Obituaries

Jul 19, 2024

Ralph Falvo, 93, of North Tonawanda, NY (formerly of Lewiston, NY) passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 surrounded by family in the care of Niagara at Brookdale Senior Living in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Sirianni) Falvo.

After graduating from Niagara Falls High...

Jul 18, 2024

Barbara A. Aleksiejuk, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Thorold, Ontario Canada, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Mary B. (Stachura) Broda.

Barbara came to the United States with her family as a child.  She was a graduate of...

Jul 18, 2024

Anita 'Sue' S. Skrzypek, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 18, 2024 at her residence.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hugh S. and Thelma (McHenry) Rawleigh.

Sue graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1964.  On November 14, 1964, she married John D. Skrzypek at Holy Trinity...

Jul 17, 2024

Sharon L. Trippany, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Streubel) Bethin.

Sharon was a registered member of the American Institute of Architects, working for various companies as well as being self-employed. She taught her students the love...

Jul 15, 2024

Joanne T. Presutti, 88, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on July 15, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Teresa (Alviti) Mallamaci.

Joanne was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 1, 1955, she married James "Soup" Presutti...

Jul 15, 2024

Thomas G. Skrlin, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to walk with Jesus on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Bonnie (Noel) and Jim 'Bubba' Briggs; and the beloved husband of 30 years to the late Linda (Jones) Skrlin.

Tom moved to Niagara Falls with his family as an...

Jul 15, 2024

Sally M. Hansen, 86, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Baluzzo) Molinaro.

Sally was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 18, 1959, she married Merle A....

Jul 14, 2024

Robert 'Bob' E. O'Kane, III, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Conrad) O'Kane.

Bob was raised in West Virginia where he attended local schools and graduated from high school. While attending Wheeling Jesuit University, he met...

Jul 11, 2024

Yeghia 'Eli' Meymarian, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 11, 2024. Born in Armenia, he was the son of the late Kevork and Lucy (Berejiklian) Meymarian.

Eli immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He attended local schools and was self-employed as an automotive mechanic. He is survived by his...

Jul 10, 2024

Theodore 'Ted' C. Harbridge, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 10, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Sarah (Wilt) Harbridge.

Ted was raised in Pennsylvania and proudly served in the United States Army in Korea from 1949 until...

Jul 9, 2024

Martin A. 'Marty' LaMarca, 70, of Lockport, NY, passed away on July 9, 2024 at Elderwood at Williamsville.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Audrey Parsons and the late Alfred LaMarca.

Marty was a graduate of the former LaSalle High School.  He was the former President and second-generation Owner of Alcliff...

Jul 8, 2024

Betty H. Beane, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 in her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Delaree) Beane.

Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a bartender at Cocktail Bob's, a place she loved...

Jul 4, 2024

Charles O. Marazzo, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Cicciari) Marazzo.

Charles attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He served in the United States Army until his honorable...

Jul 2, 2024

Frank Arnone, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 2, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Steven and Augustine (Mancuso) Arnone.

Frank was a 1959 graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army from...

Jun 29, 2024

Larry James Whitmer, 70, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Youngstown, New York, passed away comfortably at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Niagara Falls, New York on August 25, 1953, a son of the late Charles Whitmer and Helen (Lawson) Whitmer.

Larry worked for New York State Parks system for more than...

Jun 28, 2024

Gary F. Ortolano, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Cheektowaga, NY on June 27, 1963, he was the son of Nicholas Ortolano and Susan Minett. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.

Jun 24, 2024

Rachel J. Donovan, 28, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on June 24, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Sheena J. (Lyons) Davis and the late Robert J. Donovan.

Rachel was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later attended Niagara County Community College where she studied radiology.  She was...

Jun 24, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" K. Graci, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 24, 2024 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincent and Anna (DeFranco) Graci.

Ronnie graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned his Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. He worked as a...

Jun 22, 2024

Margaret Rose Borst, 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Whitemore and Martha Margaret (Legessy) Klinger.

Margaret was employed in Dietary at Fallston General Hospital in Fallston, MD for 5 years until her retirement,...

Jun 22, 2024

Louise Mary Alaimo, 100, of Charlotte, NC and formally of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on June 22, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Peter and Maria (Sgro) Marra.

Louise attended local schools. After finishing high school at the start of World War II, Louise aided the...