Obituaries

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...

Feb 17, 2024

Anthony Hill, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 17, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Dorothy (Porter) Hill and the late Richard E. Hill Sr.

Anthony attended Niagara Falls High School.  He was self-employed as a mechanic.   Anthony loved fishing, travelling, and was an avid fan...

Feb 16, 2024

Antoinette Cornacchia Tiede, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 16, 2024 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Cornacchia.

Antoinette was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 1, 1949, she married Alfred R. Tiede, Sr.  Mr. Tiede predeceased...

Feb 14, 2024

Antoinette Sanfilippo, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Nancy (Anello) Sanfilippo.

Antoinette attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959. She began working in the...

Feb 13, 2024

Concetta 'Connie' Agnello, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Condro, Messina, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vita (Rizzo) Schepisi.

Connie was raised in Italy and moved to Niagara Falls in 1958 where she married her beloved husband, Joseph C. Agnello on September...

Feb 12, 2024

Curtis E. Larson, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Thomas and Rita (Drew) Larson.

Curtis moved to Lockport, NY with his family as a child and graduated from Starpoint High School. For over 20 years, he was employed as truck driver...

Feb 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Louis J. Fiacco of Wheatfield, NY announces his death.  He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at Niagara Hospice, at the age of 97, with loving family by his side.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of late Angelo and late Maria (Trapasso) Fiacco.  He was...

Feb 12, 2024

Paul J. Swartz, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 12, 2024 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Jean I. (Murphy) Swartz.

Paul was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School.  He was employed for over...

Feb 10, 2024

Sylvester A. Barone, 62, of Bonita Springs, FL and formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Sylvester C. 'Sonny' (Kathleen) Barone and the late Anna (nee Allotta) Barone.

Sil, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, attended local schools...

Feb 10, 2024

Kenneth F. Johnson, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Margaret O'Brien.

Kenneth was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Feb 8, 2024

James C. Ferraro, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 8, 2024 at Schofield Residence Nursing Facility in Kenmore, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Charles J. and Elvera (Denitto) Ferraro

James graduated from LaSalle High School.   He worked in Hospitality and Tourism at Bedore Tours in Niagara...

Feb 6, 2024

Donald Watkins, 72, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born April 15, 1951 in Andalusia, AL, he was the son of the late Willie and late Louise (Johnson) Watkins.

Donald moved to the Niagara Falls area at the age of 2 years old and graduated...