Obituaries

Jan 16, 2025

George T. Cartagena, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the beloved son of the late Angel Cartagena and Marilyn (Balerina) Kross. George was raised in Detroit, where he attended local schools and worked at KFC for several years. In...

Jan 16, 2025

Dorothy S. Chiappone, 91, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.  Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Edith (Palumbo) Spina.

Dorothy attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 3, 1953, Dorothy married her...

Jan 15, 2025

Ida (Scarpelli) Faiola, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born in Spezzano, Cosenza, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Giovanni 'John' and Rosa (Granata) Scarpelli.

Ida was raised and educated in Italy. At the age of 14, she moved to Niagara Falls, NY, with her brother, Rudolph, and her...

Jan 11, 2025

Louis J. Scofield, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 11, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Happily married to Maureen A. (Pettit) Scofield for 52 years, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY, and was the son of the late Ruby (Brady) Luick and the late Robert Luick.

Louis was a graduate of LaSalle Senior...

Jan 10, 2025

Joseph F. Hilty, Jr., 84, of Sanborn, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 10, 2025.  Born in Canonsburg, PA on June 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Rose (Moore) Hilty.

Joseph graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and English.  On...

Jan 10, 2025

Patrina Marie "Trina" Porter, 54 was born in Niagara Falls New York. She attended local schools. She also attended Cheryl Fells business school, where she graduated at the top of her class with a 4.0 GPA average for medical assistant. She went on to further her career as a CNA. She loved taking care of people. She worked at...

Jan 9, 2025

William D. 'Bill' Patti Jr., 68, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Sarah (DeSantis) Patti; and the loving husband of Jeannine (Paul) Patti, who he married on August...

Jan 9, 2025

Josephine Campana, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Josephine was the cherished daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmelena (Meli) Alongi.

Josephine moved with her family from Brooklyn as a child and graduated...

Jan 8, 2025

Josephine 'Babe' T. Cerrone, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Anna (Mancuso) Demico.

Josephine attended local schools, and her greatest joy was...

Jan 4, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Fadel, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond "Moe" and Lillian (Abdallah) Fadel.

Kathy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor's degree from Empire State College. She was employed by...

Jan 4, 2025

E. Geraldine 'Jeri' King, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Akron, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Harriette (Smith) Lister, and the wife of the late Edgar J. King, who predeceased her in September of 1997 after 28 years of marriage.

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Jan 3, 2025

Susan C. Falsetii Breloff, 68, of Lockport, NY, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward S. and Barbara (Loncto) Falsetti.

Susan was a 1974 graduate of Lockport High School and received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo in 1978.  Susan was...

Jan 3, 2025

David E. Reynolds, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Bernice (Justyk) Reynolds.

David was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly served in the United...

Jan 3, 2025

Robert 'Bob' F. Galley, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick R. and Emily E. (Engelholn) Galley.

Bob was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High...

Jan 2, 2025

Thomas 'Tom' P. Destino, 69, of North Tonawanda, NY passed away on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Carmella A. (Scrivano) Destino.

Tom graduated from LaSalle Senior High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Buffalo State in Career and...

Jan 2, 2025

Sue B. Condino, 89, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away January 2, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa in Beaver Falls, PA. Born in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Rosalie (Contino) Boots, and the wife of the late Joseph V. Condino, who predeceased her on October 6, 2022.

Sue...

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas A. Macri, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 1, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born June 12, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmine (Soprano) Macri.

Thomas graduated from LaSalle High School in 1969 and then attended Niagara County Community College.  On December...

Jan 1, 2025

Jeannette Notaro, 90, of Sanborn, NY, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. Born in Wanakah, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Margaret (Gallo) Guadagnino.

Jeannette was raised in Buffalo, NY.  She married the love of her life, Leo S....

Jan 1, 2025

Deborah J. Smith, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at her residence. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Deborah was the cherished daughter of the late Edward Joseph Smith Sr. and Gladys (Johnson) Smith.

Debbie graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Fredonia...

Dec 31, 2024

Linda L. Bishop, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Audrey (Slater) Bishop.

Linda moved to Niagara Falls with her family as a child and attended Cleveland Avenue School, North Junior High,...