Obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

Rahnekawę:rih Montgomery Hill, 35, of the Tuscarora Nation, Beaver Clan passed away on April 11, 2025. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 5, 1990, to Donald C. Hill and Kristine M. (Wheatley) Hill. His favorite role was the beloved Nakeri (father) of his only child Yehwatsironnyons Gibson Lynn Clayton Maracle Hill.

He attended Tuscarora...

Apr 11, 2025

Gary P. Spuller, 70, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025, after a fulfilling life devoted to his family, friends, and community. He fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, surrounded by family.  Born on August 30, 1954, in Niagara Falls, New York, Gary was the third son of...

Apr 7, 2025

Mark G. Williams, Sr., 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 7, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Neal and Carol (Williams) Printup.

Mark graduated from Akron Central High School.  On August 3, 1985, he married Vicki Lynn (Kraft) Williams.  Mark was self-employed as a...

Apr 7, 2025

Gabriel M. Haick, Jr., 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 7, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Sandra P. (Ludwig) Rawluszki and Gabriel M. Haick, Sr.  He was predeceased by his wife, JoAnn (Cosper) Haick on September 2, 2016.

Gabriel is survived by...

Apr 4, 2025

Joan Infantino, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Joan was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie (Riggi) Cicatello. She was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School.

Joan married her devoted husband, Philip Infantino, on...

Apr 1, 2025

Joseph L. Scalzo, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 1, 2025, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Speranzza) Scalzo.

JoJo, as he was affectionately known, grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended...

Mar 30, 2025

Raphael G. 'Ray' Alvarez, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Carmen Alvarez.

Ray grew up in New York City, where he graduated from High School.  He served proudly in the United States Air Force...

Mar 30, 2025

Carol J. Astorino, 82, of Williamsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Samuel and Jane (Trombetta) Astorino.

Carol was affectionately known as Kellyjane by her friends from her youth. She was a dedicated member of the CYC and formerly...

Mar 28, 2025

Paul A. Mattuccilli, Jr., age 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 28, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Paul A. Mattuccilli Sr and Madeline Mattuccilli.

Paul graduated from Trott Vocational High School and joined the United...

Mar 27, 2025

Joseph "Brad" Phillips, 74, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice in the comfort of his own home. Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Carl and Doris (Marien) Phillips.

Brad, as he was known as...

Mar 27, 2025

Larry W. Whitenight, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leonard and Jeanette (Wagner) Whitenight and the devoted husband of the late Peggy L. (Salchow) Whitenight.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Larry attended local schools and attended...

Mar 24, 2025

Dominick M. 'Mickey' Rizzo, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Central City, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo C. and Lena (Barrecca) Rizzo.

Mickey came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family,...

Mar 20, 2025

Danny K. "Rebel" Moody, 76, of Niagara Falls, New York, and formerly of North Carolina, passed away on March 20, 2025 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born April 25, 1948, in Waynesville, NC, he was the son of the late Hilliard and Mary (Davis) Moody.

Dan was raised in North Carolina where he attended local schools and later...

Mar 20, 2025

Richelle M. Krupa, 58, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmen (DePadre) Munno.

Richelle attended school in the Lewiston-Porter School District. For a brief time, she worked at DiCamillo Bakery in...

Mar 19, 2025

Angelo Morreale, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose (Giancola) Morreale.  He was the loving husband of Louisa (Infantino) Morreale, who he married October 2, 1982 and she was the center of...

Mar 18, 2025

Lillian Torres Chico, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 18, 2025 at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Nicolas Torres Medina and Luz Perpetua Chico.

Lillian came to the Niagara Falls area in 2011.  She enjoyed spending time...

Mar 18, 2025

Jean McIntosh-DiCesare, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Carole (Nicoletti) McIntosh.

Jean was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for various firms in Detroit, MI, for 15 years...

Mar 17, 2025

Joanne M. Cerminara, 69, of East Otto, NY, passed away on March 17, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Bari) Masocco.

Joanne was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, and later earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Niagara...

Mar 17, 2025

Susan Weston, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Constantino) Spadaro.

Susan attended local schools and graduated from Grand Island High School. On August 26, 1977 she married her beloved husband, Thomas Weston Sr., at St. Stephen's...

Mar 15, 2025

Caroline L. Washburn, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 15, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn (Boback) Obaza and the late Paul Nebesky.

Caroline moved to the Niagara Falls area with her parents at the age of 7.  She...