Obituaries

Jul 21, 2025

Austin J. Quarantillo, 37, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025 at his residence due to natural causes.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the beloved son of Robert 'Bob' M. Quarantillo and Tracy J. Gillick.

Austin graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School, attended Niagara County Community College and Buffalo State College, where he earned...

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia Spameni, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Gwendoline (Coolie) Corfield.

In 1959, Patricia married her devoted husband, Peter Spameni. Together, they established and operated Pete's Pizzeria in the Town of...

Jul 18, 2025

Margaret R. Ognibene, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Clara (S'dao) Buffone.

Margaret graduated from Niagara Falls High School and began working at the former International Papermill. On February 27, 1960,...

Jul 18, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Cancilla, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Julia (Gonzalez) Boniello and the beloved wife of Louis C. Cancilla, who sadly predeceased her in 1998.

Betty was a proud graduate of Niagara...

Jul 15, 2025

Rosa 'Rose' Porto, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born and raised in Belmonte Calabro, Province of Cosenza, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Domenica.

On April 28, 1951 she married Vincenzo 'Vincent' Porto and the two...

Jul 15, 2025

Abigail Elizabeth T. Reyes-Davis, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines, she was the beloved daughter of Luz (Tamayo) Reyes and the late Angel J. Reyes, Sr.

Abigail earned her Associate's Degree in Business from Community College in Utah. In 2009,...

Jul 10, 2025

Rev. Frank M. Papa, CRSP, 84, of the Barnabite Fathers at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Tocco Caudio, Benevento, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (Saccomanno) Papa. Fr. Frank is survived by his dear siblings, Antonino...

Jul 5, 2025

Frederick J. 'Rick' Feldhousen, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 5, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Janis (Hengen) Feldhousen, Jr. and the stepson of Beverly Feldhousen.

Rick was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, and later attended Niagara...

Jul 5, 2025

Jason M. Johnson, 26, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to meet The Lord on July 5, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Rosetta Murray and Jason Johnson.

Jason came to the area when he was 11-year-old with his family.  He was employed as a chef at Seneca...

Jul 4, 2025

Rodney A. Gillis, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 4, 2025 at his residence as a result of natural causes.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Gregory G. and Judith 'Judy' M. (Heller) Gillis.

Rod earned his GED from Erie Community College.  He owned and operated his own business, Hot...

Jul 4, 2025

William A. Bevacqua, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, William was the son of the late William and Herva (Mayville) Bevacqua; and the beloved husband of the late Shirley A....

Jul 2, 2025

Deaconess Dru Taylor, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jacqueline (Nichols) Coward.  Raised in Detroit, Dru attended local schools and graduated from high school. She went on to earn her Bachelor's...

Jun 30, 2025

Ryan P. Carney, 38, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 30, 2025. Born and raised in Lewiston, Ryan was the beloved son of Diane DiMatteo Carney and Michael R. Carney Sr.

Ryan was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School and was employed by the Town of Lewiston Highway Department for over 16 years. He was a...

Jun 30, 2025

Anthony J. Vanni, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at OLP Nursing Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Raffaele and Ersilia (Manoricca) Vanni; and the loving husband of Catherine A. "Kaye" (Previte) Vanni, whom he married at Mt. Carmel Church on September 25, 1954....

Jun 27, 2025

Dr. Paul Anthony Rydelek, Ph.D., a respected geophysicist and world-traveling research scientist, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Collierville, Tennessee. He was 76 years old.

Born on June 15, 1949, in Niagara Falls, New York, Paul's life was marked by a deep passion for discovery and an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of scientific understanding—especially in...

Jun 25, 2025

Ronald 'Ron' A. Muffler, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Owen and Mary (Philip) Muffler.

Ron graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School, where he played football and baseball.  He attended Niagara County Community College and...

Jun 24, 2025

Eleanor "Ellie" Migliazzo Novara of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Buffalo, NY. Born on November 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Caterina (Mariano) Migliazzo. On November 7, 1970, Eleanor married her beloved husband Samuel John Novara at Sacred Heart RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY.

Eleanor attended...

Jun 24, 2025

Anitta M. Ridout, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Valenza) Cervola, the devoted wife of the late Robert F. Ridout for 35 years, and the loving companion of George Foy, with whom...

Jun 24, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Michelle Kay Vesneske, who left this world far too soon on June 24, 2025, at Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Born just weeks earlier on May 31, 2025, Michelle was the cherished daughter of Amanda E. Taggart and Terry L. Vesneske, Jr.

Though...

Jun 23, 2025

Bryant L. Myles, 61, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 23, 2025. Born in Mobile, AL, he was the beloved son of the late Willie James "Sonny" Myles and Willie Mae "Dinah" (King) Myles.

Bryant moved to Lewiston as a child with his family, and went on to graduate from Niagara Wheatfield...