Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Linda A. Calandrelli, 74, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Albarella) Carosa.

Linda was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Medaille College.  On...

Jan 22, 2024

Fatima Renee Mathews, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Lee Mathews and the late Sidney 'Taboo' Booze.

Fatima was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from...

Jan 22, 2024

Bonnie Fields, born Bonita Sue Knowlton, passed away peacefully at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 60. Bonnie was the biological mother of six children however, many people considered her their other mother. She was born in North Tonawanda on May 4, 1963, to John Knowlton and Shirley Ann Blauvelt.

Jan 21, 2024

Peggy May Whitby, 69, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away January 21, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Rita (Kelly) Debilzen.

Peggy spent her childhood in Minneapolis before relocating to the Niagara Falls area in 1996. A natural lover of all...

Jan 20, 2024

Rosalia DiGregorio, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Concetta Zanghi.

Rosalia was raised in Italy and moved to Niagara Falls in 1969. She married her loving...

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...