Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Judith L. Lafler, 48, of Niagara Falls, NY, died suddenly on January 21, 2025 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Donna (Rankin) Licht and the late LeGrand Licht, Jr.; wife of the late Timothy Lafler Jr.; sister of Melanie Ziemendorf, James Licht, Raymond Licht, Lee (Susan) Licht and David Licht. Judy was raised...

Jan 21, 2025

John L. Gravanti, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, under the compassionate care of his children, Gabrielle and Jon, as well as Hospice Buffalo, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, John was the beloved son of the late Luca and Maria (D'Agostino) Gravanti. He graduated from...

Jan 20, 2025

Robert J. 'Bob' Tavano, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Cubello) Tavano.

Bob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later attended Michigan State University in Lansing, MI.  ...

Jan 19, 2025

Anthony 'Tony' Mazzarella, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 19, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Apricena, Province of Foggia, Italy, he was the son of the late Martino and Santa (Tartaglia) Mazzarella.

Tony immigrated to Niagara Falls, Canada in 1949.  On September 11, 1954, he married...

Jan 19, 2025

Dr. Wadi Bshara, MD, PhD, age 87, of Amherst, NY passed away at his residence on January 19, 2025.  Born in Al-Rowda, Syria he was the son of the late Boutros and Melia (Ajamian) Bshara. He was the beloved husband for 55 years of Daad "Jackie" (Ajamian) Bshara.

Dr. Bshara received his medical degree and training in...

Jan 19, 2025

Gurdev Singh, PhD., 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 19, 2025. Born in Muheza, Tanzania, he was the son of the late Dewan Singh (Civil Engineer) and Kartar Kaur. He was the husband of Veena "Joy" (Shah) Singh, whom he married on November 22, 1964 in India.

Dr. Singh began his education in Civil Engineering,...

Jan 18, 2025

Jamar Tyson, Sr, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Jamar was the cherished son of the late Connie (Tyson) Elliott and James P. Lewis, Sr.

Jamar attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He spent many dedicated years...

Jan 17, 2025

Nadine Wasson, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn (Franciscutti) Spacone. Nadine attended local schools and graduated from Madonna High School. On June 26, 1971, she married the love of her life, Thomas E. Wasson....

Jan 16, 2025

James R. 'Ricky' Colquitt, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 16, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James R. Colquitt, Sr. and Pearlie C. (Feagins) (late Reginald) Green.

Ricky attended Trott Vocational, where he played Basketball and Football, and later graduated...

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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