Obituaries

Mar 6, 2024

Jerry Crittenden, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 6, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Herbert and Rosie Ella (Ridgeway) Crittenden.

Jerry was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He attended Niagara University and Niagara County Community College, where...

Mar 5, 2024

Thomas J. Zasucha, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 5, 2024 at Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Wiechec) Zasucha, and the beloved husband of Marcella 'Marcy' (Moschini) Zasucha.

Tom was a 1964 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  A member...

Mar 2, 2024

Denise Marie Porter (nee Oakes), 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at her residence. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Audrey (Sawatis) Oakes.

Denise was born on March 2, 1952 and raised on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation (Akwesasne) in Quebec, Canada. In...

Mar 1, 2024

Carl A. Zimmerman, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 1, 2024 at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Milford and Angelina (DiPoula) Zimmerman.

Carl was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.  He later moved to Florida, where he...

Mar 1, 2024

Elinor Filice, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Pavone) Manucci; and the beloved wife of the late Egidio 'Gino' Filice whom she married August 7, 1954, in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Elinor was a graduate of Niagara Falls...

Feb 29, 2024

Carl D. Maurer, Sr., 73, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 29, 2024 in the Town of Niagara under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Jennings and Dorothy (Myers) Maurer.

Carl came to the area as a child with his family. He served proudly in...

Feb 26, 2024

Daniel R. Barclay, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 26, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John D. and Janet S. (Skelton) Barclay.

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

Feb 25, 2024

Darryl P. DiNoto, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away February 25, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter A. and Janet (Porfilio) DiNoto.

Darryl attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelor's Degree...

Feb 25, 2024

Jack E. House, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 25, 2024 at Buffalo Veterans' Administration Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Elry P. and Gladys (Cole) House.

Jack was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 until his...

Feb 25, 2024

In loving memory of Mikwadazee Onkwad Jullian Thomas Hamby, also affectionately known as JT, who peacefully departed from us on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the tender age of 21. His name, which beautifully translates to Handsome Cloud, was a reflection of his serene and gentle spirit. Mikwadazee belonged to the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan, and Ojibwe Wolf Clan...

Feb 24, 2024

David F. Cerrone, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Josephine (Demico) Cerrone and the late A. Vincent Cerrone.

David was a 1977 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School, where he played baseball and basketball.  He was employed...

Feb 23, 2024

Alfreda Blackman, 62, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on February 23, 2024 at her residence in Grand Island, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Bell) Gault.

Alfreda graduated from Campus West School in Buffalo, NY.  In her younger years, Alfreda was a member of the St. John...

Feb 23, 2024

Palma A. Girardo, 57, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 23, 2024 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Anthony Girardo and the late Concetta (Fato) Girardo.

Palma liked listening to music and watching TV shows.  More than anything, Palma loved spending time with her family...

Feb 22, 2024

Walter R. Hyla, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his son's residence under hospice care in California. Born in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Lotnik) Hyla; and the beloved husband of the late Frances (Fitt) Hyla.

Walter moved to Niagara Falls in...

Feb 22, 2024

Fernando DeRubeis, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 22, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Gagliano Aterno, L'Aquila, Italy, he was the son of the late Romolo and Maria Stella (Salciccioli) DeRubeis.

Fernando was educated in Italy and came to the United States in 1947.  On January 24, 1953, he married...

Feb 21, 2024

Harvey 'Butch' Huff, Jr., 71, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harvey Sr. and Mildred (Mehls) Huff; and the beloved husband of 40 years to Christine (Wygle) Huff.

Butch graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School and...

Feb 20, 2024

James 'Jim' Wegener, Jr., 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James F. and Edith J. (Hanson) Wegener.

Jim graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Niagara...

Feb 19, 2024

Frank J. Panza, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Sister's Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph and Angeline (Orlando) Panza; and beloved husband to Fay (Utter) Panza.

Frank graduated from Niagara Falls High School and served in the...

Feb 18, 2024

Dominic Pullano, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 18, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dominic A. and Margaret (Trapasso) Pullano.

Dominic was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He was employed locally for over 30 years in landscaping for various firms.

Feb 17, 2024

Lajos Szabo, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Subotica, Hungary, he was the son of the late Imre and Julia (Korponae) Szabo.

Lajos was educated in Europe, earning a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and later earning another...