Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

William R. Woodley, 56, of Youngstown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Arline (Froats) Woodley.

Bill was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He had a strong work ethic and was...

Jul 8, 2019

Lawrence J. "Larry" D'Antuono, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Antonio and Antoinette (Conny) D'Antuono; and beloved husband of Judy (Mamon) D'Antuono, who he married May 9, 1987.

Larry was a graduate...

Jul 6, 2019

Katherine "Katie" Buffone, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 6, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of George and Catherine (Harrigan) DiSalvio.

Katherine was raised in Niagara Falls, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and later earned an associate's...

Jul 3, 2019

Ronald Traina, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James L. and Rose Marie (Congi) Traina.

Ron attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. In 1954, he enlisted into the United States...

Jul 3, 2019

Marilyn F. Williams, 91, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019 with her family by her side at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on August 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Archer) Fink.

Marilyn was a member of the Niagara Falls High School Class of 1945.  She went on to...

Jul 2, 2019

Rose Lee Coram age 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 2, 2019 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. She was born in Charleston, WV, on July 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia (Ventureli) Lopez, moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family.  Rose attended local schools graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Jun 29, 2019

Michael L. Guiliani, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Norway, MI, he was the son of the late Julius S. and Helen D. (Wygonik) Guiliani.

Mike came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family. He was a member of the first...

Jun 27, 2019

David E. Cafaro, 60, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on January 6, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Nicholas and Geraldine (McGuire) Cafaro.

David resided in Niagara Falls all of his life and attended local...

Jun 26, 2019

Carmelette M. Rotella, an Educator, Union Leader and Board of Education member who was a pillar of the Niagara Falls community died on June 26, 2019 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only weeks before.  She was 71.

She was born and raised in Niagara...

Jun 25, 2019

Frank Bernhart, 80, husband of the late Louise (Hoffman) Bernhart, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Elderwood of Wheatfield after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Matilda (Neukam) Bernhart.

Frank worked as an Electrical Inspector for Con Edison of New York City....

Jun 25, 2019

Geraldine Corsaro, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019 at her residence. Born January 1, 1917 in Clymer, PA she was the daughter of Alfred and Theodora (Montagni) Amici.

Geraldine moved to Niagara Falls as a child and was educated locally. On April 18, 1936 she married her loving husband, Louis M....

Jun 23, 2019

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure . . . you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure." Michele A. Kelly, of Niagara Falls, died at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Michele was born in Niagara Falls on May 23, 1955, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Portelese) Kelly. In 1974, she married her...

Jun 21, 2019

Frank Clark, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 21, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Lucille Clark. Frank worked as a butcher at Western Beef for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, reading and watching music videos.

Frank is survived...

Jun 19, 2019

Peter Mascaro, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 19, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cellara, Italy on January 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Francesco and Giulia (Fera) Mascaro. Peter loved his small town of Cellara where he lived with his two brothers and parents,...

Jun 14, 2019

Mary G. (Murdoch) Losell, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Lewiston, NY on November 28, 1930 to the late Robert and Gladys (Carpenter) Murdoch. She attended local schools, graduated from Lew-Port High School.

Mary worked as a cashier at Walmart for many years, she was...

Jun 14, 2019

Jacqueline J. Gabrielli, 84, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on June 14, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (nee Huey) (William) Springer, Sr. and Harold Spaugy.

Jackie was raised in Johnstown, PA where she graduated from high school in 1953. She moved to Niagara Falls...

Jun 14, 2019

Carmela M. (D'Amico) Basta, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Basta, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday June 14, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Emidio and Antonina (Colaprete) D'Amico.

Carmela was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY....

Jun 12, 2019

The Reverend Lynn M. Shumway entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2019, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, New York. Fr. Shumway was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 9, 1947; the only child of Melvin and Lucille (Bender) Shumway.

Fr. Shumway graduated from the former Sacred Heart Elementary School, Bishop Duffy High School and Niagara...

Jun 7, 2019

Bradley C. Miller, age 30, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2019. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 20, 1989, and was the son of Charles "Skip" and Patricia (Jablonowski) Miller.

Bradley attended local schools and graduated from high school. He worked as a Mold Technician at Carplugs in Buffalo, NY. He was an avid...

Jun 5, 2019

Joseph A. Hescox, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 5 th at the Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Delores (Caimano) Hescox.

Joe graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and enlisted into the United States Marines in 1973. He served in the Vietnam...