Obituaries

Mar 7, 2020

Yolanda "Patty" Hargrave, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of the late Robert C. Hargrave, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  Born on April 10, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of the late Antonio and Vincenza (Palillo) Gagliardo.

Patty as she was known by her family and friends resided in Niagara Falls all of...

Mar 7, 2020

Gerard "Gerry" Ashby, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marieville, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna (L'Homme) Ashby.

Gerry attended school in Montreal. During World War II he served in the Canadian Army until his honorable...

Mar 7, 2020

Margaret "Margee" M. Zito, 67, of the Village of Wilson, NY, passed away on March 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Margaret A. (Archbold) Netzer; and the loving wife of Ron Zito, who she married on June 14, 1974 at Prince of Peace Church....

Mar 6, 2020

Charles "Charlie" J. Giarrizzo age 87, passed away March 6, 2020. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY son of the late Joseph and Rosina (Saia) Giarrizzo. Charles was the widower of Mary Giarrizzo who predeceased him in 2001. He attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1950. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran having...

Mar 5, 2020

On March 5, Steve DePalma, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away comfortably surrounded by family. He was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to the late Lily Voglino and Paul DePalma. Steve was an avid hunter and angler, spending countless hours tracking deer and catching the big one with his son Stephen and friends, Tex and Kenny. He loved the...

Mar 5, 2020

Gino (Louis) Cieri passed away on March 5, 2020 at the age of 87 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Pollutri, Italy, the son of Clicerio and Rosa Cieri. He immigrated to Niagara Falls in 1948.

Gino was instrumental in creating Division Market with his brothers in North Tonawanda, NY, where he worked for...

Mar 2, 2020

Delilah "Dolly" A. D'Orazio, 73, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on March 2, 2020 at her residence under the care of Buffalo Hospice.  Born in Kenmore, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty Jane (Meyers) McWilliams.

Dolly graduated from Kenmore West High School.  In 1977, she married Anthony D'Orazio, Jr. in New...

Mar 2, 2020

Dr. Guelfo Canali of Lewiston, NY passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 30, 1924 to the late Stephano and Bernadina (Cimichella) Canali.

Mr. Canali graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1942 and attended Niagara University for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the...

Mar 1, 2020

Marie A. Kramarz, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late José and Jennie (Ungaro) Martinez.

Marie graduated from Niagara Falls High School with honors.  On August 13, 1949, she married Frank J. Kramarz...

Mar 1, 2020

Christian R. Williams, 18, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2020 in Wheatfield, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, he is the son of Annette Williams (John Hill) and Bobby Evans II.

Christian attended Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed at McDonald's on Pine Avenue as well as in Roofing and Construction with...

Feb 29, 2020

Jose V. Gomez Sanchez, 33 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2020.  Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, he was the son of Armanda Gomez and the late Vitorino Ramirez.

Jose attended Niagara Falls High School and worked as a laborer for various firms in Niagara Falls.

In addition to his mother, he...

Feb 29, 2020

Joseph Louis Rizzo, age 98, passed away on February 29 th , 2020 in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by his family.  Born on October 11, 1921, in Ramseytown, PA, he was the son of the late Luigi and Antonia (Capizzi) Rizzo.

Joe moved to Niagara Falls with his family in 1928 and started his career in welding...

Feb 28, 2020

Carmen J. Sicoli, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 29, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Biagio and Rachel (Perri) Sicoli.

Carmen was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the Army Air Force during...

Feb 28, 2020

Leone "Leo" Faiola, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at his residence. Born in Sperlonga, Italy, he was the son of the Vincenzo and Leontina Faiola.

Leo was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1955. On September 21, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Ida (Scarpelli) Faiola at...

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...