Obituaries

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...

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...