Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

Mary E. Fabrizio (Maria Annunciata Basile), age 96, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Born on March 23, 1928, in Galeton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Palma (Gialloretto) Basile.

Mary graduated from Galeton High School in June 1945. In September of that year, she joined the U.S....

Oct 28, 2024

Fredrick J. Streubing, 74, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Ronald Calvin and Doris Jean (Mussel) Streubing.

Fredrick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1972....

Oct 25, 2024

Jeanie S. Palmer of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at Hospice House in Lockport. NY with her loving family beside her.

Jeanie was born on June 30, 1938 in Springside, Ayrshire, Scotland, the youngest child of Robert and Margaret (Sloss) Mann. She met her future husband Matthew H. Palmer as a teenager...

Oct 25, 2024

Phillip Duncan, 62, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at his residence. Born in Knoxville, TN he was the son of the late Howard and Bertha Mae (Shelby) Duncan; and the beloved husband of Debra (D'Addario) Duncan, who he married in 1991.

Phillip was raised in Oak Ridge, TN and moved with his...

Oct 24, 2024

Lorraine Bellegia, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY and formerly of Long Beach, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Louise (Cacciatore) Bellegia.

Lorraine received her Nursing degree from the former Trott Vocational High School. She moved...

Oct 24, 2024

Robert Glenn Osborne, 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on October 24, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Glenn L. and Gertrude (Swarm) Osborne.

Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the...

Oct 21, 2024

Bruce Humphrey, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Niagara Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Roy and Dorothy Humphrey.

Bruce graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and proudly served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. He moved to...

Oct 20, 2024

Thomas J. Kennedy, 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on October 20, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Rose (Pace) Kennedy and the late Thomas M. Kennedy.

Tom grew up in New Jersey and was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Montvale, NJ.  ...

Oct 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Patricia Kloosterman… a friend to all whose lives she touched. She left us on October 19, 2024, while under the care of her daughters and Niagara Hospice at her home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel...

Oct 18, 2024

Arlene Salton, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Harris Hill Nursing Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Steve and Susan (Refermat) Pietras.

Arlene attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She married the love of her life,...

Oct 18, 2024

Anna Watroba, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Wheatfield Commons. Born in Albion, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Mansu) Valenti.

Anna attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On August 2, 1947, she married her beloved husband, Bruno Watroba. Bruno...

Oct 15, 2024

Cheryl B. Gatto, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on October 15, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Valda (Fellows) Johns.

Cher, as she was affectionately known by many, was a graduate of LaSalle...

Oct 15, 2024

Harry M. Deal, Sr., 97, of Frostproof, Florida (formerly of Niagara Falls, NY), passed away on October 15, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring, FL. Born in Wilcox, PA, he was the son of James H. and Elsie (Armagost) Deal.

Harry proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was stationed aboard...

Oct 14, 2024

Clifford A. Cannon of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with the Lord on his 86th Birthday on October 14, 2024.   Born in Renovo, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford G. and Cleora (Sliker) Cannon.

Clifford was a graduate of Renovo High School in Pennsylvania, and came to the Niagara Falls area at the...

Oct 14, 2024

Keith D. Drake, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on October 14, 2024.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Gennie Ruth (Miller) Drake and the late Willie B. Drake.

Keith was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On November 23, 1991, he married Jeanee R. (Ivey) Drake. Keith...

Oct 14, 2024

Chelsea Annabelle Rose "Belle" Bruno, 31, of North Tonawanda, NY, was called home to Our Lord on October 14, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Jerlanda (Kevin) Matheis and Michael (Gina Just) Lydon.

Belle graduated from Starpoint High School, attended NCCC and went on to pursue many of her passions including childcare...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cleon D. Cannon, a cherished husband, devoted father, and faithful servant of God, who left this world peacefully on October 12, 2024 surrounded by his family at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 83 years old.  Born in...

Oct 9, 2024

Albert A. 'Big Al' Daniels, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his beloved family on October 9, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Raffaele 'Ralph' and Assunta (Montanari) Daniels; and husband of 47 years to the late Lorraine (Woodward) Daniels.

Al was a graduate...

Oct 8, 2024

Jeanette I. Cadille, 99, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 8, 2024 at Highlands at Brighton in Rochester, NY.  Born on September 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Savino and Maria (Gianotta) Nanula.

Jeanette attended local schools and was a 1943 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On April 9, 1947,...

Oct 5, 2024

Shelli E. (Osowski) Young, 53, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on October 5, 2024, one day shy of her 54th birthday, with her family by her side at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Eugene and Diane (Barrand) Osowski.

Shelli graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. She was an animal lover...