Obituaries

Jul 10, 2023

James A. Bové, 61, of Wheatfield, NY, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Elma, NY, he was the son of Richard Bové and the late Mary Lou (Langendorfer) Bové; and the beloved husband of Teresa (Viselli) Bové, who he married on October 14, 1989 at St. Joseph's Church in Niagara...

Jul 6, 2023

Felice Romeo, 82, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born in Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Caterina Luero.

Felice was raised in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1966. He married his beloved wife, Linda (Dash) Romeo on August 28, 1971 at Our Lady of...

Jul 4, 2023

William Grace, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Downey) Grace and the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Holmes) Grace, who he married on August 25, 1956.

Bill graduated from Bishop Duffy High School...

Jul 2, 2023

Rose Rizzotto, age 103, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the first-born child of the late Margaret and Peter Ciadella.

Rose moved to Lewiston, NY with her family at the age of 4. Shortly after, they moved to Niagara Falls, where...

Jun 29, 2023

McKenzie Munt, 18, of Sanborn, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of Shantell R. Williams (William Haviland) and Shawn M. Munt.

McKenzie was a member of the Onondaga Eel Clan.  She graduated from Harriet Tubman Resident Center in Auburn, NY.  McKenzie...

Jun 29, 2023

Scott C. Turner, 63, of Buffalo, NY, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2023 at Buffalo VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on May 28, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Margaret A. Quarantiello and the late Colin R. Turner, Jr.

Scott was a graduate of LaSalle High School.  He proudly enlisted...

Jun 28, 2023

Stephanie E. Falcone, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023 at her residence.

There will be no prior visitation or funeral services.  Arrangements by M.J Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Jun 28, 2023

Betty Ann Umbriaco, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Kowalski) Zygmont.

Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On June 24, 1967, she married Gerald J. 'Jerry' Umbriaco at...

Jun 27, 2023

Rose Muto, 91, of Lewiston, NY, and formally of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in the presence of her family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born April 8, 1932, in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominick Gara and Angelina (Archie) Gara. Raised in Niagara Falls, Rose attended local schools.

Rose married the love...

Jun 25, 2023

Joseph A. Puglisi II, 51, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 25, 2023 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Joseph A. Puglisi (fiancée Dorothy Fantrazzo) and Kathleen (Cunningham) Puglisi.

Joseph was a 1991 graduate of LaSalle High School.  He was employed with Battenfield in...

Jun 24, 2023

Tina Nicastro-Bartoshevich, 61, of Williamsville, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ann (Polizzi) Nicastro.

Tina was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. On June...

Jun 23, 2023

James H. Fadel, 97, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 23, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of late Hykel and Mary (Yesbek) Fadel.

James was a lifelong resident of LaSalle.  James married Rosemarie (Jacob) Fadel on April 11, 1953 at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  Mrs. Fadel predeceased...

Jun 23, 2023

Joseph Sacco, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 23, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda 'Ella' (Soluri) Sacco.

Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School and received his Associates Degree from Niagara County Community College in Culinary Arts.  Joe served in the...

Jun 22, 2023

Heaven's gates have opened for our beautiful loving mother, Gilda Marie, who passed away on June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 93. Born on May 15, 1930, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (Ferrone) D'Amore; and the beloved wife of 49 years to Anthony Villa....

Jun 21, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" R. Delahunty, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 21, 2023. Born in Oil City, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Sarah (Gaddess) Delahunty.

After graduating from Cranberry High School in PA, he worked at the Quaker Food Market in Oil City, PA, where he managed the produce department. He...

Jun 20, 2023

Abdul W. Arrahim, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 20, 2023 at his residence.  Abdul was born in Ft. McClellon, KY.

There were no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Jun 19, 2023

Gregorey 'Funk' Vincent, 44, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he is the son of Warren (Jacqulyn) Vincent and Valorie (nee Grant) Smith; and beloved husband of Tracy (Humphrey) Vincent.

Greg attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Niagara Catholic High School, where his classmates referred to...

Jun 18, 2023

Gordon Davidson, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Lorris and Margaret (Gordon) Davidson and beloved husband of Roberta (Wolfe) Davidson, who he married on December 2, 1978 at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church.

After graduating from Trott Vocational School, Gordon enlisted...

Jun 15, 2023

William R. Janese, Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the Rosalie V. (Clark) Janese and the late Frank C. Janese; and the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Renda) Janese, who he married on June 25, 2010.

William moved to Niagara...

Jun 15, 2023

Loma "Rose" Patak, 78, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Algood, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Loma (Stover) Waddell; and beloved wife of Ernest Patak, Ret. NFPD, who she married in Detroit, MI in 1964.

Rose was raised in Detroit and came to the...