Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Theresa J. Kneeppel, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Humboldt House in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Reynolds) Weston and the late Jerald Perriman.

Theresa attended local schools.  On August 8, 1998, she married Philip Kneeppel at the Rose Garden...

Nov 15, 2023

Linda Amerud, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alvina (Aderman) Glant; beloved wife of the late Conrad Amerud; cherished sister of Nancy (David) Hammond; and a devoted aunt and great aunt to...

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Francis Trunzo, 92, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on November 14, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Krawczyk) Lozinsky.

Mary Francis was a 1948 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was a longtime member of the Lewiston Service...

Nov 14, 2023

Ebelmonda 'Bella' Ventresca, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023.  Born in Pentone, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Concettina (Critelli) Marino.

Bella attended schools in Italy and worked as a seamstress. She came to the United States in 1962.  On October 12, 1967, Bella married...

Nov 14, 2023

David Peter Aquino, 78, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side in Buffalo General Hospital.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York on July 9, 1945, David was the son of the late Frederick and Frances (Rizzo) Aquino. He attended local schools graduating from Trott Vocational High School. David married his...

Nov 14, 2023

Nicholas Benz left this world on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 50.

Nicholas grew up in Bergholz and attended Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  For years, he was employed as a Mason and Concrete Worker for various firms in the Niagara Falls area.  Nicholas was a gentle man and a lover of all animals.

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Nov 12, 2023

Kelly A. Mariano (nee Hansen), 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November, 12th, 2023. Born on January 10th, 1968 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Willa (Showers) Hansen and the late Andrew Hansen.

On March 16th, 1991, she married her beloved husband, George J. Mariano II in...

Nov 10, 2023

Edith Penale, formerly known as Edith Merino, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 73 in Ft Myers, FL. She was born on June 28, 1950, in Niagara Falls, NY. Edie was a native of Niagara Falls, NY, and spent her life dedicated to education and her family.

Edie had a passion for teaching...

Nov 9, 2023

Willie J. Taul, Sr., 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Born in Talladega, AL, he was the son of the late Fred and Ollie Mae Davis.

Willie was raised in Talladega where he attended local schools and graduated from high school. He moved to Niagara...

Nov 7, 2023

Helen B. Baker, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Ivanhoe, VA, she was the daughter of Cecil (Spears) Thompson.

Helen was raised in Virginia where she attended local schools. She married her beloved husband, Jack F. Baker in West Virginia and moved to Niagara Falls in 1955.

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Nov 6, 2023

Roland L. Rosati, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 6, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on June 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Americo and Lucy (Denitto) Rosati.

Roland attended local schools and was a 1949 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed as a Court Reporter...

Nov 5, 2023

Adeline Alongi of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Pine River, Manitoba, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Boynarchuk) Parcey.

Adeline graduated from high school in Canada, and came to the Niagara Falls area in the mid 1950's. She was employed for...

Nov 5, 2023

Rozanne M. Muto, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Holland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Fabiano) Muto.

Rozanne moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Madonna, High School.  She was employed...

Nov 4, 2023

Joanne E. Fontanella, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Tuch) McHenry.

Joanne was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School in Houtzdale, PA.  After graduation, she was employed as a Telephone...

Nov 4, 2023

Eugenio Forte, PhD, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Indiprete, Italy.

Eugenio was known by Uncle Gino.  He received his PhD from the University of Buffalo in Engineering.  He was an engineer at Gross Plumbing & Heating Co. and Scrufari Construction Co. both in Niagara Falls, NY....

Nov 3, 2023

Avon A. Lewis, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Fort Deposit, AL, he was the son of Earl Williams and the late Betty Lee (Lewis) Bailey.

Avon attended schools in Alabama, where he graduated from High School.  He came to the Niagara Falls area...

Nov 1, 2023

Donald G. Bigouette, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 while surrounded by his family in the days leading up to his passing.  Born on December 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas and Helen (Zarczyna) Bigouette.

Don grew up in Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Seneca Vocational High...

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Charles Edward Bergeman

April 13, 1959 - October 31, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a remarkable man, a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan, Trekkie 🖖, science fiction fan, passionate lover of music, film,...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles 'Chuck' J. Brundage, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 29, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late J. Albert and Isabel (Cunningham) Brundage.

Chuck was employed as a plumber for various firms in Niagara Falls for 30 years. Chuck enjoyed camping, fishing and boating....

Oct 29, 2023

Anthony C. Borgese, M.D., 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on October 29, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Candelor and Anna Maria (Marra) Borgese.

Dr. Borgese attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1956 and Niagara University with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences in 1960.  ...