Obituaries

Mar 26, 2024

Paul A. Sansano, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Charlotte House in North Java, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Mary (Bonito) Sansano and the late Michael Sansano.

Paul graduated from Burgard Vocational High School and received his Associate's degree from Erie Community College....

Mar 26, 2024

Felicia M. Flores, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 26, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Amherst, NY, she was the daughter of Vivian M. (nee Jackson) Flores.

Felicia was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences for Niagara County Community College.  For the last...

Mar 25, 2024

Angeline 'Angie' Kujawa, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 25, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo A. and Maria (Paonessa) Mussari.

Angie attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1952.  On February...

Mar 25, 2024

Betty Jane Fink, 94, of Sanborn, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Elderwood Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Viola (Luick) Orsey; and the wife of the late Louis L. Fink who predeceased her in 1997.

Betty graduated from LaSalle High School in 1947....

Mar 25, 2024

Gerry Scott Acker entered into rest on March 25, 2024 at home, in his hometown of Niagara Falls, NY.  He was born on October 6, 1977 in New Hampshire, Iowa the son of Debra Acker and the late Gerald Acker.

Gerry enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and watching movies.  His most enjoyed time was spent with is...

Mar 23, 2024

Robert 'Bob' Tagliarini, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Americo 'Buck' and Mary (Volpe) Tagliarini.

Bob attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He moved to Las Vegas, NV, where he worked for many years prior...

Mar 21, 2024

Danny R. Mort, 69, of Youngstown, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 21, 2024.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Daniel and Alice Laverne (Allen) Mort.

Dan was a 1973 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1973 until his honorable...

Mar 21, 2024

Christine M. Carapezza, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2024 while on a trip in Akron, OH. Born in Winchester, MA and raised in Franklin, MA before moving to Niagara Falls, NY at the age of 15. She is predeceased by her mother, Donna J. (Klein) Siegmund and beloved stepfather Edward J. Siegmund. Christine...

Mar 21, 2024

Sam R. Marinello, Jr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Sam R. and Angeline "Angie" (Saccona) Marinello.

Sam was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed in Maintenance for the City...

Mar 20, 2024

Thomas J. Jakubowski, 47, of Lockport, NY, passed away on March 20, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Kathy L. (nee Hunter) Jakubowski and Dave 'Jake' (Yolanda) Jakubowski.

Tom attended Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed as an Auto Mechanic with West Herr Nissan in Lockport, NY.  ...

Mar 19, 2024

Danielle Brewer, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ollie L. and Susie M. (Johnson) Brewer.

Danielle was a graduate of Niagara Catholic High School, and later attended Bauder College in...

Mar 18, 2024

Eva Rapisardi, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Donato) Tacconi; and the beloved wife of the late Santo 'Sam' Rapisardi.

Eva was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. For over 25...

Mar 18, 2024

Bonnie Marie Bolton, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Cheektowaga, NY and raised in the Town of Niagara, NY, she was the daughter of Joan Bolton and the late Paul Bolton.

Bonnie graduated from Niagara Wheatfield in 1979 and worked as a cosmetologist for several years...

Mar 15, 2024

Rosemarie Delfino, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Fred and Theresa (Mirabella) Torcasio; beloved mother of Theresa (Kevin) Russinko Moran, John J. (Corrie) Russinko III, Cindy Ann (Doug Dewysocki) Russinko and the late Sheila Campbell Russinko; adored grandmother...

Mar 14, 2024

Beautiful Adored Loving Wife, Mom, Grammy, Sister & Aunt

Judith A. Rydelek, 81, of Lewiston, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Radzinski) Wojciechowski; and the love of her life, the...

Mar 12, 2024

Antonia 'Toni' Fusillo, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY.  Born in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Barbara (Turuk) Sawchuk.

Toni was educated in Canada, attending schools in St. Catherines, Ontario.  In 1953, she came to the...

Mar 10, 2024

Jason M. Ruta, 51, of Youngstown, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Lewiston, NY he is the son of Patricia (nee Arico) Ruta of Amherst, NY and Aldo (Dian) Ruta of Lewiston, NY.

Jason graduated from Lewiston Porter High School in 1991 and obtained his Bachelor's degree from...

Mar 8, 2024

Kimberly J. Rauber, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 8, 2024 in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late William N. and Frances (Ozmore) Rauber.

Kimberly was educated in Virginia before moving to the Niagara Falls Area.  She had a great love of the outdoors and gardening...

Mar 8, 2024

Paul Joseph Bowser Jr., 92, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed from this life on March 8, 2024, following a brief illness under the loving care of his loving niece Robin and sisters at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence.

Born on November 11, 1931 in Brookfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul and Mabel (Brosius)...

Mar 7, 2024

Reverend Robert 'Bob' Heisner, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Wheatfield, NY surrounded by his beloved family on March 7, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his parents Franklin and Arlene (Slusser) Heisner and his brother Barry.

Bob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and...