Obituaries

Aug 8, 2020

Douglas G. Tweed, 69, of North Tonawanda, passed away with his children by his side on August 8, 2020 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, after several months of declining health.  Born on November 12, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Otis and late Hathaway (Franklin) Tweed, the youngest of seven children.

Doug...

Aug 7, 2020

Frances Jane Parone, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 7, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Skilled Nursing Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jessie Elaine (West) Parone.

Frances was employed for many years by the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a High School History Teacher...

Aug 7, 2020

Marie C. Sansalone, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 7, 2020 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Catrini) Vicari.

Marie was born an only child and raised in Brooklyn, NY with her parents and Aunt all living...

Aug 5, 2020

Anna M. Barone, 83, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Lena (Ciambrone) Allotta.

Anna attended local schools graduating from NCCC. She was employed at Olin Mathieson-VP, Union Carbide, OTB and Anthony C. Barone General Contracting, Inc.

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Jul 31, 2020

Paul G. DelMonte, 63, of Bellair, FL passed away on July 31, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Fred and Julia (Rizzo) DelMonte.

Paul attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later from the University of Buffalo.  He operated his own business, Mr. Tax, for almost 40 years in...

Jul 27, 2020

Marcia Panepinto, 74, of Lewiston, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late William Charles Kelman and Vera (Fitzgerald) (late Ray) Neville-Kelman.

Marcia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Jul 26, 2020

Sharon J. Grappotte, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on July 26, 2020.  Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of George and late Jane (Beach) Grappotte.

Sharon proudly served in the United States Army from 1979 until her honorable discharge in 1982.  She was employed in Dietetics with the Canandaigua VA...

Jul 24, 2020

Dorothy A. Husband, age 93, passed away July 24, 2020 at Advent Medical Memorial, Daytona Beach, Florida. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Harriet (Zenker) Dustin.

Dorothy grew up in Brooklyn NY, moved to Niagara Falls with her family in the 1930's, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Jul 22, 2020

Marie R. Galbo, 86, passed away on July 22, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Verlotte) Cafaro.  On June 21, 1975, she married Samuel J. Galbo, who predeceased her on January 14, 2008.

Marie was employed at Kresge's and Neisser's Department Stores...

Jul 21, 2020

Paul G. Colangelo, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Virgil and Theresa C. (Paul) Colangelo.

Paul attended Mt. Carmel School and graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in 1968. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in...

Jul 21, 2020

Nathan C. Craft, 29, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2020.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Harry and Mary (Tomkinson) Craft.

Nate attended Niagara Academy and graduated from Niagara BOCES.  He was employed in construction and property management, working throughout Western New York.  He enjoyed to rescue cats, restoring...

Jul 20, 2020

Arthur Joseph Cassidy, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly in Bradenton, FL on July 21, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Muenzen) Cassidy.

Arthur graduated from Niagara County Community College. served in the United States Navy from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1971.  He...

Jul 20, 2020

Elizabeth A. Stocker, 63, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020 at her home in Niagara Falls NY after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 6, 1957 in Georgetown, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Joann (Powell) Creel.

Elizabeth, affectionately known as Libby, Mama, and Mema, was raised in the Holiness Church...

Jul 19, 2020

Carolyn DiPasquale, 78, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, to George and Lydia (Krenz) Feldmeyer, Carolyn had one brother, Thomas who predeceased her. Carolyn married her beloved husband, Louis A. DiPasquale (BFD, Ret.) at Annunciation Church in Buffalo, NY. Together they owned and operated the former Grant Cleaners and then...

Jul 19, 2020

Antonio Tallarico, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria (Gagliardi) Tallarico; and beloved husband of the late Caterina (Rotella) Tallarico, who passed away on November 11, 2019, after 63 memorable years together.

Antonio...

Jul 18, 2020

Joseph Carroll, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of Thomas and Patricia (DiPasquale) Carroll. Joe graduated from LaSalle High School and attended Niagara County Community College where he excelled in baseball. He began working for PepsiCo and 3M, and was currently employed...

Jul 17, 2020

Earl G. Mang, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 17, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Mullen) Mang; and stepson of the late Esther Mang.

Earl attended local schools including Trott Vocational High School. He proudly served...

Jul 15, 2020

Teresa A. Polka, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Byron and Patricia (Mackenzie) Schucker.

On August 18, 1979, Teresa married Ronald J. Polka at Prince of Peace Church in Niagara...

Jul 14, 2020

Ronald S. "Rock" Carter, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on July 14, 2020 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Ronald and Gloria (Hodges) Carter.

Rock was an avid horse handicapper and enjoyed watching all types of sports.  He especially loved his...

Jul 14, 2020

Frances I. Meeker, 82, passed away on July 14, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late George Staub and Hazel (Shultz) (late George) Stiles.

Frances married Karl Meeker at Saint James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  Mr.  Meeker predeceased her in...