Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

James Balistrere, also affectionately known as Jimbo, of Cheektowaga passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, after a brief illness.

Jim was the son of the late Dominic "Mimi" and Rose (Thomasula) Balistrere.   He is survived by a son Marc Balistrere and wife Seon Hui of Kentucky;  a brother Ignatius "Sandy"...

Sep 5, 2018

Betty M. (Maturani) Scrivano, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at her home on September 5, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born August 5, 1940 in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Porrecca) Maturani.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She graduated from Niagara Falls...

Sep 5, 2018

Serofino "Sam" Giambattista passed quietly on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, following a long illness. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York on September 29, 1924, to the late Serofino and Vincenza (Torchetti) Giambattista. He spent his final days visiting with family and friends while resting comfortably at home. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha (Marinucci),...

Sep 3, 2018

Russell J. Pascucci, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born March 9, 1923 in Herkimer, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore Joseph and Martha (Bianca) Pascuzzi.

Russ came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and attended local schools, graduating from...

Sep 3, 2018

Christine A. (Catanese) Good, 59 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 3, 2018 in Buffalo Mercy Hospital.  Born December 3, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Paula (Pinkowski) Catanese.

Christine was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Aug 30, 2018

Marie Colavecchia, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Rotella) Palmeri.

Marie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was an excellent cook and an avid reader. She...

Aug 28, 2018

Lanice J. Ford, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis H. and Mary (Lapp) Florer.

Lanice attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She began working at Moore Business Forms and...

Aug 27, 2018

OWNER OF JOEY'S PIZZERIA Joseph Previte, 73 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 27, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House. Born July 17, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Rogina) Previte.

Joseph was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. On September 2, 1968, he married Donna...

Aug 26, 2018

Linda A. (McDonald) Allen age 76 formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 26, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida.  Born April 7, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Bert and Margaret (McGuire) McDonald.

Linda was raised and educated in Niagara Falls.  She worked many years in the banking industry and...

Aug 26, 2018

Richard C. Caccamise of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 under the care of Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  Born on May 4, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY to Donald and Elsie (Docherty) Caccamise.

Richard lived in the area all his life and attended local schools.  He worked in the food service for...

Aug 25, 2018

Wanda M. Corsaro, 82, of Lewiston, NY was called to our Lord peacefully on August 25, 2018 under Hospice care.  Born October 21, 1935, Wanda (Matyjas) Corsaro was the cherished wife of the late Joseph C. Corsaro.  Born in Niagara Falls, Wanda was the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Baran) Matyjas.

Wanda is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 25, 2018

John R. Cataldo, 84 of Lewiston, NY passed away on August 25, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.  Born November 10, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Benjamin and Jenny (DePrima) Cataldo.

John was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools.  He...

Aug 22, 2018

Cheryl M. "Sherrie" (Zimmerman) Henry , 56 of Niagara Falls , NY passed away on August 22, 2018 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Born August 15, 1962 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Angelina (Di Poula) Zimmerman.

Cheryl  loved preparing meals for her family ,was an avid gamer, enjoyed listening...

Aug 21, 2018

Bryan Stoneham, 56, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Born in Wellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Lucina (Houghling) Stoneham.

Bryan attended local schools in Wellsville and later moved to Niagara Falls with his family. On December 5, 1998 he married his beloved...

Aug 21, 2018

Dallas James Wilson, "Willa", went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2018 with his loving companion Bea by his side.  Born November 21, 1951 in Porter, NY he was the son of the late Dallas M. and Oralle L. Wilson.

He was a member of the Onondoga Eel Clan residing on the...

Aug 20, 2018

Patricia G. (Hillman) McKenzie, 66 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 20, 2018 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital.  Born July 12, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Krohn) Hillman.

Pat was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Aug 19, 2018

Jo Lorraine (Persia) Palillo, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday August 19, 2018 surrounded by her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born September 3, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Rufran) Persia.

Jo attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Aug 18, 2018

Elvira "Vee" M. (Geracitano) Carella, 97 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 18, 2018 at Elderwood at Cheektowaga Nursing Care Facility.  Born October 8, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Marianne (Mittica) Geracitano.

Elvira attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1938. On...

Aug 16, 2018

Malcolm F. Piercey, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Anna Marie (Kirkman) Piercey. Malcolm graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School and married his childhood sweetheart, Katherine Piercey on December 29, 1945. Malcolm enlisted in...

Aug 14, 2018

Eugene A. DiNardo, 86, of Lewiston, NY passed away on August 14, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born June 17, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucia (Fittante) DiNardo.

Gene attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1952.  He later attended Cortland...