Obituaries

May 8, 2018

Michele "Mike" D'Amico, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 8 th , 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born on February 20, 1937 in Limosano, Province of Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele D'Amico and Michelina (Ricciuto) D'Amico Colosi.

Michele was raised in Italy...

May 8, 2018

Marion R. (Rafalko) Rosini, 77, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on May 8, 2018 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.  Born October 27, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward Rafalko and Josephine (Carmen) Milosich.

Marion was a lifelong resident.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School where...

May 6, 2018

Arabella Lynne Mease, passed away on May 6, 2018 in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born February 15, 2018, she was the beloved infant daughter of Brittany Panepinto and Franklin Mease. Also survived by big brother, Landon M. Panepinto, as well as grandparents, aunts and uncles. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

May 5, 2018

Fleurette "Flo" Kajdasz, 87, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5, 2018 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital. Born in D'Arnfield, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Florine (Dussault) Racine.

Flo came to the United States as a child with her family and attended local schools....

May 3, 2018

Sean E. O'Shea, 59, of Youngstown, NY passed away on May 3, 2018 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the son of Doreen (Berthot) Michailof and the late Senan O'Shea. Sean attended local schools and graduated from Lew-Port High School. He served as Vice-President and supervisor of Citi Group. He also enjoyed trivia, reading, music and...

May 3, 2018

Jeffrey A. Sgro, 39, of Buffalo, NY, loving spouse of Robert Beaubien, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of John A. Sgro and Delphia Carter.

Jeff was raised and educated in Niagara Falls, NY.  He loved to listen to music and attend concerts. ...

May 3, 2018

Maxine Winona Trippensee, 85, of Middleport, NY, went into the arms of God peacefully on Thursday morning, May 3 rd , 2018 at her residence in the Villages of Orleans in Albion, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lulu (Winchell) Trippensee.

Maxine was raised on her family's farm, Trippensee...

May 2, 2018

Charles Burgio, 90, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018 after a brief illness. Born on April 22, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late, Salvatore and Filomena Burgio. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vicki (D'Aloisio) Burgio; three daughters, Rochelle (Lou) Marino of Uniontown, Ohio,...

May 1, 2018

Gerald 'Gerry' D'Aloise, 73, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. passed away on May 1, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on September 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Guido and Frances (Romano) D'Aloise.

Gerry was an avid traveler and fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his brothers.  Above all Gerry loved to spend time with his...

May 1, 2018

Local Centenarian Lucy B. (Vilardo) De Dario, age 100, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born October 10, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Salvatore and Grace Vilardo.  Lucy attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.

Lucy married Joseph F. De Dario on...

Apr 28, 2018

Melvin M. "Rick" Rickard, Jr., 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 28, 2018. He was the loving son of the late Melvin M. and Arlene (Mt. Pleasant) Rickard. Rick attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1953. In 1955, he married Mary Jane (Antone) Rickard, who survives him. ...

Apr 27, 2018

DeRubes, Antoinette "Toni" of Niagara Falls passed away on April 27, 2018 at Our Lady Peace Nursing Care, Lewiston, NY.  Born on April 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Tito (Dave) and Rose (Capocetta) San Lorenzo.  She was predeceased by her husband Frank DeRubes in 2011 whom she married on October 23, 1948. Toni graduated from...

Apr 27, 2018

James Andrews, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James G. and Evelyn (O'Neil) Andrews. James graduated from the former LaSalle High School and attended Niagara County Community College. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Buffalo State College...

Apr 25, 2018

Phyllis I. Mis, 74, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Felix "Fizzy" and Irene (Placek) Rajczak.

Phyllis attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On September 11, 1965,...

Apr 25, 2018

Judith Gazegian of Niagara Falls, New York passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Vahram and Alice (Hovivian) Gazegian.

Ms. Gazegian was a graduate of Michigan State College.  She worked for the family business, Rainbow Restaurant in Niagara...

Apr 24, 2018

Christopher J. Huntley, Jr of North Tonawanda passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  Born in Watertown, NY he was the son of Francis and Sandra (Hardy) Huntley.

Christopher was a chef and worked at various restaurants. He is survived by his children: Tyler, Christopher and Cliarie Huntley. He also leaves behind a brother,...

Apr 23, 2018

Elaine M. Trippensee, 88, of Middleport, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23 rd , 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lulu (Winchell) Trippensee.

Elaine was raised on her family's farm, Trippensee Garden's, where she became immersed in agricultural and floral design. She sold...

Apr 22, 2018

Frank G. Buzzelli, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Guy and Margaret (Palumbo) Buzzelli.

On April 26, 1952 he married his loving wife, Helen M. (Hargrave) Buzzelli at St....

Apr 20, 2018

Sharon Kaylor, 76, of Grapevine, TX, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Texas. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late George and Madeline (Morad) Moses; loving mother of Donna (Steven) Craine, Kelly Severs and James (Kristina) Kaylor; cherished grandmother of...

Apr 19, 2018

Carolyn (Arraiz) Miller, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into rest Thursday, April 19, 2018 after a brief illness.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Jose M. and Mary J. (Serianni) Arraiz.

Carolyn was raised and educated in Niagara Falls and worked at Tops for several years in the Bakery Department. ...