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...
Pasquale "Pat" "Knobs" Accetta
Sep 17, 2026
Pasquale "Pat" "Knobs" Accetta, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.
Knobs or Pat, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a proud graduate...
Margaret “Peggy” Kelly
Sep 15, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Kelly, 87, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Helen (Horst) Conway.
Peggy was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and began her working life at Manpower and the Carborundum Company at a young age. On August 2, 1958, she married the...
Morgan D. Drew
Sep 12, 2026
Morgan D. Drew, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sue (Empl) Westrum.
Morgan spent her early years in California before moving with her family to Japan, Germany, and Mississippi, eventually returning to California, where she graduated from...
Hank Anthony "Tony" Valentine, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Hank Anthony “Tony” Valentine, Jr., 42, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 11, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Hank Anthony Valentine, Sr. and Patricia J. (Jablonowski) (Charles) Miller.
Tony was employed as a laborer with Frank’s Vacuum Truck Service, Inc. He enjoyed playing football with friends in the Niagara Falls leagues, and above all,...
Sandra L. Bailey
Sep 10, 2026
Sandra L. Bailey, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Verna Adams.
Sandra was employed for five years in janitorial services at Brunner International Brakes in Medina, NY. In 2008, she made Niagara Falls her...
William L. Ross
Sep 9, 2026
William L. Ross, 92, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a profound legacy as an athlete, dedicated educator, and community leader.
Born on November 25, 1933, to William and Jessie Ross, Bill was a 1951 LaSalle High School graduate. He attended Michigan State on a football scholarship and...
Joan L. North
Sep 4, 2026
Joan L. North, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House. Born on July 9, 1938, she was the youngest of five children of the late Joseph and Teresa (Gallina) Palermo.
Joan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a 1956 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Joan married and became...
William "Bill" Glassner
Sep 3, 2026
William “Bill” Glassner, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Beatrice (Williams) Glassner, and the beloved husband of Carol M. (Loverde) Glassner, whom he married on June 11, 1983.
Raised in Buffalo, Bill graduated from Lafayette High School before moving...
Rev. Robert S. "Father Bob" Hughson
Sep 2, 2026
Pastor Emeritus of St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Rev. Robert S. “Father Bob” Hughson, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, under the devoted care of Hospice of Orleans, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Albion, NY, he was the loving son of Alice (Sikorski) and the late Robert Hughson; cherished brother of David (Robin) and Chris (Bridget); and...
Daniel Paul Brown
Sep 1, 2026
Daniel Brown, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, son-in-law and friend, passed away September 1, 2026 surrounded by the love of the family who meant everything to him.
Daniel was born on February 7, 1951, in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late Warren and Margaret Brown. He graduated from Trott Vocational in 1970 and 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...
