Obituaries

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,...

Dec 30, 2024

William M. 'Bill' Stanley, 94, of the Town of Niagara, NY passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024 at Northgate Manor. Born in Uniontown, PA, on November 25, 1930, the son of the late Harry R. and Alice N. Stanley.

Bill attended schools in the Pittsburgh, PA area and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1948....

Dec 29, 2024

Clara V. Besaw 98, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024.  Born in Canton, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Bernice (Riley) Briggs.

Clara married Gilbert A. Besaw on October 28, 1947.  They shared homes in Canton, NY and Niagara Falls, NY before settling in Lewiston, NY in...

Dec 29, 2024

John Agugliaro, 72, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia-Frontotemporal Degeneration. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter F. and Mary L. (Barbaro) Agugliaro.

John graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned his...

Dec 29, 2024

Cathleen C. Heckeler, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold V. and Rose C. (Eracitano) Clark, and the loving wife of the late Scott B. Heckeler, whom she married in 1984.

Cathy was...

Dec 28, 2024

Niagara Falls lost a beloved figure with the passing of Julian Grana, fondly known as Julie J, on December 28, 2024, at the age of 95. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and colorful style, Julian had a gift for making life brighter for everyone around him.

Born in Niagara Falls, on September 23, 1929, to...

Dec 26, 2024

Carol Jean Kilmer, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born on September 20, 1937 she was the oldest daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Radzinski) Wojciechowski.

Carol was raised on 22nd Street where she currently resided and lived her entire life. She attended Our...

Dec 26, 2024

Doris DeLouisa, 70, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away at her residence on December 26, 2024.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edith (Kozak) Hahn.

Doris was employed by B&P Metal Plating in Tonawanda, NY.

She is survived by her sister, Renee Crow.

There will...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph R. DiPasquale, 85, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Beltrano) DiPasquale.

Joe was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He later...

Dec 26, 2024

Annie E. Scales, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 surrounded by her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Axton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie Kate (Hodge) Norman. On May 27, 1950, Annie married Jesse "Juke Box" Scales, and the couple moved to Niagara...

Dec 25, 2024

James M. Vicchio, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 25, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James M. and Mary (Rotella) Vicchio.

James was a graduate of St. Joseph School in Niagara Falls, NY.  He served proudly in the United...

Dec 25, 2024

Eric H. "Man Man" James, Jr., 28, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Shawna (Willie Collins) Sootheran and Eric James Sr.; and the husband of Mikala (Paonessa) James.

Eric was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended local schools and...