Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Ronald 'Ron' J. Coty Sr., 88, of Lockport, NY, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Josephine (Moses) Coty.

Ron was raised in Niagara Falls.  He served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1957.  Ron...

Jan 27, 2024

Daniel F. Ishman, 79, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Irma (Brooks) Ishman; and the beloved wife Susan (Scrivano) Ishman, who he married on December 28, 1985.

Danny was raised in Niagara Falls...

Jan 27, 2024

John T. Pierson III, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, he was the son of the late John T. and Mary Louise (Moraca) Pierson.

John came to the area with his family as a child, and was a graduate of...

Jan 27, 2024

Nancy Mills, 85, of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (McDonald) Mills.

Nancy was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Niagara Falls. She worked in banking locally for many years, beginning...

Jan 27, 2024

David Moore, age 84, January 27, 2024.  Beloved son of Thomas and Ellen Moore (nee Walker). Loving husband of the late Dolores Moore (nee Higgins). Devoted father of Thomas (Lynne) Moore, James (Ami) Moore and the late David G. Moore. Cherished Papa of Madeline, Tommy and Jimmy Moore.  Brother of Elizabeth (Peter), Waterman and the late Thomas and Raymond...

Jan 26, 2024

Maureen Anne Nardone, 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 26, 2024 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Grace V. (Mauer) Crowe.

Maureen was an alumnus of St. Mary's High School.  On July 27, 1962, she married William F. Nardone,...

Jan 25, 2024

Linda A. Calandrelli, 74, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Albarella) Carosa.

Linda was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Medaille College.  On...

Jan 22, 2024

Fatima Renee Mathews, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Lee Mathews and the late Sidney 'Taboo' Booze.

Fatima was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from...

Jan 22, 2024

Bonnie Fields, born Bonita Sue Knowlton, passed away peacefully at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 60. Bonnie was the biological mother of six children however, many people considered her their other mother. She was born in North Tonawanda on May 4, 1963, to John Knowlton and Shirley Ann Blauvelt.

Jan 21, 2024

Peggy May Whitby, 69, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away January 21, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Rita (Kelly) Debilzen.

Peggy spent her childhood in Minneapolis before relocating to the Niagara Falls area in 1996. A natural lover of all...

Jan 20, 2024

Rosalia DiGregorio, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Concetta Zanghi.

Rosalia was raised in Italy and moved to Niagara Falls in 1969. She married her loving...

Jan 19, 2024

Ronald F. Wolf, 52, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond Wolf and the late Susie (Mattocks) George.

Ron was a graduate of LaSalle Sr. High School.  He was employed in the food...

Jan 19, 2024

Josephine 'Josie' A. Robinson, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony DeBartels and the late Gretchen (Purdy) (late William) Gray and was the wife of the late...

Jan 18, 2024

Robert J. Nasca II, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Antoinette (Scibilia) Nasca and the late Robert J. Nasca.

Bob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended college for Media Arts.  ...

Jan 17, 2024

Kerry E. Webb, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Cheryl A. (nee Kuwik) (Joseph) Martino and James A. (Carolyn) Webb.

Kerry was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  As...

Jan 17, 2024

Aaron J. Peters, 32, of Youngstown, NY, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2024 in Medina, NY, due to a tragic accident while doing work that he loved. Born in Lewiston, NY, Aaron was the son of Ronald B. (Toni Marie) Peters and Jennifer (Arthur) Ray (neé Miller).

Aaron was a man with many hobbies and an appreciation...

Jan 15, 2024

Mary C. Nowak, 76, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Helen (Kitchen) Blake; and beloved wife of Robert Nowak who she married on July 4, 1970 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Mary...

Jan 14, 2024

Robert (Rob) F. Williams, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 14, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Beverly (Amendt) Williams and the late Robert Williams.

Rob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He later obtained a degree in Mathematical...

Jan 13, 2024

Charles A. Stauffer, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 13, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Guila 'Maxine' (Cantrell) Stauffer.

Charles was raised in Baltimore and Florida, where he graduated from High School.  As a child, he was very adventurous, whether he...

Jan 13, 2024

Adeline E. Baughman, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Lockport Rehab. Born in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Wells and Rolland Spicer; beloved wife of the late Melvin Baughman; devoted mother of Nancy Polen, Phil Baughman, Larry Baughman and Terence Baughman; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Kati),...