Obituaries

May 1, 2025

Kathleen (Patterson) Wheatley, a cherished member of the Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on June 10, 1943, she was raised on the Tuscarora Reservation in New York and where she spent her summers after Kathleen made her home in Brea, California with her daughter Karla and son-in-law...

Apr 27, 2025

Peter Marra, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph "Lefty" and Rose M. (Morreale) Marra.

Peter is survived by his children, Tiffany (Larry) Kelly, Joseph Marra and Kindra Marra; his grandchildren, Michael,...

Apr 27, 2025

David DiMarco, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Anne (Fucarino) DiMarco.

David was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and honorably served in the United States National Guard. He worked for many...

Apr 24, 2025

Antonino J. 'Anthony' Certo, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francesco and Annamaria (Antonuccio) Certo.

Tony married Patricia A. (Whisker) Certo on July 6, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY.  He was employed for over...

Apr 21, 2025

Rachel M. Kujawa, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully April 21, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Judithanne (Bruno) MacPherson.

Rachel graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1985. On January 8, 2016 she married her beloved husband, Robert J. Kujawa. Rachel was...

Apr 20, 2025

Anthony Troisi, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 75 after an extended illness at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Nicknamed "Tro," he was born to the late Anthony and Phoebe (Cosentino) Troisi on November 27, 1949. Tony was the beloved husband of Andrea (Skivington)...

Apr 20, 2025

Phyllis Ann Baron, 81, of North Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 20, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Jessie (Mancuso) Cimino.

Phyllis married Frederick J. Baron on August 31, 1963 in Our Lady of the Rosary Church.   She was...

Apr 19, 2025

Albert C. Walton, age 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston. Born on September 29, 1942, in Philipsburg, PA, Albert was the beloved son of the late Albert and E. Louise (McKinney) Walton.

Albert moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family, where he...

Apr 18, 2025

Ann M. Hodge, also known as Angela McGuth Hodge, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2025, at the age of 102. She was at her home at Peninsula Del Rey in Daly City, California.

Ann was born in Piercefield, New York, nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. At age seven, her parents, Charles and...

Apr 18, 2025

Helen A. Baldassaro, 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Wilno, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Tekla Fabriszewska.

Helen moved to Germany in 1942, before moving to Montreal, Ottawa and later Niagara Falls, ON, before coming...

Apr 18, 2025

Edward A. Turner, 54 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Alice W. (Murray) Turner.

Edward grew up in Springfield and Churchville, PA, graduating from Council Rock High School in Newton, PA.  He was married to...

Apr 18, 2025

Agnes F. 'Theresa' Pilon, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Fredricka (Mokes) Smith.

Theresa, as she was affectionately known, came to the area with her family as a child in the...

Apr 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Gerard "Gerry" Signore, on April 18, 2025, at the age of 68.   He passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and many cherished memories.

Born in Niagara Falls NY, and lived his entire life...

Apr 17, 2025

James V. 'Jimmy' Gansz, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at his residence on April 17, 2025.  Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Vernon G. and Irma E. (Scott) Gansz.

Jimmy was a graduate of Union Springs Central School.  His life passion was working...

Apr 16, 2025

Robert W. Hoffer, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 16, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Marcella (Kirsch) Hoffer.

Robert graduated from Kenmore East High School and later earned his Associate's Degree.  After college, he moved to Texas before returning to Western...

Apr 15, 2025

Michele Rizzotto, 73, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Michele was the cherished daughter of the late Matthew and Antoinette (Del Gobbo) Rizzotto.

A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Michele dedicated over 39 years of service to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical...

Apr 12, 2025

Mark A. Marchetti, age 66, of Grand Island, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family under the compassionate care of Buffalo Hospice on April 12, 2025.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Mark was the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Huber) Marchetti. In 1980, Mark...

Apr 11, 2025

Frances C. Koshinski, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 11th, 2025, at Ascension Living: Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, with her loving family present.

Born in Central City, PA, Frances was the daughter of the late Angelo C. and Lena (Barrecca) Rizzo.

Frances moved to Niagara Falls in 1943 and was...

Apr 11, 2025

Diane C. Bianco, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the Genesee Center in Batavia, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Diane was the daughter of John and Beatrice (Morganti) DiCicco.

During the 1950s and 1960s, she worked at her family's business, D's Best Poultry and D's Best Pizzeria. In 1975, Diane...

Apr 11, 2025

Jennifer M. Martelle, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 11, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Sandra (Daria) Koch.

Jennifer was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  In 1992, she married James D. Martelle in the Town of Niagara, NY.  Alongside...