Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Stanley R. Dikcis, 36, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away March 10, 2023. Born in Amherst, NY on July 5, 1986, he was the son of Robert S. and Gricela 'Gigi' Dikcis.

Stan was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School. He proudly served in the United States Army until becoming injured in the line of duty after...

Mar 7, 2023

Mary Pearl Gage, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Violet (Lester) Gage.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. She worked as a waitress and cook at the former Wayside Coffee Shop and Junior's...

Mar 6, 2023

Marjorie Jean Zysik, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY with family members by her side. Born in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Naomi McNeilly.

Jean was a graduate of Hartwick College where she met the love of her...

Mar 6, 2023

Arthur 'Art' John Ponzi, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on March 6, 2023, after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife of 67 years and their four children. They were the greatest joys of his life.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Pompilio 'Anthony' and Josephine (Colosi) Ponzi, and the...

Mar 5, 2023

Linda Marie Mistretta, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 5, 2023 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.  Born on October 19, 1946 in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Nisbet) Bowers.

Linda was a 1964 graduate of LaSalle Sr. High School and after graduation, attended Cheryl Fell's School of...

Mar 4, 2023

Joseph C. Mauro, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Piane Crati, Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Carmine and Anna (Sicoli) Mauro.

Joseph moved to the United States in 1947 and was drafted into the United States Army...

Mar 3, 2023

Vincinetta A. Quarantillo, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 3, 2023 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Severio and Angelina (DeCaro) Incorvaia.

Vincinetta was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  In 1948, she married Ambrose J. Quarantillo, who predeceased her on June 24,...

Mar 2, 2023

Fr. Louis was born in Cologno Monzese, Italy. He earned his Masters in Education from Loyola Marymount University and an M.A. in Social Studies from Lehigh University. Fr. Louis professed his vows as a Cleric Regular of St. Paul (Barnabite) on September 29, 1950. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 8, 1957. Fr. Louis has been Pastor...

Feb 28, 2023

Edmund Duke, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, at home under the loving care of his daughters. Born in La Grange, GA, he was the son of the late John A. (late Mary) Duke and Erma (nee Barton) Duke.

Edmund moved to Wedowee, AL as a young child and enlisted in...

Feb 28, 2023

Julie M. Brierley, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 28, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Sandra (Reubens) Scarfone.

Julie was previously employed as a server at Mike's Marketside Restaurant.  She also worked in construction...

Feb 27, 2023

Sema L. Shepard

Beloved Wife, Sister, Step-Mother and Step-Grandmother, Aunt, and faithful Friend

Sema Lucille Shepard (nee Tarpinian), 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Khachig...

Feb 27, 2023

Lori J. Munson, 72, Niagara Falls NY, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late George Faiers and Lillian (Dair) (late Frank) Dach.

Lori graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She worked many different retail jobs in Niagara Falls over the course of her life. Lori loved...

Feb 27, 2023

Amelia T. Nicolia, 91, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Matar) Sarkees.

Amelia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On July 26, 1958, she married her loving husband, Blase A. Nicolia. Mr. Nicolia...

Feb 26, 2023

Catherine Paonessa, 94, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Justiana) Scimemi.

Catherine was raised in Niagara Falls where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Feb 25, 2023

Francis D. DeDomenico, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2023.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Louise (Galetta) DeDomenico.

Frank attended local schools and was a 1958 graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  In 1958, he began working as a Barber and...

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Stipp-Ruffes, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away February 25, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanore (Olejniczak) Stipp.

Mary was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was employed for many years as a hairdresser at Regis Salon, as well as other local hair...

Feb 23, 2023

Michael J. Brown, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 23, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Buffalo.  Mike was born in Niagara Falls NY; he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Mary H. (Zadik) Brown.

Mike graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in 1970.  In 1971, he enlisted in the...

Feb 23, 2023

David J. DiCamillo, 82, retired President of DiCamillo Bakery died peacefully in his sleep after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's disease.

Mr. DiCamillo was the oldest of four sons born to Frank and Anita (Vespa) DiCamillo.  He was educated at St. Josephs Elementary School, Bishop Duffy High School, and received his BA Degree from Niagara...

Feb 22, 2023

Paulette E. (Smith) George, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born on July 12, 1942, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jerome L. and Helen (Lange) Smith.

Paulette attended local schools and was a 1960 graduate of Niagara Falls...

Feb 19, 2023

Michael S. Romano, 66, of Lancaster, NY, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Brenda (Pérez) Romano; cherished father of Gabriel Michael Romano (Kathryn Harlock) and Kristen Elena Romano; loving son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Marchant) Romano; dear brother of Marcia Kirsch and Daniel Romano; nephew of Lee Romano; son-in-law of Maria (Michael) Sutera;...