Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Barbara Mann Stayner, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at OLP Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, New York.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Perry Mann and late Mary (nee Benjamin) (late Richard) Hellman.

Barbara attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School....

Dec 21, 2024

Charles J. Ponticello, 81, of Youngstown, NY, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away December 21, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Francis A. Ponticello.

Charles graduated from Eastridge High School in Rochester where he played varsity basketball.  He received his Bachelor's Degree from St....

Dec 20, 2024

Albert Lewis Sr., 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late William S. and Bertha (Vaughn) Lewis; and the beloved husband of Jo-Anne (Rieckhoff) Lewis, whom he married in 1965.

Albert was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and became a...

Dec 20, 2024

Bonnie J. Perri, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Rayford and Leona (Eldred) Fuller.

Bonnie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1975. On June 7, 1980,...

Dec 17, 2024

Joseph S. 'Joe' Gariano, 70, of Lewiston, NY, passed away December 17, 2024 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Jane (LaVerdi) Gariano; and the beloved husband of Carol A. (Garabedian) Gariano, who he met in 1973 while working at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. They were happily married...

Dec 16, 2024

Costantino Silvestri, 93, formerly of Niagara Falls and of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville, NY. Born in Introdacqua, Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Ines (Centofanti) Silvestri.

Costantino immigrated to the United States, arriving in Niagara Falls, NY, in 1958. He...

Dec 16, 2024

Lawrence 'Larry' Janese, Sr., of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on his 83rd Birthday, December 16, 2024, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Anne (Pucci) Janese.

Larry attended local schools in Niagara Falls.  On January 19, 1963, he married Carol A. (Doll) Janese.  ...

Dec 15, 2024

Karen Hall, 79, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Aileen (Atkinson) Voorhees.

Karen was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and attended Canisius University. She had a love for dogs, especially her own, and was an avid...

Dec 12, 2024

Judith A. 'Judy' Cwierley, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 12, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Zaremski) Promowicz.

Judy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968.    She later earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from Buffalo...

Dec 11, 2024

Oscar H. Perez, 69, of Oxnard, CA, passed away on December 11, 2024 at St. John's Regional Medical Hospital in Oxnard, CA.  Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, he was the son of the late Jose Armando Perez and Maria Felicita Ramirez.

Oscar attended schools in El Salvador, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Languages.  He...

Dec 11, 2024

Marietta Janik, 82, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Lena (Capolupo) Masocco.

Marietta was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.  She later earned her Bachelor's and...

Dec 10, 2024

Lynne G. Syme, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 10, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Evelyn C. (Palm) Rimer.

Lynne graduated from High School in Newark, NJ, before attending college and returning to the Niagara Falls area.

Lynne...

Dec 10, 2024

Donald W. Brenot, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY in 1928, he was the son of the late Rene E. and Cecile M. (Lalonde) Brenot.

Donald retired from the Niagara Falls Board of Education after many years of dedicated service. He was...

Dec 9, 2024

Carl W. Wegener, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of Carol J. (Henderson) Wegener and the late Carl H. Wegener.

Carl was raised in Niagara Falls, where he graduated from LaSalle...

Dec 8, 2024

Frances Agnes (Borelli) Mariglio, 98, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2024 at Elderwood of Grand Island, NY.  Born on November 16, 1926 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale 'Pat' and Kathleen (Flynn) Borelli.

Frances graduated from the Loretto Academy in June of 1944,...

Dec 7, 2024

Kevin J. Falsetti, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 7, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elma (Mattila) Falsetti.

Kevin graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned his Bachelor's degree from Buffalo State College. He retired from Laborer's Local 91 after...

Dec 6, 2024

Beverly A. Pina, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Beverly moved to Niagara Falls 20 years ago to be closer to her family.

Beverly worked at various colleges in Boston as a housekeeper, where...

Dec 6, 2024

Nicholas Metro Jr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice at his home. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Lilla 'Lily' (DiRuscio) Metro.

Nick was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and obtained his HVAC and...

Dec 5, 2024

John Gualano, age 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, John was the son of the late Frank and Shirley (Alessi) Gualano; and the loving husband to Darlene (Schmidt) Gualano, whom he married in 1993 in Niagara Falls.

John attended local schools and began...

Nov 27, 2024

Michael J. 'Fritz' Crogan, 72, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on November 27, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph L. Crogan, Sr. and Kathleen 'Kay' (Cannello) (late Michael) Crogan-Romano.

Fritz was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, where he...