Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Anthony M. Troia, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Matteo and Antonietta (Rollo) Troia.

Tony was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational High School Class of 1956 and attended Niagara University. On September...

Feb 5, 2024

Ricky Reynolds, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 5, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Helen Reynolds and the late Albert Stallworth.

Ricky was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  After graduation, he served proudly in the United States Army until his honorable...

Feb 4, 2024

Sarah F. Giannone, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Fantauzzo) Giannone.

Sarah attended Niagara Falls High School.   She was employed as the Head Housekeeper at the Summit Inn, as well as...

Feb 2, 2024

Anthony A. Valenza, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on February 2, 2024.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo and Vera (Preston) Valenza.

Anthony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, graduating from LaSalle Sr. High School.  Anthony started his career working in his father's barber shop, where...

Feb 2, 2024

Maria Carmela Rossi, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on August 3, 1938 in Limosano, Campobasso, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosina (Cioccio) Covatta.

Maria was educated in Italy. On...

Feb 1, 2024

Ruth E. Quinn, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Ann Marie (Kirkman) Quinn; and the beloved wife of the late Thomas Quinn, who she married on April 16, 1949.

Ruth was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School....

Jan 29, 2024

Teresa R. Gardner, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sharon (Berds) Reed.

Teresa was raised in Niagara Falls and attended Madonna High School and graduated from Niagara Catholic High School.  She was...

Jan 29, 2024

Helen P. Mann, a former Niagara Falls resident and educator, died Monday Jan. 29, 2024, in Beechwood Nursing Home, Getzville, NY, a day after celebrating her 100th birthday.

Born Jan. 28, 1924 in Niagara Falls, Helen was the daughter of the late Albert Peters and Nora Walker Peters. In her youth, she spent wonderful summers in West...

Jan 28, 2024

Kenneth P. Hernik, 76, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mercy Buffalo Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Clara Hernik; and the beloved husband of Barbara (Musilek) Hernik, who he married on October 1, 1966.

Kenneth was raised in Buffalo where he attended...

Jan 27, 2024

Ronald 'Ron' J. Coty Sr., 88, of Lockport, NY, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Josephine (Moses) Coty.

Ron was raised in Niagara Falls.  He served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1957.  Ron...

Jan 27, 2024

Daniel F. Ishman, 79, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Irma (Brooks) Ishman; and the beloved wife Susan (Scrivano) Ishman, who he married on December 28, 1985.

Danny was raised in Niagara Falls...

Jan 27, 2024

John T. Pierson III, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, he was the son of the late John T. and Mary Louise (Moraca) Pierson.

John came to the area with his family as a child, and was a graduate of...

Jan 27, 2024

Nancy Mills, 85, of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (McDonald) Mills.

Nancy was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Niagara Falls. She worked in banking locally for many years, beginning...

Jan 27, 2024

David Moore, age 84, January 27, 2024.  Beloved son of Thomas and Ellen Moore (nee Walker). Loving husband of the late Dolores Moore (nee Higgins). Devoted father of Thomas (Lynne) Moore, James (Ami) Moore and the late David G. Moore. Cherished Papa of Madeline, Tommy and Jimmy Moore.  Brother of Elizabeth (Peter), Waterman and the late Thomas and Raymond...

Jan 26, 2024

Maureen Anne Nardone, 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 26, 2024 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Grace V. (Mauer) Crowe.

Maureen was an alumnus of St. Mary's High School.  On July 27, 1962, she married William F. Nardone,...