Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Pasquale J. 'Pat' Alaimo, 85, of Frisco, TX, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at Medical City Frisco Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Vincenzo 'James' and Mary (LaBarbera) Alaimo; and husband of the late Judith A. Alaimo.

Pat was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools...

Nov 14, 2024

Domineca H. Petti, 89, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora. Born in Buffalo, NY, Domineca was the daughter of the late John and Elvira (Andreanna) Costantini; and the beloved wife of the late Vincent Petti who she married in 1955.

Raised in Buffalo,...

Nov 14, 2024

Loraine C. Corsaro, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at her residence under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Midland, Ontario, Canada, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Cadeau) Packwood.

Loraine came to the United States in 1958, where she married the love of...

Nov 14, 2024

1954 - 2024

How I wish the time hadn't gone so fast.  I'm sorry to leave, but I just had to depart at this time. I learned too late in life that my strengths were a result of my weaknesses and that any success I might have enjoyed were due to my failures. I think that death...

Nov 13, 2024

David E. Shire, 79, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away at his home on November 13, 2024 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Lester J. and Rosene M. (Baier) Shire.

David was a graduate of South Williamsport High School, and earned his Bachelor's...

Nov 13, 2024

Dolores Ciraolo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in the DeGraff Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter to the late Leo and Jean (Sobczak) Lesniak; and the loving wife of Patsy Ciraolo, who she married on October 24, 1959.

Dolores attended local...

Nov 12, 2024

Kathleen M. Kachurek, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born on April 3, 1950, in Buffalo, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Rose (Toth) Kachurek.

Kathy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and began working at Moore Business Forms. She later retired from the Niagara...

Nov 12, 2024

Phyllis Pavlisin, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence. Born in Opp, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bascom Alsabrook and Oleeta (Wals) Miller; and step-daughter of the late Harry Miller. Phyllis came to Niagara Falls as an infant with her family and graduated from Trott Vocational High School...

Nov 12, 2024

Charles A. Berds III, 71, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Jr. and Yolanda (Passero) Berds.

Charles was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and obtained his Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College....

Nov 9, 2024

James 'Big Guy' 'Lil Papa' 'Tiger Jim' Bradley, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and best friend, Mary, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Gilda (LoStracco) Bradley.

Jim was raised in Niagara Falls...

Nov 9, 2024

Richard Stephen Kavanaugh, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY on November 9th, 2024.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret (McQuillan) Kavanaugh.  He was married for 48 years to Rose (Muto) Kavanaugh, who predeceased him on May 21, 2021.

Rick retired...

Nov 7, 2024

Margaret R. Jamgochian, 62, of Lockport, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 7, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Audrey (Kugler) Sansone. She was the wife of 24 years to Steven M. Jamgochian, who predeceased her on December 13, 2016.

Margaret was...

Nov 7, 2024

Barbara A. Amantia, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Queenie (Abrahamian) Amantia, Sr.

Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She enjoyed listening to rock music, taking walks with...

Nov 6, 2024

Josephine E. Minervino, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ignazio and Marianna (Follone) Brucato.

Josephine was a 1943 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and she was a...

Nov 4, 2024

Geraldine Martelli, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Famularo) Cimino.

Geraldine moved to Niagara Falls with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960. On August 29, 1964,...

Nov 4, 2024

Susan J. Joyce, 77, of Depew, NY, passed away on November 4, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gloria (Dommer) Helmicki. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Bruce A. Joyce.

Susan was a retired employee...

Nov 2, 2024

Jason R. Strope Sr., 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lewiston, NY on July 21, 1972, he was the son of Kathleen (Huryn) Strope and the late Dennis Strope.

Jason was a graduate...

Nov 2, 2024

Fred J. Metro, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John and Assunta (DiPaoto) Metro.

Fred attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. On October 30, 1965 he married the love his life, Janet (Harrigan) Metro, in Sacred...

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth P. Kolarich, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 1, 2024 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James E. and Constance (Pluto) Kolarich, Sr.

Kenny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He...

Oct 31, 2024

James J. Faso, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 31, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Volpe) Faso. Jim married his wife, Maria F. (Rosati) Faso, on November 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jim...