Linda Hancock
Sep 29, 2019
Linda Hancock of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at home unexpectedly. Born on June 27, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Thelma (Winker) Allinson. Linda is survived by her companion of 27 years, David Leone.
Linda resided in Niagara Falls all of her life...
Kahla Rose Narehood
Sep 29, 2019
Kahla Rose Narehood, 36, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her residence. Born in Newfane, NY, she was the daughter of Kimberly (Daniel Reale) Rauber and the late Kenneth Waltermire.
Kahla worked as a home care health aide and loved spending time with her cats and family. In addition to her...
Violet M. Proietti
Sep 27, 2019
Violet M. "Vi" Proietti, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 27, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo R. and Filomena (Cusimano) Fera.
Vi was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On June 7, 1948, she married Albert...
Frank Dionne, Iii
Sep 26, 2019
Frank Dionne, III, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of the late Frank and Francesca Dionne; beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Quinn) Dionne; and loving father of John Dionne, Kimberly Dubay, William Dionne and Christian Strand. Frank was employed as...
John C. "Babs" Barber
Sep 26, 2019
John C. "Babs" Barber, 99, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Mt St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Virginia (Salurday) Barber.
Babs, as he was known to his family and friends, attended local schools in Pennsylvania and was drafted into the...
Gerald Porter
Sep 25, 2019
Gerald Porter, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Elderwood at Grand Island.
Jerry was born in Niagara Falls, NY, where he attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. On November 15, 1963 he enlisted into the United States Marines and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...
Delroy F. Laforge
Sep 25, 2019
Delroy 'Del' F. LaForge, 76, passed away on September 25, 2019 at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Placida (nee Breda) (LaForge) Mardon and late Roy LaForge, and stepson of the late Walter Mardon.
Delroy was a kind-hearted, thoughtful, honest and generous...
Robert J. Kujawa
Sep 24, 2019
Robert J. Kujawa, 58, of Niagara Falls passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 29, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of Angelina "Angie" (Mussari) Kujawa and the late Robert Kujawa.
Robert resided in the Niagara Falls area all of his life and attended local...
Lawrence A. Carella
Sep 21, 2019
Lawrence A. 'Larry' Carella, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 21, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo and Anna (Ventry) Carella.
Larry was raised in Niagara Falls, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara University. On April 15, 1961 he married Anne Marie (Scimemi)...
Thomas J. Catanzaro, Sr.
Sep 21, 2019
NIAGARA FALLS — Thomas J. Catanzaro, 82 years old, passed away on September 21, 2019 in the care of his family, Our Lady of Peace community, and the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Niagara Falls, the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Scozzafava) Catanzaro.
He was an owner, and...
Richard "Ricky" Ciraolo
Sep 18, 2019
Richard "Ricky" Ciraolo, 59, of Sanborn, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the loving son of Angelo C. and Lorraine L. (Giancola) Ciraolo.
Ricky worked through the day services program of Opportunities Unlimited and enjoyed taking part in all of the activities they offered with his friends....
Eugene N. Kramer
Sep 17, 2019
Kramer, Eugene N. "Gene" age 91, of the Town of Tonawanda passed away on September 17, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Connie (nee Ohlson) Kramer. Loving father of Karen (Jack) Higgins, and the late Mark (Buff) Kramer, late Shirley Bridger, and the late Diane (late Richard) Reinig. Cherished Papa of several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Brother...
Laura M. Wright
Sep 16, 2019
Laura Mason Wright, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY; passed away peacefully in her home on September, 16 th 2019. Born June 16 th , 1942 in Tuscaloosa, AL, she was the youngest daughter of the late Elizi and Viola (Mason) Johnson.
Laura moved to Niagara Falls as a young girl and attended local schools. She was employed...
Gerald J. Kovaleski, Sr.
Sep 15, 2019
Gerald J. 'Jerry' Kovaleski, Sr., 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 15, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of the late John Kovalaski and Sylvastina (Hodick) Kovaleski Kinney and stepson of the late David L. Kinney, Sr. Jerry attended local schools and graduated from the...
Olivia Virginia (Ennis) Carlino
Sep 14, 2019
In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 14, 2019, our beloved Mother & Matriarch, Olivia, exchanged her Earthly wings for her Angel wings and was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord & warmly embraced by those of our dearly departed families up in Heaven.
Our mother was born in Fauquier County, Virginia on April...
Carolyn M. Obaza
Sep 10, 2019
Carolyn M. Obaza, 93, of Hegins, PA, formerly of Nanticoke, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Plains Township, PA on March 25, 1926, she was the daughter of Stephen and Caroline (Chabala) Boback.
Carolyn attended local schools and played the clarinet in her high school band....
Patricia D. Berds
Sep 8, 2019
Patricia D. 'Pat' Berds, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 8, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Meadville PA, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Dorothy (Shaw) Byham.
Pat came to the area in 1973 with her family. On September...
James M. 'Jimmy' Cali
Sep 8, 2019
James M. 'Jimmy' Cali, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, September 8 th , 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Russell and Tabby (Riggi) Cali.
Jimmy attended local schools, he was an accomplished Cement Mason Finisher for 25 years and a...
John Licata
Sep 7, 2019
John Licata, age 92, passed away September 7, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House Lockport, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Vincenzo and Vincenzina (Spilletta).
John served his country in the United States Army from August 1945 until his Honorable Discharge in January of 1947. John was employed as a rubber...
James R. Hoffman
Sep 7, 2019
James R. Hoffman, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Howard Sr. and Betty (Getz) Hoffman.
James was educated at the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, NY prior to attending LaSalle...
