Anthony J. Vanni
Jun 30, 2025
Anthony J. Vanni, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at OLP Nursing Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Raffaele and Ersilia (Manoricca) Vanni; and the loving husband of Catherine A. "Kaye" (Previte) Vanni, whom he married at Mt. Carmel Church on September 25, 1954....
Dr. Paul Anthony Rydelek, Ph.D.
Jun 27, 2025
Dr. Paul Anthony Rydelek, Ph.D., a respected geophysicist and world-traveling research scientist, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Collierville, Tennessee. He was 76 years old.
Born on June 15, 1949, in Niagara Falls, New York, Paul's life was marked by a deep passion for discovery and an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of scientific understanding—especially in...
Ronald 'Ron' A. Muffler
Jun 25, 2025
Ronald 'Ron' A. Muffler, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Owen and Mary (Philip) Muffler.
Ron graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School, where he played football and baseball. He attended Niagara County Community College and...
Eleanor "Ellie" Migliazzo Novara
Jun 24, 2025
Eleanor "Ellie" Migliazzo Novara of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Buffalo, NY. Born on November 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Caterina (Mariano) Migliazzo. On November 7, 1970, Eleanor married her beloved husband Samuel John Novara at Sacred Heart RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
Eleanor attended...
Anitta M. Ridout
Jun 24, 2025
Anitta M. Ridout, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Valenza) Cervola, the devoted wife of the late Robert F. Ridout for 35 years, and the loving companion of George Foy, with whom...
Michelle Kay Vesneske
Jun 24, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Michelle Kay Vesneske, who left this world far too soon on June 24, 2025, at Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Born just weeks earlier on May 31, 2025, Michelle was the cherished daughter of Amanda E. Taggart and Terry L. Vesneske, Jr.
Though...
Bryant L. Myles
Jun 23, 2025
Bryant L. Myles, 61, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 23, 2025. Born in Mobile, AL, he was the beloved son of the late Willie James "Sonny" Myles and Willie Mae "Dinah" (King) Myles.
Bryant moved to Lewiston as a child with his family, and went on to graduate from Niagara Wheatfield...
Brent A. Curcio, Ret. Capt., Nffd
Jun 22, 2025
Brent Anthony Curcio, Ret. Capt, NFFD, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Darya (nee Sincavage) (Allen) Vailllancourt and the late Barry Curcio.
Brent was a 1984 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School. On September 1, 1990, he...
Shirley A. Bevacqua
Jun 21, 2025
Shirley A. Bevacqua, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 21, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Shirley was the daughter of the late Floyd and Marie (Gallina) Sdao; and the beloved wife of William A. Bevacqua, whom she married on May 4,...
Maryann Vitagliano
Jun 21, 2025
MaryAnn Vitagliano, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by her cherished family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Julio and Marie Rose (Paonessa) Maselli. On May 17, 1958, she married Gerald "Jerry" Vitagliano at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niagara Falls. Jerry predeceased...
Jeffrey W. Stoneham
Jun 19, 2025
Jeffrey W. Stoneham, 63, of Amherst, NY, passed away on June 19, 2025 at his residence. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Albert J. Stoneham and the late Joanne K. (Day) Quirrion.
Jeffrey is survived by his siblings, Kathryn McNally, Theresa McGrath, and Suzanne (Douglas) Moss, as well as several nieces, nephews...
Richard J. Marino
Jun 19, 2025
Richard J. Marino, 85, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on June 19, 2025, under the brief care of Niagara Hospice while surrounded by his family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis D., Sr. and Mary E. (Piela) Marino.
Richard was a 1957 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On October...
Joan A. Fulgenzi
Jun 13, 2025
Joan A. Fulgenzi, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Ciocco) Trapasso.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Mary Emma (Kevin) Luzak and Mary Margaret Fulgenzi; her grandchildren, Joshua (Brittany) Luzak and Jacob Luzak, as well as several nieces...
Rosalie A. Muscarella
Jun 13, 2025
Rosalie A. Muscarella, 87 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mamon and Estelle (Kopczynski) Mamon Kuzma.
Rosalie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On September 26, 1959, she married Paul J....
Doris (Dolly) Jean Schul
Jun 11, 2025
Doris (Dolly) Jean Schul, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Kerrmoor, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Johnston) Barrett.
Doris moved to Niagara Falls in 1945. On February 10, 1951, she married Richard William Schul at St. Paul Evangelical...
Willie Dykes, Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
Willie Dykes, Jr. 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, affectionately known as Junior passed away peacefully at his residence on June 11, 2025. Born in New Albany, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of the late William "Red" Dykes and Gladys (Baldon) Dykes.
Willie graduated from high school in Mississippi before proudly serving his country in the United...
Loretta V. Downie
Jun 11, 2025
Loretta V. Downie, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2025 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Frances (Pignatore) DeMiglio.
Loretta graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1946. On November 11, 1950, she...
Donald "Donnie" West
Jun 10, 2025
Donald "Donnie" West, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 10, 2025. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Rose M. (Verdill) West; and was the beloved husband of Deby West, whom he married on February 20, 1993, at the Red House in Allegany State Park.
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Robert W. Jackson
Jun 10, 2025
Robert W. Jackson, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 10, 2025 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dennis Jackson and late Peggy L. (Salchow) (late Larry W.) Whitenight.
Robert moved to the Carolinas in the late 1990's and returned to the Niagara Falls area in...
Michael “Mikie” B. Marino
Jun 9, 2025
Michael B. Marino, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 9, 2025, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph E. and Evelyn (Fabiano) Marino.
Mikie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1973, and remained an active member of the Delta...
