Obituaries

Nov 16, 2017

Adalgisa 'Alda' Louise (Zuliani) Critelli, 90 of Grand Island, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 16, 2017.  Born October 27, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe 'Joseph' and Luigia (Breda) Zuliani.

Alda as she was affectionately known by family and friends was raised in the North...

Nov 15, 2017

Manuel Trinidad, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Manila, Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose and Aurea Trinidad; and Robert and Jane Kerr.

Manuel was employed at Bell Aerospace as a cost analyst; and later as an office manager for PEMCO...

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Rose (Piro) Thomas, 79 of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 12, 2017 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born December 2, 1937 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Rocco and Angeline (Marazzo) Piro.

Mary Rose was a lifelong resident.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  On...

Nov 11, 2017

Robert D'Antuono, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 11, 2017 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Antonio and Antoinette (Conny) D'Antuono.

Robert was employed by Laborers Local #91 in Niagara Falls until his retirement.  He was a longtime, devoted fan of John Wayne...

Nov 6, 2017

Frank J. Stryker, 96, of Tonawanda, N.Y., passed away on November 6, 2017 peacefully at his home. Born September 28, 1921 in Tonawanda, NY he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Young) Stryker. He is survived by his three step-children, Anita (Jerald) Mertsching of Vancouver, WA, Emil (Joanne) Sannicola of Wheatfield, NY, and Kim Stryker...

Nov 5, 2017

Camelia A. Saba, 84 of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 15, 1933 in Akka, Palestine, the daughter of the late Assad and Labiba (Ghoros) Hawa.

Camelia worked as a teacher in Palestine before immigrating to the United States in 1977 to settle in...

Nov 4, 2017

Jennie (White) Stepanian, 96 of Henderson, NV, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2017.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Costanzo) White.

Jennie attended local schools and in 1943 married Hagger (Hatchet) Stepanian whom predeceased her in 1993.  For many years she was employed...

Nov 4, 2017

Michael H. Karch's visitation will be held Tuesday November 7th from 10-12 PM with a memorial service following at 12 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Following the memorial service friends are invited to join the family at the Como Restaurant- 2220 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301.

Nov 3, 2017

Sarah M. (Pinizzotto) Bucelato, 95 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2017.  Born in NuMine, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio 'Tom' and Josephine (Sgro) Pinizzotto.

Sarah moved to the Niagara Falls area as a young child with her family.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. ...

Nov 3, 2017

89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 3, 2017. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Donald D. Krueger, Sr.; dear mother of the late Donald Krueger, Jr., Randy (Julie), Kimberly (Fred) Stottlemyer, and Kurtis; cherished grandmother of Kyle and Erika. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Barbara will be remembered for her zest for...

Oct 29, 2017

Keith F. Englesson, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 29, 2017 in Buffalo General Hospital.  Born on May 28, 1957 in York, South Carolina, he was the son of Emmanuel Englesson and the late Barbara (Hartness) Englesson and Floyd Slaughter.

Keith was raised in Orlando, FL, attended Boone HS, then moved to Western NY....

Oct 27, 2017

Steven Douglas Pyska, 41 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 27, 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Lewiston, NY he is the son of Patrick and Luann (Hoffman) Pyska of Niagara Falls, NY.

Steven attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School.  He served in the United States...

Oct 27, 2017

Joseph A. Olscamp, Sr., 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 27th, 2017 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in Lewiston, he is the loving son of John and Julia (Nagelhout) Olscamp. Joe was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where he graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1984. He was currently employed by the City of...

Oct 26, 2017

Stephen J. (Steve) Palmeri, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 26, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Philip and Josephine (Lorito) Palmeri. Steve was raised and educated in Carbondale, PA and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1941.  He moved to the Niagara Falls area in...

Oct 26, 2017

Gregory R. Panza, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 26, 2017 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on September 1, 1957 in Niagara Falls, he was the son of John F. and Nancy L. (Krulik) Panza.

Greg was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, graduating from LaSalle High School...

Oct 24, 2017

Laura Martinez of 13 th Street in Niagara Falls, passed away on October 24th, 2017. Born in Collinsville, Oklahoma on March 4, 1923, she came to Niagara Falls with her family in 1925.  She was the daughter of the late Avelino and Augustina Sariego Cuervo.

A 1941 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, she took business courses...

Oct 22, 2017

Linda L. Brayley, 51, passed away on October 22, 2017 at Eastern Niagara Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Benjamin E. and Florence D. (Anderson) Brayley.  Linda has been a longtime resident of Lockport, NY.  She will be remembered for her love of music, but most of all, that her loving parents are...

Oct 22, 2017

Elva R. (Jacobs) Greene, 81 of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on October 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ellwood and Ellen (Patterson) Jacobs.

Elva was a lifelong resident and attended local schools.  On March 3, 1956, she married Eugene 'Gene'...

Oct 21, 2017

Maria 'Josephine' McKean 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2017.  Born August 1, 1933 the daughter of the late Luigi and Esterina (Anible) Intini in Hamilton, Ontario.  A 60 year resident of Niagara Falls, Josephine worked at Ambassador Leather, the Kitchen Restaurant and was an Avon Lady for 45 years.  A selfless...

Oct 18, 2017

Mary J. (Pullano) Gigliotti, 93 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 18, 2017 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose (Marino) Pullano.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  On May 18, 1946, she married...