Gary R. DiMaggioObituary 1946 - 2024Lockport Gary Richard DiMaggio, age 77, a Lockport native, passed away August 1, 2024 at Elderwood in Lockport. Born September 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Samuel and Sarah (Gugliuzza) DiMaggio. Gary lived most of his adult life in Orange, California and moved back to Lockport in 2007. He was a resident of Briarwood Manor and then Elderwood at Lockport the last...
Elaine M. HamiltonObituary 1952 - 2024Lockport Elaine M. Hamilton passed away at Buffalo General Medical Center on July 25, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1952, in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Phyllis (Mother Flash) Llewelyn and the late Edgar DaCosta. Elaine was passionate about helping people and dedicated most of her years to working at Elderwood at Lockport Nursing Home. She retired to spend...
Elvera B. Mangiafesto (Vera)Obituary 1930 - 2024Lockport Elvera Benedetti Mangiafesto passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 2, 2024. Affectionately known as Vera, she was born the daughter of Nicolo and Filomena (Galante) Benedetti on February 17, 1930, during their voyage from Casal Bordino, Italy to Tuckaho, NY. Both Benedetti and Mangiafesto families moved to Fairport, NY, then settling in Lockport,...
Joseph T. DiPasqualeObituary 1956 - 2024Lockport Joseph T. DiPasquale passed away July 31, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born October 19, 1956 in Lockport he was the son of the late Frank E. and Marie (Gervaise) DiPasquale. Joseph was a partner in Equity Title Agency, LLC in Lockport and Williamsville. Music was his passion, playing guitar in several bands most recently...
Robert A. NagyObituary 1944 - 2024Newfane Robert A. Nagy, 79, of Lockport, New York, entered into rest on July 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 10, 1944, in Winthrop, MA, to the late Sandor "Al" Nagy and Rose (Chioccola) Nagy. Bob was a graduate from Newfane Central School. He worked 36 years at Harrison Radiator Division of GM in the Maintenance...
Kevin R. MinderlerObituary 1957 - 2024Lockport Kevin R. Minderler passed away in his home in the loving embrace of his family on July 14, 2024. Kevin was born in Buffalo, New York on June 23, 1957 to the late Rita (Wahler) and Robert Minderler. He grew up in Tonawanda and on Bowmiller Road in Lockport with his brothers Tim (Erin) and Tom Minderler and his sisters Mary (Brian) Bull, Beth Minderler and Meg...
Mary HallObituary 1950 - 2024Lockport Mary R. Hall passed away on Friday July 5, 2024. Born in Lockport on March 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Esther (nee Barlow) and Harry E. Jackson Jr. Mary graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland. She briefly taught in the Lockport City School District but left to raise her family and help out on the family farm. After...
Jose Anthony MolinaObituary 1985 - 2024Lockport Jose "Anthony" Molina passed away suddenly on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born January 15, 1985 he was the son of Kim (Tip) Williams and Joe Molina. He was predeceased by his wife, Amanda, who passed away on January 11, 2024. Besides his mother, he is also survived by his brothers, Scott and Brady of Georgia; his children Sheridan, Joseph and Annabelle Molina, who...
Tammy Marie KowalskiObituary 1969 - 2024Lockport Tammy Marie (nee Phelan) Kowalski, age 55, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Julie (Gajewski) Hylkema and the late John J. Phelan. Tammy had been employed as a home healthcare aide for 25 years with Mercy Home Care in Buffalo. ...
Howard A. Thompson Jr.Obituary 1935 - 2024Pendleton Howard Thompson, age 89, went home to be with the Lord, June 20, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by his family. Known for his unwavering faith and jovial nature, he shared that faith with all that would listen, leading many into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven. Howard graduated from Lockport High School and attended...
Kevin E. CovelObituary 1954 - 2024Lockport Kevin E. Covel passed away on June 18, 2024, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born April 14, 1954 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Franklin Covel and the late Florence (Witkop) Covel. Kevin worked as a banker for several banks for over 30 years, with his longest tenure at First Niagara Bank; he retired in 2014. He was a member of the...
Eileen M. HaakObituary 1947 - 2024Royalton Eileen M. Haak passed away June 13, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born August 13, 1947 in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of Elwin and Margaret (O'Grady) Newman. Eileen worked for 32 years at Cornerstone Credit Union in Middleport retiring in 2006. She enjoyed going to the casino, attending yard sales, camping, bowling, always up for a...
Lawrence F. KopaczObituary 1937 - 2024Royalton Lawrence F. Kopacz passed away June 12, 2024 under the care of Niagara Hospice and his family. Born November 18, 1937 in Niagara Falls he was the son of Lawrence and Mary (Zaleski) Kopacz. Larry worked for Harrison Radiator Division of GM for 42 years retiring in 1999. Working the midnight shift, he would work on his 90-acre beef farm during the day which...
Eugene SmallmanObituary 1952 - 2024Lockport Eugene Smallman passed away May 18, 2024. Born June 18, 1952 in Lockport he was the son of Eugene and Beatrice (Brown) Smallman. Eugene was predeceased by his wife Kim (Babco*ck) Smallman in July 2014. He is survived by his children Lisa Palmer, Tammy (Mark) Haenle, Michelle (Adam) Prosser, Eugene (Jeanna) Smallman, Jay (Cathy) Smallman, and the late James...
Roger G. NelsonObituary 1930 - 2024Lockport Roger Glenn Nelson was born May 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh PA, the son of James W Nelson and Margaret W (Thompson) Nelson. He was raised in Carnegie, PA. He married Elva J Wolstoncroft in 1952. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1953, moved to Lockport, and worked for Bell Aerospace in Wheatfield for 38 years (1953-1991). He was drafted just after...
Samuel Anthony MontanaroObituary 1932 - 2023Lockport Samuel Anthony Montanaro passed away June 13, 2023, in Niagara Hospice House. Born January 1, 1932, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of Dominic and Angeline (Putignani) Montanaro. Samuel served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was awarded several badges and medals. He taught for 31 years at Niagara-Wheatfield School, retiring in 1990....
Albert J. Lux, Jr.Obituary 1930 - 2024Mars Albert J. Lux, Jr. passed away April 19, 2024 in Mars, PA. Born January 4, 1930 in Lockport he was the son of Albert J. and Nora C. (Spengler) Lux. Albert served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He worked for Moore Business Forms Inc. where he was a National Sales Manager. Albert was integral in bringing a branch of Moore Business forms to the Lockport...
Brenda Sue KwokaObituary 1940 - 2024Lockport Brenda Sue Kwoka passed away June 3, 2024 in Lockport Memorial Hospital Mount St. Mary's Site. Born February 25, 1940 in Lockport she was the daughter of William and Thelma (Woodruff) Taylor. She worked in production at Sherwood Selpac Division of Harsco Corp in Lockport. She also worked as a lunch monitor in the Lockport City School District after...
Mary GangiObituary 1942 - 2024Cinncinnati Mary Elizabeth (Gaffney) Gangi peacefully passed away on April 16, 2024. Born on June 21, 1942, in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of John E. and Elizabeth (Smith) Gaffney. Mary worked as a clerk at a local grocery store in Lockport for several years and enjoyed interacting with customers. She was a very active member of St. John the Baptist RC Church as a...
Betty A. DentObituary 1937 - 2024Lockport Betty Dent, age 86, died May 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. Betty was predeceased by her parents, John and Ruth (White) Dent, and her brothers Gordon and Rodney. Betty was born in Lockport, NY and graduated from Lockport High School where she was an accomplished gymnast. She worked as a beautician and then spent several years raising her...
Robert W. ArnoldObituary 1939 - 2024Lockport Robert W. Arnold passed away May 24, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born September 5, 1939 in Fulton, NY he was the son of Wayne and Edith (Lindsley) Arnold. Robert earned his Master's degrees in both Chemistry and Biology. He taught Science at the Royalton-Hartland Central School District for 36 years, retiring in 1997. Robert was a member of the Lions...
Mary Ann ChuncoObituary 1942 - 2024Lockport Mary Ann Chunco passed away at Elderwood in Lockport on May 22, 2024. Mary Ann was born on August 28, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of John and Gertrude (Washak) Chunco. Mary graduated from Saint Patrick's Catholic School in 1956 and Desales High School in 1960. She graduated from NCCC in 1972 and Niagara University in 1985 with a BSN in...
Susan GritzmacherObituary 1959 - 2024Lockport Susan Gritzmacher passed away on May 14th, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Patricia (Foltz) Gritzmacher, Sr. Susan was a graduate of Lockport High School and a long-time employee of Tops Markets in Lockport. She was a member of St. Mary's and St. John's church and enjoyed crafts. She is survived by siblings Albert...
Maureen D. PirroneObituary 1948 - 2024Lockport Maureen D. Pirrone of Lockport, NY passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her own home on May 16, 2024. Born July 20, 1948 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of James V. and Mary (Ammerman) Doody. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased recently by her husband of 53 years, Joseph S. Pirrone. Maureen proudly served her Lockport community as...
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