Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

Nino J. Rossi, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on October 28, 1936 in Limosano, Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Lucia (Fracassi) Rossi.

Nino was educated in Italy. On...

Sep 27, 2024

Ashley G. Hathaway, 21, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of Dawn Bair and Steven Hathaway, Sr.

Ashley was a graduate of Lockport High School.  She was employed as the Assistant Manager at the Dollar Tree on Portage...

Sep 26, 2024

Carmela M. Alati, 100, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Flora (LaPorta) Butera; and the beloved wife of the late Anthony 'Tony' Alati who she married on May 16, 1953.

Carmela graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

Sep 25, 2024

Frances M. Rosati, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Abatte) Floramo.

Frances graduated from Niagara Falls High School and received her certification in nursing from Trott Vocational. For many years, she...

Sep 23, 2024

Luke A. Nichols, 15, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2024.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Michael J. and Lisa M. (Boos) Nichols.

Luke was currently in 10th grade at Niagara Falls High School.  He was a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout, and played baseball at...

Sep 17, 2024

Francis 'Frank' Kulbago, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Winburne, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Frances (Stack) Kulbago; and the beloved husband to Barbara (DeLoreto) Kulbago whom he married on September 21, 1991 at the former Winter Garden in Niagara Falls.

Sep 15, 2024

Susan M. Lennox, 62, of Niagara Falls, New York passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024 at her residence. Susan will be sadly missed by her family, friends and co-workers.

Per Susan's wishes, there will be no prior visitation or funeral services. If desired, memorial offerings may be made in her name to the Niagara County SPCA....

Sep 13, 2024

Rosemary C. Lingenfelter, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence in the company of her family under the care of Niagara Hospice after a long illness.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Catherine V. (Sullivan) Argy.

Rosemary was a graduate...

Sep 13, 2024

Marjorie G. (Dell) Garrow, 84, Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 13, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Gulf Breeze, FL while under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Lillian (Dillion) Dell.

Marjorie married Richard Garrow Sr. on June 24, 1961 at...

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...