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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...
Lorraine Hofstede
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...
Jean Costanzo
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...
Natalie Certo
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,...
Frances C. Malvestuto
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. Â 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. Â On September...
Barbara J. Bellanca
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. Â Born on September 26, 1945 in Orono, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Eleanor (Morrison) Pelletier. Â She married the love of her life, Phillip J. Bellanca in 1983. Â Mr. Bellanca...
Dolores K. Milne
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...
Brian D. Brantigan
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...
Joseph 'Joey' K. Beilman
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...
Robin J. Kula
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...
Pearl Penzotti
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...
Angelo V. Onevelo
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.
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