. Cherished grandmother of Todd (Ashley) and Kimberly Wollenberg and Sean Hammer. Dear sister of Ruth (Dennis) Ellman and the late Dorothy (late (Howard) Chapman, Helen Clark, Evelyn (late David) Brown, Roland (Ruth) and David (late Kay) Rhoadhouse. Also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Clarence, New York Michael J. Prue 1951 — 2022 January 24, 2022 of Clarence, NY. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee Blackman). Dearest father of James (Carissa), Elaine (Tim) Walton and Aaron (Amanda) Prue. Loving son of Shirley and the late Norman Prue. Dear brother of Lucinda (John) Racsumberger and Jeffrey (Carrie) Prue. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Private Services were held. Online Condolences shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com. Arrangements by Danzer, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home

The Villages Lacy LaMarr Silcox 1943 — 2021 Lacy LaMarr Silcox, 78, of The Villages, FL passed away November 24, 2021. Lacy was born June 20, 1943, in War, WV, and was the son of the late Delmon and Nancy "Mamie" Silcox. As a child, he moved to live in Creston, NC, and at the age of 14 moved to Western NY. He graduated from Clarence High School in 1961 and joined the Army in 1963. He served proudly in Vietnam from 1964-1965 as an aviation electrician and continued his service for 16 months in Germany. Lacy was a member of the American Legion - Post 347 in Lady Lake, FL. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Sherry McNitt Silcox, their son, Timothy (Sherry) Silcox of Littleton, NC, two grandchildren: Jordan Silcox of Raleigh, NC,...

Howland Mona L. Devlin 1934 — 2021 HOWLAND- Mona L. Devlin passed away peacefully September 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mona was born June 11, 1934 in Tonawanda, New York, the daughter of Howard J. Raybuck and Ida M. Grieser Raybuck. She married her first love, Louis J. Devlin in 1956 and they resided in western New York where they raised their family until his passing in 1999. In 2008, Mona moved to Warren, Ohio to be closer to family. She took up residence at the Shepherd of the Valley Retirement Community in Howland. It was at Shepherd that she met Benjamin J. Lariccia. They married December 5, 2010. Though Ben passed away in 2016, they had many happy experiences in the years they shared. And Mona's...

Grand Island, New York Steven J Beutel 1981 — 2021 Steven entered into rest on August 10, 2021 at the age of 39. Beloved husband of Mathew Palombo. Loving son of Nancy Voutour. Brother of Sean (Elizabeth) Empson. Beloved son-in-law of Sherry and the late Paul Palombo Jr. Preceded in death by his doting grandparents Donald and Ruth Beutel, and Frederick and Carol Voutour. Per his wishes, Steven's body will be donated to UB School of Medicine.

Seminole Rita Della Penna 1927 — 2021 Born April 10, 1927 in Casalbordino, Italy, passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2021 into the presence of our Lord. Rita came to the United States at 10 through Ellis Island. Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ottavio and her brother, Nicholas. Rita is survived by her son Michael (Ellna), grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Joseph; and her son Christopher (Carole), and grandchildren, Andrea, Gabriel, and Lillie; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Amelia Tomaselli. Her many extended family and friends will cherish her memory. A visitation will be held 2-3:30pm Sat, Feb 20 at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 3:30pm. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home....

Pendleton, New York John F. Miller 1951 — 2021 January 24, 2021 of Pendleton, NY. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Vanderhoek). Dearest father of John R. (Shelley) and Melody Miller. Cherished grandfather of Reegan and Griffin Miller. Dear brother of Maureen (late Francis) Fronckowiak. The family will be present on FRIDAY from 3-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME 8630 Transit Rd. East Amherst, NY where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Current restrictions limit the number of guests in the funeral home, we invite you to visit the family and ask for your patience if you experience delays. Masks required. Online condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Highland Village Donald Allen Morrison 1936 — 2021 Donald Allen Morrison, 84, died January 16, 2021 at home in Highland Village, Texas. He was born in Mount Forest, Ontario, to Allen Irwin Morrison and Margaret Mary Lennox on July 19, 1936. The family immigrated to Gasport, New York where he attended Royalton-Hartland High School. After high school he served in the Army from 1955 to 1958 with the 10th Mountain Division. He earned a B.A. at the University of Buffalo, an M.S. from the University of Alaska, and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Idaho. His area of expertise was mineralogy and petrology. Donald began working at NASA-Johnson Space Center in 1967 at the time of the Apollo program. He was involved with astronaut training...

Salisbury Donald Robert Harter 1932 — 2020 Donald Robert Harter (88) of Salisbury, MD, departed this life of natural causes on November 25, 2020, at his residence at Wicomico Nursing Home. Don was born April 3,1932, in Buffalo, NY, to Daniel and Margaret (Hesse) Harter. In his early years he attended P.S. 39, and he later rode two trolleys daily to Buffalo Technical High School. He received a three year diploma from Albright Art School and graduated from Buffalo State University College with a B.S. in Art Education. Studying summers, he received his M.A. of Fine Arts Education from Columbia University. In 1954, he started his career teaching at Clarence Central H.S. before serving in the Army for two years. He returned to Western...

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