Obituaries

Jul 30, 2024

Lorraine Hofstede, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Purcell and Dorothy (Bowerman) Siracusa.

Lorraine was raised in Yonkers, NY where she was self-employed as a Nanny for several families. In 2000, she moved with...

Jul 29, 2024

Jean Costanzo, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonietta (Pullera) Archie; and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Costanzo Jr. who she married on September 11, 1948.

Jean was a graduate of...

Jul 28, 2024

Natalie Certo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Victoria (Wiegel) Bator.

Natalie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 18,...

Jul 27, 2024

Frances C. Malvestuto, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 27, 2024, at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Chapetta) Falcone.

Frances was educated in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara Falls when she was 16 years old.  On September...

Jul 25, 2024

Barbara Joan Bellanca, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on July 25, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on September 26, 1945 in Orono, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Eleanor (Morrison) Pelletier.  She married the love of her life, Phillip J. Bellanca in 1983.  Mr. Bellanca...

Jul 23, 2024

Dolores K. Milne, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.

Born on May 26, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, Dolores was the daughter of the late Peter and Adele Franches; and the loving wife of the late James Milne, former...

Jul 23, 2024

Brian D. Brantigan, 65, more affectionately known as "Harley" or "Papa", passed away in his Niagara Falls, NY home on July 23, 2024.

Brian was born and raised in Detroit, MI. As a boy, he developed a love for Rock N' Roll, golf, and having a good time. Brian was a man of few words, but when...

Jul 22, 2024

Joseph 'Joey' K. Beilman, 19, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY on April 4, 2005, he was the beloved son of Kenneth and Jacquelyn (Grenga) Beilman.

Joey graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in 2023 where he was happily involved in several clubs including the Key Club, Lancer Leaders...

Jul 22, 2024

Robin J. Kula, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, on July 22, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her dear family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Theodore Janese and the late Dolores (Van Den Bosch) Janese.

Robin graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1979. She...

Jul 20, 2024

Pearl Penzotti, 98, of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Mary (Maule) Sannicola; and beloved wife of the late R. Rick Penzotti who she married on September 4, 1950 in St. Joseph's Church.

Pearl...

Jul 20, 2024

Beloved Husband, Loving Father, Cherished Grandfather, Dearest Brother, Special Cousin & Devoted Friend

Angelo V. Onevelo, 77, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Welland Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he was the son of the late Angelo P. and Ida (Briand) Onevelo.

Jul 19, 2024

Ralph Falvo, 93, of North Tonawanda, NY (formerly of Lewiston, NY) passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 surrounded by family in the care of Niagara at Brookdale Senior Living in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Sirianni) Falvo.

After graduating from Niagara Falls High...

Jul 18, 2024

Barbara A. Aleksiejuk, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Thorold, Ontario Canada, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Mary B. (Stachura) Broda.

Barbara came to the United States with her family as a child.  She was a graduate of...

Jul 18, 2024

Anita 'Sue' S. Skrzypek, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 18, 2024 at her residence.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hugh S. and Thelma (McHenry) Rawleigh.

Sue graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1964.  On November 14, 1964, she married John D. Skrzypek at Holy Trinity...

Jul 17, 2024

Sharon L. Trippany, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Streubel) Bethin.

Sharon was a registered member of the American Institute of Architects, working for various companies as well as being self-employed. She taught her students the love...

Jul 15, 2024

Joanne T. Presutti, 88, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on July 15, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Teresa (Alviti) Mallamaci.

Joanne was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 1, 1955, she married James "Soup" Presutti...

Jul 15, 2024

Thomas G. Skrlin, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to walk with Jesus on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Bonnie (Noel) and Jim 'Bubba' Briggs; and the beloved husband of 30 years to the late Linda (Jones) Skrlin.

Tom moved to Niagara Falls with his family as an...

Jul 15, 2024

Sally M. Hansen, 86, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Baluzzo) Molinaro.

Sally was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 18, 1959, she married Merle A....

Jul 14, 2024

Robert 'Bob' E. O'Kane, III, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Conrad) O'Kane.

Bob was raised in West Virginia where he attended local schools and graduated from high school. While attending Wheeling Jesuit University, he met...

Jul 11, 2024

Yeghia 'Eli' Meymarian, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 11, 2024. Born in Armenia, he was the son of the late Kevork and Lucy (Berejiklian) Meymarian.

Eli immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He attended local schools and was self-employed as an automotive mechanic. He is survived by his...