Obituaries

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...

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...