All Obituaries

  Richard ‘Dick’ W. Pysz, 90, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on January 26, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.   Richard was predeceased by his parents, Stanislaus and Teofila Pysz, and 8 siblings, Genevieve, Adam, Edward, Bruno Frank, Edward, Matthew, Chester, and Henry Pysz.    Dick is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Kathleen (Quinn-Greenaway) Pysz; children, Judith Finley,...

  Kelly N. (nee Holloway) Desmond, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on July 17, 1963 in Montreal, Québec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Magdalen (nee Butler) Holloway.  On August 10, 2002, Kelly married Thomas Desmond.  He predeceased her on June 16, 2016.   Kelly attended schools in Ontario, Canada and came to Niagara Falls, NY in 2001.  She was currently...

  Howard C. Reynolds, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 16, 2023.  Born on December 23, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Rebecca L. (nee Borden) Reynolds.  On December 7, 1986 Howard married Barbara L. (nee Kolstee) Reynolds.  She predeceased him on August 8, 2021.   Howard was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools.  He retired from the former Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY in...

  James Marvin Udy was taken to his rest on January 16, 2023.  Jim was born on April 26, 1943, the son of Murray and Mary (Smith) Udy in Columbus Ohio.  The family moved to Niagara Falls, NY when Jim was 12 years old.   Jim graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1960 and attended Brigham Young University where he received a degree in Agronomy after serving a Spanish-speaking mission for his church in Arizona and California.   Jim married Wendy Evans in...

James Bowersox, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, husband of  the late Michael Prebis, passed away on January 15, 2023.  Born on April 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Virgil and Grace (nee Thompson). Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007).  Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com 

The world lost a beautiful soul, Blake Austin Chaffee, also known as Buford, 22, of the Town of Niagara, NY. He went home to be with his ‘Pa’ and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2023.  Born on September 25, 2000 in Williamsville, NY, he was the son of Michael Chaffee and Deena L. (Marohn) Chaffee.   Buford graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 2018. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz. He was employed by KWH...

Wayne Douglas Gordon, Sr., 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Medical Center.  Born on January 13, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Olive (nee MacLaren) Gordon.   Wayne graduated from Niagara Falls High School and was currently employed for Auto Collision and Glass working mainly at their Sheridan Drive location. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.  Wayne was a John Wayne and...

Michael was the son of Lee and Theresa Stiner. He was a graduate of the former Trott Vocational High School, where he was named most witty of his senior class. Mike was a master carpenter and a talented artist, and his work can be found in countless homes in the Niagara Falls area. Mike loved to share his talents with others. He was a member of the LaSalle congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mike is survived by wife Diane; son, Matthew; sister, Linda (Tom) Mcdonough; uncle, Jack...