Obituaries

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...

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...