✞Mary L. Weinheimer passed away Saturday April 30, 2011 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born December 19, 1917 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Harper Garlock.  Mary worked for Carnahan-Swanson in Lockport for many years as a buyer and seller. She enjoyed spending time in the Southern Tier as well as, bowling cooking and baking.  Mary is predeceased by her husband, Walter C. Weinheimer, who passed away in 2004.

Mary is survived by her children Robert Weinheimer of Lockport and Mary M. Dena of Medway, MA.  She was the grandmother of Susan Scanlon, Robert (Glynis) Dena and Daniel (Teri) Dena and great grandmother of Cooper, Jack and William Dena; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Mary was predeceased by her brothers, Ralph, Robert, Howard, Charles and James Garlock.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at All Saints Parish in St. Patrick's R.C. Church.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.pruddenandkandt.com. Visitation No prior visitation. Services - A Private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at All Saints Parish in St. Patrick's R.C. Church. Interment - Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.

✞CHARLES J. GARLOCK -- buffalonews.com Oct 10, 1989- Mass of Christian Burial for Charles J. Garlock, 69, of Irving Street will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5 Saxton St. Prayers will be said at 9:30 in the Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Garlock, a Lockport native, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 1989) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. He was an employee of the Frontier Stone Corp. purchasing department. He also had been employed 10 years by the Lockport Parks Department and Meakins & McKenna Co. Garlock served with the Army in Europe during World War II. He was an usher at St. Mary's Church and was active in Lockport Little League baseball. Survivors include his wife, the former Norma Meeks; a son, Charles T.; two daughters, Dale Dermatis and Kim Wagner; four brothers, Howard of Colorado Springs, Colo., Robert, Ralph and James; a sister, Mary Louise Weinheimer, and seven grandchildren.

✞Charles 'Bud' Garlock; 69 - Charles J. "Bud" Garlock, 69, of 217 Irving St. [built in 1952], Lockport, an industrial worker, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 1989, at the Lockport Memorial Hospital, after being stricken at home at 4:05 p.m. Born Nov. 13, 1919, in Lockport, he was the son of Charles and Jessie Harper Garlock. He worked for the city parks department for 10 years, then for Meakin-McKinnon Corp. for 25 years and at Frontier Stone for the past nine years. Garlock was a World War II Army veteran of the European Theater. He was an usher at St. Mary's Church and was active in Lockport Little League baseball. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Norma M. Meeks Garlock; a son and two daughters, Charles T. (Bobbie), Mrs. William (Dale) Dermatis and Mrs. Douglas (Kim) Wagner, all of Lockport; seven grandchildren; and four brothers, Robert (Jennie), Ralph (Mary), and James (Betty), all of Lockport, and Howard (Sharon) of Colorado Springs, Colo. Friends may call tonight from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 253 East Ave. Services will be held there Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. from the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.

✞Robert L. Garlock passed away March 25, 2009 in Briody Health Care Facility.  Born September 10, 1921 in Lockport he was the son of the late Charles and Jessie (Harper) Garlock. Robert served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1945 during WW II. He worked as an installer for New York Telephone. Robert was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church and the NY Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling. Robert was predeceased by his wife Vincenza F. "Jennie" (Licata) Garlock on October 7, 2008.

Robert is survived by his two loving sons, Robert M. (Patrcia) Garlock of Ohio and Richard D. (Lynn) Garlock of Lockport; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jennifer Garlock, Robby, Michael and Katy Garlock; caring brother of Howard (Sharon) Garlock, Mary Louise Weinheimer both of Lockport and the late Ralph M. (Mary), Charles J. and James F. Garlock; also survived several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday afternnoon at 1 PM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to the church or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation - Relatives and friends may call Friday 4-8 PM. Services - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday afternnoon at 1 PM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment - Cold Spring Cemetery.

✞Ralph M. Garlock of Lockport died peacefully at Lockport Memorial Hospital Wednesday, February 4 [2009] after a brief illness. Born June 12, 1923 to Charles Garlock and Jesse Harper, the fourth of their six children, Ralph was a life long resident of Lockport. A graduate of Lockport High School, he entered the United States Army, serving in the Military Police during the second World War, attaining the rank of sergeant. Upon Ralph's return to civilian life he began his 40 year career with Abstract Title Company as a title searcher, retiring from now Ticor in 1985 as a Vice-President of the corporation and manager of its Lockport office. A high point of his career was the role he played in the transfer of property in support of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Project. On October 30, 1948 Ralph wed the former Mary Elizabeth Ryan who survives him. Ralph and Mary, who retired as a nursing supervisor from Lockport Memorial Hospital, have five children: David (Kathy) of Minneapolis MN, Thomas (Laurie), Maryanne (James) Quartararo, James (Terry) and Patricia (Raymond) Degan all of Lockport.

Throughout his life Ralph was an active Roman Catholic, attending Saint Mary's Parish for many years and serving as a member of the Parish Council and was an active volunteer with the Parish Boy Scouts. In recent years he was a member of St. John's Parish, serving for a time as usher. Ralph at various times in his life enjoyed bowling, golf and travel, and volunteered in the community with the Red Cross and other organizations.

Ralph was devoted to his family, particularly his twelve grandchildren: Shawn (Lynne) Costello, Shannon (Geoffrey) Volland, Jennifer Garlock, Erin Garlock, Kimberly Garlock, Timothy Garlock, Kate Garlock, David Degan, Lindsay Degan, Alex Garlock, Courtney Garlock and Ellyn Garlock. There were never too many children around for Ralph- he reveled in their energy and they loved their "Papa". Ralph is also survived by his siblings, Mary Weinheimer, Robert and Howard (Sharon). He was predeceased by his brothers Charles (Norma) and James (Betty) and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 6th  from 4- 8 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 7th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport.  Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.  Memorials to the church or to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family.  

Visitation - Friday, February 6th from 4- 8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home. Services - Saturday, February 7th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Interment - Cold Spring Cemetery

✞Published in Greater Niagara Newspapers from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2009 Howard W. Garlock, of Lockport, NY, entered into rest Saturday, September 19, 2009. Born October 25, 1926 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Jessie Harper Garlock. Howard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from July 27, 1945 to January 1, 1947. He worked for the United States Post Office for 30 years, retiring in 1986. Howard was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and was an avid Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Boston Red Sox fan. Husband of Sharon E. Winters Garlock. Father of Janean Micoli of Lockport, Douglas Garlock of Colorado Springs, CO, Diane (Robert) Rich of Lockport, Annette Franke of Colorado Springs, CO and the late Michael Garlock. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of Christina (Jason) Poeller, Brian Rich, both of Lockport, Melissa Garlock and Julian Griego, both of Colorado Springs, CO, Joshua and Caleb Poeller of Lockport. Brother of Mary Weinheimer of Lockport and the late Charles, James (Elizabeth), Ralph (Mary) and Robert Garlock. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Graveside Services with Full Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, November 17th in the National Cemetery, Bath, NY. www.gaulfuneralhome.com to post a message of sympathy.

✞The Tampa Bay Times - CORSER, JESSIE GLADYS, 77, of Brooksville, formerly of Largo, died Sunday (May 26, 1996) at Columbia Regional Medical Center at Oak Hill, Brooksville. She was born in Lockport, N.Y., and lived in Largo before moving to Brooksville in 1987. She was an owner, operator and broker of a residential and commercial real estate company. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, George; three brothers, Joseph and James Harper, both of Lockport, and Donald Harper, Hendersonville, N.C. Turner Funeral Home, Brooksville.

✞John T. Harper, 62, of Robinson Road, Town of Lockport, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1982, unexpectedly at Lockport Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of the Lockport area, he was born Oct. 11, 1920, the son of John and Alice Bull Harper. He was a Army veteran who had served in the European Theater during World War II. He was employed for 42 years as a pipefitter at the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corp., retiring in 1981. He and his wife, Rita C. Hebeler Harper, who survives him, celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22 of this year. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.

✞HARPER - John T. Harper Jr., of Robinson Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1982, unexpectedly at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Husband of Rita C. (nee Hebeler) Harper: father of Thomas D. (Linda) Harper of Manassas, Va., and Gary M. (Roberta) Harper of Lockport. Also survived by three grandchildren. Brother of Donald Harper of Florida; Joseph and James Harper both of Lockport: Robert Harper of Hartland, Mrs. George (Jessie) Corser and Mrs. Edward (Dawn) Chayet, both of Florida, and the late William Harper. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Horne, Inc. 236 East Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 am. from the Good Shepard Church, Pendleton. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepard Church or the American Cancer Society. 27

✞Rita C. Harper, 69, an avid "mall walker", died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995, at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born July 19, 1926, in Lockport, she was the daughter of Leonard Hebeler and Elma Cummings. She was a homemaker who liked bowling and golfing, and was an avid "mall walker." She was married for 37 years to her husband, John T. Harper Jr., who died Dec. 25, 1982. Surviving are two sons, Thomas D. (Linda) Harper of Virginia, and Gary (Alexandra) Harper of Lockport; one brother, Leonard Hebeler Jr. of Lockport; three sisters, Agnes VanBuren of Newstead, Beatrice (Leo) Zunner of Tonawanda and Patricia (Robert) Nodine of Lockport; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, from St. Mary's Church, Lockport, with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Yunk officiating. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice or St. Mary's Church, Lockport.

✞APPLETON - Robert Harper, 60, of 2049 Hartland Road, a retired industrial worker, died Friday, April 27, 1984, at the Inter-Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane. Born May 18, 1923, in Lockport, he was the son of John and Alice Bull Harper. He had lived here some 30 years, and worked at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp. as a departmental serviceman, retiring April 1, this year, after 33 years of service.

A World War II veteran, U.S. Army, he served in the European Theater. He was married September, 1948, in Lockport, to the former Patricia Patterson who survives. He was a member of the Barker Volunteer Fire Co. and the Olcott VFW Post 8689. Besides his widow, surviving are four sons and a daughter, Daniel, Alice, Charles, Timothy and Peter Harper, all at home; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. George (Jessie) Corser and Mrs. Edward (Dawn) Chayet, both of Clearwater, Fla.; three brothers, Joseph and James Harper, both of Lockport, and Donald Harper of Horseshoe, N.C. and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc., 1708 Pallister Ave., Barker, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow. Burial will be in Somerset Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barker Volunteer Fire Co.

✞Donna Magolis passed away January 6, 2020 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born September 21, 1948 in Lockport she was the daughter of Donald and Marjorie (Baker) Harper. She worked for Metal Cladding in Lockport from 1973 to 2010, where she was a sprayer painter. Donna collected cookbooks and dolls, enjoyed shopping, and was a past member of the Lockport Christian Church. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Magolis on May 31, 2016. Donna is survived by her children Denise (late Rick) Cousins, David (Heather) Miller, Justin Martin, and Darlene (Ray) Townsend; ten grandchildren including special grandson Brandon Miller and three great grandchildren; siblings Karen Defilippo and late Donald Harper; also several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Saturday, January 11th from 12-2 PM with services following at 2 PM all in Freedom Church, 5676 Beattie Ave., Lockport. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donna Magolis, please visit Tribute Store

✞David H. Miller Sr., 43, an area truck driver, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1992, at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1949, in Lockport, he was the son of Harry and Irene Miller of Lockport. He was a truck driver for Goods Transportation for more than 16 years and was a member of Teamsters Local 375. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. (Lute) of Lockport; his parents, Harry B. and Irene of Lockport; six children, Denise, David Jr., Darcie, Darlene, Tammie and Elwood, all of Lockport; two brothers, Douglas (Sharon) and Robert (Vickie); two sisters, Shirley Hetherly and Patricia (Morgan) Jones, all of Lockport; and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Gaul Funeral Home, 283 East Ave.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.

✞Joseph D. Harper, Sr., of Lockport, NY, entered into rest Sunday, January 24, 2010 in Niagara Hospice House. Born September 19, 1928 in Lockport, he was the son of the late John and Alice Bull Harper. Joseph served in the US Navy from October 1945 to November 1946. He worked for Ward Beals for 38 years, retiring in 1986. Joseph was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 825 and a Charter member of the Lions Club in Lady Lake, FL.

Husband of Shirley A. Mosher Harper. Father of Joseph D. (Annette) Harper, Jr. of Lockport, Cynthia (James) White of Gasport and Jeffrey D. (Kelly) Harper of Bowling Green, KY. Grandfather of Brandi (Micah) Lyness of Lockport, Jodi (Matt) Fender of Lockport, Jamie (Rachel) White of Cheektowaga, Jason (Karla) Harper and Christen (Kevin) Wurster, both of Lockport, Justin Harper of Idaho, Chloe and Ian Harper, both of Kentucky. Brother of James (Lorene) Harper of Lockport. Predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at Gaul Funeral Home, 263 East Ave., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s name to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.

✞William E. Harper, 39, of 16 Elmira St. [built in 1900], died. Sunday at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  Born Dec. 24, 1933, in Lockport, Mr. Harper lived here all of his life. He was the son of John T. and Alice (Bull) Harper. Mr. Harper was employed at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors in the tool room until he retired five years ago due to poor health. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Mr., Harper is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice Harper of Clearwater, Fla.; six daughters, Marcia, Judy, Laurie, Beth, Lisa and Molly Harper, all of Lockport; five brothers, Joseph, Donald, James and John Harper, all of Lockport, and Robert Harper of Barker; two sisters, Mrs. George (Jessie) Corser of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Dawn Trumbell of Clearwater Fla., and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., where the funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Rev. W. James Westhafer officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation of Western N.Y.

✞HARPER William E. of 16 Elmira St. died Sunday, May 27, 1973 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. Alice Harper, Clearwater. Fla.; six daughters, Marcia, Judy, Laurie, Beth, Lisa and Molly Harper all of Lockport; five brothers and two sisters, Joseph Donald, James, and John Harper, all of Lockport, and Robert Harper, Barker, Mrs. George (Jessie) Corser, Indian Rock, Beach, Fla.. Mrs. Dawn Trumbell, Clearwater. Fla., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave. where the funeral will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation of Western N.Y.