Dakota James Trimm
Sep 6, 2016
Dakota James Trimm, 22, of Niagara Falls passed away on September 6, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Michael and Shekira (Brayley) Trimm. Dakota enjoyed playing guitar and fishing. He loved his two dogs and spending time with his family, especially visiting his grandmother. Dakota had a heart of gold and was...
Patricia Ann Hubbard
Sep 3, 2016
Patricia Ann Hubbard, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 at Niagara Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leo Saiola and Constance (Plumeri) DiMitri; and longtime companion of the late James Ward. Pat was a lifelong resident Niagara Falls, NY, where...
Joann Haick
Sep 2, 2016
JoAnn (Cosper) Haick, 63 of Niagara Falls, NY, loving wife of Gabriel Haick and loving Mother and Grandmother entered into rest Friday, September 2, 2016 under the care of Niagara Hospice. JoAnn lived most of her life in the Niagara Falls area. She loved to listen to Elvis music and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and friends....
Robert D. Raczka
Aug 31, 2016
Robert D. Raczka, 60, of the Town of Niagara passed away on August 31, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he is the son of Robert R. (Judy) Raczka of Burt, NY and Diana Reger of Snyder, NY. Robert moved to the area as a child with his family and attended local schools. He served in the...
Dale A. Johnson
Aug 29, 2016
Dale A. Johnson, 72, of Sanborn, NY passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lewiston, NY he was the son of the late Seymour and Maxine (Maybee) Johnson, Jr. Dale attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. He was a member of the Roofers Local 74 Union in Buffalo, NY...
Dejuan L. Hunt
Aug 29, 2016
DeJuan L. Hunt, II, 25 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, he attended local schools and was currently enrolled at the Cleveland Art Institute in Cleveland, OH. DeJuan had an ardent passion and talent for art which was evident at the many exhibitions his paintings and drawings were...
Patricia C. Penque
Aug 25, 2016
Patricia C. (Curcio) Penque, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born on October 31, 1949 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the loving daughter of the late John and Mary (DiCesari) Curcio. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY...
Dr. Salvatore M. Passanese
Aug 23, 2016
Dr. Salvatore M. Passanese, 63, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Salvatore L. and Antoinette (DiMeo) Passanese. Salvatore was a lifelong resident of the area and attended local schools. In 1973 he graduated from Niagara County...
Candace Christine Hall
Aug 23, 2016
Candace Christine Hall, 28, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, after a courageous and gallant 20-month battle with cancer came to an end. Born in Niagara Falls on March 19, 1988, she was the cherished daughter of Harvey, Jr. and Christine (Wygle) Huff. Candace attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in...
Barbara Taylor
Aug 23, 2016
Barbara Taylor, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of the late Tom Taylor passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Born in New York City she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Harris. Barbara worked as an Election Inspector for Niagara Falls retiring after forty years. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. Barbara is survived...
Lloyd Robertson, Jr.
Aug 21, 2016
Lloyd Robertson, Jr. 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 after of brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Lloyd and Clara (Bishop) Robertson. Lloyd lived most of his life in Niagara Falls, NY where he worked as a Lab Operator for Vishay Americas Inc. He enjoyed listening to music,...
James "Jim" Ward
Aug 21, 2016
James Ward, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Niagara Falls, NY after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Caroline (Kernin) Ward; and longtime companion of Patricia Hubbard of Niagara Falls, NY. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Niagara...
Dr. Frank John Palumbo
Aug 17, 2016
Dr. Frank John Palumbo, 94, of Lewiston, NY, former chief of Medicine and Director of the Coronary Care Unit at Mount Saint Mary's Hospital, passed away on August 17, 2016 after a long illness. Dr. Palumbo established the first coronary care unit in Niagara County at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and served as director of the unit for many years...
Maria Laporta
Aug 17, 2016
Maria (Virone) LaPorta, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Montaperto, Sicily, Italy she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Antonina (DiCarlo) Virone. Maria was educated in Italy. On November 17, 1946 she married Gerlando LaPorta in Montaperto, Sicily, Italy and in 1956 immigrated...
John "Jack" Shira
Aug 16, 2016
John 'Jack' Shira, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Eloise (Mascott) Shira. Jack, as he was known to family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School....
Ethel Frattaroli
Aug 15, 2016
Ethel (Fehr) Frattaroli, 89, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, died on August 15, 2016. Born in Manitoba, Canada she was the daughter of the late Isbrand and Maria Fehr. In June of 1955, Ethel married Anthony "Notch" Frattaroli in St. Joseph's Church in Niagara Falls and together with their family moved to Kissimmee, FL in 1972 where she...
Thomas E. Truesdale
Aug 15, 2016
Thomas E. Truesdale, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 14, 1936, he was the son of the late William and Clementine (Jackson) Truesdale, and husband of Inez (Sansalone) Truesdale, whom he married in 1961 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Tom graduated...
Byron Robertson
Aug 15, 2016
Byron Robertson, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 15, 2016 at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Lloyd and Clara (Bishop) Robertson. There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Willie Albert Smith
Aug 12, 2016
"Pee Wee/Wine" Willie Albert Smith "Pee Wee/Wine" 65, departed this life on Friday August 12, 2016. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late George T. Smith and Lucile (James) Smith. He attended local schools and was employed as a machinist at Union Carbide. Willie was an exceptional machinist and auto mechanic. He loved working on cars for...
Anna Marie Mcdonald
Aug 10, 2016
Anna Marie McDonald, 83, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Vincenzina 'Jennie' LaPorta. Anna married John A. McDonald on May 9, 1950 and together they resided in Niagara Falls until...
