Obituaries

Jan 11, 2020

Linda V. Palazzo, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Vallee) Vallina.

Linda graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1964 and was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.  She...

Jan 10, 2020

Nicolena H. Weed of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 10, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of the late John and Elvira (DiPlacido) DelGobbo. Nicolena was predeceased by her husband, Theodore S. Weed on November 16, 2001.

Nicolena resided...

Jan 10, 2020

Geno Badolato, Sr., 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Louis and Jenny (Caterisano) Badolato; and husband of the late Carole A. "Carrie" (Fiorello) Badolato.

Geno attended local schools and served in the United States...

Jan 7, 2020

John E. Coulter, 75, of Lewiston, NY, succumbed to esophageal and stomach cancer on January 7, 2020, after a four-year battle. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Leonard "Spike" and Helen Coulter; and beloved husband of Phyllis (Daniels) Coulter, who he married in 1967 at the former Sacred Heart Church.

John was...

Jan 4, 2020

Joanne Marangine, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Rose Marie (Lostracco) Marangine.

Joanne was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School.  She loved her cats and enjoyed riding...

Jan 4, 2020

Antonio Rivera Ramirez of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Florentino and Miriam (Ramirez) Rivera.

Antonio enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He worked in Construction for Superior Construction, Niagara Falls, NY. He will be...

Jan 2, 2020

Mary T. (Magliazzo) Candella, age 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Mt. St. Marys Hospital, Lewiston after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 19, 1923, daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Sabino) Magliazzo. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles P. Candella.

Mary was the...

Dec 31, 2019

Angeline G. D'Amuro passed away December 31, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital Lewiston, NY. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Ciro and Lucille (Cardinali) Tantillo . She attended local schools, Angeline was a supervisor of the Base Exchange at the Niagara Falls Airforce Base for many years, retiring...

Dec 31, 2019

Julio Muscatello, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Rocco and Anna (Brusino) Muscatello.

Julio attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. In 1942, he enlisted into the United States Army and served under General George Patton...

Dec 30, 2019

Frank J. Colavecchia, age 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on December 30, 2019 surrounded by his family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born December 2, 1946 in Limosano, Italy, he was the loving son of the late Angelo and Assunta (Frosolone) Colavecchia.

Frank came to Niagara Falls with his family...

Dec 28, 2019

Gordon J. Bolton, 89, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Pierce, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Gordon and Isabelle (Teranto) Long; and beloved husband of Florence (Stevens) Bolton, who he married in 1951 at St. Joseph Church.

Gordon was a graduate of...

Dec 26, 2019

John Kennedy, age 66,  of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home unexpectedly.  Born on January 17, 1953 in Silver Springs, Maryland, son of the late James and Loretta (Boyle) Kennedy.

John married the former Barbara Corradini on September 27, 1975 in St. Joseph's Church, Niagara Falls. John worked as a chemical...

Dec 25, 2019

Allen J. Sneddon, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away December 25, 2019 at his residence. Born in Glen Richey, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elmira (Kline) Sneddon; and beloved husband of Cathy Morgan Sneddon, who he married in 2001.

In 1957 Allen enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served...

Dec 24, 2019

Jesse E. Richardson, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 24, 2019 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John E. and Sallie (Lyman) Richardson.

On June 11, 1982, Jesse married Priscilla (Streeter) Richardson in Niagara Falls, NY.  Jesse was the longtime owner and operator of Richardson's...

Dec 24, 2019

Valerie M. (Gladwin) Rubin of Niagara Falls, NY, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in British India on October 27, 1943, daughter of the late James and Tessa (Lyons) Gladwin.

Valerie worked as a Flight Attendant for British Airways from 1966 to 1972.  She enjoyed attending church services, rubber...

Dec 23, 2019

Mary Anne DiFranco passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Angeline (Bagnoli) DiFranco.

Mary Anne was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Buffalo State College. She was employed as a school...

Dec 23, 2019

Amelia T. (Mastro) Szafran, age 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Comprehensive Nursing Center, Williamsville, NY.  Born on November 19, 1935 in Conway, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Samuel and Giovanna "Jenny" (Corsaro) Mastro.

Amelia worked for several years as a cafeteria aid at Niagara University, Lewiston, NY.  She...

Dec 21, 2019

Josephine M. Catanese, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 21, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Venezia (DelBianco) Guinta.

Josephine married Philip J. Catanese, who predeceased her on October 9, 1976.   She was employed in...

Dec 20, 2019

Antonette "Toni" Licata, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Rose (Previte) Spameni; and wife of the late Joseph Licata.

Toni attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls...

Dec 19, 2019

Carl Edward Bloss, 79, passed away December 19, 2019 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital.  Born December 26, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Pitts) Bloss.

Carl attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  On April 12, 1966,...