Obituaries

Dec 10, 2017

Stanley Yachwan, 87, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2017, at Northgate Health Care Facility. Stanley was born on June 18, 1930 in Nanticoke Pennsylvania to Ewstachy (Stanley) and Melania (Yazwinsky) Yachwan. After graduating from Nanticoke High School in 1949, Stanley worked at the Horn and Hardart Automat Restaurant in New York City with his brother John before moving to...

Dec 10, 2017

Jennie A. (Colosimo) Lazzaro, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on December 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born December 3, 1927 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Leone) Colosimo.

Jennie moved to the Niagara Falls area with her family as a child and...

Dec 7, 2017

Carmella A. (Baccelli) Forgione, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 7, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Deramo) Baccelli. Carmella was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Dec 6, 2017

Jacqueline 'Susie' Anderson, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on December 6, 2017.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Proefrock) Britton.

Susie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1956. She worked during the 1960's in the circulation department at the...

Dec 6, 2017

Gildo Tiberi, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 6, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Introdacqua, Abruzzi, Italy, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Ida (DelSignore) Tiberi. Gildo was raised and educated in Italy, and married Franca (Iudiciani) Tiberi in July of 1968.  Mrs. Tiberi predeceased him on July 14, 2011.  He...

Dec 3, 2017

Thomas Guzzi, 85 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 3, 2017.  Born in Gimigliano, Catanzaro, Italy, he was the son of the late Giacopo 'Jacob' and Maria G. (Fabiano) Guzzi.  On March 14, 1959, Thomas married Julia R. (Paonessa) Guzzi, who predeceased him on March 2, 2011.

Tom worked as a blacksmith in Italy and...

Dec 2, 2017

John Francis Raymond, 92 of Sanborn, NY, passed away on December 2, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John F. and Estelle (Sowa) Raymond, Sr.

John was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools.  He served in the United States...

Dec 2, 2017

Beverly Murphy, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Velma (Scull) Vanderburg. Beverly graduated from the former LaSalle High School and obtained her certification to practice as an...

Dec 1, 2017

Christine (Galbo) Christie, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 1, 2017 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born January 8, 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Ebbole) Galbo. Christine was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  On August 10, 1963, she married William E....

Dec 1, 2017

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Salvatore "Sam" Achille Colosimo, 89, on December 1, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Leone) Colosimo. Sam moved to Niagara Falls, NY with his family as a child and attended local schools. He served in the United States...

Nov 20, 2017

Cheryl A. Alcorn, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 20, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (Cooney) Kelly.

Cheryl was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  She was a longtime employee of Walmart in Niagara Falls, NY...

Nov 19, 2017

Samuel Ming, Sr. 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 19, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born December 12, 1932 in Luverne, Alabama, he was the son of the late Columbus and Flora (Richburg) Ming. Samuel served in the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable...

Nov 19, 2017

Mark Kornaker, 61, passed away on November 19, 2017 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the loving son of the late John and Audrey (Licht) Kornaker; husband of Lynn (Bach) Kornaker, brother of the late Helen (Vince) Mattoni, late Gloria (late Richard) Henry, Richard, late Dennis, John (Eva), Terry, Jeff and Guy Kornaker....

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...