Obituaries

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...

Jun 6, 2023

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Joseph A. Petrozzi, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Russell Petrozzi and Frances (LaMantia) Petrozzi.

Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School before proudly serving his country in the...

Jun 4, 2023

Richard L. Santiago, 46 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Rachel Santiago (late Gene Colton).

Richard was a self-employed contractor who operated Santiago's Home Improvement in the Niagara Falls area for over 20 years. He loved billiards, and...

Jun 3, 2023

Maryann Haberl Hurley, a longtime resident of Palm Beach, Florida and Buffalo, New York died on June 3, 2023 at 94 years of age. She was born on September 12,1928 in Buffalo, New York to George Joseph and Ella Eugenia Brady Haberl.

Maryann was raised in Buffalo, New York and graduated from Saint Mary's Seminary in Buffalo....

Jun 3, 2023

M. Elaine Meranto, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Critelli) Meranto; and beloved wife of the late Rev. Hal Faba.

Elaine graduated from Stella Niagara High School before receiving an Associate's Degree from the University of Buffalo....

May 31, 2023

Shirlie Haig (nee Movesian), 86, niece of Howard & Sadie Toorigian, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2:30 AM, after 15 years with Alzheimers.

Shirlie was originally from Niagara Falls NY, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  After graduating, she went to hairdressing school and then worked at Clairol as a hair colorist.  She...

May 24, 2023

David Kennedy, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Robert and Luella (Robbins) Kennedy.

David was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. In 1977 he enlisted in the United States...

May 24, 2023

Egidio 'Gino' Filice, 91, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Carmine and Adele (Cosco) Filice; and the beloved husband of Elinor (Manucci) Filice, who he married on August 7, 1954 in Niagara Falls, Canada.

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May 18, 2023

Patricia Covatto, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into heaven on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Emma Kujawa.

Patricia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 27, 1953, she married Joseph A. Covatto, Sr. at...

May 18, 2023

James Bruno, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Carmela (Alongi) Bruno; and the loving husband of Arlene Bruno, who he married on August 21, 1965 at Prince of Peace Church.

James...

May 17, 2023

Melissa E. Kashella, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, while under the kind and compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on November 22, 1971, she was the daughter of Jennings and the late Lois (Knapp) Kashella, who sadly predeceased her in 2021.

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May 16, 2023

Adeline Colucci, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 16, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of late Francesco and Maria Giuseppe (Cubello) Antonacci.

Adeline was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She grew up in the Como Restaurant in Niagara Falls, which was established...

May 14, 2023

Peter J. Lambert, 47 of Grand Island, NY passed away on May 14, 2023 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was the son of Margaret (Campbell) and the late James Lambert. He later lived in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis until he was 17 before returning to Edinburgh. He also lived in London and shortly after...

May 14, 2023

Albert F. Muscatello, 94, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Rocco and Anna (Brusino) Muscatello. Albert was the beloved husband of Nancy Muscatello, who he married on September 30,1967 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Nancy passed away on December 23, 2022,...

May 12, 2023

Michael N. Smith, 58, of Tonawanda, NY, and formerly Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 12, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Harry and Helen (Wells) Smith.

Mike was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools and graduated...

May 11, 2023

Gilberto Rodriguez Lopez, 50, of Buffalo, passed away on May 11, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of William Rodriguez and Fortunidad Lopez.

Gilberto came here from San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2014.  He was employed at National Vacuum in Sanborn, NY as a CDL...

May 10, 2023

Michael J. Paonessa, Jr., 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 10, 2023 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Esther A. (Spameni) Paonessa and the late Michael J. Paonessa, Sr.

Mike was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He operated his own concrete business in...

May 9, 2023

Deacon Richard S. Gola szewski, age 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. Born in Syracuse, NY on June 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Stanley and Genevieve (Kochan) Golaszewski; and the beloved husband of Betty (Bernat) Golaszewski, who he married on October 17, 1964.

Richard was...

May 7, 2023

Christine R. "Chris" Marinello, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rosalie DeFazio. On May 22, 1965, she married Joseph A. 'Chubby' Marinello, who predeceased her on June 12, 2020.

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May 7, 2023

Andrew Schwartz, age 62, of Collins, NY and formerly of West Seneca, NY, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Jack and Clarice (Fruit) Schwartz; beloved husband of Cynthia (Edwards) Schwartz; loving father of Jessica (Brian), William (Amy), Nathan (Ariel), Carl (Kaitlyn) and David (Rachel); adoring grandfather...