Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Geraldine Sdao, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Carmela (Di Leo) Filicetti.

Geri was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 6, 1956, she married F. Robert Sdao at...

Dec 14, 2023

Anthony V. Giannone, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home peacefully. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Fantauzzo) Giannone; and the beloved husband of the late Linda S. (Kitcho) Giannone, whom he married on February 25, 1969.

Anthony was a graduate...

Dec 12, 2023

William 'Bill' LaChance, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late René and Dorothy (McClintock) LaChance; and the beloved husband of Patricia (Gaetano) LaChance, who he married on October 20, 1973 at the former Our Lady of the...

Dec 12, 2023

Charles 'Chuck' Walker, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Warfle) Walker; and the beloved husband of Patricia (Matla) Walker.

Chuck proudly enlisted into the United States Army on March 23, 1962 until...

Dec 11, 2023

James S. 'Jimmy' Shank, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of James R. and Victoria R. (Imerese) Shank.

James was a 2001 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, where he participated in Band and Chorus and received numerous county and state recognitions...

Dec 11, 2023

Gabriel Porto, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in the family home on Elmwood Ave. in Niagara Falls, he weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces and came into this world on the 10th minute of the 10th hour of the 10th day of the 10th month in the year of 1934. The...

Dec 10, 2023

Hazel Hicks, 31, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Stephanie (Courtney) Daniels and Jonathan (Courtney) Hamilton.

Hazel recently returned to the Niagara Falls area from Georgia, where she worked as a nursing assistant at an Assisted Living Facility in Stone Mountain.  She...

Dec 8, 2023

Thomas Silvey Jr., 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 8, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Rufran) Silvey Sr.

Tom attended local schools, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953.  In 1958, he earned his Bachelor's Degree...

Dec 7, 2023

Judith M. Hunt, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at O.L.P Nursing Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Mary (Martin) Hunt.

Judy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and obtained her Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from Buffalo State College. She...

Dec 7, 2023

John E. Grannis Sr., 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 7, 2023.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late August and Anna (Zezoney) Grannis Sr.

John attended local schools in Pennsylvania, where he graduated from High School.  When he was 18 years old, he relocated to...

Dec 7, 2023

John Forcucci, 63 of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born January 19, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY.

Most of his life he spent as a hotel manager. He was a big fan of the New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, and the Cleveland Indians. John loved old music, especially Frank Sinatra...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard A. Kohn, Sr., 75, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Orville and Eleanor (Stilwell) Kohn; and the loving husband of Judith (Gallant) Kohn, who he married in 1967.

Richard...

Dec 5, 2023

Clay Hubert, Jr., 74, of Williamsville, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Iona and Clay Hubert, Sr.

Clay attended local schools in Buffalo and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge. He is survived by his...

Dec 4, 2023

Harlan J. Park, 88, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away December 4, 2023. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marcus L. and Phyllis (Yoder) Park and the dear husband of Louise I. (Feltner) Park, whom he married on March 13, 1958 in Lima, Ohio.

Harlan's family relocated to Maryland when...

Dec 4, 2023

Charles E. LaGreca, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away December 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of late Frank LaGreca, Sr. and Burnadette (Hahn) LaGreca. Charles grew up in Youngstown, NY where he attended local schools. He worked as a Deejay at various locations for several years. No services...

Dec 2, 2023

Thomas E. George, 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully December 2, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph K. and Victoria (Haick) George; and the love of his life, late Paulette E. (Smith) George, whom he married November 12, 1960.

Tom attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Dec 2, 2023

Francesco 'Frank' Fusarelli, 92, of Lewiston, New York, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born in Luco dei Marsi, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy on January 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Biagio and Erminia (Martini) Fusarelli.

Frank was raised in Italy and moved...

Nov 30, 2023

Rosalia Bissett, 82, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on November 30, 2023 at her residence. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Carmella (Miele) Spinella.

Rosalia was raised in Jersey City, NJ, where she graduated from High School. On August 14, 1965, she married her beloved husband, Walter...

Nov 30, 2023

Emma Mary Garcia, 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Celestino and Maria Louisa (Lorenzo) Garcia Sr.

Emma was a force of nature!  A beautiful and strong woman!  She never let her dual disability stop her from pursuing her many...

Nov 30, 2023

Duane E. 'Bullet' Hawkins, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 30, 2023 in Gainesville, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Cynthia 'Cindy' (Cardinale) Hawkins.

Duane was a graduate of Kenmore West High School.  On September 5, 1986, he married Laura A. (Vankoughnet) Hawkins.  Bullet was employed...