Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Diane LaGamba, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023. Born in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Nisbet) Bowers; and the beloved wife of Guy LaGamba who she married October 22, 1966 at Prince of Peace Church.

Diane was a graduate of LaSalle...

Mar 28, 2023

Catherine Annetta Blazick, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023. Born in Hornell, NY she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Paul and Julia (Reagan) Spalding.

Catherine graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1948. On October 21, 1947, she married her beloved husband, Frank Henry Blazick at St. Ann's Church in...

Mar 27, 2023

Sandra A. Scaletta, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 27, 2023 on Grand Island, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Evelyn (Molinaro) Scaletta.

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

Mar 27, 2023

Inez M. Mancini, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 27, 2023 at Elderwood at Lockport.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Bernardina (Cimichella) Canali.

Inez was a 1944 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for 6 years as a secretary for Marine Midland...

Mar 26, 2023

Patrick D. Vicki, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 26, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Edith A. Janese and the late James A. Vicki.

Patrick was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield Academy.  He was employed as a cook at various local restaurants in the Niagara Falls area...

Mar 25, 2023

Concetta "Connie" K. Barone, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 25, 2023 at her residence.  Born in Byrndale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Micale) Benton.

Connie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, playing cards and traveling.  She enjoyed listening to music and taking care of her many...

Mar 22, 2023

Larry Selino, 62, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Mary (Frank) Lipiano and James Selino; and the beloved husband of Robin (Clarke) Selino, who he married on April 15, 1989...

Mar 20, 2023

Tom Urbaniak, 72, of North Tonawanda, NY passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Valentine and Jessie (Fiolkowski) Urbaniak; and the beloved husband of Christine (Archie) Urbaniak, who he married on May 23, 1986 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Tom was a graduate...

Mar 20, 2023

Joseph H. Paolini, Jr., 58, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on March 20, 2023 at his residence after a lengthy illness.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Margaret M. "Peggy" (D'Agostino) (late Theodore) LePage and the late Joseph H. Paolini, Sr., and was the maternal grandson of the late Dominic (late Theresa) D'Agostino, paternal...

Mar 19, 2023

Raj Sandhu, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born in Mule Chuck, Punjab, India, she was the daughter of the late S.Gurnam Singh and Mohinder Kaur Kaler.

Raj was raised in India where she got married to her beloved husband, Surinder Singh Sandhu. They were married in...

Mar 19, 2023

Helen E. Thorington, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 19, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Borowski) Kwiatkowski.

Helen was a graduate of the former Girls Vocational High School in Buffalo, NY.  She was employed as...

Mar 17, 2023

Daniel L. Ashton, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 17, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George B. Ashton and Dolores C. (Fantrazzo) Ashton

Daniel proudly served in the United States Navy.  He resided throughout California, moving back home in 2005.  Daniel was employed in Folsom, California...

Mar 17, 2023

Suzette Tulip, 49, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Sandra Irene (Zabaldo) Tulip and the late George Rix Tulip.

Suzette was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School where she excelled in soccer. She was also a former cheerleader with...

Mar 17, 2023

Ines Baglioni Renzi, 90, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born in Pergine Valdarno, Arezzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Settimia (Mori) Baglioni; and the beloved wife of the late Luciano Renzi, whom she married on September 8, 1951.

Ines was raised in Italy and...

Mar 17, 2023

Sharon M. Benns, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 17, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Williams and Edith (Dahlke) Williams.

Sharon was a graduate of Riverside High School and attended Bryant & Stratton Business School.  She was employed as a...

Mar 16, 2023

Violet McIntyre, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Northgate Manor. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Isabelle (Begg) Milne; and the beloved wife of the late Dudley McIntyre, whom she married on August 25, 1945.

Violet was a graduate of Niagara Falls...

Mar 16, 2023

Vincent "Vinnie" Jackson, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023 at Northgate Manor. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Susie M. Jackson.

Vincent was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Fredonia State College. He worked for the New York State Parks Department in...

Mar 14, 2023

Joyce Kent, 53, peacefully entered eternal rest on March 14, 2023. Joyce was born in Brooklyn, NY to Minnie Kent Cunningham and Tony Alston.

Joyce was a loving person so full of life. She was a superstar that shined and brought light, love and laughter to those around her. She enjoyed playing video games and watching YouTube...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard J. Juzwiak, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 13, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John R. and Jane (Ostroski) Juzwiak.

Richard graduated from Niagara Falls High School. In 1975, he married Barbara A. (Namenanik) Juzwiak in Buffalo, NY. ...

Mar 11, 2023

Martha M. Gazy, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House, just four days before celebrating her 100 th birthday. Born in Hastings, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Victoria Bachleda.

Martha was raised in Hastings, PA. She moved to Niagara Falls in 1945...