Obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

Frederick Ashford, 93, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on January 12, 2024 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Jan 12, 2024

Michael R. Priester, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 12, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James O. and Elizabeth (Hollingsheaet) Priester; and loving husband of Kathy (Piaskowski) Priester, who he married September 9, 1972 at St. John de LaSalle Church.

Mike attended...

Jan 10, 2024

Paul M. Wos, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2024 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Iggy and Angeline (Kotas) Wos.

Paul was raised in Amherst, NY, and graduated from Sweet Home High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Eastman School...

Jan 9, 2024

Robert J. Monti, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 9, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose (Travis) Monti.  On June 23, 1979, he married Sandra 'Sandie' J. (Waggoner) Monti.  Mrs. Monti predeceased him on February 4, 2023 after 43 years...

Jan 6, 2024

Linda S. Fending, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Boal) Prue.

Linda attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. On October 5, 1968 she married the love of her life, Thomas M. Fending Sr....

Jan 5, 2024

In Memoriam: Earl Lorne Palmer Kostuk (1928 - 2024)

Niagara Falls, NY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earl Lorne Palmer Kostuk, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left this world on January 5, 2024. Earl's legacy is etched into the fabric of Western New York, where he played...

Jan 5, 2024

Domonic F. Falsetti M.D., 92, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born September 22, 1931 he was the son of the late Gaetano and Rachel (Bosso) Falsetti; and the beloved husband of Margaret E. (Janvary) Falsetti, who he married in 1949 at the former Our Lady...

Jan 4, 2024

Shirlee Snyder, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at Schoellkopf Health Center on Thursday, January 4, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. Snyder and the late Nella A. (nee Hill) (late Herman) George.

Shirlee was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was employed by Moore...

Jan 3, 2024

Erin L. Andrejcak, 37, of Amherst, NY, passed away on January 3, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY after a long and courageous battle with Diabetes and Crohn's Disease.  Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Michael J. (Joan) Andrejcak and Anna M. Sneddon, and granddaughter of Richard (Dorothy) Andrejcak and Dolores 'Nana'...

Jan 3, 2024

Vincenzina Tarantino, 99, formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her son Joseph's home in Woodstock, GA just a few days before her 100th birthday. Born in Pentone, Catanzaro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nicolina (Capicotto) Citriniti.

Vincenzina was raised in Pentone where she attended local...

Jan 2, 2024

Florence F. Casale, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 at her residence with loving care proved by family and a team of wonderful care companions.  Born in Dayton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Antoinette (Cipolla) Oliver, Sr.

Florence graduated from High School in Pennsylvania and came...

Jan 1, 2024

Art P. Bevacqua, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away January 1, 2024. Art was the son of late William and Herva (Mayville) Bevacqua and the husband of Donna (Slango) Bevacqua, who he married on December 1, 1979.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, Art attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1967....

Dec 31, 2023

Peter P. Paonessa, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter E. and Sarah G. (Serrianni) Paonessa.

Pete was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Niagara County...

Dec 31, 2023

John Krasinski, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Pasierbowicz) Krasinski.

John graduated from Trott Vocational High School, where he studied in the Machine Shop.  ...

Dec 31, 2023

"Coach" Paul Fortunate passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 31st, 2023 with his loving wife and son by his side. Born May 30th,1950, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the eldest son of Guy P. and Isabelle (Montalbo) Fortunate. He was proud to share his birthday with his mother.

He was educated in local schools,...

Dec 30, 2023

Joseph Anthony Gresock, 32, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the beloved son of Mark and Teresa (Maglio) Gresock, and the cherished grandson of his late grandparents Joseph and Patrice Gresock, Anthony and Shirley Maglio.

Joseph graduated from Aspire Center for Learning in Cheektowaga, NY.  An avid...

Dec 28, 2023

On December 28th, 2023 Jesus opened his arms and welcomed Gail Noreen Trunzo, after a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 20th, 1944, to the late Pearl and Donald Lilly, she was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School. She met the love of her life, Gerald C. Trunzo in 1959. After 3...

Dec 27, 2023

Donald J. "Don" Fending Sr., 85, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed peacefully on December 27th, 2023. Don was born on April 14th, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to his parents, the late Joseph and Alberta (Laughblaugh) Fending.

After graduating from Trott Vocational High School in 1958, Don went into the electrical field where he worked for the...

Dec 23, 2023

Earline Jenkins Smith, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Talladega, AL, she was the daughter of the late Perry W. and Ethel (Chapman) Vincent Jenkins.

Earline was raised in Alabama and graduated from Robert Russa Moton High School in Sycamore, AL.  In 1959, she moved to...

Dec 23, 2023

John F. Panza, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph and Angeline (Orlando) Panza.

John was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later earned his Associate's Degree from Erie Community...