Obituaries

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.  ...

Oct 13, 2023

Angela Louise Deyo, 34, passed away on October 13, 2023 at Strong Memorial Medical Center in Rochester, NY after a courageous 12-year battle with heart disease.  Born in Amherst, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Deyo and Sherri Smith.

Angela was raised in the Town of Niagara and was a 2007 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield.  She...

Oct 12, 2023

Jacqueline Ann Eodice, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 12, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born May 23, 1934, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alta "Murph" (Morrow) Fay.

Jackie grew up in Niagara Falls, New York, and...

Oct 12, 2023

Carmela Catalano, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ninetta (Carcione) Vicario.

Carmela enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, and going to the casino.  In addition, she was a skilled cook.  Above all, she cherished...

Oct 11, 2023

John T. Barr, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Winburne, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Helen (Gregus) Barr; and the beloved husband of Mary (Snyder) Barr, whom he married on May 27, 1952.

John moved to Niagara Falls with...

Oct 7, 2023

Jaimie Skrzypek, 33, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence. Born in Amherst, NY, he was the son of Denise (King) Skrzypek and the late Brian 'Rick' Skrzypek.

Jaimie was a 2008 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and obtained his HVAC/R certification the following year. He attended The...

Oct 4, 2023

Norma G. Boccanera, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 4, 2023 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Connie (Finnochi) Fabrizio.

Norma was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 24, 1947, she married Anthony M. Boccanera at St. Joseph Church.  ...

Oct 3, 2023

Marilyn J. Alaimo, 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at home with her family on Grand Island, NY under the care of Hospice Buffalo.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Riggi) Scapucci.

Marilyn was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September...

Sep 27, 2023

Sheila A. Bradbury, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Logan) Bradbury.

Sheila attended local schools in Niagara Falls. She began working at Trico and was later employed by Kaleida Health for many years until her retirement....

Sep 24, 2023

Augusta 'Gus' K. Brannen, 98, formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at her residence on St. Simons Island, GA.  Born on September 19, 1925 in Witcher, WV, she was the daughter of the late Sherman E. and Mary Christine (Spradling) King.

Gus was raised in West Virginia, where she graduated from DuPont...

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...