Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Maria Luciani Bifano, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Dora (Picarelli) Luciani.

Maria was a 1953 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for 30 years...

May 14, 2024

Frank 'Franco' Ciotoli, 61, of Wheatfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY; he was the beloved father of Nico Ciotoli and Alexis Ciotoli; loving companion of Mary Bass and the cherished step-father of Ashley Bass.

Franco was raised in South Buffalo where he attended local schools and graduated from high...

May 13, 2024

Aubrey 'Butch' Brown, Jr., 72, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the son of the late Aubrey Sr. and Helen (Lewis) Brown.

Butch, as he was affectionally known by his family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from high school in the Spotsylvania County...

May 13, 2024

Ronald E. London, Sr., 85, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born in Dubois, PA, he was the son of the late Lucas and Alberta (Abramson) London; and the beloved husband of the late Carole (Shevock) London, whom he married on October 1, 1960 at Prince of Peace Church.

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May 10, 2024

Shirley Marie Contento, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Jackson) Dugan.

Shirley graduated from Madonna High School and earned her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. On...

May 8, 2024

Peter J. Brownell, Sr., 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, on May 8, 2024. Born in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Doris (O'Hern) Brownell and the step-son of the late Virginia (Dickenson) Brownell.

Peter proudly served his country in the United States...

May 5, 2024

Timothy 'Tim' E. Burbee, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2024 at Buffalo Veteran's Administration Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Regina (Bolduc) Burbee.

Tim honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1969.  He was employed as...

May 4, 2024

Ronald Dimsey, 77, of Lockport, NY, passed away on May 4, 2024 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Ruby Isabel (Farewell) Dimsey.

Ronald is survived by one brother.  He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

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May 3, 2024

Hilda R. Marcheschi, age 100, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Lockport Rehab and Health Center. Born in Akron, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Pauline (Corporali) Casseri.

Hilda was raised in Akron where she graduated from high school. She married her beloved husband, Carl J....

May 1, 2024

Leonard J. Labaj, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Sophie (Steciak) Labaj.

Leonard was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the...

Apr 29, 2024

Manfred H. 'Fred' Leissle, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Herman and Emily (Schweikert) Leissle and the beloved husband of Marjean (Andres) Leissle whom he married in 1959 at the former Sacred Heart Church.

Fred...

Apr 28, 2024

Anne E. Schultz, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Schoelkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ciro and Lucia 'Lucille' (Cardinali) Tantillo, and the wife of the late John Schultz.

Anne enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...

Apr 27, 2024

Marilyn Dale (nee Grable) Weber, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Linnie Mae (Jeffcoats) and Douglas Potter; wife of William Weber; mother of Lynn (George) Koreyva, Daniel (Sabrina) Brothers, Tina (Richard) Bales, Ray 'Rocky' Potter, Liz Cruz...

Apr 27, 2024

Nicki L. Pellegrino, 66, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Josephine (Conny) Sesto.

Nicki was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On June 7, 1986, she married John L. Pellegrino in Niagara Falls, NY.  ...

Apr 25, 2024

Margaret Bozigar, 101, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Olyphant, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Caines) Sheerer.

Margaret was raised in Olyphant where she graduated from high school. On September 2, 1952, she married her beloved husband, Edward Bozigar in Niagara Falls.

Apr 23, 2024

Katherine (Kanar) "Kay" Colucci, 90, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024.  Daughter of the late Mikail and Seranoosh (Bedrosian) Aloian.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred Colucci.  Cherished mother of Paul (Laurie) Colucci, Sandra Colucci, Christine (Wade) Hart, and Kathryn (Vincent) Castellani. Loving grandmother of Marissa and Danny Colucci, and Lucia, Rachel, and Anna Castellani.  ...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert J. York, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 23, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert R. and Edith L. (Clark) York.

Bob was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.  On August 13, 1966, he married Linda (Rainer)...

Apr 23, 2024

Russell J. Baughman, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 23, 2024. Born in Kenmore, NY, he is the son of Russell D. and the late Susan L. (Sobczak) Baughman.

R.J., as he was known, worked at various companies in Niagara Falls, NY as a carpet and flooring installer. He enjoyed fishing and hiking and...

Apr 19, 2024

Estelle M. Hexemer, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Marianina (Russo) Panfili.

Estelle graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls, where she studied...

Apr 17, 2024

Christopher Young, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17 2024. Born in Lewiston, NY he is the son of Ronald and Ann Marie (McNeil) Young; and the beloved husband of Susanne 'Sue' Young who he married on September 5, 2009 at Bond Lake Park in Ransomville, NY.

Chris was a graduate of...