Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 17, 2024

Mark Roundtree, Sr., 48, of Middleport, NY, passed away on August 17, 2024 at Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Williamsville, NY after a courageous 23-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James and Inez (Seifert) Roundtree.

Mark was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School...

Aug 16, 2024

Gloria Chiasera, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 16, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Damian and Mary (Martinez) Rey.

Gloria attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Her life's work and joy were as a...

Aug 16, 2024

Thomas E. Cunningham, 79, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on August 16, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Pascoe) Cunningham.

Tom came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family and was a graduate...

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Ann Limbert, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Elderwood at Grand Island.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, and a life-long resident, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Fausta (Muzzillo) Ciamarro, Sr.

Mary Ann was affectionately (and accurately) called a Spitfire; but under that mischievous grin was a...

Aug 15, 2024

Andrea A. Cale, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 15, 2024, at her residence.  Born In Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Piazza) Dominick.

Andrea attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960.  On January 5, 1963, she married Joseph R. Cale.  Andrea...

Aug 14, 2024

Karen L. Birmingham, 61, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2024.  Born in Fredonia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy (Towne) Tylock.

Karen graduated from High School in Fredonia.  On April 3, 1999, she married James M. Birmingham.  Karen was employed as a Buyer at Armstrong Fluid Technologies...

Aug 14, 2024

Kevin J. Imerese, 36, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 14, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY after a long and courageous battle with Juvenile Diabetes.  Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of Gerald C. (Linda) Imerese and the late Laura M. (Paterson) Imerese.

Kevin came back to the Lewiston area as...

Aug 13, 2024

Ruth A. Hengst, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 13, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl A. and Ruth J. (Greenman) Hengst.

Ruth was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She worked for 20 years as a waitress...

Aug 13, 2024

Donna L. (Winker) Foshee, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Vivian (Schwartz) Winker.

Donna attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle High School. She was employed as a waitress at Denny's for many years prior to...

Aug 11, 2024

Tina M. Joyce, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Barbara (DeLoreto) (Francis 'Frank') Kulbago and the late Randall Joyce.

Tina was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended Buffalo State College and...

Aug 11, 2024

Marquetta Cook Bush, 59, of Arlington, VA passed away on, August 11, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Bernice (Bush) Cook.

Marquetta attended local schools and graduated from the former Niagara Falls High School and also received a Bachelor's Degree.   She worked for Hooker Chemical, Niagara Falls...

Aug 11, 2024

Alvin T. McDonald, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 11, 2024 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John 'Jack' E. and Addie M. (Lajoie) McDonald.

Al was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School.  He retired from Harrison Radiator/General...

Aug 10, 2024

Jean I. Prefer, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 10, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jean Bender and the late John Vogt.

Jean earned her Associate's Degree and Licensed Practical Nursing license while in Brooklyn, NY, and was employed...

Aug 9, 2024

Dr. James A. Dunlop, a respected physician and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alex and Jane Ann (Gourlay) Dunlop, who predeceased him in 1990.

James lived a life marked by dedication, intelligence, and kindness. Jim...

Aug 9, 2024

Vera (Gildersleeve) Pugh, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Thomasville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Georgia (Coats) Gildersleeve.

Vera was raised in Alabama and moved to Niagara Falls in 1996. She had a love for...

Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Mario J. Violante Jr., 76, a dentist in Niagara County for over 40 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on August 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Dr. Mario J. Violante Sr. and Margaret (Centofanti) Violante; and the beloved husband of...