Obituaries

May 8, 2020

Vito Nicholas "Nick" Pera, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Enicandro and Anna (Quaranta) Pera.

Nick was raised in Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School....

May 7, 2020

Randall E. Collins, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 7, 2020 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George, Sr. and Theresa (Conny) Collins. Randall was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. He had a zest for life and enjoyed especially enjoyed playing...

May 6, 2020

Laura Costanzo, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 6, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Tampa Bay, FL, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Guillermina (Perez) Fernandez; and beloved wife of the late Frank Costanzo who she married in 1950.

Laura moved to Niagara Falls as a teenager with her...

May 5, 2020

Carlo Moody, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Cora B. Moody.

Carlo was graduated from high school in New Jersey. He recently moved to the Niagara Falls area. He had a love for nature and...

May 5, 2020

Michael D. Snider, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Audrey J. (Dean) Snider.

Michael was self-employed as a tree cutter in his younger years.  He enjoyed exercise, motorcycles, mall walking, and...

May 5, 2020

Mary G. Agnello, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at Niagara Rehab on May 5, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frank F. and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.

Mary married Arthur J. Agnello, Sr. in 1949.  Mr. Agnello predeceased her on January 22, 1980.  Mary was a loving homemaker...

May 2, 2020

Ralph J. Palazzo, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Onofrio and Rose (Brindisi) Palazzo.

Ralph received his GED while he proudly served his country in the US Army as a Radio Repairman from 1957 until...

May 1, 2020

Sami Jo Fierro

"Sami East Coast"

Sami Jo Fierro, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Carolyn (Brian Spizzirri) Mangano and the late Pasquale Fierro III.

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Apr 30, 2020

Margaret A. Caterisano, 99, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville, NY.   Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pascale) Amorelli.

Margaret moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  She...

Apr 29, 2020

Barbara A. DeMunda, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in West Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Capizzi) Rizzo.

Barbara moved to Niagara Falls...

Apr 27, 2020

Robert Anthony Montie, Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY.  He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Donna (Fuller) Montie.  Together they have 2 sons, Joseph (Gina) Montie, and Robert (Jennifer) Montie.  He was the brother of Gary Montie and Beatrice...

Apr 25, 2020

Shameek M. Smith, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 25, 2020 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Fred Smith and Theresa (nee Booze) (late Keith F.) Englesson.

Shameek was employed at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino.  She was a member of Potter's House Church. ...

Apr 24, 2020

Tommaso Chiarella, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020. Born in Gimigliano, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Rosa (Pascente) Chiarella.

Tom immigrated to Canada in 1957 and later married Barbara A. (Martin) Chiarella on January 19, 1963 in Niagara Falls. Following his marriage, he immigrated to...

Apr 23, 2020

Daniel D. Mezhir, age 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, April 23, 2020, after a brief illness.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 11, 1949, son of the late James and Viola (Trunzo); stepson of the late Samuel Torcasio.

Daniel graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in 1967.  After graduating...

Apr 22, 2020

Katherine A. Dutko 78, of Niagara Falls, New York passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, Katherine was lovingly known to her family and close friends as "Chickie" and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Julia (Rotella) Soluri.

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Apr 22, 2020

Josette M. Doyle, 55, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 22, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Thomas I. and Bonnie H. (Pew) Mulroy.

Josette was the loving caregiver to her late daughter, Michelle Ando.   She also loved her dogs dearly.

In addition to her parents,...

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph A. "Joe" Hewitt, 35, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on April 21, 2020.  Born in Lewiston NY, he was the son of Donna (Joseph) Harman (nee Tierney) and the late Jose Hewitt.

Joe graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 2003.  He was employed for the past 7 years as a Route...

Apr 21, 2020

Patsy "Pat" Magliarditi, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Albert and Lucy A. (Franjoine) Magliarditi.

Pat was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He was employed as a hairdresser at Rosario's Hair Salon for many...

Apr 19, 2020

Stephen M. Swiatkowski, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 19, 2020, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Henrietta (Cicero) Swiatkowski and the late Stanley Swiatkowski.

Stephen graduated from LaSalle Sr. High School in 1981, where he was commonly known as "Swick." Steve was retired for several years....

Apr 19, 2020

Louis R. Turri, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 19, 2020 at Veteran's Administration Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Shepton, PA, he was the son of the late Louis A. and Matilda (Calovini) Turri.

Louis came to the area as a child with his family, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later...