Obituaries

Apr 27, 2024

Nicki L. Pellegrino, 66, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Josephine (Conny) Sesto.

Nicki was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On June 7, 1986, she married John L. Pellegrino in Niagara Falls, NY.  ...

Apr 25, 2024

Margaret Bozigar, 101, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Olyphant, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Caines) Sheerer.

Margaret was raised in Olyphant where she graduated from high school. On September 2, 1952, she married her beloved husband, Edward Bozigar in Niagara Falls.

Apr 23, 2024

Katherine (Kanar) "Kay" Colucci, 90, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024.  Daughter of the late Mikail and Seranoosh (Bedrosian) Aloian.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred Colucci.  Cherished mother of Paul (Laurie) Colucci, Sandra Colucci, Christine (Wade) Hart, and Kathryn (Vincent) Castellani. Loving grandmother of Marissa and Danny Colucci, and Lucia, Rachel, and Anna Castellani.  ...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert J. York, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 23, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert R. and Edith L. (Clark) York.

Bob was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.  On August 13, 1966, he married Linda (Rainer)...

Apr 23, 2024

Russell J. Baughman, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 23, 2024. Born in Kenmore, NY, he is the son of Russell D. and the late Susan L. (Sobczak) Baughman.

R.J., as he was known, worked at various companies in Niagara Falls, NY as a carpet and flooring installer. He enjoyed fishing and hiking and...

Apr 19, 2024

Estelle M. Hexemer, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Marianina (Russo) Panfili.

Estelle graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls, where she studied...

Apr 17, 2024

Christopher Young, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17 2024. Born in Lewiston, NY he is the son of Ronald and Ann Marie (McNeil) Young; and the beloved husband of Susanne 'Sue' Young who he married on September 5, 2009 at Bond Lake Park in Ransomville, NY.

Chris was a graduate of...

Apr 15, 2024

Sasha Kramarz, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Helen (DeRoche) Peckham; and the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Kramarz whom she married at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in 1968.

Apr 14, 2024

David M. Galvano, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 14, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late David N. and Palma (DeGregorio) Galvano.

David was a graduate of LaSalle High School in 1980, and later earned an Associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences...

Apr 12, 2024

Nelson J. Linza, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 12, 2024 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Oscar Linza and Florence (Jankowski) (late Charles) Guagenti.

Nelson was a 1969 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 8, 1983,...

Apr 10, 2024

Kim Hartman, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in N.F. Memorial Hospital. Born in Lewiston, NY she was the daughter of the late James 'Big Jim' F. Sr. and Charmayne A. (Sanfilippo) Pollow; and the beloved wife of John Hartman.

Kim graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School and received her business...

Apr 9, 2024

Rita R. Dupree, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on April 9, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elvera (Denitto) Ferraro.

Rita was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree...

Apr 9, 2024

Savino P. 'Nino' Nanula, 93, of Grand Island, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Clearwater, FL, after a brief illness. Born August 21, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Savino and Emanuella (Gianoto) Nanula; and the beloved husband of 32 years to Virginia (Calvano) Nanula.

Savino graduated...

Apr 9, 2024

Ellen Dooher, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born on January 4, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (McDonald) Mills; and the beloved wife of the late George I. Dooher whom she married on August 17, 1975 at the former Holy Rosary Church in Niagara Falls.

Apr 8, 2024

Beatrice M. Beyer, 89 of Niagara Falls, NY passed on April 8, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late William and Lizzie (Bollen) Alderton.

Beatrice was employed at Canadian Bell Telephone in Ontario as an operator.  On November 3, 1951 she married Lawrence J. Beyer in Sacred Heart...

Apr 7, 2024

Michael H. Augustino, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Hancock, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Violet (Coleman) Augustino; and the beloved husband of Jean A. (Kalista) Augustino.

Michael graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and attended Fork Union Military Academy where he was a...

Apr 6, 2024

Daniel J. Penque, 74, born June 3, 1949, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on April 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He is now reunited with his beloved wife and love of his life, Patricia C. (Curcio) Penque, who preceded him in passing on August 25, 2016.

Daniel was born to the late Angelo...

Apr 5, 2024

Gloria M. Shaw, 88, of Lewiston, NY passed away on April 5, 2024 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Miller.

Gloria was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was employed at Harrison Radiator later Delphi in Lockport, NY on the assembly line.  ...

Mar 27, 2024

Cynthia Virtuoso, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James 'Shorty' and Philomena 'Fannie' (Ungaro) Ryan.

Cindy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and longtime member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. On September 18, 1966 she married...

Mar 27, 2024

Constance Irene LeBlond, 101, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Edith (Jessup) Laughlin; and the beloved wife of 78 years to the late William LeBlond.

Connie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High...