Obituaries

Sep 12, 2024

Bernice A. DeFazio, 88, formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 12, 2024 at Northgate Healthcare Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George Turchan and the late Elizabeth (Uhrin) Beniac.

Bernice attended local schools in Canada, where she graduated from High School. On July...

Sep 11, 2024

Tanis S. Bridges, 79, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 11, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank B. (late Eleanore) Barnes, and the late Alberta Barnes.

Tany Wanny, as she was affectionately known as to...

Sep 11, 2024

Robert M. DiFrancesco, 77, of Lewiston, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2024, at his residence. Born March 22, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Italian immigrants, Marino 'Sheik' and Concetta (Ricotta) DiFrancesco, who deeply believed in education and hard work which set the basis of Bob's life. He was also the beloved husband...

Sep 9, 2024

Robert LaBarbera, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 9, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and late Susan (Gelose) LaBarbera.

Robert grew up in WNY, graduating from Bishop Gibbons High School in North Tonawanda, NY...

Sep 9, 2024

John J. Bongiovanni, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Edith (Toole) Bongiovanni.

John graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls. John proudly served in the United States Navy...

Sep 9, 2024

John P. Cipolla, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Jo Anne (Polin) Cipolla and the late Anthony Cipolla; and the beloved husband of Esther (Thomson) Cipolla, who he married on August 18, 2006.

John graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High...

Sep 5, 2024

Rosalie M. Good, 89, of North Tonawanda, NY (formerly of Niagara Falls, NY) passed away peacefully on September 05, 2024 surrounded by family in the care of Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ida (Berardi) Mercurio.

Rosalie graduated from Niagara Falls High School and...

Sep 4, 2024

Jean P. Licata, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 4, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Jamestown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary (Oliver) Piazza.

Jean was raised in Jamestown NY and was a 1954 graduate of Jamestown High School. After graduation she was...

Sep 3, 2024

Raymond B. Broeker, 69, of Williamsville, NY formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 3, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Reynold and Gladys (North) Broeker.

Ray attended local schools, graduating from LaSalle High School in 1973.  He received his...

Sep 3, 2024

Albert J. 'Skip' Gazy, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Nasri and Victoria (Jacob) Gazy; and the beloved husband of Ramona Gazy, whom he married on June 15, 1968.

Albert proudly served...

Sep 3, 2024

Melvin W. Wise, 90, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully in Niagara Hospice House on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Newton D. and Dorothy (Coleman) Wise.

Melvin graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1953 and honorably served with the United States National...

Sep 2, 2024

Peter D. Carey, 66, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Dolores A. (Rotella) Carey.

Peter was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and went on to earn...

Sep 2, 2024

Mary A. Piccirillo, 99, passed away at her residence on September 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Retsof, NY she was the daughter of the late Ignazio and Rita (Cichelli) Valente.

Mary came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family, attended local schools and...

Aug 31, 2024

Alfred D. Perri, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on August 31st at home, surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Guiseppe and Filomena (Mirabelli) Perri. Alfred was known to many as "Al" or "Fred". He was born in Niagara Falls, NY and a lifelong resident of the city.

Fred met the...

Aug 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Gerald 'Jerry' Vitagliano, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY who passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Jennie (Sorta) Vitagliano.

Jerry graduated from Trott Vocational High School and proudly served in...

Aug 29, 2024

Ronald J. Capitano, 61, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away at his residence on August 29, 2024.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John and Jane (Ralabate) Capitano.

Ron was self-employed as an auto mechanic.  He enjoyed racing cars, snowmobiling, boating, and mowing his lawn.  A man of faith, he attended church every...

Aug 28, 2024

Pauline Iacovitti, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 28, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Diega (Vitello) Ciraolo.

Pauline was a 1953 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September 24, 1955, she married Pasquale Iacovitti at St. Joseph Church.  Mr....

Aug 28, 2024

John V. Brixius, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Minersville, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Henrietta (Cody) Brixius.

John was raised in Pennsylvania and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge in 1953, he...

Aug 28, 2024

Gilbert Bucci, Jr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 28, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Onorina (Palombella) Bucci, Sr.

In June of 1967, Gilbert married the love of his life, Diane L. (Reed) Bucci, in Niagara Falls,...

Aug 27, 2024

Linda A. Stamborski, 76, of Largo, FL and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Adolphine 'Del' (Rizzo) Mastrolembo; and the beloved wife of Edward Stamborski.

Linda was raised in Niagara Falls...