Obituaries

Mary "Kate" Weeks

Aug 15, 2026

Of Grand Island. Wife of Gerald Weeks. Step-mother of Christopher (Tracy) Weeks. Grandmother of Nicholas and Madylon. Great-grandmother of Lucas. Sister of James William (Maureen), Susan and Matthew (Rita) Canavan. Kate is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10 AM at St. Stephens Church, 2100 Baseline Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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Donald C. Hamman

Aug 04, 2026

Of Grand Island. Husband of the late Mary Ellen Hamman (nee Schlau). Father of Robert (Marilyn) Miller, late Wayne (late Betty) Miller, Marilyn (late Glenn) Hermann, late Lawrence Miller, Patricia Miller, Ronald Miller, Donna Mix (nee Hamman) and the late Roger (Cynthia) Hamman. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hamman was a locally renowned organist for many churches, the Riviera Theatre, Sheas Performing Arts Center, Kleinhans Music Hall, and many community organizations. He was a beloved member of the Masons, The Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Shriners. Donald was a member of the Grand Island Golden Age Center for 30 years. Friends may call Saturday, August 8th from 2-5 with a Funeral Service at 5 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

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Doris "Dodie" Meyer

Jul 20, 2026

Meyer, Doris Dodie, July 20, 2026, of Tonawanda formerly of Grand Island. Wife of the late Norman Mike Meyer. Mother of Michael (Nancy) Meyer, Diane (Donald) Schwartz and Susan (Donald) Gallagher. Grandmother of Heather (Eric) Fraser, Brett (Christie) Meyer, Kelli Schwartz (Joe), Traci (Joe) Leaver, Corey Gallagher and Baylee (Chris) Darrow. Great grandmother of Andrew, Ellie and Matthew Fraser, Luca Meyer, Chase, Nash and Mila Leaver, Emilia Norton and Lochlan Gallagher. Sister of William Bill (late Joan) Dekdebrun. Daughter of the late William and Bernice Dekdebrun. Friends may call Monday August 3, 4-7 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 4 at 10 AM at Trinity Church, Grand Island.

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David C. Haney

Jul 13, 2026

David C. Haney, July 13, 2026. Husband of 48 Years of Diane (nee Baney) Haney. Father of Christopher (Darlene) Haney and Jessica Haney. Grandfather of Paris Calhoun, David Prince Haney and Arianna Fagan. Brother of Mindy Haney. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Proud papa to many foster children. Memorial service will be held Saturday July 18 at Trinity Church 2100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island at 10 AM.

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Michael P. O'Brien

Jul 11, 2026

Michael Patrick Christopher OBrien passed away on July 11, 2016, after a brief illness. He was born on August 19, 1956. He is survived by his life partner, Linda Velarde; his daughter, Bonnie (Brendan Speller); and his beloved granddaughter, Parker Beck. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel, William (Amy Chang), and Joseph (Erin), and was predeceased by his brother Timothy OBrien. He was the nephew of Dr. Donald L. Hayes and a beloved uncle to Anna (Morgan Morel), Aaron (Bethany Hunt), Liam, Audrey, and Finn. Mike retired from the Department of Homeland Security after a 23-year career as a communications specialist. He was also a Master Electrician and the owner of OBrien Electric for more than 30 years. In addition, he taught electrical workforce development at BOCES for seven years until his passing. He was a private pilot for more than 20 years and loved traveling and outdoor adventures of all kinds. An avid motorcyclist, he embraced life with energy and curiosity. Mike will be remembered most for his deep love for Linda, Bonnie, Parker, and his entire family. He was known to all who knew him for his exceptional kindness and generosity, his expansive intellect, his strong work ethic, and his sense of humor, always accompanied by a quick smile. He will be profoundly missed. Friends and family are invited to visit Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road, on Wednesday, July 15, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., to celebrate his life and share memories.

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