Obituaries

Jun 11, 2024

Robert Michael Presutti, 85, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024 living a life full of family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Muoio) Presutti.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce Pollard, his children Rebecca (Gerry) Goris and Matthew...

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald G. Evert, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 10, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth Evert and Betty 'Joanne' (Currie) Sweatman

Ron was a cook for over 35 years with Michael's Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY.  An avid...

Jun 9, 2024

Dorothy A. Clark, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Ernest, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Audres (Rumgay) Drayer.

Dorothy moved to Niagara Falls with her family in the late 1940's, and was employed at...

Jun 8, 2024

Donald J. Fleischman, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 8, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Kenmore, NY surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice Buffalo.  Born in Lackawanna, NY, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Augustyniak) Fleischman.

Donald dedicated his life to his family and...

Jun 7, 2024

Everard E. Lindsay, 77, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on June 7, 2024 at Williamsville Suburban Safire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Amherst, NY. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Terrance and Adelaide (Fletcher) Lindsay.

Everard is survived by his children, Nicole (nee Lindsay) Richards, Claude Lindsay, Karen Lindsay and Kwame Lindsay;...

Jun 7, 2024

John F. Jordan, Jr., 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2024.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John F. and Patricia I. (Pippard) Jordan.

John was a 1970 graduate of North Tonawanda High School.  He enlisted and served proudly in the United States Marine...

Jun 6, 2024

Sherry Murray, 72, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Helen (Davis) Murrell; and the wife of the late Robert Murray who she married in September of 1982 in the former Wintergarden in Niagara...

Jun 6, 2024

I was born in Niagara Falls Ontario on April 9, 1951, son of the late Ralph and Flora (Holmes) Fraser and brother to Judy.

The following story documents my life journey to the USA.

I grew up in a small village called Stamford Center, later becoming part of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

I remember...

Jun 5, 2024

Kenneth J. Quarantiello, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of Joanne (nee Scricco) (Art) Schinaman and the late Joseph Quarantiello.

Ken was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and served in the United States Army...

Jun 4, 2024

Josephine 'JoJo' Vicino, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rose (Ruggiero) Vicino.

Josephine was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Nursing degree from Niagara University. For over 35 years, she...

Jun 3, 2024

Arthur Hamilton, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 3, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.

Arthur was born in the Catskills, where he graduated from High School.  He later relocated to the Niagara Falls Area.  He enjoyed motorcycling.

Arthur is survived by 1 sister and 1 cousin.

A...

Jun 2, 2024

Camille L. (Streeter) Gayle, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, made her transition from this life and entered into rest on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 6, 1985, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the proud parents of Hope Streeter and Martin Comer Sr.

Camille graduated from Niagara Falls High School and worked...

Jun 2, 2024

Cora Lee Cook was born in Greenville, Alabama to Rosie and Irving Drake.  She was the second of their ten children. She was lovingly known as "CoCo" to her close friends and "Momma Cook" by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous friends and family members. She lived in Alabama until she was 17 years old.  She married Clarence W. Cook...

Jun 1, 2024

Ronald C. Beningo, Sr., 73, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on June 1, 2024 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of James and Angeline (Bruno) Beningo.

Ron was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls, NY, and later attended Marshall University in Huntington,...

Jun 1, 2024

Mary L. Bax, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 1, 2024 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Ringgold, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Iris Wyant and step-daughter of the late Red Barnett.

Mary came to the Niagara Falls Area at the age of 13 with her...

May 30, 2024

Jack Maggi, 68, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family at home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Rizzuto) Maggi.

Jack attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On May 19, 1984 he...

May 27, 2024

Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Bevacqua, 92, of Grand Island, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 in the Erie County Medical Center. Born In Indiana County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Mriz) Patsolic.

Betty was raised in Clymer, PA and moved to Niagara Falls...

May 27, 2024

Ruth I. Miller, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 27, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Viola (Marble) Jacklin.

Ruth worked for Mercy Home Care in Niagara Falls as a Home Health Care Aid from 1983 until 1993.  Ruth was a fantastic...

May 26, 2024

Guy Bellavia, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Philip and Edna (Smith) Bellavia.

Guy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in...

May 26, 2024

Thomas D. Tedesco, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 26, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Josephine M. (Donato) Tedesco.

Tom was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. During high school, he was employed at DiCamillo...