Virginia May Cooper
Jul 5, 2026
Virginia May Cooper, 95, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. She was born in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Henry and Lynette (Keller) Fitzgerald.
Virginia attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1948. On May 18, 1953, she married the love of her life, Maurice D....
Mary E. Richner-DeColón
Jul 20, 2026
Mary E. Richner-DeColón, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center after a brief illness. Born in Hautzdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Ellen (Salvage) Richner.
Mary moved with her family to Niagara Falls as a child and later attended Trott Vocational High School. On December...
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr., 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Mathew Sr. and Frances (Accetta) Bernat, and the devoted husband of Mary (Augustino) Bernat, whom he married on October 5, 1991, at the Wintergarden in Niagara Falls.
A proud...
Anthony M. Mondi
Jul 20, 2026
Anthony M. Mondi, Sr., 76, of Grand Island, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on July 20, 2026. He was born January 31, 1950, the son of the late Santo and Ella Mondi.
Anthony attended Bishop Duffy High School and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1968. He retired from the...
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr., 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 19, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Betty (DiBenedetto) DiFranco, and the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Porebski) DiFranco.
Mike proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. After his service, he worked alongside...
Carl-Mack Litz
Jul 18, 2026
Carl‑Mack Litz, Sr., 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family, on the morning of July 18, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1947, Carl‑Mack dedicated his life to cherishing and protecting his family. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Linda M. (Sgroi) Litz, at Prince of Peace Church in Niagara Falls. He was...
Frances D. Havens
Jul 15, 2026
Frances D. Havens, 94, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Francesca (Gallo) Penale.
Fran was a 1949 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On October 24, 1959, she married Miles E. Havens, who predeceased her on...
Lawrence W. "Butch" Beyer
Jul 15, 2026
Lawrence W. “Butch” Beyer, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Beatrice M. (Alderton) Beyer.
Butch attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. At just 18, he began what would become a lifelong career...
Eleanor R. Castiglione
Jul 12, 2026
Eleanor Rose Castiglione, who proudly celebrated her 99th birthday on June 19, 2026, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Ramolo) Gabriel.
A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Eleanor carried her love for family, faith, and community throughout her long life....
Ralph A. Grizanti, Sr.
Jul 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph A. Grizanti, 86, of Lewiston, New York, who peacefully passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Ralph was the beloved son of the late Cosmo and Ella (Fontanarosa) Grizanti.
Ralph was the definition of a self-made man. Self-taught, hardworking, and someone...
Karen J. Schiro
Jul 9, 2026
Karen J. Schiro, 66, passed away on July 9, 2026, at Niagara Hospice, Lockport, NY. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Karen was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, Class of 1978.
Karen held several administrative positions throughout her life in Western New York and in Houston, TX, where she lived for 15 years. She most recently was employed...
Ramon S. "Ray" Mitten
Jul 9, 2026
Ramon S. “Ray” Mitten, 58, of Sanborn, NY, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026. Born on January 17, 1968, in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Sandra (Mitten) Silversmith and the late Gary Silversmith.
Ray was a proud member of the Seneca Nation, Bear Clan. For over 25 years, he was employed by Mader Construction as a...
Judith "Judie" A. Wade
Jul 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith "Judie" A. Wade, age 74, of Niagara Falls, who departed this life on July 7, 2026.
Judie was predeceased by her loving parents, Annabelle (Crain) and Harold Wade. She was also predeceased by her brother, Gary (Patti) Wade, and sister, Bonnie (Alan) Simmons, and also her longtime companion, James...
Joseph W. Segarra
Jul 7, 2026
Joseph W. Segarra, 64, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 7, 2026 peacefully in his home after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Betty (Kinary) Segarra.
Joseph shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Lori (LaMorticella) Segarra. Together they built a family filled with love,...
Helen C. (Eichel) Walter
Jul 6, 2026
Helen Christina (Eichel) Walter, 94, of Lewiston, NY, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Skilled Nursing Care in Lewiston, New York.
Early Life and Journey
Helen was born on August 27, 1931, in a small village within the Danube region of Yugoslavia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Johann Eichel and Christina (Raff) Eichel....
Tatiana Ivanovna Schirca
Jul 6, 2026
Tatiana Ivanovna Schirca, 66, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Ukraine, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ivan and Neonila Pryimasiuk; loving wife of the late Tudor Pavel Schirca; devoted mother to Pavel (Stacie) Schirca and Dr. Aliona (Vycheslav) Tofan; and the cherished grandmother otherwise known as...
Jalin Olmeda Rios
Jul 5, 2026
Jalin Olmeda Rios, 22, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of his loving parents, Jason Olmeda and Celis V. (Esquilin) Rios.
Jalin’s short life was defined by his faith, his love for his family, and his desire to connect with and help those around him. After attending...
Richard P. "Rick" Maynard
Jul 3, 2026
Richard “Rick” P. Maynard, 68, of Manchester, NH, passed away on July 3, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Reading, MA, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Edith (O’Brien) Maynard.
Rick graduated from high school in Reading, MA. He later attended Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned three Bachelor’s Degrees and one Associate’s...
Virgle Humphrey
Jul 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgle Humphrey, a father, beloved brother, cherished uncle, loyal friend, and respected member of the Niagara Falls community.
Virgle Humphrey was born on February 10, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to the late Willie Lee Humphrey and Mattie Lois (Sanders) Humphrey. In 1947, as a young child, he relocated with his...
Robert J. "Bob" Pennington
Jul 2, 2026
Robert J. “Bob” Pennington, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John D. and Rose (Pierangelino) Pennington, and the beloved husband of Doraine (Mantell) Pennington.
Bob was a 1972 graduate of Niagara Falls High School where he was a standout wrestler....
