Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Adeline Alongi of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Pine River, Manitoba, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Boynarchuk) Parcey.

Adeline graduated from high school in Canada, and came to the Niagara Falls area in the mid 1950's. She was employed for...

Nov 5, 2023

Rozanne M. Muto, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Holland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Fabiano) Muto.

Rozanne moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Madonna, High School.  She was employed...

Nov 4, 2023

Joanne E. Fontanella, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Tuch) McHenry.

Joanne was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School in Houtzdale, PA.  After graduation, she was employed as a Telephone...

Nov 4, 2023

Eugenio Forte, PhD, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Indiprete, Italy.

Eugenio was known by Uncle Gino.  He received his PhD from the University of Buffalo in Engineering.  He was an engineer at Gross Plumbing & Heating Co. and Scrufari Construction Co. both in Niagara Falls, NY....

Nov 3, 2023

Avon A. Lewis, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Fort Deposit, AL, he was the son of Earl Williams and the late Betty Lee (Lewis) Bailey.

Avon attended schools in Alabama, where he graduated from High School.  He came to the Niagara Falls area...

Nov 1, 2023

Donald G. Bigouette, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 while surrounded by his family in the days leading up to his passing.  Born on December 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas and Helen (Zarczyna) Bigouette.

Don grew up in Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Seneca Vocational High...

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Charles Edward Bergeman

April 13, 1959 - October 31, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a remarkable man, a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan, Trekkie 🖖, science fiction fan, passionate lover of music, film,...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles 'Chuck' J. Brundage, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 29, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late J. Albert and Isabel (Cunningham) Brundage.

Chuck was employed as a plumber for various firms in Niagara Falls for 30 years. Chuck enjoyed camping, fishing and boating....

Oct 29, 2023

Anthony C. Borgese, M.D., 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on October 29, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Candelor and Anna Maria (Marra) Borgese.

Dr. Borgese attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1956 and Niagara University with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences in 1960.  ...

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.  ...