Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

James W. Nicholson, Jr., 79, of Lewiston, NY, died peacefully with his family by his side at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY on March 5, 2025.  Born in Piedmont, AL, he was the son of the late James W. Nicholson and Eula Maxine (Parker) Nicholson.

James graduated from Spring Garden High School in Piedmont, AL.  James...

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Levesque, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Elderwood at Williamsville Nursing Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry "Zeke" and Rita (Gallagher) McClinsey.

Mary was raised in Niagara Falls and moved to Albany, NY, during her teenage years, where she met...

Mar 2, 2025

Michelle R. Ligammari, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 2, 2025 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Born on April 24, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Alfred D. and Leonora (Cerminara) Ligammari.

Michelle graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968 and earned her Associate's degree...

Mar 1, 2025

Evelyn I. 'Effie' Yellow, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 1, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene A. and Elva (Jacobs) Greene.

Effie was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School, and earned her degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College.  She was employed...

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph Agnello, 62, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on March 1, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Concetta (Schepisi) Agnello.

Joseph was a 1980 graduate of LaSalle Sr. High School.  On June 8, 1996, he married Melinda A. (Mudie) Agnello in Buffalo, NY.  Joseph...

Mar 1, 2025

Mark J. Shields, Sr., age 67, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late James T. and Mary (Reen) Shields.

A self-driven, highly motivated, and very successful entrepreneur for over the past 30 years, Mark started his first businesses in Buffalo, NY and built MBJ Enterprises, a landscaping...

Feb 24, 2025

Stanley J. Klimeczko, Jr., 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Stanley Sr. and Anne (Ciurczak) Klimeczko.

Stan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School....

Feb 24, 2025

Dorothy M. Ferguson, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Steinkirchner) McGroarty.

Dorothy was raised in Clearfield where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. She moved to Western New York in...

Feb 24, 2025

Terry 'Mad Dog' McDonough, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 24, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Bernice (Harley) (Fred Torcasio) Gospodarski.

Terry attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1971.  He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1972...

Feb 23, 2025

Matthew A. Loscalzo, 58, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Patricia (Palumbo) DiNieri and the late Matthew Loscalzo, and the stepson of Sherry (Richey) Loscalzo.

Raised in Lewiston, Matt was a proud graduate of Lewiston Porter High School....

Feb 23, 2025

Angela Rizzo, 96, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, of Peregrine Senior Living in Cheektowaga, NY, passed away on February 23, 2025 at McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, NY, under the care of Buffalo Hospice.  Born in Glen White, WV, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Anna (Bursik) Mihich.

Angela came to Niagara Falls in 1944...

Feb 21, 2025

Maria V. Panaro, 71, of West Seneca, NY passed away February 21, 2025 at Fiddlers Green Manor in Springville, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Michele (Ruffino) Panaro.

Maria enjoyed reading, watching the Buffalo Bills and General Hospital soap opera, as well as having a hot cup of coffee....

Feb 20, 2025

Shirley J. Wallace, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 20, 2025 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late J. Bryan and Hazel Maud (Manley) Horne.

Shirley came to Ontario with her family as a child, and was employed at a...

Feb 20, 2025

Jean M. Rosenberg (Mussari), 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on February 20, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Maria C. (Paonessa) Mussari.

Jean attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1953.  On March 5, 1972 she married Burton Rosenberg at...

Feb 17, 2025

Rodger Carter Morrison, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Jean L. (Carter) Morrison.

Rodger went to local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  After high school,...

Feb 17, 2025

Brian E. Bean, 68, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Richford, VT, he was the son of the late Philip and Mildred (Ferchette) Bean.

Brian served in the United States Army Reserves in Massachusetts until his honorable discharge in 1972.  He came to Western...

Feb 17, 2025

Anne DiMatteo (nee Nudo), 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Vincenzina Nudo; and the cherished wife of the late Frank J. DiMatteo to whom she married...

Feb 16, 2025

Nelles "Randy" Henry, Sr., 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Brantford, Ontario, he was the son of the late Nelles Doxtator and Marilyn (Henry) Latour, and the stepson of the late John Latour.

Randy, as he was affectionally known as, moved to...

Feb 16, 2025

Nancy C. Mokhiber, 97 years old of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully at her daughter and son in law's home in Trophy Club, Texas where she resided for the past six years. Nancy was born in Reynoldsville, PA on May 10th, 1927 to the late Anthony and Josephine (Riggi) Antonucci and she was the beloved wife of...

Feb 15, 2025

Ann T. Montgomery (née Petros) passed away in Lancaster, OH, on February 15, 2025. Born on August 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Petros.

Ann was married to the late Ernest "Ernie" Montgomery for 42 years until his passing in April 2000. They had three sons: Ernest Jr., Daniel, and David....