Obituaries

May 20, 2025

Sharon E. Jorgensen, 77, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on May 20, 2025 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late George E. and Alma M. (Schroeder) Jorgensen.

Sharon was a graduate of Niagara County Community College.  She was most recently employed as a Subcontractor for General Motors in Tonawanda, NY.

There...

May 20, 2025

Irene L. Costanzo, 88, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Emma (Calvano) Loria; and the beloved wife of the late John 'Jack' F. Costanzo, who she married on January 4, 1958 at the former Our Lady of the Rosary...

May 18, 2025

Thomas 'Tough Guy' C. Zwelling, NFPD, Ret. Chief, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on May 18, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Foutz) Zwelling.

Tom graduated from South Park High School and later attended...

May 16, 2025

Henry 'Hank' W. Bryk, 80, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on May 16, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Lillian (Bator) Bryk, and the beloved husband of Ingrid M. (Cihlar) Bryk, who he married on June 22, 1968 in Hamilton,...

May 15, 2025

Cathleen H. Healey, 58, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 23, 1966, she was the loving daughter of Marianne Palmisano.

Cathleen graduated from high school in Buffalo, NY, in 1984. She was known for her outgoing nature, kind heart, and impeccable memory. She found great joy...

May 15, 2025

Gary Normand, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Otto G. and Wanda M. (Klejdys) Normand.

A proud 1971 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, Gary excelled in football, baseball, and basketball and in 1996,...

May 10, 2025

Willa Ellen (Showers) Hansen, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on December 21, 1937 in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lambert Showers and Laura (Beach) Showers Tedesco.

Willa came to the Niagara Falls area as a child...

May 9, 2025

Marie G. (Longo) Perry was born in Niagara Falls to the late Michael and Antoinette Longo (Meranto) on September 8, 1935. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953 and The Erie County Technical Institute (now ECC) School of Dental Hygiene. Marie pursued additional coursework in Health Education at the University of Buffalo and Cortland State Teachers College....

May 9, 2025

Kevin L. Green, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 9, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Elbert Green and Vivian (Hampton) Ellis, and was raised by his aunt and uncle, the late Marceline and Lucius Hampton.

Kevin came to the area...

May 8, 2025

Marilyn "Tiny" Ferguson, 84, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Allinson) Felker; beloved wife of almost 60 years to John Ferguson; cherished mom of Dr. Michael (Jacqueline) Ferguson, the late Dr. Shane (Dr. Gail)...

May 7, 2025

Frankie D. Grenga, 42, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Buffalo Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Frank J. and Antoinette 'Tunie' (Scibilia) Grenga.

Frankie loved going to the movies and going on car rides.  He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and...

May 5, 2025

Michael D. Rufrano, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (LaPorta) Rufrano, and the husband of the late Barbara E. (Nichols) Rufrano, who predeceased him on December 16, 2017. Michael...

May 1, 2025

Kathleen (Patterson) Wheatley, a cherished member of the Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on June 10, 1943, she was raised on the Tuscarora Reservation in New York and where she spent her summers after Kathleen made her home in Brea, California with her daughter Karla and son-in-law...

Apr 27, 2025

Peter Marra, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph "Lefty" and Rose M. (Morreale) Marra.

Peter is survived by his children, Tiffany (Larry) Kelly, Joseph Marra and Kindra Marra; his grandchildren, Michael,...

Apr 27, 2025

David DiMarco, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Anne (Fucarino) DiMarco.

David was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and honorably served in the United States National Guard. He worked for many...

Apr 24, 2025

Antonino J. 'Anthony' Certo, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francesco and Annamaria (Antonuccio) Certo.

Tony married Patricia A. (Whisker) Certo on July 6, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY.  He was employed for over...

Apr 21, 2025

Rachel M. Kujawa, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully April 21, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Judithanne (Bruno) MacPherson.

Rachel graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1985. On January 8, 2016 she married her beloved husband, Robert J. Kujawa. Rachel was...

Apr 20, 2025

Anthony Troisi, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 75 after an extended illness at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Nicknamed "Tro," he was born to the late Anthony and Phoebe (Cosentino) Troisi on November 27, 1949. Tony was the beloved husband of Andrea (Skivington)...

Apr 20, 2025

Phyllis Ann Baron, 81, of North Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 20, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Jessie (Mancuso) Cimino.

Phyllis married Frederick J. Baron on August 31, 1963 in Our Lady of the Rosary Church.   She was...

Apr 19, 2025

Albert C. Walton, age 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston. Born on September 29, 1942, in Philipsburg, PA, Albert was the beloved son of the late Albert and E. Louise (McKinney) Walton.

Albert moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family, where he...