Obituaries

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 College. He proudly served...

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...