Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

Paul A. Mattuccilli, Jr., age 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 28, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Paul A. Mattuccilli Sr and Madeline Mattuccilli.

Paul graduated from Trott Vocational High School and joined the United...

Mar 27, 2025

Joseph "Brad" Phillips, 74, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice in the comfort of his own home. Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Carl and Doris (Marien) Phillips.

Brad, as he was known as...

Mar 27, 2025

Larry W. Whitenight, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leonard and Jeanette (Wagner) Whitenight and the devoted husband of the late Peggy L. (Salchow) Whitenight.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Larry attended local schools and attended...

Mar 24, 2025

Dominick M. 'Mickey' Rizzo, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Central City, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo C. and Lena (Barrecca) Rizzo.

Mickey came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family,...

Mar 20, 2025

Danny K. "Rebel" Moody, 76, of Niagara Falls, New York, and formerly of North Carolina, passed away on March 20, 2025 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born April 25, 1948, in Waynesville, NC, he was the son of the late Hilliard and Mary (Davis) Moody.

Dan was raised in North Carolina where he attended local schools and later...

Mar 20, 2025

Richelle M. Krupa, 58, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmen (DePadre) Munno.

Richelle attended school in the Lewiston-Porter School District. For a brief time, she worked at DiCamillo Bakery in...

Mar 19, 2025

Angelo Morreale, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose (Giancola) Morreale.  He was the loving husband of Louisa (Infantino) Morreale, who he married October 2, 1982 and she was the center of...

Mar 18, 2025

Lillian Torres Chico, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 18, 2025 at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Nicolas Torres Medina and Luz Perpetua Chico.

Lillian came to the Niagara Falls area in 2011.  She enjoyed spending time...

Mar 18, 2025

Jean McIntosh-DiCesare, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Carole (Nicoletti) McIntosh.

Jean was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for various firms in Detroit, MI, for 15 years...

Mar 17, 2025

Joanne M. Cerminara, 69, of East Otto, NY, passed away on March 17, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Bari) Masocco.

Joanne was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, and later earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Niagara...

Mar 17, 2025

Susan Weston, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Constantino) Spadaro.

Susan attended local schools and graduated from Grand Island High School. On August 26, 1977 she married her beloved husband, Thomas Weston Sr., at St. Stephen's...

Mar 15, 2025

Caroline L. Washburn, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 15, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn (Boback) Obaza and the late Paul Nebesky.

Caroline moved to the Niagara Falls area with her parents at the age of 7.  She...

Mar 15, 2025

Patrick Michael O'Leary, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY and formerly of Westfield and Fanwood, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 15, 2025.   Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Theresa "Betty" (Pauline) O'Leary.

Pat was raised in Niagara Falls, where he graduated from Bishop Duffy High...

Mar 15, 2025

Carl W.J. Gaal, 84, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Albert and Martha (Willet) Gaal; and husband of the late Barbara 'Babett' E. (Richards) Gaal.

Carl was raised in Buffalo where he attended local schools and graduated from Bennett...

Mar 13, 2025

Larry J. Albano, 74, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on March 13, 2025, at VA Buffalo Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Jean F. (Leonard) Schaefer and the late Lawrence Albano.

Larry served proudly in the United States Army Airborne in Vietnam during the Vietnam War from...

Mar 12, 2025

Gina A. Ranalli, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.   Born in Sette Frate, Province of Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Restituta (Tamburri) Volante.

Gina moved to the United States in 1949 with her family.  On August 31,...

Mar 11, 2025

Rhonda Stenzel, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Winchester, MA, Rhonda was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Donna (Klein) Siegmund. A proud graduate of Trott Vocational High School, she continued her education and earned her Associate's degree from Harrisburg...

Mar 11, 2025

Norman J. Krajkowski, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 in Elderwood at Wheatfield.

Born in Niagara Falls, Norman was the son of the late John and Stephanie (Kusmierz) Krajkowski. He graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and attended Erie Community College.

Norm proudly served in the United States Air...

Mar 10, 2025

John R. Viccica, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on March 10, 2025.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and May V. (Taylor) Viccica.

John was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 until...

Mar 10, 2025

Suzanne 'Sue' M. Floro, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Laurino and Filomena 'Fannie' (Tirabassi) D'Amico.

Sue graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957.  On May 20, 1961, she married Santo "Sam" J....