Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Peter L. Granite, 97, of Lockport, NY, passed away on June 4, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Lena (Donatelli) Granite.

Peter was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and while in...

Jun 3, 2025

Herman 'Maneo' Boyer, III, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Rev. Herman 'Chuck', Jr. and Rosa Lee (Byrd) Boyer. He is survived by his children, Khyla Maganja-Boyer and Alex Boyer, and his beloved family who will miss him dearly.

In respect...

Jun 1, 2025

Peter A. Valenti, 88, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Ventresca) Valenti; and the loving husband of Annette (Rizzotto) Valenti, whom he married on April 4, 1964 at Our Lady of Mt....

May 30, 2025

Jack A. Pucci, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on his 91st Birthday, May 30, 2025, with his loving family at his side, following a brief illness at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born in 1934 in Niagara Falls to Eugene and Genevieve (nee Palillo) Pucci. Survived by his daughter Alisa Jane, son Robert, grandson Robert Jr., siblings...

May 29, 2025

Mary Catherine "Polly" Hughes, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace nursing care residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (Wilson) Savage and the devoted wife of the late Robert J. Hughes, U.S. Navy Retired Master Chief Petty Officer, whom she...

May 27, 2025

Dorothy J. Rogers, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 27, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Ashland, WI, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret M. (DiGennaro) Dahlgren.

Dorothy came to the area as a child with her family.  On April 25, 1964, she married Francis 'Frank' J....

May 25, 2025

Rosalie M. 'Roe' Vilardo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 25, 2025 at Elderwood at Lockport.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis S. and Phyliss (Scrivano) Fazzolari.

Roe was part of the first graduating class of Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1962. On July 10, 1965, she...

May 24, 2025

Henrietta "Hank" D'Amore, 97, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, reuniting with her beloved husband, Albert, on the same day he passed 12 years prior. They were married on September 18, 1948, at St. Joseph's Church. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Sabatino "Sam" and Immaculata (Quaglia) Giancola. Henrietta graduated from...

May 23, 2025

Patricia A. Galante, 74, of Rochester, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2025, in Pittsford, NY as the result of a vehicular accident.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marino and Elizabeth (Perno) Galante.

Patricia was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later...

May 22, 2025

Helen M. Delgrolice, 94, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born on June 10, 1930, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Edith Tuttle.

Helen attended Neveda Avenue Elementary School and LaSalle Junior High School. On July 17, 1948, she...

May 22, 2025

Celebrating the Life of a Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Bettye Ann Riggi, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, unexpectedly. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late June (nee Hoffert) (James) Napier and Edward Rutkowski; and the loving wife of William Riggi, with whom...

May 22, 2025

Carol Lee Decker, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 22, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Peckville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Pleskan) Bliss.

Carol was a graduate of Suffern High School in Suffern, NY. On October 22, 1966, she married John J. Decker, Jr. in...

May 20, 2025

Michele 'Shelly' M. Perry, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 20, 2025 at her residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jerome S. and Marie G. (Longo) Perry.

She grew up in Niagara Falls and moved with her family to Grand Island in 1978.  Michele was a former student...

May 20, 2025

Sharon E. Jorgensen, 77, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on May 20, 2025 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late George E. and Alma M. (Schroeder) Jorgensen.

Sharon was a graduate of Niagara County Community College.  She was most recently employed as a Subcontractor for General Motors in Tonawanda, NY.

There...

May 20, 2025

Irene L. Costanzo, 88, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Emma (Calvano) Loria; and the beloved wife of the late John 'Jack' F. Costanzo, who she married on January 4, 1958 at the former Our Lady of the Rosary...

May 18, 2025

Thomas 'Tough Guy' C. Zwelling, NFPD, Ret. Chief, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on May 18, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Foutz) Zwelling.

Tom graduated from South Park High School and later attended...

May 16, 2025

Henry 'Hank' W. Bryk, 80, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on May 16, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Lillian (Bator) Bryk, and the beloved husband of Ingrid M. (Cihlar) Bryk, who he married on June 22, 1968 in Hamilton,...

May 15, 2025

Cathleen H. Healey, 58, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 23, 1966, she was the loving daughter of Marianne Palmisano.

Cathleen graduated from high school in Buffalo, NY, in 1984. She was known for her outgoing nature, kind heart, and impeccable memory. She found great joy...

May 15, 2025

Gary Normand, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Otto G. and Wanda M. (Klejdys) Normand.

A proud 1971 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, Gary excelled in football, baseball, and basketball and in 1996,...

May 10, 2025

Willa Ellen (Showers) Hansen, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on December 21, 1937 in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lambert Showers and Laura (Beach) Showers Tedesco.

Willa came to the Niagara Falls area as a child...