Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Joan (Suminski) Bolton, 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 at her residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Ledwon) Suminski. Joan was a graduate of East Side High School and on June 18, 1955, she married Paul H. Bolton. They shared 67 wonderful years together, prior to Paul's passing...

Aug 7, 2024

Patrick F. Kent, age 58, of Depew, NY, passed away August 7, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center after a long illness. He was the son of Elizabeth L. (Moores) and the late Gary H. Kent.

Patrick was a retired equipment operator for the City of Mesa, AZ for 20 years. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...

Aug 6, 2024

Beloved Matriarch, Wife, Mother, Nane, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Clara Inez Marcheschi, 88, entered into rest on August 6, 2024 in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Red Level, Alabama, on August 31, 1935, she was the eldest of four and the only daughter of the late Randolph Hubert Browder and Gladys Adell (Bates)...

Aug 5, 2024

Judith A. Condino, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Winifred (Wendt) Walton.

Judy came to the area as a child with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Orchard Park High School....

Aug 5, 2024

Mary E. Nagurney, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 5, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Leda U. (Parri) Nagurney.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.

Aug 4, 2024

Marilyn J. DiPasquale, 83, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away August 4, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Paltino) Colosi.

Marilyn graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. In 1963, she...

Aug 3, 2024

Edward J Bocek, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on his father's birthday, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krulisky) Bocek.

After attending Trott Vocational High School and graduating...

Aug 3, 2024

Lori Cooper, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Lockport, NY on October 27, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Harold Cooper and Virginia (Rose) Stephen; and step-daughter to the late Robert Stephen.

Lori was raised in Newfane, NY, where...

Aug 3, 2024

Christopher M. Swanson, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 3, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of Michael Howard Swanson and Louise Emilia Bernerd.

Chris served in the United States Armed Forces was employed locally as a handyman.

There will be no prior visitation or...

Aug 2, 2024

Antoinette E. Custode, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gaetana (Infantino) Bruccoleri; and step-daughter of the late Josephine Bruccoleri.

Antoinette attended local schools and graduated from Niagara...

Aug 2, 2024

William H. Eastman, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 2, 2024 in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harry G. Eastman and Leola R. Haynes.

William was a proud United States Army Veteran, being honorably discharged in 1963. He enjoyed collecting...

Jul 31, 2024

Benjamin J. D'Ambrosio, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 31, 2024 in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Filicetti) D'Ambrosio.

Ben attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School before attending the University of Montana, receiving his Bachelor's degree, and playing football...

Jul 31, 2024

Judith A. Leardini, born September 10, 1947, to Martin and Loretta (Mack) Slish, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, following a brief illness.

Judy grew up in the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls and cherished her times with her parents, relatives and neighbors on 71st Street. She attended Madonna High School where she built so many...

Jul 30, 2024

Lorraine Hofstede, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Purcell and Dorothy (Bowerman) Siracusa.

Lorraine was raised in Yonkers, NY where she was self-employed as a Nanny for several families. In 2000, she moved with...

Jul 29, 2024

Jean Costanzo, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonietta (Pullera) Archie; and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Costanzo Jr. who she married on September 11, 1948.

Jean was a graduate of...

Jul 28, 2024

Natalie Certo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Victoria (Wiegel) Bator.

Natalie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 18,...

Jul 27, 2024

Frances C. Malvestuto, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 27, 2024, at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Chapetta) Falcone.

Frances was educated in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara Falls when she was 16 years old.  On September...

Jul 25, 2024

Barbara Joan Bellanca, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on July 25, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on September 26, 1945 in Orono, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Eleanor (Morrison) Pelletier.  She married the love of her life, Phillip J. Bellanca in 1983.  Mr. Bellanca...

Jul 23, 2024

Dolores K. Milne, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.

Born on May 26, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, Dolores was the daughter of the late Peter and Adele Franches; and the loving wife of the late James Milne, former...

Jul 23, 2024

Brian D. Brantigan, 65, more affectionately known as "Harley" or "Papa", passed away in his Niagara Falls, NY home on July 23, 2024.

Brian was born and raised in Detroit, MI. As a boy, he developed a love for Rock N' Roll, golf, and having a good time. Brian was a man of few words, but when...