Virginia "Ginny" Sukmanowski
Aug 1, 2026
Virginia A. “Ginny” Sukmanowski, 69, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on August 1, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Yazbeck T. and Nancy J. (Sahagian) Sarkees.
Ginny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She went on to...
Jane J. Congi
Aug 31, 2026
Jane J. Congi, 87, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family on August 31, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the first-born daughter of Frank and Brandalyn (Scalzo) Bellavia.
Jane grew up in Niagara Falls surrounded by her large Italian family, cherishing every moment spent with her more than 40 first cousins. She graduated...
Mary Cutajar
Aug 31, 2026
Mary Cutajar, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at OLP Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (Catania) LaMarca, and the beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Cutajar, Ret. NFFD, whom she married on September 27, 1952, at St. Joseph’s...
Marianne Palmisano
Aug 30, 2026
Marianne Palmisano, 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at her home. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of Samuel and Helen (Pospieszny) Costanzo.
Marianne was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. She went on to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Niagara University. Early...
Arlene Cologgi
Aug 27, 2026
Arlene Cologgi, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at her home unexpectedly. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Matteo and Yolanda (Sicurella) Chiarenza.
Raised in Niagara Falls, Arlene graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 14, 1967, she married her beloved husband, Joseph Cologgi, at St. Joseph’s Church—a loving...
Nicholas "Nicky" R. Zendano, Jr.
Aug 25, 2026
Nicholas “Nicky” R. Zendano, Jr., 62, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on August 25, 2026, at Hospice Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Delphine V. (Cimini) (Guy) Wallace.
Nicky was a graduate of Kenmore‑West High School. On August 19, 2011, he married Dana M. (Milazzo) Zendano...
Irene J. Elia
Aug 21, 2026
Irene J. Elia, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 21, 2026, at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport where she received great care. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert, Sr. and Josephine (Eugeni) Elia.
Irene was affectionately known by all as “Aunt Renie” and she led a life devoted to family,...
Joel C. Trapasso
Aug 21, 2026
Joel C. Trapasso, 47, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Christina M. (Pedulla) (David) Mokhiber and the late Joseph L. Trapasso.
Joel attended the Aspire of Western New York Day Rehabilitation Program for many years. He had a deep passion for music,...
Fredrick P. Crogan, Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
Fredrick P. Crogan, Jr., 65, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on August 21, 2026, at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Ransomville, NY, he was the son of the late Sunny Lee Printup and Frederick P. Crogan, Sr.
Fredrick was a proud member of the Tuscarora Nation Turtle Clan and a graduate of Niagara‑Wheatfield High School. He...
Rita M. Favero
Aug 21, 2026
Rita M. Favero, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 21, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Concetta (Mongelluzo) Yorio.
On September 3, 1949, Rita married William F. Favero at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls. Mr. Favero predeceased her on April 5, 2011.
Rita...
Jeanne M. Bishara
Aug 21, 2026
Jeanne M. Bishara, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Ransomville, NY, she was the daughter of Janette (Gross) Vick and the late John P. Susice.
Jeanne was employed as the Manager for the local Valero Stations in Sanborn and Niagara Falls, where she became well known...
Peter J. Magliarditi
Aug 20, 2026
It breaks our hearts to announce the sudden passing of our loving father. Peter J. Magliarditi, 65, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Day 23774. (August 20, 2026) in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Joseph and the late Josephine (Ciraolo) Magliarditi.
If you knew Peter, you know he was truly an original. If you...
Vincent "Vinnie" Paul Piaskowski, Jr.
Aug 20, 2026
Vincent “Vinnie” Paul Piaskowski, Jr., 49, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Vincent P. and Kerrie (Keller) Piaskowski, Sr.
Vinnie was a 1995 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and Niagara BOCES, where he distinguished himself by winning the New York State...
Vincent J. DiLaura
Aug 19, 2026
Vincent “Vinny” DiLaura was born on September 21, 1954 and lost his courageous battle with cancer and entered into his eternal rest on August 19, 2026, where his buddy Demo was certainly waiting to great him with his tail wagging.
Vinny DiLaura was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched the lives...
Philomena (Pope) Costanzo
Aug 18, 2026
Philomena (Pope) Costanzo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 18, 2026, under the compassionate care of the staff at Elderwood of Grand Island, as well as Hospice Buffalo.
Born in Medina, NY on August 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (D’Amico) Pope. She graduated from Medina...
Richard "Dick" A. Tracy
Aug 17, 2026
Richard A. “Dick” Tracy, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 17, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Gordon and Myrtle (Licht) Tracy.
Dick was a graduate of Trott Vocational School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Linda K. Rook
Aug 16, 2026
In loving memory of Linda K Blank Emerson Rook, age 71, who passed away after fighting a strong 15-year battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Linda was born on November 24th, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Rook; 2 brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Blank and William (Heather) Blank; 3 children, Ronald (Jill) Emerson, Christopher...
Joseph A. Falcone, Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Joseph A. Falcone, Jr., 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 16, 2026, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Granite) Falcone, and the husband of the late Theresa (Gadacz) Falcone, who predeceased him on May 16, 2016.
Joseph was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He served...
Tony C. Rogers
Aug 16, 2026
Tony C. Rogers, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House after courageously battling several health complications over the years. Born in Ontario on the Six Nations reservation, he was the beloved son of the late Mary Rogers.
Tony spent many years working as a cab driver with United Cab/Taxi and LaSalle Cab. He had an unforgettable...
Cheryl M. Zito
Aug 14, 2026
Cheryl M. Zito, 68, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on August 14, 2026, at McAuley Residence in Kenmore, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Jacqulyn A. (Dalesandro) and the late James A. Teoli.
Cheryl graduated from Niagara Falls High School and received her Associate’s Degree from Niagara County Community College. On September 1, 1979, she married...
