Obituaries

Nov 25, 2024

Marcia E. (Eberhart) De Rubeis, 87, of the Town on Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born August 8, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Isabelle E. 'Nettie' (Wackett) Eberhart.

Marcia was a graduate of...

Nov 25, 2024

Amelia Nardelli, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Atina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Restatuta (Tambura) Volante.

Amelia was the loving wife of the late Vincenzo 'Jimmy' Nardelli, whom she married in their hometown of Atina, Italy, in...

Nov 23, 2024

John I. Rolfe, 83, of Youngstown, NY passed away on November 23, 2024, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Birmingham, England, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Isham) Rolfe.

John earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Aston, Birmingham, England in Mechanical Engineering. In 1965, he...

Nov 21, 2024

Darlene Lindsay, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Aram 'Ace' and Susan 'Sue' (Beltrano) Asadoorian; and the loving wife of Lawrence Lindsay.

Darlene was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and began her...

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald 'Ron' Billings, 71, of the Tuscarora Nation, NY, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George R. and late Jeanette (nee Ireland) (late Dudley) Burnham.

Ron was a beloved graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School. He...

Nov 19, 2024

Thomas Anthony Baia, 88, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at O.L.P. Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Catherine (Amendola) Baia. Tom graduated from Niagara Falls High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force, a testament to his lifelong dedication to...

Nov 19, 2024

Eileen M. Tallerico, 94, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 19, 2024, at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Saltcoats, Scotland she was the daughter of the late James M. and Wilhemina (Brown) Wilson.

Eileen immigrated to Canada in 1948 and to the United States in 1952.  She married Peter...

Nov 18, 2024

Rosalie A. Hogan, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore 'Sam' Rizzo and Mary (nee Moceri) (late Sam) Catania; loving wife of the late Paul C. Hogan Sr.; cherished mother of Paul C. (Krista) Hogan Jr. and Rosemari Hogan; beloved grandmother to...

Nov 17, 2024

Marilyn A. Grabek, 81, of East Amherst, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 17, 2024, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. She was born on January 7, 1943, the cherished daughter of the late Peter and Florence (Accardo) Vaccarella; and the beloved wife of Frederick M. Grabek, who she married on August 28, 1965...

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...