Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/26/1940

Mrs. Lucy A. Bradley, town of
Wilson, who died Dec. 23, left the
life use of an estate listed as $2000
realty and $1000 personal property
to her husband. Alfred H. Bradley,
under a will admitted to probate by
Surrogate Raymond A. Knowles.
Mrs. Bradley provided that after
her husband s death, 8600 should be
paid to a daughtet Mabel B. Austin,
town of Porter. The residue is
to be divided equally among the
daughter and twe sons, Raymond
Bradley, Wilson and Frank H.
Bradley, Porter, Letters testamentary
were issued to the sons.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/27/1939

NORTH RIDGE. Dec. 27-Funer- '
al services for Mrs. Lucy Bradley.
80, wife of Fred Bradley, who died
at her home in Ransomville on Saturday,
were held from the home of
her son, Frank M. Bradley, Ransomville,
on Monday afternoon.
December 25, at 2:30 o'clock, with
Rev. J. A. Mann, pastor of the
Ransomville Methodist church, of-
ficiating.
Beautiful flowers and the large
attendance of sorrowing relatives,,
neighbors and friends were evid-
ence of the esteem in which she
was held.
Burial was in the family plot in
the North Ridge cemetery.
The bearers were five grandsons
and a grand nephew; Melvillle Aus-
tin,, Lawrence Ausstin, William Aus-
tin, Jr. and Miles Bradlley, all of
Ransomville; Clifford Bradley, of
the Town of Wilson,, and Byron
Belknap, of Buffalo.
Mrs. Bradley is survived by her
husband, Alfred H.,, one daughter
Mrs. Mabel Austin both of Ran-
somvlle; two sons, Raymond Bradley,
of the Town Line road. Town
of Wilson* and Frank M. Bradley,
of Ransomville; 15 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
Lucy Belknap Bradley was born
in the North Ridge road, Town of
Cambria,, 80 years ago last June,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Al-
mon Belknap. She was married
to Fred Bradley, of Warren's Cor-
ners,, in the North Ridge Methodist
Episcopal church 58 years ago last
March by Rev. Charles McCartney,
the resident pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley resided at
North Ridge until 1910,, when they
sold their farm, moving to Wilson
and from there to Lewiston,, resid-
ing in each town but a short time
and finally they purchased a home
in Ransomville.
Mrs. Bradley had one brother,
Elmer Belknap, who died several
years ago.

Lucy married BRADLEY, Alfred H on 23 Mar 1881 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Alfred (son of BRADLEY, Alanson and Nancy) was born in Jun 1857 in New York; died on 7 Dec 1943 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/2/1957

BRADLEY - A. Raymond Bradley,
husband of Fay Palmer Bradley,
7 West Ave., Newfane. entered
into rest at his home Tues
day. Jan. 1, 1957. Besides
he leaves two daughters and one
son. Miss Garnet Bradley of Newfane;
Mrs. Clarence Blake Jr. of
Ransomvilie: Clifford Bradley of
Barker; four grandchildren; also
one brother, Frank H. Bradley of
Ransomville; and several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call at
the Glenn H. Corwin Funeral
Home, 27 North Main St., Newfane,
where services will be held
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Burial in North Ridge Cemetery.

Alfred married PALMER, Laura Fay about 1909. Laura was born about 1888 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/16/1950

AUSTIN-In this city. September 15.
1950. Mabel Austin of Ransomville
Age 67. Wife of Will H . mother of
Melvin. t his city. Lawrence, Fred.
William, Jr . Harold, all of Ransomville.
sister of Raymond Bradley, of
Wilson. Frank B r a dley . of Ransom -
ville. She is also survived by 14
g r a n d c h i i d r e n Funeral Sunday at. 2
p m. at Gentle Funeral Parlors. Ran-
somville. Red E A Sergel officiating,
I n t e r m e n t in North Ridge cemetery.

Mabel married AUSTIN, William H about 1907. William was born about 1881 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married LAFLER, Theda B on 12 Jan 1910 in Olcott, Niagara County, NY. Theda (daughter of LAFLER, Edward and MILES, Jessie) was born on 23 Jul 1890 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died in Apr 1980 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BLAKE - Laura A. 8/23/01 Of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Ransomville, NY,
Sunday, August 19, 2001, age 89; wife of the late Clarence Blake; mother of Gary
Blake, Sharon Strasburg and the late Claudia Blake; sister of Clifford Bradley
and the late Garnet Bradley; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; predeceased by a grandson, William G. Blake. Friends may
call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville,
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service Saturday at 11 AM from the
Ransomville United Methodist Church, Ransomville. Burial in North Ridge
Cemetery. Memorials to the Ransomville United Methodist Church or the
Ransomville Historical Preservation Project.

Laura married BLAKE, Clarence G on 29 Feb 1936 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Clarence was born on 20 May 1911 in New York; died on 6 Sep 1999 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FENN, Frances. Frances (daughter of FENN, Frank) was born on 4 Sep 1922 in IA; died on 1 Jun 1994 in Barker, Town of Somerset, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/10/1972

Melvin H. Austin, of 2729
Cleveland Ave., died Saturday
(April 8, 1972).
He was born in Ransomville
and lived in Niagara Falls for
32 years.
Mr. Austin worked at the
Carborundum Co. for 38 years.
He was a member of the
Carborundum Co. 25 Year Club
and Niagara Frontier Lodge
132, F and AM.
Survivors include his wife,
Janette; three sons, James,
Michael, and Paul, all at
home; four daughters, Susan
and Jo°n, at home; Mrs.
Charles (Sharon) Guarino, this
city, and Mrs. John (Joyce)
Commons, Fountain Valley,
Cal., and four grandchildren.
Private funeral services will
be held Tuesday at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Riverdale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the:
funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9
p.m. today.

Melvin married MOROWSKI, Jeanette about 1938. Jeanette was born on 23 May 1917; died in Dec 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DRINKWATER, Marjorie. Marjorie (daughter of DRINKWATER, Victor and Mildred) was born on 1 Apr 1917 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Oct 1970 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOWLER, Rebecca Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Miles married BRADLEY, Viola H on 26 Feb 1938 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Viola (daughter of BRADLEY, Harry P and Caroline S) was born on 28 Mar 1920 in New York; died on 27 Sep 2000 in Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married SHIPPY, Seward on 18 Jul 1936 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Nettie Bradley Martin, formerly of Youngstown and wife of the late Grant W. Martin, passed away Sunday October 23, 2016 at her home in Walterboro, SC. She was 100.

Nettie was born in Lockport, NY March 17, 1916, the daughter of the late Frank and Theda (Lafler) Bradley. She and her late husband owned and operated Martin's Dry Goods Store in Youngstown for many years. She was a member of the Youngstown Study Club, the Tatler Bridge Club, and the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. After moving to Walterboro over twenty years ago to be near her daughter, she became a member of Bedon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynn M. Anderson of Walterboro, and by two sisters, Esther Hardison and Mildred Hillman both of Ransomville; three grandchildren, Meagan A. Marvin of Walterboro, and Elspeth C. Dyal and Jeffrey M. Anderson of Lexington, SC; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Martin McCormick; two sisters, Marion Shippy and Dora Chestnut; and two brothers, Miles and Harvey Bradley.

Funeral services will be held at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville on Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 am with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd. Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bedon Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2370 Cottageville Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488.

Nettie married MARTIN, Grant W in Nov 1935 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Grant (son of MARTIN, Leon V) was born on 24 Oct 1912 in New York; died in Jul 1987 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey married BRADLEY, Agnes Gene about Aug 1951 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Agnes (daughter of BRADLEY, Raymond and PERRY, Mabel) was born on 18 Jun 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Jul 2016 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married CHESTNUT, James R about Nov 1947 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. James (son of CHESTNUT, William) was born on 31 Dec 1924; died on 13 Nov 1994 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Esther Nancy Hardison
On January 20, 2021, Esther Nancy Bradley Hardison passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family and of Niagara Hospice. She was 94. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Theda Bradley. Esther lived her whole life in Ransomville, New York, beginning with having been born on Halloween day, 1926, on the Bradley farm. She worked along with her parents and siblings raising and selling a great variety of fruits and vegetables. Esther was an excellent student and loved to read and was even spelling bee champion of her class one year. She graduated from Wilson High School at the age of 16 in 1942. She was a frequent patron of the Ransomville library, and often traded books with her sister Millie in their adult years.After high school, Esther continued to work on the Bradley farm, and also worked for a few years at Carborundum in Lockport. Esther married Denton Edson Hardison on January 18, 1951 at the Porter Center United Methodist Church, shortly before Denton was enlisted in the Air Force. During his time of service, the couple moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Esther gave birth to their first child, Jan. Soon after, the young family returned to Ransomville to move into the house which they have occupied for 65 years. Esther’s most important and longest held job was that of homemaker and mother to Jan, Brad, and Paige. While raising her three children, Esther found time to be active in community groups. She served in the Ransomville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary; she was a founding member of the Ransomville Garden Club; she was a member of the Ransomville United Methodist Church; and she participated in the Kiwanis Peach Festival by serving on Peach Queen Committee and by in the Peach Shortcake tent. Esther enjoyed snowmobiling and attending social events with Denton and their friends. The Hardison family vacationed on various lakes in Ontario, Canada, where they enjoyed fishing and boating. In later years, Esther enjoyed traveling with Denton, visiting famous places throughout the United States; they also spent time in Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to reading, Esther enjoyed watching “The Wheel of Fortune”; listening to Swing and Vocal Jazz music. In later years, she enjoyed birdwatching and looking out the picture window. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving children, son Bradley and daughter Paige, grandsons Evan and Ian Hardison; sister Mildred “Millie” (late Robert) Hillman; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends that she had made over her long life. Esther was pre-deceased by her oldest daughter Jan Hardison; her husband of nearly 65 years, Denton Hardison; brothers Loren Bradley; Miles (late Viola) Bradley; and Harvey (late Jean) Bradley; sisters Marion (late Seward) Shippy; Dora (late Jim) Chestnut; and Nettie (late Grant) Martin; brother-in-law Gerald (late Marion) Hardison and sister-in-law Joyce Campbell (late Roy, Sr.) Just 2 days before Esther passed, she remembered what would have been Denton and Esther's 70th wedding anniversary on January 18th.Services will be privately held with her family. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Free Library 3733 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville, NY 14131 or the Ransomville United Methodist Church PO Box 250 Ransomville, NY 14131. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Esther married HARDISON, Denton E on 18 Jan 1951 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. Denton (son of HARDISON, Dayton E and BENEDICT, Mabel I) was born on 13 Apr 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Nov 2015 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GLENN, Everette C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Mildred L. Hillman
Mildred L. “ Millie" Hillman, age 92, of Ransomville died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at OLP in Lewiston, NY. Mrs. Hillman was born on January 22, 1930, in Town of Porter, NY. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Theda (Lafler) Bradley. She married Robert B. “Frenchy” Hillman on May 1, 1948, he predeceased her on June 6, 2005. Millie graduated from Wilson CSD in 1947, she was a homemaker all of her life. Millie was the local historian for 25 years, a member of the Ransomville UMC and the Ransomville Fire Co. Ladies Aux.Surviving are her children; Roxy Berry, Scott (Cindy) Hillman, Steven (Susan) Hillman, Leigh (Nancy) Hillman, Sue (Daniel) Harbison and Sheila (Mark) Jaskula; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews and her sister in-law Joanne (Paul) Mangan.She is predeceased by her 6 siblings: Miles Bradley, Marion Shippy, Nettie Martin, Harvey Bradley, Dora Chestnut, and Esther Hardison.
Calling hours will be held at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville, NY 14131 on SUNDAY from 1-7 PM.The funeral will be held at the Ransomville United Methodist Church, 2573 Youngstown Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY on MONDAY (7/11) at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ransomville United Methodist Church, 2573 Youngstown Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131 or the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Antique Fire Truck Fund PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com

Mildred married HILLMAN, Robert B on 1 May 1948 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Eloise Strasburg, age 71 of Winter Haven, FL, and formerly of Ransomville, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Winter Haven Hospital in Florida after a long illness. Sharon was born May 19, 1945 in Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Bradley) Blake.
She was raised in Ransomville and graduated from Wilson Central High School in 1963 and Trott Vocational School of Practical Nursing in 1971. Sharon was employed at the Niagara Falls Memorial Nursing Home and then by Heritage Manor of Ransomville for several years as charge attendant.
Sharon was a foster parent along with her late husband, Curtis Palmatier, for many years. They adopted two of their foster children. They were honored as Niagara County's Foster Parents of the Year in 1992, shortly before Mr. Palmatier passed away. She also was a past member of the Western NY Spina Bifida Association where she served on the Board of Directors.
On April 3, 1993, Sharon wed Albert Strasburg. They lived in Ransomville until 1998 when they moved to Winter Haven, Florida. She currently attended St. John`s United Methodist Church in Winter Haven where she was a member of the Acts of Praise Sunday School Class. She also attended Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven. She was a member of the Ransomville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women and was also a past member of the North Ridge United Methodist Church.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Albert; two daughters, Sherry (Ken) Snyder of Hamburg, NY, and Deanna Palmatier of Winter Haven, FL; five step-children, Marla (Richard) Crawford of Grand Island, NY, Albert Strasburg of Arizona, Donald Strasburg of Niagara Falls, John (Luisa) Strasburg of Naples, FL, and Janine Strasburg Grabolle of Arizona; five grandchildren, Marissa (Brendan) Neill of Buffalo, NY, Ian Shepard and Isaac Snyder of Hamburg, NY, and Donna Strasburg of Naples, FL; and a great-grandchild, Eloise Neill of Buffalo, NY. She was predeceased by her late husband, Curtis Palmatier; two daughters, Wendy Foster and Christine Palmatier; a sister, Claudia Blake; and a brother, Gary Blake.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Friday from 6-8 PM. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 22, at 11:00 AM in the North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ransomville United Methodist Church, PO Box 250, Ransomville, NY 14131, the Spina Bifida Association of Western New York, Buffalo Chapter, 137 Warner Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 or to the Ransomville Historical Society Museum.Published on  April 17, 2017

Sharon married STRASBURG, Albert L on 3 Apr 1993. Albert (son of STRASBURG, Albert Franklin and SCHULTZ, Clara Amanda) was born on 8 Aug 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Aug 2021 in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PALMATIER, Curtis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CONNOLLY, Linda Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gail married BRANCH, Kenneth Charles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married COMMONS, John J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married GUARINO, Charles L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: KUREK, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Suzanne M. Austin, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 9, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Jeanette (Morowski) Austin.
Sue was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for over 20 years with the Niagara Falls Board of Education in Food Preparation, mainly working at Henry J. Kalfas Elementary School, where she was very well loved and respected by all.  Sue enjoyed going to the casino with her friends and attending Chinese auctions.  Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family, and loved being at all family events and celebrations.
Sue is survived by her siblings, Joann (Ron) Kurek, Paul Austin, Michael (Cathy) Austin, and Jim (Dorothy) Austin, as well as by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Sharon (late Charles) Guarino.
Per Sue’s wishes, there will be no prior visitation or funeral services.  If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14304.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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

Norman married CREWE, Grace [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAILEY, Clinton C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GUINN, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married HEIDEMANN, Barbara Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married HAIGHT, Darlene Ellen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

David W."Joe" Austin, age 77, of Barker, died Saturday July 1, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
 
Joe was born December 28, 1939 in Ransomville, NY, the son of the late Fred and Marjorie (Drinkwalter) Austin and lived most of his life in Barker. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 43 years at Niagara Stone in the Town of Niagara, retiring in 2002. After retirement Joe lived and spent time in the mountains in Fairplay, Colorado for 10 years. Joe raised homing pigeons, enjoyed raccoon hunting, and his beloved pet dog, "Asha".
 
He married Nancy A. Kneeppel on June 13, 1959. In addition to Nancy, he is survived by his children, Karen Langendorfer of Barker, Bobbie (Tim) Eyre of Honeoye Falls, NY, David W. Austin of York, PA, and Leonard Austin (Michael Aker) of Denver, CO; his grandchildren, Troy (Nicole) Langendorfer, Jesse (Hayley) Healy, and Kyle (Kathleen) Healy; his step grandchildren, Brent and Brianna Backman; two sisters, Patricia (late Clinton) Bailey and Jane (late Paul) Guinn; four brothers, Dick (Barbara), Carl (Cindy), Clyde (late Mary), and Neal Austin. He was predeceased by two brothers, Bob (late Marie) Austin and Norman "Pete" (Grace) Austin.
 
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Charity of one's choice, or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville.

David married KNEEPPEL, Nancy A on 13 Jun 1959. Nancy and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

GASPORT — Susan Denise Austin, age 38, of Gasport, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, March 21, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born March 23, 1972 in Medina, she was the daughter of Rebecca Sue (Bowler) Austin and the late Fred T. Austin.

Susan was a 1990 graduate of Barker Central Schools. She worked on the Barker Alumni Committee and had attended her 20th class reunion this past summer. She was also a charter member of the Community Fellowship Church at Johnson Creek. Sue enjoyed planting flower gardens and loved to watch and feed the hummingbirds. She also enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. Sue enjoyed collecting donations from organizations and businesses for fellow patients at Sisters of Charity Hospital. She had worked as a cook at the Waters of Gasport for 10 years; previously she had worked at Jubilee in Lockport, the Best Western and Comfort Inn in Lockport, and Murph’s Stop 31 in Medina.

She is survived by her loving mother, Rebecca Sue (Bowler) Austin. Dearest sister of Robert and Clyde Austin of Lockport, David “Joe” Austin of Colorado, Richard and Carl Austin of Barker, Neil Austin of Appleton, Patricia Bailey of Portville, Jane Guinn of Middleport, Scott Rocca of Pennsylvania and the late Norman Austin. She is survived by three uncles and two aunts: David Bowler of Lockport, Roger Bowler of Alexander, Wayne (Betsey) Pulver of Arizona, Bunny Austin of Youngstown and the late Dennis Bowler. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and her dog, Princess also survive her.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Roy Harriger officiating. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport. Memorials appreciated to The Lockport Care Net Pregnancy Center, 251 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094, Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, or the Community Fellowship Church, 3144 Johnson Creek Road, Middleport, NY 14105.

Please sign guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com.

Notes:

November 13, 2013
Paul R. Austin

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Paul R. Austin, 73, of Ransomville, NY, died November 13, 2013 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 30, 1940 to the late Lawrence and Beulah (Johnston) Austin and had been a lifelong resident.

He graduated from Wilson High School in 1958 and then enlisted in the US Marine Corp. in 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963.

On August 10, 1962, Paul married Ann Carter and together they raised their family in Ransomville.

Paul worked as a Fireman in the Fire Brigade Unit at Harrison Radiator, Lockport, for 34 years, retiring in 1999. In 1958 Paul joined the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. and held offices of Fire Chief and Lieutenant and was an active member with 55 years of service to the community. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his brother, Jim in many tournaments for many years.

In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by three daughters, Lynn (James) Suszczynski of Kenmore, NY, Paula (Col. James) Stopa of Camp Lejeunne, NC, Marianne Snopkowski of Wixon, MI; grandchildren, Steven and Skyler Snopkowski, Alyssa, Alexa and James Stopa; his brother, James (Patricia) Austin of Ransomville; his cousin, Ronald (Margaret "Peggy") Johnston of Ransomville; his mother-in-law, Ramona Carter and two granddogs, Zippy and Titan. Paul was predeceased by his son, Lee R. Austin; and father-in-law, Kenneth Carter.

Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, with Rev. William Lowery officiating. Burial to follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Paul married CARTER, Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married HOULDSON, Patricia M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married LUCAS, Nancy L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Ruth Ann. [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.

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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.

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