Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Roberta J. Simone, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 23, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Howard) Kresman.

Roberta attended local schools and was a High School graduate.  On November...

Dec 22, 2023

Michael Anthony 'Guido' Carosella, 79, left this earth for another world on December 22, 2023.  Born on January 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael D. and Mary (Petrullo) Carosella.

Mike graduated from NFHS in 1963 and later earned an Associate's Degree in Drafting from Erie Community College.  Mike was employed at Carborundum, Moore...

Dec 22, 2023

Esther (Pasqua) Paonessa, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Rose (Previte) Spameni, and the loving wife of Michael J. Paonessa, Sr., whom she married on September 13, 1958 in St. Joseph Church.

Esther was...

Dec 20, 2023

William 'Bill' Aquino, Jr., 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late William and Joan (Piotrowski) Aquino; and beloved husband of Beth (Clause) Aquino, who he married on February 19, 1977 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

Dec 18, 2023

Constance Y. Heksch, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.

Constance was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. On September 5, 1953, she married her beloved...

Dec 17, 2023

John F. Ruffolo, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Natalie 'Nellie' (Sgro) Ruffolo.

John was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School.  He graduated from Buffalo State College with a Bachelor's Degree...

Dec 17, 2023

Marissa Marie Hoholek, 33 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 17, 2023 at her home.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Rose M.(Toarmino) Hoholek and David M. Hoholek.

Marissa loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed singing and dancing, but above all she had a passion to do hair and...

Dec 16, 2023

Joan Genovese, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Alberta (Marra) Petrone.

Joan attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 2, 1956, she married the love of her life, Carmen Genovese, N.F.F.D.

Dec 16, 2023

Virginia J. Migliazzo, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Moryto) Cabello.

Virginia attended local schools and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School. On May 29, 1954,...

Dec 15, 2023

Carol A. Nichols, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with Our Lord on December 15, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (LaPorta) Rufrano and the wife of Walter R. "Walt" Nichols, Sr., who she married on April 7, 1971.

Carol attended local schools and was...

Dec 15, 2023

Kevin J. Stack, 82, of Youngstown, N.Y., passed away peacefully at the Niagara Hospice House on Friday afternoon, December 15, 2023.

Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Niagara Falls Fire Fighter Emmett J. and Genevieve L. (Orszulak) Stack.

Kevin graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and enlisted...

Dec 15, 2023

Geraldine Sdao, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Carmela (Di Leo) Filicetti.

Geri was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 6, 1956, she married F. Robert Sdao at...

Dec 14, 2023

Anthony V. Giannone, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home peacefully. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Fantauzzo) Giannone; and the beloved husband of the late Linda S. (Kitcho) Giannone, whom he married on February 25, 1969.

Anthony was a graduate...

Dec 12, 2023

William 'Bill' LaChance, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late René and Dorothy (McClintock) LaChance; and the beloved husband of Patricia (Gaetano) LaChance, who he married on October 20, 1973 at the former Our Lady of the...

Dec 12, 2023

Charles 'Chuck' Walker, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Warfle) Walker; and the beloved husband of Patricia (Matla) Walker.

Chuck proudly enlisted into the United States Army on March 23, 1962 until...

Dec 11, 2023

James S. 'Jimmy' Shank, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of James R. and Victoria R. (Imerese) Shank.

James was a 2001 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, where he participated in Band and Chorus and received numerous county and state recognitions...

Dec 11, 2023

Gabriel Porto, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in the family home on Elmwood Ave. in Niagara Falls, he weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces and came into this world on the 10th minute of the 10th hour of the 10th day of the 10th month in the year of 1934. The...

Dec 10, 2023

Hazel Hicks, 31, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Stephanie (Courtney) Daniels and Jonathan (Courtney) Hamilton.

Hazel recently returned to the Niagara Falls area from Georgia, where she worked as a nursing assistant at an Assisted Living Facility in Stone Mountain.  She...

Dec 8, 2023

Thomas Silvey Jr., 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 8, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Rufran) Silvey Sr.

Tom attended local schools, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953.  In 1958, he earned his Bachelor's Degree...

Dec 7, 2023

Judith M. Hunt, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at O.L.P Nursing Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Mary (Martin) Hunt.

Judy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and obtained her Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from Buffalo State College. She...