Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2023

Danny passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Kenmore Mercy after a brief illness. He was 50 years old. He was a resident of Lewiston NY and an all around fun guy. Danny loved to laugh and tease his friends and family mostly. He is survived by a large family and plenty of friends. He is also survived by...

Jun 12, 2023

Harshad Shah, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Lockport, NY. Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India, he was the son of the late Shankerlal and Shardaben Shah; beloved husband of Kaminiben Shah; cherished father of Dharan Shah and Manshi Shah; loving grandfather of Rayna, Nivaan and Samyra Shah; brother of Dilip Shah...

Jun 12, 2023

Shawn A. Cavender, 53, of Cassadaga, NY, passed away on June 12, 2023 in Gerry, NY.  Born in Chillichothe, OH, he was the son of the late Luther and Jo Ann (Parkin) Cavender.

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

Jun 11, 2023

Rebecca 'Becky' J. Tomaszewski, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Floyd M. and Jean (Vespucci) Wendell.

Becky graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School in 1963. On April 27, 1963, she married the...

Jun 11, 2023

Delores J. Hugill, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace HCF in Lewiston, NY.  Born in West Decatur, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Adeline (Socie) Smeal.

In June 1951, Delores married Loraine M. Hugill in Philipsburg, PA and the family then moved in...

Jun 10, 2023

Joseph J. Krupper, Jr., 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Vandergrift, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Carmella (Gallovich) Krupper; and the loving husband of Bonnie (Laurie) Krupper.

Joseph was raised in Vandergrift where he attended local schools and...

Jun 9, 2023

Daniel J. Trane, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 9, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Paul L. and Mary Louise (Watt) Trane.

Dan was employed as a Truck and Delivery Driver for Certo Brothers Distributing for 20 years, where...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael Anthony Casero, 43, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2023. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of MaryRose (DiMino) Casero and Gerald 'Jerry' Casero.

Mike was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School. He attended St. John Fisher University and obtained his Associate's degree from Buffalo State College....

Jun 7, 2023

Janice Ruth Dick, 67, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on June 7, 2023.

Janice was born in 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the first of 3 children. Her brother, Paul was the middle child and Raymond was the youngest of the three. Janice and the family lived there until 1968 when the family moved to...