Jo Ann Taylor
Aug 2, 2026
Jo Ann Taylor, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 2, 2026, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mulholland and Florence E. Gertz.
Jo Ann was fondly known to family as ‘Jo’ and friends as ‘JoJo’ and momma Jo. Jo Ann was a...
Brittany Nicole Panepinto
Aug 2, 2026
Brittany Nicole Panepinto, 35, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 2, 2026, surrounded lovingly by her son and father. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Michael A. Panepinto and the late Lynne M. Lickers.
A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Brittany was known for her beautiful smile, her unique sense of humor,...
Virginia "Ginny" Sukmanowski
Aug 1, 2026
Virginia A. “Ginny” Sukmanowski, 69, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on August 1, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Yazbeck T. and Nancy J. (Sahagian) Sarkees.
Ginny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She went on to...
Daphne Betton
Aug 1, 2026
Daphne Betton, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Lenice (Coates) Betton and the late Roy Betton.
A 1980 graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, Daphne later served the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a Lunch Aide at Cataract Elementary School. In her short time there,...
Barbara Jones
Jul 30, 2026
Barbara A. Jones, 87, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at OLP Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Fulton) Hajewski.
Raised in Buffalo, Barb graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Michigan University.
On September 16,...
Eleanor Wisneski
Jul 30, 2026
Eleanor Wisneski, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Cirillo and Rosalia (Sannicolo) Maule. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph S. Wisneski, who predeceased her on September 2, 1992.
A 1948 graduate of Niagara Falls...
Dr. Robert E. Woods, MD
Jul 28, 2026
Dr. Robert E. Woods, MD, 83, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Leona (Kondak) Woods.
Raised in Roslyn, NY on Long Island, Robert graduated from Chaminade High School before earning his Bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross...
Morris Souvenir
Jul 28, 2026
A Life Well Lived
To know Morris Milford Larrington Souvenir was to know a man of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and selfless love. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, and a faithful servant of Jehovah. Whether providing for his family, encouraging others spiritually, or lending a helping hand to those in need, Morris lived a life...
Jean Marra
Jul 27, 2026
Jean Marra of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at 99 on July 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. A lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Emilia (Sdao) Messina.
Jean was a 1945 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She married the love of her...
Loretta A. Abbo
Jul 27, 2026
Loretta A. Abbo, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 27, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Agostino and Mary (Scappucci) Tolli, and the wife of the late Joseph J. Abbo, who predeceased her on April 24, 1998.
Loretta was...
George A. Tomko, Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
George A. Tomko, Jr., also known as Dadeo, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Emlenton, PA, he was the son of the late George A. Tomko, Sr. and Lena (Serafine) Tomko‑Bowser (late William Bowser).
George was employed at Butler Trucking in Niagara Falls, NY for over 20 years. He...
Terry Booze
Jul 26, 2026
Terry Booze, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at his residence in the Town of Niagara. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Zola (Works) King.
Terry was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, excelling in both basketball and football. His athletic ability earned him a scholarship...
Roseanne Kitney Devaux
Jul 26, 2026
Roseanne Kitney Devaux, 71, of Welland, Ontario, and formerly of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Hospice Niagara Walker House. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Devaux; daughter of the late Amadio “Amy” and Edith Lizzotti Navarroli; daughter-in-law of the late Sylvester and Negar Devaux, and the late Monica Devaux.
Roseanne was a proud...
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Antonucci
Jul 22, 2026
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Antonucci, 79, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn (Lucantonio) Soluri.
Kathy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1965 and...
Darleen A. Bozek
Jul 21, 2026
Darleen A. Bozek, 81, of Lewiston, NY (formerly of Niagara Falls, NY) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on July 21st, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (Julian) Burton Jr. and the wife of the late Richard Bozek.
Darleen was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School....
Mary E. Richner-DeColón
Jul 20, 2026
Mary E. Richner-DeColón, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center after a brief illness. Born in Hautzdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Ellen (Salvage) Richner.
Mary moved with her family to Niagara Falls as a child and later attended Trott Vocational High School. On December...
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr., 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Mathew Sr. and Frances (Accetta) Bernat, and the devoted husband of Mary (Augustino) Bernat, whom he married on October 5, 1991, at the Wintergarden in Niagara Falls.
A proud...
Anthony M. Mondi
Jul 20, 2026
Anthony M. Mondi, Sr., 76, of Grand Island, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on July 20, 2026. He was born January 31, 1950, the son of the late Santo and Ella Mondi.
Anthony attended Bishop Duffy High School and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1968. He retired from the...
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr., 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 19, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Betty (DiBenedetto) DiFranco, and the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Porebski) DiFranco.
Mike proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. After his service, he worked alongside...
Bernard N. Mehserle, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Bernard N. Mehserle, Jr., 65, of Honolulu, HI, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Niagara Falls, NY. Born on January 4, 1961, he was the son of the late Bernard N. Mehserle, Sr. and Kil‑Yeo (Mehserle) Chun. Bernard honorably served in the United States Armed Forces, a commitment that remained one of the defining and most meaningful chapters of...
