Edmund E. Colan
Jan 10, 2026Edmund E. Colan, Electronic Engineer, WW II Veteran, of Grand Island Entered into rest on January 10, 2026 he was 98. Survivors include his wife of 66 years Sylvia (nee Palangio), two sons Edmund A. (Ellen) and Vincent (Sarah) and grandchildren Ashley (Paul), Nick, Rachel, Cameron and Ryann all of Grand Island. He was predeceased by his daughter Cynthia (survived by husband Emmanuel) Mackrides and a grandson Michael. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM at St. Stephen’s Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. A native of Niagara Falls, he graduated from Niagara High School. He was the son of Italian immigrant parents. He earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Buffalo in 1953. He also did graduate studies towards a masters degree in electrical engineering at the university of Buffalo. After working at Bell Aerospace Corp. in 1953 on the RASCAL air-to-ground missile program, Ed joined Sylvania Electronic Systems Corp. in buffalo in 1954 where he was employed as a design and project engineer for over 19 years. At Sylvania, he performed circuitry design and development of numerous military electronic equipments and systems. These included the high speed communications system for the Polaris ballistic missile submarines; the radio launch command system for the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles; countermeasures electronics used on the B-58 Hustler, our countries first supersonic bomber; the data multiplexer set for a U. S. Airforce countermeasures system deployed at various overseas sites; and a Navy high security spread spectrum communications system. During the 1960s Ed performed circuitry design for Army portable Manpack radios; the Cayuse light observation helicopter radios; and electronic anti-personnel mines, all used during the Vietnam War. After Sylvania Electronic Systems closed their operations in Buffalo, he joined Sierra Research Corp. in 1972 where he worked until 1991. At Sierra Research, Ed performed designs for equipment used in the Grumman E2-C Hawkeye AWACS (airborne early warning and control) system deployed on all U.S. aircraft carriers, and the datalink for the LAMPS MARK III anti-submarine warfare system, currently the Navys first line of defense against submarine attack and installed on over 100 ships and 250 helicopters. He also authored several articles published in technical journals. Ed was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving as a radar technician. He also served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean war as an aircraft mechanic. As an amateur athlete, Ed played on many area baseball and hockey teams. These included baseball teams in the Western New York league and Niagara Falls Double-Eye league; hockey teams in Canadian leagues, the Buffalo Municipal and Frontier leagues, and for the University of Buffalo. Ed also coached little league baseball and minor hockey league teams for a number of years.
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Elizabeth Grotz McDonnell
Jan 08, 2026McDonnell, Elizabeth Grotz, passed away after a brief illness January 8, 2026, of Grand Island. Mother of Laura (Peter) Hosken, Gregory (Krystina) McDonnell and Christopher McDonnell. Grandmother of Cecelia Hosken, Evelyn and Quinn McDonnell. Sister of Randall Grotz, Tim (Kate) Grotz and the late Donna McQuade and Richard Grotz. Funeral service private.
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Cherie Colleen Miller (nee Martin)
Jan 06, 2026Following a brief illness, Cherie Colleen (nee Martin) of Grand Island NY, beloved spouse of Thomas A. Miller, was called home to the Lord on January 6, 2026. Cherie was the daughter of Earl and Verda Martin, both deceased. Cherie is survived by her husband Thomas, her sons Peter (Laurie) Martin, Earl (Sara Graham) Miller, and daughter Theresa (Dr. Glen) Datres of Pleasant Valley NY, one daughter, Mary Knab is deceased. Aunt to Timothy (Katie) Miller of Nashville Tennessee. Cherie was grandmother to Ariel (Salvatore) Carlino, Tessa May Brown of New Zealand, Christine (Dr. Michael) Cippola, Sara Knab, Ryan (Gretchen) Martin, Orendeal (Alex) Miller, and Jessie Miller. Cherie delighted in being great-grandmother to Ellanna Angela and Savatore Vincent Carlino, Grace Anne, Olivia Kelley and Ethan Michael Cipolla, Cecelia Rose, and Isabelle Jude Martin. Cherie graduated from NCCC in 1972 after studying Nursing. Professionally, Cherie became a perioperative nurse and received certification from and was active in the American Operative Room Nurses (AORN) association as a CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room). Cherie served in operating rooms primarily in the Millard and Kaleida Health systems. For brief periods, Cherie managed operating rooms at Lafayette General, Sheen Memorial and Lockport Memorial Hospitals. Celebrating Christmas, observing daily changes in the Niagara River, boating on the River, enjoying chocolate ice cream and spending time with great-grandchildren were favorite pastimes. Throughout life, Cherie played paino and sung in multiple parish choirs. Friends may call Sunday, Jan 11 from 4-7 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 at St. John DeLasalle, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Flowers gratefully declined in lieu of donations to Salesian Missions or St. Joseph Food Pantry, Niagara Falls.
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Robert S. Black
Jan 02, 2026Of Grand Island, beloved husband of Sally A. Black (deceased), dear father of Dennis R. (Leilani) Black, John S. (Lisa) Black, Hamilton P. (Jennifer) Black, and Susan J. (Thomas) Utz. Also survived by four brothers, two sisters (two others predeceased), numerous nieces and nephews, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Proudly born in South Buffalo in 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. R. Spencer Black. Bob received a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Syracuse University after Korean War military service. Over many years, his business and industry experiences took him around the country and around the world (multiple times), always in colorful ties, pocket squares, and socks. Away from work, always with a quick wit, he enjoyed family, travels with Sally during their 62 year marriage, drawing and water color painting, music, dining out, and Buffalo architecture. Important leisure pursuits included reading, martinis, cigars, and the Buffalo Launch Club. Friends and family may call Thursday 4-7 P.M. Kaiser Funeral Home, 1990 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, 2587 Baseline Road, Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Golden Age Club, Inc., 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072.
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Donald J. Morath
Dec 31, 2025Husband of Marilee Morath. Father of Bethany Lovern, Andrew (Michelle) Morath and Paul Morath. Grandfather of Connor and Caden Lovern, Christian Morath and arriving in March, Baby Girl Morath. Brother of Joseph (Darlene) Morath, Phyllis (Enzo) Veneziano, Mary (Don) Watling, Ruthie (Frank) Fudala, Janet (Tony) Failla and Valeri (Jerry) Lucas. Donald is predeceased by siblings Frank (Marlene) Morath, Audrey Morath, Barbara (Richard) Curto, Joan (Jack) Hutzler, Delores (Irv) Peacock and Marlene (Orie) Reeves. Donald is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, January 9 from 5-8 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Celebration of Life Breakfast will be held Saturday at 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. All are welcome.
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