Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Michael J. Heylek, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home.  Born on May 18, 1948 in Kingston, PA, Son of the late Carl J. and Joan A. (Carpentier) Heylek.

Michael married the former Anita Velie on November 2, 1974 while stationed together at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma,...

Feb 22, 2020

Josephine Bango, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born on June 9, 1928 in Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lewis and Natalia Gonzalez.

Josephine met her husband, David Bango in New York City while he was attending Art School. They were married...

Feb 21, 2020

June P. Spurback, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Madrid, NY, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Lennox) Dennis.

On May 27, 1947, June married Alfred O. Spurback in Ogdensburg, NY.  Mr. Spurback predeceased her on March 4, 2000.  June...

Feb 21, 2020

Bruce Burns, age 79, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.  Born on October 7, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Frank and Ruth (Scotland) Burns.

Bruce attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  In 1963 he married the former Maria Perno in...

Feb 21, 2020

Brian K. Dugan, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of James and Delores Dugan. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Feb 19, 2020

Arthur J. Aramini age 85, passed away Feburary 19, 2020 at his Niagara Falls Residence . He was born in Ithaca, NY , the son of the late Arthur and Isabelle (Asmuth) Aramini. He moved with his family to Rochester, NY in 1942 where he graduated from Monroe High School, received a BS Degree from Brockport State College and...

Feb 18, 2020

Mary Jane Ross, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY returned to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born in Clymer, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Mary (Linza) Formica.

Mary Jane moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She worked at Carborundum,...

Feb 17, 2020

Mr. Virgil M. Cross, 81, of Andalusia, AL passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at Andalusia Manor.

Mr. Cross lived most of his life in New York.  He was a truck driver for Merritt Paving and later in life he started his own company, Cross Trucking.  In his later years, he moved to the Andalusia area.

Feb 16, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Perri, 53, passed away on February 16, 2020 , in San Francisco, California accompanied by close friends. Anthony was born on August 24, 1966, in Niagara Falls, NY, to Ronald A. Perri and Nan (Tracy) Perri, joined by his twin brother Ralph Perri. Tony loved a good book, a good glass of wine, good company, and good conversation....

Feb 16, 2020

Joseph Daniels, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 16, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Florence (Campese) Daniels; and beloved husband of Elaine (Pailing) Daniels.

Joseph attended local schools and enlisted into the United States...

Feb 16, 2020

Ilona M. Sparks, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 16, 2020 surrounded by her family at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Windorf, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Girster) Lannen.

Ilona came to the United States at the age of 7 with her family. ...

Feb 15, 2020

Ramona Gazy, 79, of Niagara Falls, passed away suddenly on February 15, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Sadie (Donato) Espina.

Ramona attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later from Niagara County Community College.  On June 15, 1968, she married Albert J. Gazy...

Feb 14, 2020

Danny F. Gibas, age 67, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on February 15, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of the late Frank and Josephine (Karamanski) Gibas.

Danny lived in the Niagara Falls area all of his life and attended local schools.  He married the former...

Feb 13, 2020

Edward "Ed" Jackson, age 61, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in South Buffalo Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Born on January 2, 1959 in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Eugene Jackson and Mary (Dugan) Jackson.

Ed as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was a Master...

Feb 11, 2020

Lillian Hines, age 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Northgate Healthcare Facility, Tonawanda, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Otto Hines, Sr and Maria Stuckey.

Lillian is survived by her son, Leon Hines; 2 grandchildren, Dexter and Jessica; a brother,...

Feb 10, 2020

Richard C. Stybak, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 10, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Casimer and Jane (Pinkowski) Stybak.

Richard was raised in Niagara Falls, attended Bishop Duffy High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly...

Feb 10, 2020

Loraine Marie Albert, age 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 10, 2020 at Newfane Rehabilitation Center. Born in St. Agatha, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Eva Albert. She was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine Rossi formerly of California and one brother, Joseph A. Albert formerly of Tennessee.  Surviving are two sisters,...

Feb 10, 2020

Claude Santarosa, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at his home, on Monday, February 10, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sulmona, Abruzzi, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Lucia (Celeste) Santarosa. Claude's father and older brother Julio came to the United States prior to World War II and made their home...

Feb 9, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend

Celia Ann (Simone) Granto, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY now rests in the arms of the angels. She died on Sunday, February 9, 2020, surrounded by her family, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born on January 4, 1921, in...

Feb 8, 2020

Rosalie A. Bowman 90, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Batavia, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Viscuso) Cosimano.

On September 17, 1949, Rosalie married LaVern A. "Lefty" Bowman at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY....