Obituaries

Oct 8, 2025

John L. DuFour, 71, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on October 8, 2025, at his cherished hunting cabin in Burns, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Clemmie M. (Williams) DuFour.

John was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School.  On September 23, 1978, he married...

Oct 8, 2025

Clara L. Crugnale, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in San Pio delle Camere, Abruzzo, Italy, Clara was the beloved daughter of the late Loretto and Pia (Paolini) DiCenso.

She immigrated to the United States...

Oct 8, 2025

Mary Ross, 93, of Pendleton, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence under the care of her loving family and Niagara Hospice on October 8, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Ortenzia (Bellucci) Manarino.

Mary was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and married the love of...

Oct 2, 2025

Walter "Wes" Confer III, 55, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025 in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Wes was the beloved son of Roberta "Bobbie" (née Twoco) (late Matthew) Rutkowski and the late Walter Confer Jr., and the cherished stepson of Danny Fracassi Sr.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Wes graduated from the...

Oct 1, 2025

Tana Migliazzo, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, just two days shy of her 98th birthday.

Born in Caltavuturo, Palermo, Sicily, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ruggirello) Chiappone. Tana immigrated to the United States with her family in 1947, bringing with her the warmth and...

Oct 1, 2025

Charles M. Cameron, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles O. Cameron and Margaret M. (Phipps) Cameron.

Charley or Chaz, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara...

Sep 30, 2025

Emedio D. "Dedo" Mariano, 92, a proud lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 30, 2025.Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Angelo and Nancy (D'Amico) Mariano.

Dedo was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School, where he excelled as a member of the football team....

Sep 30, 2025

Joseph C. Pascuzzi, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Carmine and Antonetta (Luciani) Pascuzzi.

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Joe attended local schools...

Sep 29, 2025

Lena Rochon, 93, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Introdacqua, the province of L'Aquila, Italy, Lena was the daughter of the late Filomeno and Maria Concetta (DiPietro) DeSantis, and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Arnel "Arnie" Rochon, whom she married on May 28, 1955.

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Sep 28, 2025

Susan R. Nutt, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert "Bob" Nutt and Anne Eleanor (Pylipow) Nutt.

Susan was a graduate of Olean High School and earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in...

Sep 25, 2025

Sada Garijanian, 97, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 28, 1928, she was the cherished daughter of the late Garabed "Charles" & Mary (Sahagian) Bedrosian and devoted wife of the late Arsen Garijanian, with whom she was married for 49 years until...

Sep 24, 2025

Jonathan A. Sanford, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Albion, NY, he was the son of Lyman F. and Amy E. (Smith) Sanford.

Jonathan graduated from Medina High School and went on to earn his Associate's degree in Graphic Arts from Genesee County Community College....

Sep 24, 2025

Stephen M. Perry, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. Born in Lackawanna, NY, he was the cherished son of the late Jerome S. and Marie G. (Longo) Perry.

Steve was raised in Grand Island, NY, where he graduated from Grand Island High School and later earned his Bachelor's Degree of Science in Design from the...

Sep 21, 2025

Josephine M. Tanzella, 97, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY, just hours before her 98th birthday.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Maria Rose (Guiducci) LaNasa.

Josephine was a 1945 graduate...

Sep 21, 2025

Joseph P. Leone, 81 of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 at Dobson Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, Arizona. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Yvonne Leone.

Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School  and graduated from the State University of New York at...

Sep 20, 2025

Susan Beardsley, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Born in Williamsville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Sanford) Jacobs.

Raised in Williamsville, she attended local schools and graduated from Williamsville South High School. Susan went...

Sep 20, 2025

Pamela Inez Latham, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at her residence, with her devoted husband Marcus by her side. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Patricia (Hill) Moore and the late Peter Moore.

Pamela was a bold and spirited woman, known for her strength, courage, and unwavering...

Sep 19, 2025

Robert E. Gilpatrick, age 73, died on September 19, 2025 at his home in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Clearance and Jane (Argy) Gilpatrick.

He is survived by his sister Marijane Telfer, his nephew Brian Sinnott, and many cousins.

Funeral Services are planned for the...

Sep 18, 2025

Ronald K. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025, with his loving wife of 61 years, Lena Jones (Napolitano), by his side.

Born on February 26, 1943, Ron built a life grounded in hard work, deep family values, and quiet strength. He worked as a specification writer at CannonDesign for over 40 years,...

Sep 17, 2025

Paul A. Andrzejczyk, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Paul was the son of the late Chester and Theresa (Ficner) Andrzejczyk. He was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and went on to earn his...