Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Ronald F. Wolf, 52, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond Wolf and the late Susie (Mattocks) George.

Ron was a graduate of LaSalle Sr. High School.  He was employed in the food...

Jan 19, 2024

Josephine 'Josie' A. Robinson, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony DeBartels and the late Gretchen (Purdy) (late William) Gray and was the wife of the late...

Jan 18, 2024

Robert J. Nasca II, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Antoinette (Scibilia) Nasca and the late Robert J. Nasca.

Bob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended college for Media Arts.  ...

Jan 17, 2024

Kerry E. Webb, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Cheryl A. (nee Kuwik) (Joseph) Martino and James A. (Carolyn) Webb.

Kerry was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  As...

Jan 17, 2024

Aaron J. Peters, 32, of Youngstown, NY, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2024 in Medina, NY, due to a tragic accident while doing work that he loved. Born in Lewiston, NY, Aaron was the son of Ronald B. (Toni Marie) Peters and Jennifer (Arthur) Ray (neé Miller).

Aaron was a man with many hobbies and an appreciation...

Jan 15, 2024

Mary C. Nowak, 76, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Helen (Kitchen) Blake; and beloved wife of Robert Nowak who she married on July 4, 1970 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Mary...

Jan 14, 2024

Robert (Rob) F. Williams, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 14, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Beverly (Amendt) Williams and the late Robert Williams.

Rob was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He later obtained a degree in Mathematical...

Jan 13, 2024

Charles A. Stauffer, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 13, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Guila 'Maxine' (Cantrell) Stauffer.

Charles was raised in Baltimore and Florida, where he graduated from High School.  As a child, he was very adventurous, whether he...

Jan 13, 2024

Adeline E. Baughman, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Lockport Rehab. Born in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Wells and Rolland Spicer; beloved wife of the late Melvin Baughman; devoted mother of Nancy Polen, Phil Baughman, Larry Baughman and Terence Baughman; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Kati),...

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...