Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Margaret R. Jamgochian, 62, of Lockport, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 7, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Audrey (Kugler) Sansone. She was the wife of 24 years to Steven M. Jamgochian, who predeceased her on December 13, 2016.

Margaret was...

Nov 7, 2024

Barbara A. Amantia, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Queenie (Abrahamian) Amantia, Sr.

Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She enjoyed listening to rock music, taking walks with...

Nov 6, 2024

Josephine E. Minervino, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ignazio and Marianna (Follone) Brucato.

Josephine was a 1943 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and she was a...

Nov 4, 2024

Geraldine Martelli, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Famularo) Cimino.

Geraldine moved to Niagara Falls with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960. On August 29, 1964,...

Nov 4, 2024

Susan J. Joyce, 77, of Depew, NY, passed away on November 4, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gloria (Dommer) Helmicki. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Bruce A. Joyce.

Susan was a retired employee...

Nov 2, 2024

Jason R. Strope Sr., 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lewiston, NY on July 21, 1972, he was the son of Kathleen (Huryn) Strope and the late Dennis Strope.

Jason was a graduate...

Nov 2, 2024

Fred J. Metro, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John and Assunta (DiPaoto) Metro.

Fred attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. On October 30, 1965 he married the love his life, Janet (Harrigan) Metro, in Sacred...

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth P. Kolarich, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 1, 2024 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James E. and Constance (Pluto) Kolarich, Sr.

Kenny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He...

Oct 31, 2024

James J. Faso, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 31, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Volpe) Faso. Jim married his wife, Maria F. (Rosati) Faso, on November 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jim...

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...