Obituaries

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. ...

Apr 19, 2018

Ignazio "Nash" Ognibene, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Villalba, Sicily, Italy on January 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Caterina (Surdi) Ognibene. Ignazio immigrated to the United States on January 17, 1953 and settled in Niagara Falls....

Apr 19, 2018

Gertrude A. Manarino, age 85, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility, Lewiston, NY.  Born in Welland, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Isabelle (Williams) Potter.

Gertrude came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family and attended...

Apr 19, 2018

Virginia A. (Tato) DeLuca, 79 of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on April 19, 2018 in Erie County Medical Center.  Born June 19, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Fruscione) Tato.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  She attended local schools and...

Apr 17, 2018

Netta M. (Cipolla) Colosi, 94 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on April 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born March 24, 1924 in Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore Cipolla and Josephine (Bevilacqua) Cipolla- Bruccoleri, and step-daughter of the late, Joseph Bruccoleri.

Netta moved to the Niagara Falls...

Apr 17, 2018

Jacob Madonia, age 30, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Rome, NY, he was the loving son of Judy (Pease) Madonia and the late Donald Madonia.

Jacob was a 2005 graduate of Rome Free Academy and a standout in shot put and discus. His athletic...

Apr 16, 2018

Ernest P. Fera, Sr., 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16 th , 2018 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Elmirinda "Millie" (D'Ambrosio) Fera.

Ernie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High...

Apr 15, 2018

Stella M. (Bruno) Maietta, 83 of Youngstown, NY passed away on Sunday April 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born June 2, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Vincenzo 'James' and Palma (DiPaolo) Bruno.

Stella was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local...