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John Christopher Frosolone

John Christopher Frosolone

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...

Karl J. Walker, Sr.

Karl J. Walker, Sr.

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...

Douglas L. Thomas

Douglas L. Thomas

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...

Carmella E. Bennett

Carmella E. Bennett

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...

Don Luce

Don Luce

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...

Dolores Maule

Dolores Maule

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...

Maria DelSignore

Maria DelSignore

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...

Robert 'Bob' Fera

Robert 'Bob' Fera

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...

Sally Rosini

Sally Rosini

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...

Zafar Ahmed

Zafar Ahmed

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. ...

Marie Raymonde Zambotti

Marie Raymonde Zambotti

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...

Audrey J. Santo

Audrey J. Santo

Nov 11, 2022

Audrey J. Santo, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marshall S. and Mary (Marshall) Thompson.

Audrey was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and frequenting the casino.  Audrey was also...

Kenneth B. Emmons, Sr.

Kenneth B. Emmons, Sr.

Nov 10, 2022

Kenneth B. Emmons, Sr., 84, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on November 10, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice Buffalo.  Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Anna (Colorusso) Emmons.

Ken came to the area with his family at the age of 5,...

Tammy Darlene Young

Tammy Darlene Young

Nov 8, 2022

Tammy Darlene Young, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born in Benton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late William and Marcine (Stewart) Wheeler; and the beloved wife of the late Gary Young.

Tammy was raised in Arkansas and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. She worked as a line cook...

Louise Leo

Louise Leo

Nov 7, 2022

Louise Leo, 82, of Rochester, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late August and Frances (Uhl) Leo.

Louise was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She moved to Rochester in her later...

Ruth M. Metro

Ruth M. Metro

Nov 7, 2022

Ruth M. Metro, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 7, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mayme (Dvorak) Pattie of Minneapolis, MN.

Ruth moved to Niagara Falls, NY after her marriage to...

Carol A. Volk

Carol A. Volk

Nov 3, 2022

Carol A. Volk (nee DeFazio), 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Badolato) DeFazio.

Carol was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On August 24, 1996, she married Thomas Volk, NFPD,...

Verner Palesh

Verner Palesh

Nov 2, 2022

Verner Palesh, 86, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on November 2, 2022 at McAuley Residence in the Town of Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Buffalo NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Satmary) Palesh.

Verner was raised in Buffalo.  He served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1954 until his honorable discharge...

Joseph P. Ocejo, Ret. Capt., NFFD

Joseph P. Ocejo, Ret. Capt., NFFD

Nov 2, 2022

Joseph P. Ocejo, Ret. Capt. NFFD, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 2, 2022 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gonzalez) Ocejo.

Joe was a 1954 graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He served proudly in the United States Army from 1959 until...

Stephen P. Neilson

Stephen P. Neilson

Nov 2, 2022

Stephen P. Neilson, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 2, 2022 at ECMC.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth Neilson and the late Mary Lois (Murphy) Neilson, and the step-son of Ann Neilson, and the grandson of the late Jessie Woolever.

In addition to his step-mom, Steve is...

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