Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Theodore 'Ted' Catherine, 71, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Centofanti) Catherine; and the beloved husband of Ruby (Palumbo) Catherine, who he married on September 27, 1975 in Sacred Heart Church.

Ted was...

Aug 26, 2023

James A. Zucco, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 26, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo and Violet (Wood) Zucco.

James was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School.  He was self-employed as a Taxi Driver and later became a Dispatcher for various...

Aug 25, 2023

Elizabeth 'Beth' A. Castiglione, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 25, 2023 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis R. and Violet (Culbert) Nation.

Beth graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1958 and attended Kelly Business School.  On March 25, 1967, she married Frank...

Aug 24, 2023

Kamree K. Bomberry, 22, passed away on August 24, 2023. Born on December 23, 2000 in Buffalo, NY, a member of the Heron Clan of the Seneca Nation, he was the son of Kevin Bomberry and Kim (Jimerson) Bomberry.

Kamree was employed as a Cashier at Burlington in Niagara Falls, NY.  He enjoyed playing video games, making...

Aug 23, 2023

Armando Pietrocarlo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his beloved family, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Guiliano di Roma, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Giulia (Masocco) Pietrocarlo; and the beloved husband of Lucia (Leo) Pietrocarlo, whom he married in 1955....

Aug 22, 2023

Florence A. Archie, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 22, 2023 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignazio and Rita (Cichelli) Valente; and beloved wife of 44 years to the late Samuel L. Archie, who passed away January 20, 2017.

Florence graduated from Lewiston Porter High...

Aug 18, 2023

Van Jason Harry Herkimer Jr., beloved infant, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 18, 2023.  He was the son of Van Jason Harry Herkimer Sr. and Melanie A. Smith.

In addition to his parents, Van is survived by his step-siblings, Sheila (Casey) Fernandez, Selena (David) Knoxsah, and Duey Longboat, as well as his granparents...

Aug 18, 2023

Aaron D. Swanson, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the Theodore R. Swanson and the late Dortha (McClain) Swanson.

Aaron received his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Niagara County Community College.  He was employed as a cook at...

Aug 17, 2023

Nancy A. Bonacci, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Florida (Guarnieri) Oliva.

Nancy was a graduate of Cathedral Prep in New York City.  On January 31, 1953, she married Edward H. Bonacci...

Aug 15, 2023

John M. Surma, 78, of West Seneca, NY, passed away on August 15, 2023 at Hospice of Buffalo.  Born in Dunkirk, NY, he was the son of the late Victor and Irene (Frankevich) Surma.

John was employed as an Electrician with Hebeler Corporation in Buffalo, NY.  He enjoyed playing the horses, going to the casino, and was...

Aug 15, 2023

Lloyd A. Potter, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Roy and Isobel (Williams) Potter.

Lloyd moved to Niagara Falls with his family as a child and graduated from LaSalle High School. During World War II, he proudly served...

Aug 14, 2023

John Paul Radford, 66, born on February 14, 1957 in Windsor, Ontario, tragically passed away on August 14, 2023, in a car accident near Raleigh, NC.

He graduated from The University of Western Ontario in 1980. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna, and his twin sister, Lisa, he is survived by his oldest brother,...

Aug 14, 2023

Kathleen A. Maher, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Anne M. (Boland) Maher.

Kathleen was a graduate of the former Madonna High School and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Medaille College. She earned...

Aug 14, 2023

Timothy S. Woodean, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed suddenly on August 14, 2023 in Niagara Falls. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Patricia (Wellsmiller) Woodean.

"Hap", as he was known to his very many friends, was a great man and was always willing to help anyone in need.  ...

Aug 12, 2023

Former Niagara Falls Fire Department Battalion Chief

Frank Eugeni, Sr., 88, of Lewiston, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Luigi and Paradisa (Zuccari) Eugeni. He was predeceased by his dedicated wife and soulmate Loretta (Centofanti)...

Aug 10, 2023

Zora DeFranco joined her beloved husband James DeFranco and son Jimmy DeFranco in Heaven on August 10th, 2023. She was 93 years old, and in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren when she passed.

She is succeeded by her daughters, Constance Nardello (Duke Nardello), Mary Kennedy, Andrea DeFranco (late Rick Tarapczynski), Denise Mast (Tim Mast),...

Aug 10, 2023

Josephine Lallo, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 10th, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born April 8th, 1921, in Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy, the eldest of 4 children, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Alaimo) Merlino, a farmer and a homemaker. On September 6th,1952, she married Louis Lallo at...

Aug 9, 2023

Suzanne M. Austin, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 9, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Jeanette (Morowski) Austin.

Sue was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for over 20 years with the...

Aug 8, 2023

Alice Seigler Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.  Alice was 83 years old.

Alice was born in Aiken, SC on April 15, 1940 to the late Mr. Wyman and Mrs. Lucy Seigler.  On September 2, 1961, she married her husband of 59 years, Emery Whitlock.  Alice...

Aug 7, 2023

Richard 'Rick' Eldridge, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Audrey 'Stevie' Mae (Stephenson) Eldridge.

Rick attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1974. In the late 1970's, he moved to Las Vegas, NV,...