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Obituary of Betty J. Hunt-Beckwith
Betty J. Hunt-Beckwith (Nee Kelly) age 96, of Lewiston entered into rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace NCR in Lewiston, NY. Betty was born April 23, 1924 in Austin, PA. She is the eldest child of the late Earl and the late Evelyn (Cooney) Kelly. Betty came to Niagara Falls in 1926 and attended local schools She served in the Army Air Corps. (WAC) during World War II as a medical Corpsman from 1944 till her discharge in 1945. In 1970 she graduated from Trott Adult LPN program and worked at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the offices of Dr. Rooker, Arthurs and Zohur. IN 1972 Betty joined the American Legion as a member and delegate for the Portage Post 1465 where she became the first woman to serve as Niagara Co. Commander in 1981. She moved to Florida in 1984 and was employed by Humana Hospital as an LPN and also became the first woman Commander of America Legion Post 120 Holly Hill and Post 267 Ormond Beach. Betty Returned to Niagara Falls in 1999 and became the first woman Commander of the American Legion LaSalle Post 1142 in 2001. She served as a senior companion for HANCI for over 10 years and as a proud WWII veteran she was a member of the WNY Honor Flight to Washington D.C in 2010. She is survived by her children, Alfred M. (Paula) Hunt Jr. , Robert L. Hunt , Philip E. (Rose) Hunt , Sandra (Late Ronald) Granieri; her sister, Colleen (Dennis) Dey; 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her siblings Charles R. (Shirley) Kelly, Dennis P. (Judy) Kelly, Mary Jean Mellan, Patricia Winkworth and Cheryl Alcorn also her grandchildren Maria Carmella Granieri and Rebecca Granieri Stone.Family and friends may call on WEDNESDAY, September 30th from 11-1 PM at HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston, NY. Funeral services will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors.Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to LaSalle American Legion Post 1142 8643 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or Wounded Warrior Project at Support.WounderWarriorProject.org. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

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

Betty married HEWITT, Gerald Witmer on 12 Jul 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced on 15 Jun 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Gerald (son of HEWITT, Alan and LAUR, Lena Viola) was born on 5 Feb 1918 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 May 2008 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married HUNT, Alfred Marks about Dec 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married GRANIERI, Ronald E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Alfred M. Hunt Jr.
Alfred M. “Al” Hunt, Jr., age 74, of Lewiston entered into rest on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at home alongside his family. Al was born on March 19th, 1948, in Niagara Falls, NY. He is the son of the late Alfred M. Hunt Sr. and the late Betty J. (Kelly) Hunt-Beckwith. Al attended and graduated from the University of Buffalo with a bachelors degree. He married Paulajo Pollow on June 29, 1979, in Lewiston, NY. Al served in the United States Air Force.He retired from Bristol Myers Squibb Oncology in 2005 as an Oncology Pharmaceutical Rep after 28 years. Al was a member and past Vice Commander of the American Legion Lewiston Post 1083. He is survived by his wife: Paulajo Hunt; stepson, Chad (Stacey) Zahradnik; his siblings, Sandra (Late Ronald) Granieri and Phillip (Rose Ann) Hunt, also his grandchildren Megan and Ethan. He is predeceased by his brother Robert “Robbie” Hunt.Per request Al was cremated, private burial will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park. Memorial may be made to Niagara Hospice.

Alfred married POLLOW, Paulajo Y on 29 Jun 1979. Paulajo (daughter of POLLOW, Frederick and ATKINSON, Helen) was born on 8 Mar 1947 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Sep 2023 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert "Robbie" L. Hunt, Major, USMC, passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age of 70. Born in Niagara Falls on November 27, 1950 to the late Alfred M. Hunt, Sr. and the late Betty J. (Kelly) Hunt-Beckwith.
Robert graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968 where he excelled in swimming. After graduating he received as scholarship and attended Colombia University, NYC, enrolled in pre-med. While at Colombia, his thoughts changed and he decided to join the armed services, U.S Marine Corp. in 1971 and dedicated himself to that life, beginning with the rank of Sergeant, 1st Lt., Captain and was honorably discharged in 1989 with the rank of Major.
With a brilliant mind for computers, he was employed by Burroughs Computer for many years, traveling worldwide, finally retiring as the Vice President of Production.
Surviving are his two brothers, Alfred M. (Paulajo) Hunt, Jr. and Phillip E. (Rose Ann) Hunt; a half-sister, Sandra (late Ronald) Granieri; his former wife, Sara Sheldon; and many nieces and nephews.
Private services with Military Honors will be held at Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Marine Corp. League at mclnational.org or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., Lewiston. Please visit hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: SHELDON, Sara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rose Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married HEWITT, Sandra Joyce [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melanie married LOSS, John Timothy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married VANCE, Jennifer Cilbea [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Rebecca Granieri Stone, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011, surrounded by her family at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of Sandra (Hewitt) Granieri of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Ronald E. Granieri.

Becky attended local schools and was a 1988 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School in Niagara Falls, NY and a 1992 graduate of Ithaca College. On August 19, 1994 she married Robert A. Stone, Jr. at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Becky worked as an assistant to the CEO of Advantage Company and as a placement counselor for Advantage Professional, both in Williamsville, NY. She later worked as a Human Resource Information Analyst for Birdseye Foods in Rochester, NY from 2000 until 2010. Becky was a very caring person, and was especially dedicated to the care and well being of her family, especially her two sons.

In addition to her mother, and her husband of sixteen years, Becky is survived by her two sons, Elliott and Oscar; her two sisters, Melanie (John T.) Loss of Grand Island, NY, Rachel (Guy) Hunt of Niagara Falls, NY; and one brother, Ronald J. (Jennifer Vance) Granieri of Westchester, PA. She was predeceased by her sister, Maria Carmela Granieri. Survivors also include her maternal grandmother, Betty Hunt Beckwith of Lewiston, NY; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. Becky was the daughter-in-law of Robert A. and Ruth R. Stone, Sr. of Niagara Falls, NY; and sister-in-law of Dennis C. (Marusia) Stone of Chicago, IL.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 16th at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Stewart Lindsay, OSFS officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Private interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for on-line guest register.

Rebecca married STONE, Robert A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married HUNT, Guy S [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]