Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Frances Berds, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023 at Hospice Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Luca and Leona (Horrigan) Galante.

Frances attended local schools in Niagara Falls, where she graduated from High School. In 1979, she moved to San Francisco, CA, and was...

Oct 25, 2023

Rachel (Santiago) Colton, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Ruth (Ramos) Santiago and the late Louis Santiago. Rachel graduated Niagara Falls High School and spent a majority of her life working at Wilson Farms; prior to that Dante's Pizzeria. Rachel...

Oct 25, 2023

Rev. John A. Lindsay, OSFS, 81, died Wednesday October 25, 2023 in Schoellkopf Nursing Home in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls September 27, 1942 he was the son of the late Arthur W. and C. Loraine (Cowley) Lindsay.

In 1960 he entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales after graduating from Bishop Duffy, H.S....

Oct 24, 2023

Joyce E. (Riordan) Clark, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 24, 2023 at McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, NY.  Born on September 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Colleen (Smith) Riordan.

Joyce was a graduate of Grand Island High School.  She was most recently employed in Insurance Sales with Teletech...

Oct 23, 2023

Berardino 'Dino' DiRienzo, age 70,  passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Evelyn DiRienzo. He leaves behind his loving wife, Louise (Chilberg) DiRienzo his brother, Anthony, (Judy) DiRienzo, stepchildren, Megan Alaimo (Chuck), Joe Putnam, and Charlie Putnam; grandchildren, Lilliana, Putnam, Lucas, and Zoe Alaimo.

Oct 21, 2023

Anthony 'Tony' E. Catherine, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 21, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Centofanti) Catherine.

Tony was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed for 30 years as a cashier and...

Oct 17, 2023

Louis J. Nudo, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Jack and Vincenzina Nudo.

Lou graduated from Niagara Falls High School and enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge in 1947, he returned home...

Oct 16, 2023

Michael G. Barlow, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 16, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Teresa (Weisansal) Barlow.

Mike was a graduate of Maryvale High School, where he played football and held the record for the longest field goal...

Oct 15, 2023

Laureen Chiponis, 63, of Lockport, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, she is the daughter of Bonnie Lou (Garrow) Curtis and the late Joseph Curtis. On May 3, 1986, she married her beloved husband, Douglas Chiponis, at the former Holy Trinity Church in Niagara Falls. They moved to Lockport,...

Oct 15, 2023

Douglas Chiponis, 67, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard 'Dick' and Stella (Bos) Chiponis. On May 3, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Laureen (Curtis) Chiponis, at the former Holy Trinity Church in Niagara Falls. They moved to Lockport, NY...

Oct 14, 2023

Errol E. Usselman, 73, of the Town of Niagara, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Ann (Ruppert) Usselman.

Errol was raised in the Rochester area and was a 1967 graduate of Greece Olympia High School.  ...

Oct 13, 2023

Angela Louise Deyo, 34, passed away on October 13, 2023 at Strong Memorial Medical Center in Rochester, NY after a courageous 12-year battle with heart disease.  Born in Amherst, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Deyo and Sherri Smith.

Angela was raised in the Town of Niagara and was a 2007 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield.  She...

Oct 12, 2023

Jacqueline Ann Eodice, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 12, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born May 23, 1934, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alta "Murph" (Morrow) Fay.

Jackie grew up in Niagara Falls, New York, and...

Oct 12, 2023

Carmela Catalano, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ninetta (Carcione) Vicario.

Carmela enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, and going to the casino.  In addition, she was a skilled cook.  Above all, she cherished...

Oct 11, 2023

John T. Barr, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Winburne, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Helen (Gregus) Barr; and the beloved husband of Mary (Snyder) Barr, whom he married on May 27, 1952.

John moved to Niagara Falls with...

Oct 7, 2023

Jaimie Skrzypek, 33, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence. Born in Amherst, NY, he was the son of Denise (King) Skrzypek and the late Brian 'Rick' Skrzypek.

Jaimie was a 2008 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and obtained his HVAC/R certification the following year. He attended The...

Oct 4, 2023

Norma G. Boccanera, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 4, 2023 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Connie (Finnochi) Fabrizio.

Norma was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 24, 1947, she married Anthony M. Boccanera at St. Joseph Church.  ...

Oct 3, 2023

Marilyn J. Alaimo, 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at home with her family on Grand Island, NY under the care of Hospice Buffalo.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Riggi) Scapucci.

Marilyn was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September...

Sep 27, 2023

Sheila A. Bradbury, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Logan) Bradbury.

Sheila attended local schools in Niagara Falls. She began working at Trico and was later employed by Kaleida Health for many years until her retirement....

Sep 24, 2023

Augusta 'Gus' K. Brannen, 98, formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at her residence on St. Simons Island, GA.  Born on September 19, 1925 in Witcher, WV, she was the daughter of the late Sherman E. and Mary Christine (Spradling) King.

Gus was raised in West Virginia, where she graduated from DuPont...