Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/28/1945

RANSOMVILLE - A retired
farmer, Allen J. Benedict, 84, died
this morning at his home in the
Randall Road, Town of Wilson.
Born in Ellicottville, Mr. Benedict
moved to the Town of Royalton
when he was 11 years of age, com-
ing to the Town of Wilson 45 years
ago where he operated a farm. He
retired about 10 years ago.
Surviving are three daughters.
Mary Benedict, at home, Mrs. Dayton
Hardison. Ransomville. and
Mrs. Charles Goetz, Niagara Falls;
two sons. Roy Benedict, at home;
George Benedict. Niagara Falls and
a sister. Mrs. Charles Manchester,
Lockport.
Funeral services will be held at
the family home Thursday at 3:30.
with internment in North Ridge
Cemetery.

Allen married AUSTIN, Frances about 1884. Frances was born about 1864 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Nov 1937 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/25/1943

NIAGARA FALLS - Funeral
service for Mrs. Grace F. Hann, 58.
wife of David Hann. 30 B St.. native
Of Orangeport who died
Wednesday in Memorial Hospital,
win be held at the Hardison and
Beatty Funeral Home at 2:30 tomorrow
with burial In North Ridge
Cemetery.
Other survivors Include -a son.
Paul F. Hann, Niagara Faus: her
father, Allen J. Benedict, Ransomville;
three brothers, Charles,
of Lockport; Roy A. of Ransom-
ville; George, of Niagara Falls;
three sisters, Mrs. Dayton Hardi-
son and Miss Mary E. Benedict,
Ransomville; and Mrs. Charles
Goetz, Niagara Falls.

Family/Spouse: HANN, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Dorris about 1915. Dorris was born on 3 Mar 1891 in New York; died in Apr 1980 in Olcott, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/25/1966

Charles A. Benedict, 75, of
Pekin Townline Road, formerly
a farmer at Molyneaux Corners,
died Saturday (April 23, 1966)
at Roswell Park Memorial Institute
in Buffalo.
He was born Nov. 7. 1800 at
Gasport, the son of Allen and
Frances Benedict.
Mr. Benedict operated a fruit
and vegetable farm at Molyneaux
Corners for 37 years. He
had made his home in Pekin for
16 years.
He was a former member of
the Niagara County Farm Bureau
and a member of the Holy
Name Society of Immaculate
Conception Church at N o r th
Ridge.
Surviving an bit widow,
Ruth H. Benedict; a son, Maj.
Allen Benedict of Ent Air Force
Base, Colorado Springs, Colo.;
a daughter, Mrs. Emer Boll of
Kenmore and four grandchllren.
Also surviving are three sisters,
Miss Mary Benedict and
Mrs. Dayton Hardison, both of
Ransomville, Mrs. Charles
Goetz of Niagara Falls; two
brothers, Roy Benedict of Ran
somvUle and George Benedict
of Niagara Falls.
A service will be conducted
at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the
Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville.
The Rev. Francis T.
Cronln, pastor, will celebrate a
Requiem Mass at 10 in Immaculate
Conception Church. Burial
will be in North Ridge Cemetery,
The Holy Rotary will be recited
at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the
funeral home.

Charles married HENNEMAN, Ruth M about 1911. Ruth (daughter of HENNEMAN, William and Marguerite M) was born on 20 Apr 1892 in New York; died in May 1975 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married HARDISON, Dayton E on 6 Apr 1921 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Dayton (son of HARDISON, Adolphus) was born on 12 Sep 1892; died on 4 May 1970 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married KING, Margaret on 8 Jan 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of KING, Thomas and Bridget) was born on 12 Sep 1900 in PA; died in Nov 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married NELLIS, Walter J on 26 Nov 1930 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Walter was born on 13 Jul 1904; died in Jul 1984 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married WEBBER, Helen on 6 Apr 1940. Helen (daughter of WEBBER, Ralph and COLLINS, Helen) was born on 14 Oct 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Mar 2016 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married WELCH, William Pressley on 20 Jun 1948 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married IVES, Ernest R about Oct 1953 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married LATTA, Neva E on 28 Jun 1941 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. Neva (daughter of LATTA, Earl W) was born on 25 Mar 1921; died on 11 Feb 2008 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FOOTE, Donice Darlene. Donice was born on 19 Feb 1925; died on 26 Jun 2011 in Salida, Chaffee County, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evelyn married BOLL, Elmer F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joyce Fern Hardison Campbell passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 30, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Dayton E. and Mabel I. (Benedict) Hardison. Joyce was a graduate of the Youngstown Red Brick School and the Rochester Business Institute. She began her secretarial career at Pittsburgh Met, then with the Lake Ontario Ordinance Works, followed by the Town of Porter Zoning and Planning Board. Joyce attained her most coveted position as Secretary to the Principal at Wilson High School and spent many years there before retiring in 1983. She loved the students and faculty and they loved her as well. The Class of 1980 honored her by dedicating the "Crest" yearbook to her , expressing their appreciation for all the hard work she did for them. It warmed her heart to be recognized by former student's years after her retirement.Joyce was a former member of St. John Episcopal Church in Youngstown and it was there that she married Roy L. Campbell, Sr. on November 23, 1946. After their retirement Joyce and Roy spent their winters in Florida with their son Keith and his family and close friends. Summers were spent gardening, with family, as well as summer vacations at Lake Missassagagon in Ontario, Canada. She treasured her time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be remembered for her smile and laughter.She was a 72 year member of the Ransomville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #374; a founding member of the Ransomville Garden Club; and a member of the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Joyce was also a co-founder of the first annual Lighting of the Wreaths in Ransomville. Roy predeceased her on October 12, 2002. She is survived by her children, Heather (Michael) Millis of Newfane, Keith (Michaelene) Campbell of Brooksville, FL, Brian Campbell (Grace Vona) and Roy L. Campbell, Jr. (Lisa Snyder) both of Ransomville; her grandchildren, Ashley, Courtney, Veronica and Dayton Campbell; her great grandchildren, Jonathon, Sean, Makayla, and Nolan Campbell; a brother, Denton E. (Esther) Hardison of Ransomville; her former daughter in law, Shirley Campbell of Ransomville; many special nieces and nephews and her feline pal, "Callie" She was predeceased by a grandson, Kaillen ; a brother, Gerald A. (Marion) Hardison, and her predeceased brother and sisters in law, Thomas and Josephine Campbell, Margaret (Campbell) and Vernon Slyster, and Doreen (Campbell) and Ernest Whiteford. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Sunday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 6, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131 or to the National MS Society Upstate NY Chapter, Donor Relations Center, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620-3901.

Joyce married CAMPBELL, Roy L on 23 Nov 1946 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Roy died on 12 Oct 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Denton Hardison

Denton E. Hardison, age 86, lifelong resident of Ransomville, died Thursday November 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.


Denton was born April 13, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Dayton E. and Mabel (Benedict) Hardison. He was a 1947 graduate of Youngstown High School and a 1949 graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. A Veteran of the Korean War, Denton enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950. He served a total of three years in Europe and Puerto Rico before his honorable discharge with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1954. While in the service he married Esther N. Bradley on January 18, 1951. Upon his discharge, Denton joined his father in the operation of the family business, Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc. Denton was very proud of the fact that he annually fulfilled the requirements to maintain his active funeral directing license continuously for 63 years.


Denton has been a member of the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company since 1946, as well as an Exempt Member. He was a Charter Member of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston; a member of the O. Leo Curtiss American Legion Post #830 in Ransomville; a member of the Ransomville Masonic Lodge #551 F & AM; and a member of the NY State Funeral Directors Association, the Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. Denton was a member and long time supporter of St. John Episcopal Church in Youngstown. He enjoyed vacationing with his family and friends on fishing trips in Canada and wintering in Myrtle Beach, SC for many years. He also enjoyed NASCAR and local stock car racing.


He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Esther; his children, Jan and Bradley Hardison both of Ransomville, and Paige Hardison of Lindenhurst, NY; two grandsons, Evan and Ian Hardison; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Campbell and his brother, Gerald Hardison.


Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Tuesday from 7 - 9 PM and Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 3, at 11:00 am in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ransomville Fire Co. Antique Truck Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131.

Denton married BRADLEY, Esther Nancy on 18 Jan 1951 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Esther (daughter of BRADLEY, Frank H and LAFLER, Theda B) was born on 31 Oct 1926 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Jan 2021 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marion. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married CASTILONE, Eleanor Ann on 6 Sep 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Eleanor (daughter of CASTILONE, Frank) was born on 30 Mar 1923; died on 19 Apr 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married PIETAK, Stanley on 8 Nov 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/10/1972

RITTER - Eileen Benedict of 1141
Garrett Avenue, Niagara Falls at Mount
St. Mary's Hospital, April 1,1972, age 49.
Wife of Charles Ritter. Daughter of Mr.
and Mr». George Benedict. Mother of
Mary Ann and Kevin both at home.
Sister of William Benedict, Robert and
David and Mrs. Stanley (Dorothy)
Pirtak all of Niagara Fans, George of-
Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. John
. (Donna) O'Brien of Relsterstown,
Maryland. Also survived by several
Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. from The
Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., Lewiston
and 9:30 a m . from St. Teresa's R C.
Church, Niagara Falls. Interment St.
Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today

ALSO

Niagara Gazette

Funeral services will be held
Tuesday for Mrs. Eileen
Benedict Ritter, 49, of 1141
Garrett Ave., who died
Saturday (April 8, 1972) in
Mount St. Mary's Hospital
after a one-week illness.
Mrs, Ritter was born in
Niagara Falls, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict
of this city. She was a member
of the Insurance Women's
Association and St. Teresa's
Church.
Besides her parents she is
survived by a daughter, Mary
Ann; a son, Kevin, both at
home; two sisters, Mrs.
Stanley (Dorothy) Pietak, this
city and Mrs. John' (Donna)
O'Brien, Reisterstown, Md.;
four brothers, William, Robert
and David Benedict, all of this
dty, and George Benedict,
Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be held
at. 9 a.m. Tuesday at the
Hardison Funeral Home,
lewiston, and at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Teresa's Church, Niagara
Falls. Burial will be in St.
Mary's cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9
p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Monday at the funeral
home.

Mary married RITTER, Charles Nordin on 2 Jul 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/29/1933

Funeral services for Paul Francis
Benedict, two-month-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. George A. Benedict, 2610 Eleventh
street, were held yesterday
afternoon at the Hardison and Beatty
funeral chapel In Main street. Burial
was in Memorial Park Cemetery. The
child died Saturday, a victim of
meningitis. Besides his parents he is
survived by two brothers, William and
George a., Jr., and two sisters, Irene
and Dorothy.

Notes:

Obituary of David Benedict

David Benedict, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, descendant of a local pioneer family, passed away at Newfane Rehabilitation Center on August 8,2018, after a long illness.
Born June 10, 1940, David was predeceased by parents George and Margaret (King) Benedict, siblings William, Eileen (Ritter), Dorothy (Pietak), George, Robert, Beverly, Paul, and Karen. He is survived by his sister Donna (John) O'Brien of Richmond, Va and numerous nieces and nephews.
David graduated from Sacred Heart School and Bishop Duffy (Class of 1958). After attending Niagara University, his love of biology was fulfilled by his career at GIBCO on Grand Island. A man of many passions, David appreciated beauty, shown through his love of orchids (Niagara Frontier Orchid Society), photography (Niagara Falls Camera Club), paperweights, and opera. He was an accomplished bowler and loved fishing in the Niagara River and Sharbot Lake, Ontario with family and friends.
Heartfelt thanks are given to the entire staff at Newfane Rehabilitation, for their love and care of David.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUENRAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge St., Lewiston on Monday from 4 – 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 14, from St. Peter RC Church, 600 Center St., Lewiston, with the Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma officiating. (Please assemble at Church) Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228.

Notes:

Obituary

Donna Benedict O'Brien, (79), of Niagara Falls, NY, born December 18, 1941 passed away on January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John O'Brien of Niagara Falls, and is survived by her sons: Timothy (Janice) and Patrick (Kimberly), her four grandchildren: Jack, Charlie, Logan and Molly and numerous nieces and nephews.

Answering the siren's sound of snow-free living, she and John retired to The Villages, Florida in 2003. They loved every minute of it! Many Florida largemouth bass have sore mouths due to her fishing prowess. Donna was a proud member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Post 347. Her desserts on "Sweet Night" fundraisers were legendary.

Those who knew Donna appreciated her warmth, her quick wit and genuine concern for others. She made fast friends and kept them close to her heart. She was absolutely devoted to her children, who were her proudest accomplishments.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland, VA on Friday, January 19th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association.

Donna married O'BRIEN, John Michael on 13 May 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. John (son of O'BRIEN, Timothy and Marion) was born on 1 Mar 1939 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 9 Sep 2017 in The Villages, Sumter County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Utica NY Daily Press - 6/8/1983

Word has been received of the
death of James &. Nellis, 49, of Norfolk.
Va.. on May 27, 1983 at the V.A.
Hospital in Hampton, Va-
He was born in Ransomville. NY.,
the son of Walter J. and the late Ruby
Benedict Nellis. Mr. Nellis was a Veteran
of the U.S. Navy. While residing
in Chad wicks, he was a member of
the American Legion Edward Clonan
Post #1000 and the Sauquoit Valley
Lions Club.
He is survived by his daughter.
Annette Littlefield, Syracuse; his
father-Walter-J-Nellis and stepmother,
Florence Nellis, Clearwater,
Fla.; a brother, Jay Nellis, Rockford,
Ill.
Funeral services were conducted at
St Andrew's Episcopal Church in
Syracuse on June 2. Interment was at
Valley Cemetery, Syracuse.

Family/Spouse: LITTLEFIELD, Annette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BALLARD, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HATTON, Ian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Smethport - Paul J. Hann, 78, of Smethport, passed away Friday (November 24, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
 
He was born August 7, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Paul F. and Helen Doloris (Weber) Hann. On September 5, 1980, in Niagara Falls, NY, he married Isabelle P. Pecoraro, who died Feb. 15, 2020.
 
Paul was a graduate of Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967.
 
He was employed at the GM Powertrain Plant of Tonawanda, NY until his retirement.
 
Paul was an avid sportsman and was the vice president of the Norwich Township Sportsman’s Club.
 
He is survived by:
Two daughters: Tracy L. Pecoraro of Smethport and Donna L. (Charles) Broadway of Cape Girardeau, MS
Two grandchildren: Autumn Abernathy and Gavin Seabaugh
Three sisters: Gail (Tom) Ballard of California, Donna Hatton of Niagara on the Lake, Canada, and Linda (Chester) Sliwowski of Niagara Falls, NY
One brother: Bruce (Paula) Hann of Grand Island, NY
And several nieces and nephews
 
In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by a brother in law, Ian Hatton in 2020.
 
At Paul’s request, there will be no visitation or services.
 
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Family/Spouse: PECORARO, Isabelle P. Isabelle died on 15 Feb 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paula. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SILWOWSKI, Chester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celeste married RUSSELL, Michael D [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married CANFIELD, Carla J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vicki. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On July 8, 2021, Patricia Diane Garske (Benedict) passed away peacefully at Edgewater Heath and Rehabilitation / VITAS Hospice Home in Mount Dora, FL. She was 79. One of her sons and husband were at her side.
Born 6/12/1942 to Neva and Harold Benedict of Ransomville, NY - predeceased. Also predeceased by Brother Douglas (Vicki) Benedict, Medina NY. Survived by Husband William James Garske Sr, Leesburg, FL. Also survived by 2 sons, Kenneth Bottrell, Kissimmee, FL and Cristian Michaels, Ft Lauderdale, FL. also a brother Ronald Benedict.
After high school graduation in 1960, Pat became an airline stewardess, spent 10 years overseas as a test proctor for the United States Air Force, and a registrar. Back in the states, she was a homemaker, worked as a cashier at Winn Dixie, and a work camper / campground host with husband at Ridgecrest Resort in Leesburg, FL.
We will forever miss her beautiful smile.
Consider memorials to National Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Assoc.

Family/Spouse: GARSKE, William James Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOTTRELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MICHAELS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SNYDER, Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLIS, MIchael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michaelene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARNEY, Grace. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Jan D. Hardison
Jan Denise Hardison of Ransomville passed from her earthly life on July 15, 2020, after a lengthy battle with cancer and other health problems. She was 67. Jan was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico when her father Denton Hardison was stationed there while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was joined by Jan’s mother, Esther Bradley Hardison, and she gave birth to Jan on on March 13, 1953. Jan was a singer most of her life, and while still in high school was selected for All-County choruses, NYSSMA All-State chorus, and earned the distinguished honor of being one of only 2 high school singers from New York State selected for “America’s Youth in Concert”, which toured Europe immediately upon graduation. Jan graduated from Wilson High School in 1971, then attended the University of Western Ontario in London, Ont., where she majored in Music (Voice performance). Jan went on to sing for close to 40 years in numerous choirs and opera companies, and was often employed as the paid Alto soloist/section leader. Notable among these were First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, Artpark Opera Chorus; Western New York Opera Theatre; Lancaster Opera House; High Holy Day choir, Temple Beth Am/Shir Shalom (Buffalo); St. Barnabas Episcopal in Scottsdale, Arizona, First Congregational church of Tempe, Arizona, and St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal near San Franciso, CA. In more recent years, she often joined her sister Paige in singing duets at the Ransomville United Methodist Church. Her final public performance was a trio sung with Paige and their cousin Lynn Esty at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, where Jan also occasionally joined in rehearsals with their choir. Jan also taught voice for 2 years at Niagara University in the 1970’s. Jan worked as the Box Office Manager or similar positions at various theatres around the country, including Studio Arena (Buffalo), Artpark (Lewiston) Geva Theatre (Rochester), Connecticut Opera (Hartford) and Arizona State University (Tempe). She especially enjoyed her work in these places when it meant working with students or young adults, as it did at Artpark and ASU. Jan had a great love for choral music, and she especially enjoyed folk music of the U.S. and Canada, as well as Scandinavian groups. In addition to music and theatre, Jan loved nature and animals, (especially horses, dogs, cats, and birds) She also enjoyed movies, reading, jewelry making, and watching quality television. She loved the arts and found beauty in many things; she loved to laugh and never hesitated to cry, and was diligent about keeping in touch with her many friends and relatives by social media, phone calls, and in-person visits with family and friends. Jan is pre-deceased by her father, Denton Hardison and her beloved dogs Paddy and Beanbag and cats BC Thunderpaws and Tillie. She is survived by her mother Esther (nee Bradley) Hardison; brother Bradley Hardison; sister Paige Hardison; nephews Evan and Ian Hardison; her Aunt Millie (Bradley) Hillman; and her beloved Siberian mountain cat, Sammi; many cousins on both sides of her family; and many, many friends throughout the country and world. The family wishes to thank the many doctors, nurses, and support staff of all of the medical institutions which treated Jan in recent years, especially Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Wound Treatment Center; Lewiston Primary Care Center/NFMMC; Excelsior Orthopaedics, and the Visiting Nurse Association. Friends and family may call 2:00-6:00 SUNDAY July 19 at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 3648 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral service will be for family members only on MONDAY at 10:00 am. Friends who would like to view the funeral live online may do so on the Hardison Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial contributions in Jan’s name may be made to the Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue, 3652 Ewings Road, Lockport, N.Y., 14094. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Notes:

Bradley “Brad” Denton Hardison entered rest on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 68 years. Born on October 4, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY, Brad was a lifelong resident of Ransomville. He spent most of his adult life serving Ransomville, Youngstown, Lewiston, and neighboring communities as a funeral director for, and ultimately, the owner of Hardison Funeral Homes, at which he worked alongside his father Denton Hardison and uncle Gerald Hardison. The story of the life and work of Brad Hardison could fill a book, but space is limited here. Brad was a 1973 graduate of Wilson Central High School and a 1975 graduate of the Hudson Valley Community College mortuary school. In addition to all of his work in the family business, Brad served on the boards of St. Mary’s Hospital and Niagara Hospice and was a 20-year member of the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company. He was also a member of the National, State, and Erie-Niagara Funeral Directors associations for more than 40 years. Brad enjoyed golfing and tennis (both watching and playing), “mowing the back 40” on his farm, attending fundraiser pancake breakfasts and similar events, watching old comedy shows on TV, country music, and, more than anything, spending time with his family and many, many friends, and acquaintances As so many people have expressed, Brad was a compassionate, caring, and sympathetic individual, both at work and out in the community, as well as with his family. He truly made people feel significant and did all he could to fulfill their wishes for their loved ones. He was generous with both his time and his means, supporting many worthy non-for-profits and events, including the annual Lighting of the Wreaths parade in Ransomville. He was “our rock” that we could always lean on for so many things. Many have also commented on his sense of humor, his laugh, and his easy smile. Brad is predeceased by his father and mother, Denton, and Esther (nee Bradley) Hardison; his older sister Jan; his first wife Mary; and many uncles and aunts on both sides of the family. He is survived by his sons Evan Hardison and Ian Hardison; his younger sister Paige Hardison; former wife Linda Hardison; longtime friend and colleague Jim Ewell; longtime friend and companion Colleen Jackson; and many close cousins on both the Bradley and Hardison/Campbell sides. Visitation will be held at the Hardison Funeral Homes Inc. 3648 Ransomville Rd. in Ransomville on Saturday, Dec. 2nd 2-6 PM, and Sunday Dec. 3rd, also 2-6 PM; the funeral will be at 11:00 AM. on Monday Dec. 4th, also at the Funeral Home in Ransomville, Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma presiding. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery.Contributions may be made in memory of Bradley D. Hardison to, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Niagara Hospice, or the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com.

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Janice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kimberly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BROADWAY, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]