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Peter D. Carey

Peter D. Carey

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...

Mary A. Piccirillo

Mary A. Piccirillo

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...

Alfred D. Perri

Alfred D. Perri

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...

Gerald 'Jerry' Vitagliano

Gerald 'Jerry' Vitagliano

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...

Ronald Capitano

Ronald Capitano

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...

Pauline Iacovitti

Pauline Iacovitti

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....

John V. Brixius

John V. Brixius

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...

Gilbert Bucci, Jr.

Gilbert Bucci, Jr.

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,...

Linda A. Stamborski

Linda A. Stamborski

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...

Thomas J. Kaczynski

Thomas J. Kaczynski

Aug 27, 2024

Thomas J. Kaczynski, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away August 27, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Pietkiewicz) Kaczynski.

After attending local schools, Tom graduated from Niagara Falls High School, then received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Niagara University and his Master's Degree in...

Mary R. Forgione

Mary R. Forgione

Aug 27, 2024

Mary R. Forgione, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 27, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Center under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore 'Sam' and Rosa (Strangio) Fazio.

Mary was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On August 20, 1955, she married...

Jessica Zortman

Jessica Zortman

Aug 26, 2024

Jessica Leigh Zortman, 39, passed away peacefully at Erie County Medical Center on August 26, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Jessica was born with Spina Bifida and was not expected to live more than a day. Her life was a whirlwind of hospital stays, dozens of surgeries, heart failure, dialysis, a kidney transplant and...

Jennifer R. Will

Jennifer R. Will

Aug 25, 2024

Jennifer Rebecca Will, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her residence.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Joyce (Scranton) Will.  She was also predeceased by one brother, Edward C. Will, Jr.

There will be no prior visitation or funeral services.  Arrangements by...

Maureen M. Harding

Maureen M. Harding

Aug 25, 2024

Maureen M. Harding, 71, of Niagara Falls, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jenore (late Bill) Watley.

Maureen graduated from local schools and earned her Associate's Degree. On June 28, 1975, she married Blaine Harding.  Maureen...

Robert F. LaDuca, Sr.

Robert F. LaDuca, Sr.

Aug 25, 2024

Robert F. LaDuca, Sr., 98, passed away on August 25, 2024, at Wheatfield Commons under the care of Niagara Hospice.  His family and friends surrounded him in love. He was a devoted and caring father, grandfather, and a loving, supportive husband.

He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph...

Jack J. Faiola

Jack J. Faiola

Aug 24, 2024

Jack J. Faiola, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leo and Jennie (DeLelio) Faiola; and the husband of the late Dolores (Reele) Faiola.

Jack was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he graduated from...

Marylou Sperduti

Marylou Sperduti

Aug 23, 2024

MaryLou Sperduti, 87, of Orange Park, FL, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Veronica (Schraeder) Lorenti; and the beloved wife of the late Iginio 'Gino' Sperduti whom she married on June 28, 1958.

MaryLou graduated from...

Hugh Bass

Hugh Bass

Aug 22, 2024

Hugh Bass, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Niagara Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Dorothy Hohenstein.

Hugh moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He honorably served...

Thomas A. Senese

Thomas A. Senese

Aug 21, 2024

Thomas A. Senese, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 21, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Frances M. (Mitro) Senese.

Tom attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School, and later earned an Associate's...

Harold J. Donoughe

Harold J. Donoughe

Aug 19, 2024

Harold J. Donoughe, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away with his loving family by his side on August 19, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Loretto, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Helen (Eckenrode) Donoughe.

Harold, affectionally known as "Papa", valiantly battled several illnesses over the...

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