Obituaries

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.

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...

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.  He served in...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Jan 22, 2018

Alberto F. Fontanarosa, 91 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 22, 2018 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born June 5, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Pietro and Marietta Fontanarosa.  Alberto was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and served in the United States...

Jan 21, 2018

John M. Brauneis, 79, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Northgate Manor. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Frank X. and Mary M. (Knoerle) Brauneis. John graduated from the former Williamsville High School in 1955. He served in the United States Navy from January 24, 1957 until his honorable...

Jan 19, 2018

Dr. John A.R. Marino MD, 86 of Lewiston, NY went to the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Mary E. (Piela) Marino, Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. He married Michelene (D'Amico) on September 11, 1954....

Jan 19, 2018

Patricia F. Rizzo went home to her savior Jesus on January 19, 2018. She was born in Niagara Falls on December 12 th to Joseph, Sr. and Carmella "Nellie" (Curcio) Palillo.

Patricia married the love of her life, Premo J. Rizzo, on November 9, 1946. They had only 33 loving years together until his passing in 1979....

Jan 18, 2018

Antoinette Iacovitti, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018.  Antoinette (D'Aurizio) Iacovitti was the beloved wife of the late Albert Iacovitti.  Born in Niagara Falls, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta (Dalimonte) D'Aurizio.

Antoinette is survived by her children, Alberta "Birdie" (late Richard) Jones and August (Patricia)...

Jan 18, 2018

Luigia (Delicata) Caira, 93 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 18, 2018 at Northgate Health Care Facility.  Born December 14, 1924 in Atina, Province of Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Cesidio Delicata and Maria Dominica Tempesta.

Luigia immigrated to the United States in 1955 with her family through Ellis Island and...

Jan 17, 2018

Carol E. Pakosigan, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17 th , 2018 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Ohsweken, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Johnson) Staats.

Carol was employed by Staff Builders Health Services as a home health care aide for many years until her...