Obituaries

Oct 6, 2022

Joseph V. Condino, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 6, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Venturelli) Condino.

Joseph was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Michigan State University in 1944.

On November...

Oct 5, 2022

Leonard M. Cannello, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Calato) Cannello.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On January 11, 1958, he married his beloved wife, Louise...

Oct 3, 2022

Anthony L. Costa, 92, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on October 3, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Alice (Sadauskas) Costa.

Anthony attended local schools in Scranton, PA, where he graduated from High School.  In the late 1940's, he came...

Oct 1, 2022

Elizabeth L. Putzak, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 1, 2022 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ersilio N. 'Buff' Buffone and the late Katherine (DiSalvio) Buffone.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  In July of 1995, she married George 'Jake' Putzak in...

Sep 30, 2022

Angela M. Cavese, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 30, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after brief illness.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Erma (Gabrielli) Cavese.

Angela graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1971.  She was employed with Chem-Trol in Model City, NY...

Sep 28, 2022

Dean Lewis, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 28, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Curtis and Ann (Dell) Lewis.

Dean was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School.  On December 3, 1978, he married Darlene A. (Kerrison) Lewis in Niagara Falls, NY. ...

Sep 28, 2022

Mario Douglas, 39, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 28, 2022 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

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

Sep 26, 2022

Katherine Argy, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. Born in Cold Spring, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Rose (Critelli) Catalano.

Katherine centered her life around her beloved family and friends who will miss her greatly.

Katherine is survived by two daughters, Mary Jo (Dr....

Sep 26, 2022

Bruce F. Gorzka, age 69, born April 3, 1953 to Edward Gorzka and Vera (Tuttle) Tontoli in Niagara Falls, NY, died suddenly at home on September 26, 2022.

Bruce was a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield in 1972. He worked at Delphi Harrison for 30 years as serviceman departmental....

Sep 26, 2022

Timothy D. Slattery, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 26, 2022 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Newburgh, New York, he was the son of the late Gerald A. and Doreathy B (Maines) Slattery.

Timothy grew up in Middletown, NY and was a 1976 graduate of Middletown High School...

Sep 25, 2022

John 'Howie' Rowcroft, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John and Marjorie (Neudeck) Rowcroft; and the loving husband of Melissa (Adams) Rowcroft, who he married on July 24, 2004.

Howie was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and...

Sep 25, 2022

Tamie Georgina Matthews( née Pöllock), 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at home.  She was born in San Jose, CA, she was the daughter of the late George Pollock and Helen Pollock (née Naukam).

Tamie enjoyed attending concerts with her sons and friends.  She was very artistic and a talented jewelry maker.  Tamie loved...

Sep 25, 2022

Maryjo Phillips, 63, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on September 25, 2022 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Pope) Berti.

Maryjo was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Canisius College.  On October 23, 1982,...

Sep 24, 2022

Karen A. Mullen, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 24, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

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

Sep 24, 2022

Elaine Mt. Pleasant, 77, of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on September 24, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.

Elaine was married for 60 years to Roger Mt. Pleasant, and will be sadly missed by her devoted husband.  She is also survived by her 3 daughters, Karen (Ray) Mitten, Kimberlee (Chris) Dunning, and Kathleen...

Sep 23, 2022

Anne M. 'Antoinette' Colavecchia, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 23, 2022 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Grotte, Sicily, Italy she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Stefana (Arnone) Boscarino.

Anne came to the United States when she was 3 years old with her family.  Anne attended local schools and graduated...

Sep 23, 2022

Gerald K. Dunlap, Sr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 23, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Perry W. and Dorothy (Harvey) Dunlap.

Gerald was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He also attended the University of Buffalo.  Gerald proudly served in the...

Sep 22, 2022

Laura LaTona died unexpectedly on September 22, 2022.  She was the beloved daughter of Joseph LaTona and Donna LaTona.  She is also survived by her sister, Jeanne Caligiuri, her nephew, Nicholas Caligiuri, her niece, Samantha Caligiuri, and brother-in-law Anthony Caligiuri.  She is also survived by her life partner, Rob Urbaniak.

The family will be present for visitation...

Sep 21, 2022

Julia J. DeFrancesco, 99, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 21, 2022 at Terrace View Long Term Care in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Grace (DiPrima) Cotugno.

Julia graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  On September 28, 1946, she married Russell 'Johnny' W....

Sep 20, 2022

Paul H. Bolton, 94, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on September 20, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gordon Bolton and Isabelle (Teranto) Long.

Paul graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1947 and served in the United States Army during the Korean...