Robert J. 'Bob' Seyler
Aug 11, 2025
On August 11, 2025, Robert James 'Bob' Seyler, 77, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in Niagara Falls on April 26, 1948, he was the son of the late John and Emilia 'Amy' (Bax) Seyler, who preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, John, and...
Bertha "Tootsie" B. Janik
Aug 10, 2025
Bertha "Tootsie" B. Janik, 93, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 10, 2025 while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late August "Bud" and Bertha (Pietras) Racey.
Bertha attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On August...
Dr. Sami Raphael
Aug 10, 2025
Dr. Sami Raphael, 80, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Dr. Raphael was the son of the late Abdelsaid and Aziza (Bougdady) Raphael.
Dr. Raphael was raised in Egypt, where he attended local schools and...
John “Jack” F. Cwierley
Aug 9, 2025
John "Jack" F. Cwierley, 75, of Lewiston, died peacefully in his home of natural causes on August 9, 2025.
He was born May 26, 1950, the son of John V. and Florence A. (Majchrzak) Cwierley. He attended local schools, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968. Jack then attended Niagara County Community College, graduating with...
Earldeene B. House
Aug 8, 2025
Earldeene B. (Hanna) House, 100, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice and Samuel Hanna.
Earldeene was a graduate of local schools in Niagara Falls, Ontario, earning a secretarial degree before beginning a long and dedicated career with the North...
Gary T. Thiboult
Aug 7, 2025
Gary T. Thiboult, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 7, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur P. and Marion A. (Eustice) Thiboult.
Gary was a graduate of LaSalle High School. He served proudly in the United States Air Force...
Michael W. Fortuna
Aug 7, 2025
Michael W. Fortuna, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 7, 2025 at Safire Rehabilitation in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie (Matusik) Fortuna.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.
James M. 'Jim' Brady
Aug 5, 2025
James M. 'Jim' Brady, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Mary Ann (Murphy) and Peter M. Brady, Sr.
Jim attended Niagara Wheatfield High School. He was employed in production for Silpos in Niagara Falls, NY. Jim was a Volunteer...
Sheri Manarino
Aug 5, 2025
Sheri Manarino, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Potter) Manarino.
Sheri was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School and earned her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. She dedicated much of...
Judith-Anne Portik
Aug 2, 2025
Judith-Anne Portik, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late John F. and Josephine J. (Marra) Portik.
Judy was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School, she spent many years dedicated to serving others at local staples such...
Daniel A. Young
Aug 1, 2025
A hunter's heart, a friend so true, in open fields, with skies of blue. He found his peace in sun and breeze, among the quiet, rustling trees. A steady hand, a caring soul, He made our broken spirits whole. Our memories of him won't depart, Forever etched within each heart.
Daniel A. Young, 41, of Lewiston, NY,...
Sadie Jean Kotovich
Jul 28, 2025
Sadie Jean Kotovich, 63, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice and her devoted family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Abraham "Abe" Moses and Janice (Hagerman) Sawma.
Sadie dedicated much of her life to helping others, working...
Sharon P. Costanzo
Jul 26, 2025
Sharon P. Costanzo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on July 26, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Scotland) Burns.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On January...
Steven B. Riddlebarger
Jul 23, 2025
Steven B. Riddlebarger, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on July 23, 2025. Born in Clearwater, FL, he was the son of Gerald L. (Dawn R. (Higgins)) Riddlebarger and the late Maryann (Frier) Riddlebarger.
Steven moved to the Niagara Falls area at age 14, and later moved to Georgia at age 18 before...
Natalie Sansivero
Jul 23, 2025
Natalie Sansivero, 46, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Natalie was the cherished daughter of Joseph (Lynne) Costa and the late Elizabeth Putzak (née Buffone) (late Jake) Putzak; and the adored fiancé of the late Jerome "Jerry" Williams.
Raised in Niagara Falls, Natalie was a...
Austin J. Quarantillo
Jul 21, 2025
Austin J. Quarantillo, 37, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025 at his residence due to natural causes. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the beloved son of Robert 'Bob' M. Quarantillo and Tracy J. Gillick.
Austin graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School, attended Niagara County Community College and Buffalo State College, where he earned...
Patricia Spameni
Jul 19, 2025
Patricia Spameni, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Gwendoline (Coolie) Corfield.
In 1959, Patricia married her devoted husband, Peter Spameni. Together, they established and operated Pete's Pizzeria in the Town of...
Margaret R. Ognibene
Jul 18, 2025
Margaret R. Ognibene, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Clara (S'dao) Buffone.
Margaret graduated from Niagara Falls High School and began working at the former International Papermill. On February 27, 1960,...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Cancilla
Jul 18, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Cancilla, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Julia (Gonzalez) Boniello and the beloved wife of Louis C. Cancilla, who sadly predeceased her in 1998.
Betty was a proud graduate of Niagara...
Rosa 'Rose' Porto
Jul 15, 2025
Rosa 'Rose' Porto, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born and raised in Belmonte Calabro, Province of Cosenza, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Domenica.
On April 28, 1951 she married Vincenzo 'Vincent' Porto and the two...
