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Karen Palumbo

Karen Palumbo

May 26, 2024

Karen Palumbo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Amelia 'Millie' (Kreamer) Gaertner; and the loving wife of the late Jerald V. Palumbo.

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Annette M. Clute

Annette M. Clute

May 23, 2024

Annette M. Clute, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 23, 2024 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Frances V. (Gett) Kowalski.

Annette was a graduate of the former St. Mary's High School in Niagara Falls.  She was employed at 79th...

Donna L. Maluchnik

Donna L. Maluchnik

May 20, 2024

Donna L. Maluchnik, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary (Giannini) Yorio.

Donna graduated from Madonna High School in 1969 and obtained her Associate's degree in Computer Science from Niagara County...

Herbert Davis, Jr.

Herbert Davis, Jr.

May 20, 2024

Herbert Davis, Jr., 69, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Abigail (Reyes) Davis; adoring step-father of Robert Villela, Michael Villela and Natasha Manues; loving grandfather of Ayden Matthew Villela, Mya Abigail Villela and 15 other grandchildren; great-grandfather of 5 and cherished brother to Margie Biechy and Gregg...

Clara L. Fostin

Clara L. Fostin

May 16, 2024

Clara L. Fostin, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 16, 2024 at Weinberg Campus in Getzville, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Antoinette (Giordano) Lumia.

Clara was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On August 26, 1972, she married Frank R. Fostin.  Mr. Fostin...

Dudley S. Watson, Sr.

Dudley S. Watson, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Dudley S. Watson, Sr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 13, 2024. Born January 28, 1944 in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica, he was the second son of the late Miriam Lindsay and the late George Watson.

Growing up in Morant Bay Dudley attended local schools. About the age of 14 he became an...

Cheryl A. Azzinaro

Cheryl A. Azzinaro

May 14, 2024

Cheryl A. Azzinaro, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester Smith and Nancy L. Bainbridge; and the beloved wife of Timothy Azzinaro, who she married in 1987.

Cheryl came to Niagara Falls with her family as...

Maria Luciani Bifano

Maria Luciani Bifano

May 14, 2024

Maria Luciani Bifano, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Dora (Picarelli) Luciani.

Maria was a 1953 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for 30 years...

Frank 'Franco' Ciotoli

Frank 'Franco' Ciotoli

May 14, 2024

Frank 'Franco' Ciotoli, 61, of Wheatfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY; he was the beloved father of Nico Ciotoli and Alexis Ciotoli; loving companion of Mary Bass and the cherished step-father of Ashley Bass.

Franco was raised in South Buffalo where he attended local schools and graduated from high...

Aubrey 'Butch' Brown, Jr.

Aubrey 'Butch' Brown, Jr.

May 13, 2024

Aubrey 'Butch' Brown, Jr., 72, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the son of the late Aubrey Sr. and Helen (Lewis) Brown.

Butch, as he was affectionally known by his family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from high school in the Spotsylvania County...

Ronald E. London, Sr.

Ronald E. London, Sr.

May 13, 2024

Ronald E. London, Sr., 85, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born in Dubois, PA, he was the son of the late Lucas and Alberta (Abramson) London; and the beloved husband of the late Carole (Shevock) London, whom he married on October 1, 1960 at Prince of Peace Church.

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Shirley Marie Contento

Shirley Marie Contento

May 10, 2024

Shirley Marie Contento, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Jackson) Dugan.

Shirley graduated from Madonna High School and earned her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. On...

Peter J. Brownell, Sr.

Peter J. Brownell, Sr.

May 8, 2024

Peter J. Brownell, Sr., 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, on May 8, 2024. Born in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Doris (O'Hern) Brownell and the step-son of the late Virginia (Dickenson) Brownell.

Peter proudly served his country in the United States...

Timothy 'Tim' E. Burbee

Timothy 'Tim' E. Burbee

May 5, 2024

Timothy 'Tim' E. Burbee, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2024 at Buffalo Veteran's Administration Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Regina (Bolduc) Burbee.

Tim honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1969.  He was employed as...

Ronald Dimsey

Ronald Dimsey

May 4, 2024

Ronald Dimsey, 77, of Lockport, NY, passed away on May 4, 2024 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Ruby Isabel (Farewell) Dimsey.

Ronald is survived by one brother.  He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

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Hilda R. Marcheschi

Hilda R. Marcheschi

May 3, 2024

Hilda R. Marcheschi, age 100, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Lockport Rehab and Health Center. Born in Akron, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Pauline (Corporali) Casseri.

Hilda was raised in Akron where she graduated from high school. She married her beloved husband, Carl J....

Leonard J. Labaj

Leonard J. Labaj

May 1, 2024

Leonard J. Labaj, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Sophie (Steciak) Labaj.

Leonard was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the...

Manfred H. ‘Fred’ Leissle

Manfred H. ‘Fred’ Leissle

Apr 29, 2024

Manfred H. 'Fred' Leissle, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Herman and Emily (Schweikert) Leissle and the beloved husband of Marjean (Andres) Leissle whom he married in 1959 at the former Sacred Heart Church.

Fred...

Anne E. Schultz

Anne E. Schultz

Apr 28, 2024

Anne E. Schultz, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Schoelkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ciro and Lucia 'Lucille' (Cardinali) Tantillo, and the wife of the late John Schultz.

Anne enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...

Marilyn D. Weber

Marilyn D. Weber

Apr 27, 2024

Marilyn Dale (nee Grable) Weber, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Linnie Mae (Jeffcoats) and Douglas Potter; wife of William Weber; mother of Lynn (George) Koreyva, Daniel (Sabrina) Brothers, Tina (Richard) Bales, Ray 'Rocky' Potter, Liz Cruz...

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