Obituaries

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...

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...