Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

Patrick D. Quenzel, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 28, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Carrol H. and Lula E. (Ashworth) Quenzel.

Patrick was raised in Fredericksburg, VA.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 until his...

Nov 27, 2022

Robert D. Spacone, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence with his wife by his side.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Carl and Evelyn (Franciscutti) Spacone.

Robert attended Sacred Heart School, graduated from Bishop Duffy High...

Nov 26, 2022

The family of Mark A. Brown, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, is deeply saddened to announce his unexpected death on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his residence.  Born on August 22, 1962, he was the son of the late Joseph Frank and Mary Helena (Zadik) Brown, Jr.

Mark was a 1980 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  ...

Nov 26, 2022

Norman A. Martelli, Sr., 82, of Lewiston, NY passed away on November 26, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Martelli.

Norman attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1958 until his honorable...

Nov 24, 2022

Karolyn A. Gorrow, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 24, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Victoria (Janese) Fama.

Karolyn was employed at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY in Housekeeping, and most recently, worked as...

Nov 23, 2022

Elizabeth Yousaf, 53, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan with her seven siblings and cousins, she later married Yousaf Saraj in 1991. They moved to Niagara Falls as family in 1994.

Elizabeth embodied...

Nov 22, 2022

Vittorio Faiola, 91, of Niagara Falls passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Sperlonga, Province of Latina, Italy, to Vincenzo and Fiorinda Leontina Faiola. He was married to his loving wife, Lucia (Trani) Faiola for 62 years, before her passing on January 21st 2022. Vittorio immigrated with his family to Niagara Falls in...

Nov 20, 2022

Alfredo Rottaris, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Pietro and Santa (Chiesa) Rottaris.

The start of the Great Depression spurred his family to move back to their original home in Northern Italy when Alfredo was still...

Nov 20, 2022

David A. Van Wagner, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 20, 2022. Born in West Bingham, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Connolly) Van Wagner.

David moved to Niagara Falls with his family and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School. He married his beloved wife, Linda (Fickett) Van Wagner...

Nov 20, 2022

John Christopher Frosolone passed away suddenly of a heart attack on November 20, 2022 in his residence. John was born May 13, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, the youngest of four children of the late Alfred and Christine (Mastropaolo) Frosolone,

John attended Sacred Heart School, graduating from Niagara Catholic HS in 1977. He attended Niagara University, graduating...

Nov 19, 2022

Karl J. Walker, Sr., "HOSS", 64, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on November 19, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Irene (Cornelius) Walker.

On September 10, 1976, Karl married the love of his life, Linda S. (Tier) Walker.  Mrs. Walker predeceased...

Nov 18, 2022

Douglas L. Thomas, a lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Douglas graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1961.  He was the owner of Warehouse Services Group, Inc. A shipping and warehousing family business that he spent the...

Nov 17, 2022

Carmella E. (Sgroi) Bennett, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Tripoli) Sgroi.

Carmella enjoyed Bingo, going to the casino, and trying her luck...

Nov 17, 2022

Don Luce, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in East Calais, VT, he was the son of the late Collins and Margaret (Sanders) Luce.

Don was raised in East Calais where he attended local schools. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and earned his Master's...

Nov 16, 2022

Dolores Maule, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Lena (Poplowski) Kuklis.

Dolores attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On October 16, 1965, she married her beloved husband, Wilbert 'Willie' Maule. He...

Nov 16, 2022

Maria DelSignore, 80, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Supino, Italy, during World War II, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Rosa (Agostini) Marchioni.

Maria moved to Niagara Falls with her family as a child and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. In 1963, she married...

Nov 15, 2022

Robert 'Bob' Fera, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Stanley and Elmirinda 'Millie' (D'Ambrosio) Fera; and the loving husband of 71 years to the late Toni (Guaetta) Fera.

Bob was a...

Nov 14, 2022

Sally Rosini, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Cook) Smith.

Sally moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She retired from her...

Nov 11, 2022

Zafar Ahmed, 77, of Getzville, NY, passed away on November 11, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Lahore Pakistan, he was the son of the late Sufi Bashir Ahmed and late Sakina Bano.

Zafar was educated in Pakistan, earning a Bachelor's Degree and specialized training in Merchant Naval Studies.  In 1973, he married Nafeesa Abida in Pakistan. ...

Nov 11, 2022

Marie Raymonde 'Ray' Zambotti, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 11, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Gaspe', Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Margaret (Chapados) Huard.

Marie was raised in Quebec, and came with her family to Niagara...