Sharon K. Cooper
Nov 3, 2026
Sharon K. Cooper, 83, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Joseph O'Leary and Alice (Krzyzanowski) Clark, and the stepdaughter of the late Glendon Clark....
Shirley Murgia
Nov 3, 2026
Shirley Murgia, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Capizzi) Rizzo. A lifelong resident of the city, Shirley was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School.
On November 30, 1957, she married the love of her life, Joseph...
Robert J. Kanski
Nov 1, 2026
Robert J. Kanski, 81, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at Bristol Village in Clarence, NY.
Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Irene (Zolnowska) Kanski; and the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Judith A. (Rogalski) Kanski.
Raised on the East Side of Buffalo, Bob graduated from high school...
Alexander S. Haddad
Nov 1, 2026
Alexander S. Haddad, 46, of Lockport, NY, passed away sadly as a result of a house fire in Lockport on November 1, 2026. Born in Amherst, NY, he was the beloved son of Samir and Laura (Ditch) Haddad.
Alex was a graduate of Lockport High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically as a member of the men's soccer and...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Aceti, Sr.
Oct 31, 2026
Lawrence J. Aceti, Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Caruso) Aceti. Larry attended local schools and was an accomplished athlete during his youth, excelling in both football and hockey while attending...
Anthony F. Vescio, Jr.
Oct 30, 2026
Anthony F. "Tony" Vescio, Jr., 73, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony F. Vescio, Sr. and Rita (Kilbride) Vescio, and the beloved husband of Judith (Eodice) Vescio, whom he married on April 21, 1983, at the former Niagara Falls Wintergardens.
Tony was raised in...
Donald W. Booth, Jr.
Oct 30, 2026
Donald W. Booth, Jr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 30, 2026, at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY on June 21, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late Donald W. (late Blanche) Booth, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Diez) Booth.
Affectionately known as “Donny” or “Don,” he was a graduate...
James "Jim" Testa, Sr.
Oct 30, 2026
James S. “Jim” Testa, Sr., 76, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Tullio and Mary (Lipiano) Testa.
Jim was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Niagara University before...
Mary Ann Hitzges
Oct 29, 2026
Mary Ann Hitzges, 68, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Manarino) Ross and Armand J. “Mondo” Ross.
A dedicated student, Mary Ann graduated with High Honors from Kenmore East High School in 1976 and went on to...
Sandra Irene Tulip
Oct 28, 2026
Sandra Irene Tulip, 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anna Mae (Faegen) and Pasquale J. Zabaldo.
Sandra was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On August 8, 1970, she...
Barbara L. Jesz
Oct 26, 2026
Barbara L. Jesz, 81, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, at Northgate Manor, following a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Born in Clovis, NM, Barbara was the daughter of the late Willis Fox and Beatrice (McKenzie) Fox-Cochran. As a child, she moved with her family to Niagara Falls, where she was raised and later...
Zeke "Patrick" J. Almond
Oct 24, 2026
Zeke "Patrick" Almond, 77, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026 at Northgate Manor. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James and Harriet (Oleksiak) Almond.
Zeke began his working career at Union Carbide and the Carborundum Company before going on to retire from Alox Corporation, where he worked as a millwright.
An outdoorsman...
Joanne Blake
Oct 23, 2026
Joanne Blake, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Grace (Tompkins) Thompson.
Joanne was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School. On June 23, 1962, she married the love of her life,...
Frank J. Chirello
Oct 22, 2026
Frank J. Chirello, 88, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, New York on April 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Frank Chirello, Sr. and Mary (Lorenti) Chirello.
Frank attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational School. On October 7, 1967, he married the love of his...
Billie L. Nashwinter
Oct 20, 2026
Billie L. Nashwinter, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Edna Louise (Storz) Smith.
Billie was raised and educated in California, graduating from high school there before proudly serving her country in the United States...
Christina "Tina" M. Strouse
Oct 18, 2026
Christina “Tina” M. Strouse, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Sandra Strouse.
Tina came to the Niagara Falls area in the mid-1990s and quickly made it her home, forming countless friendships and touching the lives...
Gail A. (Perriman) Napolitano
Oct 18, 2026
Gail Ann (Perriman) Napolitano, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gerald L. and Margaret A. (Candella) Perriman; loving wife of Marco J. Napolitano; mother of Mark (Sarah) Napolitano, Sam (Linda) Napolitano, and Michael (Melissa) Napolitano; grandmother to Carmine, Gabe, Nicholas, Samantha, and...
Mary J. Brode
Oct 16, 2026
Mary J. (Sirianni) Brode, 104, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.Born in Niagara Falls on January 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Gloria (Tavano) Sirianni.
A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Mary graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1940 and went on to work for...
JoAnn I. Passanese
Oct 14, 2026
JoAnn I. Passanese, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Peggs) Truxes, and the cherished wife of 30 years to the late Sebastian J. Passanese II.
JoAnn attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Loretto...
Domenico Umberto Chiappone
Oct 13, 2026
Domenico passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 96. His life was a testament to hard work, perseverance, and devotion to family. Born in Caltavuturo, Palermo, Sicily, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ruggirello) Chiappone. Domenico immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 16, following the passing...
