Hubert E. Swanson, Sr.
Jan 24, 2025
Hubert E. Swanson, Sr., 77, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Â Born in Andalusia, AL, he was the son of the late Hubert W. and Stella (Lunsford) Swanson.
Hubert came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family and attended local schools. Â ...
Joseph P. Pinzotti
Jan 24, 2025
Joseph Peter Pinzotti, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Naples, FL leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well-lived.
Joe, the son of the late Peter J. Pinzotti and Mary B. Pinzotti (Palumbo), is survived by his devoted wife of almost 55...
Regina E. Jones
Jan 24, 2025
Regina E. Jones, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Â Born in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Edmund, Sr. and Mary V. Jones.
Regina came to the area as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Â She was...
Jean S. McGinley
Jan 21, 2025
Jean S. McGinley, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 30, 1929, in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Vincenzo and Michelina (DeFranco) Brigante.
Jean attended local schools and began her career at...
Judith 'Judy' Lafler
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...
John L. Gravanti
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...
Robert J. 'Bob' Tavano
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. Â 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. Â ...
Anthony 'Tony' Mazzarella
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. Â On September 11, 1954, he married...
Dr. Wadi Bshara, MD, PhD
Jan 19, 2025
Dr. Wadi Bshara, MD, PhD, age 87, of Amherst, NY passed away at his residence on January 19, 2025. Â 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...
Gurdev Singh, PhD.
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,...
Jamar Tyson, Sr.
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...
Nadine Wasson
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....
James R. 'Ricky' Colquitt
Jan 16, 2025
James R. 'Ricky' Colquitt, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 16, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Â 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...
George T. Cartagena
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...
Dorothy S. Chiappone
Jan 16, 2025
Dorothy S. Chiappone, 91, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. Â 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...
Ida (Scarpelli) Faiola
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...
Louis J. Scofield
Jan 11, 2025
Louis J. Scofield, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 11, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Â 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...
Joseph F. Hilty, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Joseph F. Hilty, Jr., 84, of Sanborn, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 10, 2025. Â 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. Â On...
Patrina Marie 'Trina' Porter
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...
William D. 'Bill' Patti, Jr.
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...
