Hardison Funeral Home

01/27/2026

Walter F. Pepenhagen

Walter F. Pepenhagen, 84, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Elderwood at Lockport Health Care Facility. Born on February 20, 1941, in Lockport, he was the son of the late Frederick and Evelyn (nee Copeland) Pepenhagen. A 1959 graduate of Wilson High School, Walter went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1963–1965. On January 6, 1973, he married the former Lois M. Braas, and together they built a...

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01/19/2026

Rabeth J. Meikle

Rabeth J. Meikle, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital, at the age of 81. Born on October 23, 1944, in Evanston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Glen O. and Lucile (York) Paden. On May 10, 1963, Rabeth married the love of her life, John B. Meikle, III, in Kansas, beginning a devoted partnership that lasted decades. Guided by a deep sense of compassion, she earned her degree as a...

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01/19/2026

Emma J. DeWinter

Emma J. DeWinter, 90, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Mahaffey, PA, on December 6, 1935, she was the daughter of Ash and Dora Lee. In 1954, Emma married the love of her life, the late Vaughn A. DeWinter, in Niagara Falls, NY. Together, they built a life filled with warmth, adventure, and devotion. They especially cherished their winters spent traveling to Florida, where...

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01/19/2026

William W. Welder

William W. “Bill” Welder, 70, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House. Born on February 17, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late William B. and Beula D. (nee Wingert) Welder, Sr. Bill was a proud 1973 graduate of the Lewiston-Porter Central School System. Following high school, he honorably enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a life marked by dedication, hard...

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01/19/2026

Elizabeth Rose Burkhart

Elizabeth Rose Burkhart, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the ones who loved her most, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was 78. Born on August 13, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, she was the daughter of the late Doyle M. and Sylvia B. (née Taub) Burkhart. Liz lived a life defined by service, devotion, and quiet strength. In 1969, she proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, where her dedication and leadership earned her advancement to Officer...

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01/19/2026

Linda A. Zimmerman

Linda A. Zimmerman, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Newfane Health Care Center. She was 78. Born on July 8, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY, Linda was the daughter of the late George W. and Geraldine N. (née Etherton). A proud graduate of Wilson Central School, Class of 1964, she built a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. On December 8, 1967, Linda married the...

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01/19/2026

Mary Jane Dutter

Mary Jane Dutter of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on November 28, 1961, in Auburn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Theron and Jane (nee Delaney) Traver. Mary Jane was a 1979 graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School in Poplar Ridge, NY, and continued her education at Morrisville College, graduating in 1981. On May 11, 1985, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Dutter, in...

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01/19/2026

Robin S. Balcom

Robin S. Balcom, of Corning, NY, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the Niagara Hospice House. He was 72. Born on July 16, 1953, in Ransomville, NY, Robin was the son of the late Loren P. and Sybil G. (née Brenchley) Balcom. He was a 1971 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School and went on to earn his degree from Alfred State in 1973. Robin began his career with Corning Glass in 1974, where he worked until his retirement...

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01/19/2026

Susan L. McBee

Susan L. McBee, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. She was 72. Born on July 4, 1953, in Lewiston, she was the daughter of the late Franklyn and Joanne (nee Reid) Collins. Susan was a proud graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, Class of 1971. She continued her education at Allegheny College and later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from D’Youville University. A dedicated and compassionate educator, Susan taught at...

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01/01/2026

12/29/2025

Sheryl "Sheri" L. Simmons

Sheryl L. “Sheri” Simmons of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. She was 74. Born on December 18, 1951, in Niagara Falls, NY, Sheri was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Violet (née Raff) Martin. A proud 1970 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, she married the love of her life, Clifford L. Simmons, on February 27, 1971, in Youngstown, where they built...

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12/29/2025

Rev. Ronald A. Haefer, M. Div

Rev. Ronald A. Haefer, M. Div., of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. He was 82. Born on May 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Orville and Norma (nee Schmidt) Haefer. Rev. Ron was a graduate of Capital University in Columbus, OH, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree, and went on to complete his graduate studies at the Evangelical Theological...

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