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December 8, 2013
Mildred J. Brass

Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — After a long, courageous battle with Huntington's Disease, Mildred J. Brass, age 66, of Lewiston, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.

Milly was born June 27, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Mahlon and the late Madeline (Showden) Stahlman. She graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in 1965 and worked at various businesses, including the New York Telephone Company, Frontier Lanes, The Barton House and Advanced Environmental Services, where she was office manager. Milly and her husband, Peter, also operated a bed-and-breakfast, The Mill Glenn Inn, on Pletcher Road. Milly loved welcoming guests into their home with an abundance of baked goods and fresh flowers. She was very proud to have their home designated a Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission Landmark in 1994.

Milly was an active member of the Lewiston Garden Club and Immaculate Conception RC Church in Ransomville for many years. She had been very active in Lew-Port School activities, Music Boosters, and the PDI Program, as well as volunteering with the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League. Milly had a great sense of humor, loved visiting with people and was kind to everyone she met.

Milly was the loving wife of Peter Brass and the devoted mother of Sundi Brass of Ewa Beach, HI, Vikki (Eric) Rekito of North Tonawanda, Tracey Mallamaci (Patricia Thornborough) of North Canton, OH, and Jennifer (David) Silver of Williamsville, NY. She was also the adoring grandmother of the late Emily, as well as Kevin, Kristopher, Eric, Shae, Sam, Annie, Andrew and Stuart. She was the caring sister of Mahlon Paul (Marie) Stahlman of Rochester, NY and the late Barbara (Paul) Gosney. Milly was loved by countless nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Milly's family would like to sincerely thank the dedicated staff and volunteers at Niagara Hospice House, who provided such wonderful care.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston, on Tuesday, December 10, from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 4671 Townline Rd. (Rte. 429) Ransomville, with the Rev. James Bastian officiating. (Please assemble at church.) Interment will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HSDA of Rochester, 919 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14618; or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

Family/Spouse: MOORE, John E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRASS, Peter Glen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REKITO, Eric. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Posted: Monday, September 1, 2014 1:31 pm


Jennifer H. Silver, passed suddenly at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the age of 40. Born Jennifer Holly Mary Brass on December 8, 1973 in Lewiston, NY, the daughter of Peter Glen and the late Mildred Jane (nee Stahlman) Brass.

Jenni was a 1992 graduate of Lewiston Porter High School and attended the University of Fredonia. She enjoyed being a trained pastry chef and sharing her deserts with family and friends, volunteering for the Amherst, New York Meals on Wheels for the last several years, loved her Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and soaking up the sun in Aruba.

Besides her father, Jennifer is survived by her beloved husband, David F. Silver; dear sisters, Vikki (Eric) Rekito and Tracey (Patti Thornborough) Mallamaci; adored daughter-in-law of Fred and Connie (nee Falzetta) Silver; caring sister-in-law of Dena (Jake) Upton, Carolyn (Nick) Taluja and Julie (Chris Campos) Silver. Also survived by nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her cherished daughter Emily Rainey.

The family will be present on Thursday from 3:00 - 7:30 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Road), where Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 PM. Rev. Bob Fink officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.

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

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