Obituaries

Oct 5, 2016

James G. Sorta, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Tyler, PA he was the son of the late Gabriele and Angela (Morelli) Sorta. In 1928, James came to the city as a child with his family where he lived until the present time. He attended local schools...

Oct 4, 2016

Richard Anthony Butera, 75, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at his home, after a very courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diana J. Butera; daughter Kimberly Ann Spriggs, whom he was extremely proud of, and his grandson Michael Morgan Spriggs who he adored;...

Oct 2, 2016

Erma J. (Gabrielli) Cavese, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 2, 2016 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Evo and Enes (Pesce) Gabrielli. Erma was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On June 9, 1951, she married Antonio Cavese at St. Joseph...

Oct 2, 2016

Carol J. DeMarco, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine (Cirrito) DeMarco. Carol was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was a caregiver...

Oct 1, 2016

Mary (Chudyk) Longo, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY. Loving wife of Ernest Longo, entered into rest Saturday, October 1, 2016 at her home with her family. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Koltun) Chudyk. Mary was educated in Canada and moved to Niagara Falls where she lived most of her life...

Oct 1, 2016

Howard T. Wendel, 68 of the Town of Niagara, passed away on October 1, 2016 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hazleton, PA he was the son of the late August and Anna (Balascik) Wendel. Howard was raised and educated in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army and...

Oct 1, 2016

John D. Marino, 61, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Saturday October 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Dr. John A.R. and Michelene (D'Amico) Marino. John is survived by his wife Lisa M. (Hammett) Marino whom he married on April 13, 1996. John was a graduate of Lewiston Porter...

Sep 29, 2016

Marie A. (Ruggirello) Rinehart, 70, of Youngstown, NY passed away on September 29, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lillian (Agnelo) Ruggirello. Marie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1964. On October 18, 1969 she married Ralph R. Rinehart at St....

Sep 29, 2016

Sharon A. (Brydges) DePasquale, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marie (Eodice) Brydges. Sharon attended local schools and graduated from the cosmetology program at the former Trott Vocational High School. She...

Sep 28, 2016

Janet R. (Granieri) Scarpelli, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carmela (Gualtieri) Granieri. Janet was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On September 20, 1952 she married...

Sep 26, 2016

M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel 2730 Military Road Niagara Falls, New York 14304 Phone: 716-298-1800 Fax: 716 298-0022 Name Mary G. "Dee" Kubas Mary G. "Dee" (Quigliano) Kubas, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph...

Sep 25, 2016

Esther J. (Stallone) Peterson, 85, formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away on September 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Cirillo) Stallone. Esther attended local Buffalo schools and graduated from East High School. Esther was well known wedding planner in...

Sep 24, 2016

Frank J. Greco, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Born in Fredonia, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zoda) Greco. Frank moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and attended local schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 6,...

Sep 20, 2016

Rosalma (Des Champs) Baloozian, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Henry and Stella (Light) Des Champs. Rosalma, a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, attended local schools and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She later attended D'Youville College...

Sep 19, 2016

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt Mary Ann (Sofia) Paonessa, 91, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on May 6, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lena (Bonaccorso) Sofia. On June 5,...

Sep 19, 2016

Christopher A. McDonnell, 60, of the Town of Porter passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. Born in Glasgow, Scotland he was the son of the late Christopher and Anne (Keith) McDonnell and stepson of Linda McDonnell. Christopher served in the U.S. Navy from November 12, 1975 until his honorable discharge on July 23, 1981. Following his...

Sep 16, 2016

June M. (Bongiovanni) Venuto, 93 of Lewiston, NY passed away on September 16, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Rosalia (Panepinto) Bongiovanni. June was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. June served...

Sep 11, 2016

Helen M. (Pollock) McCollum, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Keller) Pollock. Helen was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local Schools. She was employed at Moore Business Forms and...

Sep 8, 2016

Marl A. Lymburner, 94 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 8, 2016.  Marl was the son of the late Howard and Birdie (Mills) Lymburner and husband of the late Shirley Lymburner.

Marl attended local schools and received his bachelor's degree from Niagara University.  He served in the U.S. Army from September 15, 1942 until his...

Sep 7, 2016

Sue Ann ( Susie ) Vicino, 62, of Port Ludlow, Washington, passed away on September 7, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis Martin ( Bud ) Salada and Patricia Ann ( McGowan ) Salada. Susie attended Madonna Senior High School and the University of Buffalo ~ Millard Fillmore School of Nursing....