Clotilde 'Tillie' Craig
Feb 15, 2018
Clotilde "Tillie" (Garcia) Craig, 93 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 15, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born December 13, 1924 in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Gregorio and Clotilde (Perez) Garcia.
Tillie as she was affectionately known by her family and friends attended local schools and...
Dr. Donald L Campbell, Ph.D.
Feb 15, 2018
Dr. Donald L. Campbell, Ph.D., professor emeritus of physiology and biophysics at the University of Buffalo, departed this life at the age of 62 on February 15, 2018, under the care of Hospice, after enduring young-onset Frontal-Temporal Degeneration. Don was the beloved husband of Karen (Salhany) Campbell; loving brother of Lessie of Imperial Beach, CA, Thomas (Ann) of Solana...
Virginia C. Celenza
Feb 14, 2018
Virginia C. Celenza, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 14 th , 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 15, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Chiodo) Costanzo. Virginia was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Bryant Stratton College. She married her loving...
Helen M. Buzzelli
Feb 13, 2018
Helen M. Buzzelli, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13 th , 2018, at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Marquette, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Grant) Hargrave.
Helen moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara...
Helen Quarantello
Feb 12, 2018
Helen Quarantello, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12 th , 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Christine (Reed) Oliver.
Helen attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On April 4, 1956 she married her...
Peter Castiglione
Feb 12, 2018
Peter Castiglione passed away on February 12, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. He was born on December 3, 1927 to Salvatore and Annunziata (Guido) Castiglione in Niagara Falls, NY.
A union carpenter by trade, Peter worked on several notable projects, including the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles and the Niagara Falls Power Project....
Frances Defranco
Feb 9, 2018
Frances DeFranco, 91, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Constance (DeMartino) DeFranco. Frances started her career in retail sales and later owned the Star Gift Shop located at Pine Avenue and 21st Street in Niagara Falls,...
Clarence E. Laroche, Jr.
Feb 9, 2018
Clarence E. LaRoche, Jr. 68 of Niagara Falls, passed away on February 9, 2018. Visitation will be Friday February 16 th from 4-8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, concluding with Military Honors.
Roger J. Weld
Feb 6, 2018
Roger J. Weld, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Mount. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Howard and Geraldine (Laraba) Weld. Roger married his loving wife, Marlene E. (Calandrelli) Weld, on August 24, 1973 at St. Michael's Church in Niagara Falls. He served in the...
Frank M. Serchia
Feb 3, 2018
Frank M. Serchia, 83, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Saturday February 3, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Born September 26, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Americo and Amelia (Elia) Serchia.
Frank attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. Â He served in...
David P. Bialy
Jan 30, 2018
David P. Bialy, 68, of Buffalo passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 In Niagara Rehabilitation Center, Niagara Falls, NY. Born Buffalo, NY on November 27, 1949 to the late Thaddeus and Wanda (Mrozik) Bialy.
David attended and graduated from Buffalo Schools. He served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970 when he was honorably discharged....
Mary (Panza) Calandra
Jan 30, 2018
Mary (Panza) Calandra, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 30 th , 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 30 th , 1923, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose (Volpe) Panza.
Mary spent her entire life in Niagara Falls graduating...
Mary Jane (Bennis) Berthot
Jan 28, 2018
Mary Jane (Bennis) Berthot, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jinoski) Bennis. Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, graduating from Madonna High School in 1968. In 1971,...
Matthew Babisz
Jan 28, 2018
Matthew Babisz, 93, of Grand Island, NY and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully in Sarasota on January 28, 2018. Mr. Babisz was the former Owner and President of Niagara Gear Corp. in Kenmore, NY. He is survived by three daughters, Janet Domaracki (Robert), Debbie Hopkins and Nancy Hulka (Bud); four grandchildren, three-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is...
Louis M. Yorio
Jan 28, 2018
Louis M. Yorio, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his residence after heart complications. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Louis Yorio and Mary (Giannini) Yorio.
Lou attended local schools and married his loving wife, Lorelei (Micon) Yorio, on March 10, 1984. He was...
William Edwin Meyers
Jan 28, 2018
William Edwin Meyers of the Town of Niagara, NY passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. William was born on June 13, 1939 in Salem, NY, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Patrick) Meyers. William was raised and educated in Salem and at the age of 17, enlisted in the United States Navy. Bill would go on to...
Anita J. Shampine
Jan 27, 2018
Anita J. Shampine was called to her heavenly home on January 27, 2018. She loved, and was loved by all those who knew her. She lived in Niagara Falls, NY and was 85. Anita was born on December 17, 1932 in Brasher Falls, NY, and was the daughter of the late David L. and Anna Mae (Mackie) Shampine.
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William Dionne, Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
William "Bill" Dionne, Jr., 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at Mercy Buffalo Hospital on Thursday, January 25th, 2018, after heart complications. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, on June 29th 1970. He was the son of the late William and Kathy (Brown) Dionne. Bill attended Niagara Falls High School Class of 1989 and married Page Kristin Marielle in...
Sally A. Christina
Jan 22, 2018
Sally A. (McIntyre) Christina, 73 of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Monday January 22, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born March 9, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Cowen) McIntyre.
Sally was raised and educated in Pennsylvania, and worked as secretary for the US Naval...
Margaret Mary Violante
Jan 22, 2018
Margaret Mary (Centofanti) Violante, formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Archangelo and Philomena (Di Bacco) Centofanti.
Mrs. Violante was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. She attended local...
