Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

Barbara Bucci, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Agnes (Niemiec) Witkowski.

Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Niagara University. On September 5,...

Sep 22, 2023

Michael P. Duringer, age 70, of Buffalo, NY, passed away unexpectedly September 22, 2023.  He was the son of the late James and Bernice (Moran) Duringer.

Mike graduated from Burgard High School and Buffalo State College with a degree in Political Science. He was predeceased by his wife Debra (Coleman) Duringer who passed away June 11, 2020....

Sep 21, 2023

Alice Nannette "Nan" DiNardo was born February 3, 1934, in Binghamton, NY to Alice (O'Brien) Steen and Roy S. Steen.  She passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 21, 2023 in Lewiston, NY.  She was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 62 years, Eugene "Gene" Anthony DiNardo, who passed away on August 14, 2018 in...

Sep 20, 2023

Rocco J. Marra, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 20, 2023 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Concetta (Previte) Marra.

Rocco was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army...

Sep 19, 2023

Kathryn 'Kay' Levelle-Costello, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 19, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Magdelan) Caulson Sr.

Kay was graduate of Holy Rosary High School in Scranton, PA, and came to the Niagara Falls...

Sep 19, 2023

Dorothea E. Ditzen, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Trier, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Elisabeth (Sconefeld) Schwarz.

Dorothea attended schools in Germany, and earned a Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Jewelry.  She came to the...

Sep 17, 2023

Carl L. Penders, 63, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 17, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he the son of the late Carl D. and Beverly (Baker) Penders.

Carl was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School.  He served for 25 years as a Correctional Officer and Acting Sergeant with...

Sep 14, 2023

Joey Morast, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Mobile, AL, he was the son of Annie (James) Morast and the late Foster Morast; and step-son of the late John Bennett.

Joey was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and later moved to Western New York. In 1981,...

Sep 13, 2023

Salvatore 'Sam' A. Cirifalco Sr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 13, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Calogero 'Charles' and Nancy M. (Sottile) Cirifalco.

Sam graduated from Indiana High School in Pennsylvania.  On April 24, 1984, he married the love of his life...

Sep 10, 2023

Lorraine E. Borkenhagen, 94, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 10, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Massena, NY, she was the daughter of late Lorenzo and Edith (Proux) Gariepy. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard D. Borkenhagen, whom she married in April of 1951 at Immaculate Conception...

Sep 9, 2023

Brigitte J. Fabi, 72, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 9, 2023 at her residence. Brigitte was born in Germany.

Brigitte worked as a Shift Manager for Table Games at Seneca Niagara Casino.

She was predeceased by her companion, Elsworth Moses.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J....

Sep 5, 2023

Dorothy J. Schiavi, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Adams) Wallace and the step-daughter of the late Hannah Wallace.

Dorothy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On...

Sep 5, 2023

Lucy A. Martelli, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Josephine (Gruppo) Caprio; and the beloved wife of the late Silvio Martelli whom she married on March 29, 1951 in Our Lady of Lebanon Church.

Sep 5, 2023

Annie Louise Wilson, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2023. Born in Milledgeville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ruben Farrow and Willie Eva Bailey; and loving wife of the late Minister Purcell Wilson.

Annie was raised in Milledgeville where she attended local schools....

Sep 4, 2023

Kathleen A. Magliarditi, 73, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Talandziewicz) Kijowski.

Kathleen earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Niagara County Community College.  In 1970, she married Frank...

Sep 4, 2023

Jeanette D. Ferenc, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 in Elderwood at Lockport. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Amelia (Godzisz) Dragowski; and the beloved wife of the late Felix M. Ferenc, who she married on May 31, 1949 in Holy Trinity Church.

Jeanette...

Sep 2, 2023

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Brian A. Carrier, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Ohsweken, Six Nations, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Hubert and Nora (Williams) Carrier.

Brian was a graduate of Trott...

Sep 2, 2023

TreVon D.M. Streeter, 26, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 2, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Nancy J. (nee Lane) (John O.) Beaman and the late Dennis Streeter.

TreVon grew up in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 2015. After high school, he joined the...

Sep 1, 2023

Joseph "Joe" D. Calato, the founder of the legendary drumstick company, Regal Tip, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, at age 102.

Joe was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY on March 20, 1921.  He was the son of the late Samuel and Angela (Bongiovanni) Calaty and the beloved husband of 72 years to the...

Sep 1, 2023

Greg A. Lillie, 64, of Lewiston, NY, passed away at his residence on September 1, 2023.  Born in Lackawanna, NY, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Joan M. (Young) Lillie.

Greg earned his Associates Degree and was employed as an Electrician with General Motors in Tonawanda, NY. He was an avid fisherman and...