Tina M. Joyce
Aug 11, 2024
Tina M. Joyce, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Â Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Barbara (DeLoreto) (Francis 'Frank') Kulbago and the late Randall Joyce.
Tina was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended Buffalo State College and...
Marquetta Cook Bush
Aug 11, 2024
Marquetta Cook Bush, 59, of Arlington, VA passed away on, August 11, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Bernice (Bush) Cook.
Marquetta attended local schools and graduated from the former Niagara Falls High School and also received a Bachelor's Degree. Â She worked for Hooker Chemical, Niagara Falls...
Alvin T. Mcdonald
Aug 11, 2024
Alvin T. McDonald, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 11, 2024 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Â Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John 'Jack' E. and Addie M. (Lajoie) McDonald.
Al was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School. Â He retired from Harrison Radiator/General...
Jean I. Prefer
Aug 10, 2024
Jean I. Prefer, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 10, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Â Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jean Bender and the late John Vogt.
Jean earned her Associate's Degree and Licensed Practical Nursing license while in Brooklyn, NY, and was employed...
Dr. James A. Dunlop
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. James A. Dunlop, a respected physician and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alex and Jane Ann (Gourlay) Dunlop, who predeceased him in 1990.
James lived a life marked by dedication, intelligence, and kindness. Jim...
Vera (Gildersleeve) Pugh
Aug 9, 2024
Vera (Gildersleeve) Pugh, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Thomasville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Georgia (Coats) Gildersleeve.
Vera was raised in Alabama and moved to Niagara Falls in 1996. She had a love for...
Dr. Mario J. Violante, Jr.
Aug 8, 2024
Dr. Mario J. Violante Jr., 76, a dentist in Niagara County for over 40 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on August 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Dr. Mario J. Violante Sr. and Margaret (Centofanti) Violante; and the beloved husband of...
Joan Bolton
Aug 7, 2024
Joan (Suminski) Bolton, 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 at her residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Ledwon) Suminski. Joan was a graduate of East Side High School and on June 18, 1955, she married Paul H. Bolton. They shared 67 wonderful years together, prior to Paul's passing...
Patrick F. Kent
Aug 7, 2024
Patrick F. Kent, age 58, of Depew, NY, passed away August 7, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center after a long illness. He was the son of Elizabeth L. (Moores) and the late Gary H. Kent.
Patrick was a retired equipment operator for the City of Mesa, AZ for 20 years. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...
Clara I. Marcheschi
Aug 6, 2024
Beloved Matriarch, Wife, Mother, Nane, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Clara Inez Marcheschi, 88, entered into rest on August 6, 2024 in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Red Level, Alabama, on August 31, 1935, she was the eldest of four and the only daughter of the late Randolph Hubert Browder and Gladys Adell (Bates)...
Judith A. Condino
Aug 5, 2024
Judith A. Condino, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Winifred (Wendt) Walton.
Judy came to the area as a child with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Orchard Park High School....
Mary E. Nagurney
Aug 5, 2024
Mary E. Nagurney, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 5, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Leda U. (Parri) Nagurney.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.
Marilyn J. Dipasquale
Aug 4, 2024
Marilyn J. DiPasquale, 83, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away August 4, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL. Â Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Paltino) Colosi.
Marilyn graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. In 1963, she...
Edward J. Bocek
Aug 3, 2024
Edward J Bocek, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on his father's birthday, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krulisky) Bocek.
After attending Trott Vocational High School and graduating...
Lori Cooper
Aug 3, 2024
Lori Cooper, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Lockport, NY on October 27, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Harold Cooper and Virginia (Rose) Stephen; and step-daughter to the late Robert Stephen.
Lori was raised in Newfane, NY, where...
Christopher M. Swanson
Aug 3, 2024
Christopher M. Swanson, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 3, 2024 at his residence. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of Michael Howard Swanson and Louise Emilia Bernerd.
Chris served in the United States Armed Forces was employed locally as a handyman.
There will be no prior visitation or...
Antoinette E. Custode
Aug 2, 2024
Antoinette E. Custode, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gaetana (Infantino) Bruccoleri; and step-daughter of the late Josephine Bruccoleri.
Antoinette attended local schools and graduated from Niagara...
William H. Eastman
Aug 2, 2024
William H. Eastman, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 2, 2024 in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harry G. Eastman and Leola R. Haynes.
William was a proud United States Army Veteran, being honorably discharged in 1963. He enjoyed collecting...
Benjamin J. D'Ambrosio
Jul 31, 2024
Benjamin J. D'Ambrosio, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 31, 2024 in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Filicetti) D'Ambrosio.
Ben attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School before attending the University of Montana, receiving his Bachelor's degree, and playing football...
Judith A. Leardini
Jul 31, 2024
Judith A. Leardini, born September 10, 1947, to Martin and Loretta (Mack) Slish, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, following a brief illness.
Judy grew up in the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls and cherished her times with her parents, relatives and neighbors on 71st Street. She attended Madonna High School where she built so many...
