Razia M. (Masih) Earnest, 58, of Lewiston, NY, departed this life on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Albany Medical Center.  Born on December 20, 1959 in Lahore, Pakistan, she was the daughter of the late Saraj and Bashira (Bibi) Masih.   Razia was raised and attended schools in Pakistan and came to the United States in 1984.  She was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Razia was a congregant of South Asian Baptist...

Durwood E. Phillips, 86, of the Town of Niagara, departed this life on Sunday, November 4, 2018, while in the presence of his family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  Born on July 21, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Arline (Fellows) Phillips.  On July 12, 1952, Durwood married the former Jean M. Nickerson in the former Sacred Heart Church.   Mr. Phillips was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.  Durwood proudly served in...

Joseph Cantie, 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his residence.  Born on March 29, 1944 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Palumbo) Cantie.   Joseph proudly served in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Boxer, from February 15, 1962 until his honorable discharge on March 26, 1965 and he completed his reserve obligation on February 14, 1968.  Joseph was employed by Preston Trucking and was a 33 year Teamster Union...

Joseph Ventura, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born on June 21, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude Ventura. ​Joseph attended schools in Lockport, NY and graduated from Lockport High School.  He returned to Niagara Falls in 1997.  Joseph was employed as a security gaurd working for various companies.  He was a congregant of...

David T. Stuk, 55, of Longwood, FL, departed this part of eternity on Monday, October 29, 2018, while here for a family celebration.  Born on February 21, 1963 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Ralph “Dave” and Nancy (Heisner) Stuk.     David earned a Bachelors Degree from Evangel University in both Biblical Studies and English.  For over 10 years, he was employed as a computer analyst for AT&T in California, until he could no longer work, due to his...

Arthur E. Freidenberg, 88, of Wilson, NY, departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 while at Northgate Health Care Facility.  Born on May 12, 1930 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Esther (Suhr) Freidenberg. Arthur married the the late Beverly (Wademan) Freidenberg on August 4, 1951.  On August 15, 1951, he enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on June 19, 1953.  While serving,...

William “Bill” H. Malaney, III, age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 atBuffalo General Medical Center Gates Vascular Institute.  Born on August 28, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Olive (Brydges) Malaney, II and step-mother, Grace (Bomberry) Malaney, II. Bill was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools and entered the Air Force in 1951 and served in Greenland, as a Control Tower operator and was honorably discharged in...

  Mary Jane (Bockmier) Dier, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born on January 19, 1941 in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred C. and Irene E. (Lindermoth) Bockmier.   Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended LaSalle High School.  She was employed in the environmental services department of Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, for 10 years, and previously for...

Cora A. (Phillips) Dufour, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Lockport Rehabilitation Health Care Center.  Born on January 2, 1927 in Parsonville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flotillia (Gensler) Phillips.  Cora married Albert Dufour in Pennsylvania on June 14, 1947.   Cora attended schools in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara Falls in 1955.  She enjoyed bingo, jigsaw puzzles and spending her younger years as a homemaker, raising her...

Pratap Singh, 89, of Youngstown, NY, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.  Born on May 2, 1929 in Punjab, India, he was the son of the late Balwant Singh and Gulab Kaur.  Pratap was a priest for 80 years. All services will be privately held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME.  www.goodlandercares.com