Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

Dominick Richardson, 26, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Djuan Richardson and the late Faith Waterstram.

Dominick was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He was currently employed as a production line worker...

Apr 24, 2023

Dominick J. Sirianni (DJ) of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023 in Largo, FL.

He was born on May 17, 1949 in Niagara Falls, NY to Albert Sirianni Sr. and Anna (Ceraso) Sirianni. After graduating from Bishop Duffy High School, he enlisted in the National Guard. He went on to work as a...

Apr 23, 2023

Sharon L. Bonczyk, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023.

Sharon graduated from St. Mary's High School and worked as a Nursing Aid at St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls. She lived at Spallino Towers for many years, and had many cherished friends among the management and other residents there....

Apr 22, 2023

Mary (Daddario) Pizzi, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Esterina (Piciucco) Daddario.

Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959.  She married the love of her life, Gaetano 'Guy' Pizzi on July 23, 1969 at...

Apr 21, 2023

Joanne Metzler, 86, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 21, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice (Martin) Laraba.

Joanne was a graduate of St. Mary's...

Apr 20, 2023

Carol M. Schrader, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Battaglia) Zanghi.

Carol was a 1962 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later graduated from Geneseo...

Apr 18, 2023

Kathleen M. Gioannini, 83, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of late Sam and Ida (Nichitta) Augustino.

Kathleen graduated from Niagara Falls High School and spent the rest of her years devoted to raising and...

Apr 18, 2023

Nadia Condino, 88, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 18, 2023, at her residence. Born in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Decimo and Bruna (Gaddini) Dell'Arsina. At 19, Nadia was sponsored by her uncle in Chicago and emigrated to the United States. She traveled from New York to Chicago to live...

Apr 18, 2023

Edward James Hurley, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Sandra L. (Cook) Hurley and the late Edward John Hurley.

Ed was a 1988 graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and later attended University at Buffalo.  In his...

Apr 13, 2023

Rev. Julio M. Ciavaglia, CRSP, Rector Emeritus of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Lucia (Fabi) Ciavaglia.

Fr. Julio graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Apr 11, 2023

David J. DeFelice, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2023. He was born December 12, 1966 in Niagara Falls to Gary L. and Louise P. (Scheider) DeFelice.

David graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School before attending Niagara University and receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism. He worked in hospitality for...

Apr 7, 2023

Baby Valentina Lana Marie Pendola passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Good Friday, April 7, 2023 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  She was the daughter of Andrealynn P. Perry and Michael A. Pendola.

In addition to her parents, Valentina is survived by her maternal grandmother, Sandra Perry Smith, her paternal grandparents, Lana...

Apr 5, 2023

Carl H. Wegener, 74, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of the late James and Edith (Hanson) Wegener.

Carl graduated LaSalle High School before joining the Navy and serving his country for 6 years aboard the submarine USS Robert E. Lee. During his service, he married the love...

Apr 4, 2023

Joseph W. Carosella, 75, passed away on April 4, 2023, at his residence on Grand Island. Born in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late William E. and Ida (Giotta) Carosella. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his beloved aunt, Helen Carosella.

Joey grew up in his revered hometown of Niagara...

Apr 3, 2023

Rosemarie (Marie) Scaletta, 85, a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on April 3, 2023. She was born to Ignatius J. and Frances (Sabbato) Barone-Carlo.

Marie worked at the Beirs Department Store in Niagara Falls and was very involved with the Niagara Falls Board of Education. She loved cooking, baking,...

Apr 3, 2023

Samuel 'Sal' Messina, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and in the loving arms of his wife on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence. Born in Dunkirk, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Arcangel (Capitano) Messina.

Sal was raised in Dunkirk and attended local schools. He...

Apr 2, 2023

Donna D. Duncan, 83, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 at her residence. Born in Madera, PA, she was the daughter of the late John P. Jasper and Mary (Tubo) Kuklinskie.

Donna was employed by Hibbard's Dry Cleaners for 25 years. She also served as Vice President of her husband's company, Falls Steel...

Apr 1, 2023

Anthony 'Tony' Earl Walker entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  Anthony was born to the late Eugene T. Walker Sr. and Lydia Walker on July 10, 1967, in Niagara Falls, NY.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling.  Anthony attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara...

Apr 1, 2023

Elena (Helen) Colucci, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Vincenza (Balassone) Colucci.

Helen attended local...

Apr 1, 2023

George Eugene Bedore, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, April 1, 20 23 at Buffalo General Hospital of heart failure with his daughters by his side. Born in Marmora, Ontario Canada on May 25, 1935, he was the son of the late Gordon and Delphine (Foley) Bedore.

George was a lifelong resident...