Obituaries

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;...

Feb 19, 2023

Shirley Mae Geltz, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in Elderwood at Lockport on February 19, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Lillian (Leisle) Taylor.

Shirley attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On May 8, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Kenneth L....

Feb 18, 2023

Helen Zaninovich, 98, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on February 18, 2023, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Nagyhalasz, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Pearl (Kish) Tolmacs.

Helen moved to Montreal, Quebec with her family as a child, and later moved to St. Catharines, Ontario. On...

Feb 17, 2023

Hilborn Duncan, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 17, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Dozier, AL, he was the son of the late Sim and Rozadie (Jowers) Duncan.

Dunc came to the Niagara Falls area in the Mid 1950's.  On June 26, 1982, he married Yvonne (Warner) Duncan in...

Feb 16, 2023

Ann Marie Sterzinger, 77, of Lockport, NY, passed away on February 16, 2023 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center in Newfane, NY.  Born in Cheektowaga, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Bernadette (Fitzpatrick) Sterzinger.

Ann Marie was employed as a Cashier at Tops Markets in Haeberle Plaza.  In her younger years, she...

Feb 15, 2023

Heather Ann Williams, 59, of Buffalo, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born on April 18, 1963 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Jean (Brandt) Gould.

Heather earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY.  On July 2, 1988, she married...

Feb 15, 2023

Joseph Anthony Toarmino, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away February 15th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 20th, 1951 to the late Peter Toarmino and the late RoseAnn Falbo Toarmino Rizzo. He was predeceased by a very special and loving stepfather, Angelo Rizzo.

Joe graduated from the...

Feb 15, 2023

Frank B. Martinez, 98, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on February 15, 2022 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Meadowbrook, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Menendez) Martinez.

Frank proudly served in the United States Coast Guard in wartime from 1943 until his...

Feb 15, 2023

Michael A. Sepielli, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Priscilla (Vacca) Sepielli and the late John M. Sepielli and grandson of the late Amerigo and Flora Vacca.

Mike was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and attended...

Feb 15, 2023

Mary G. Cosby, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 15, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Wojtac) Guercio.

Mary attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree in...